Durham Events Calendar
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Every day in the Bull City, there’s a wide variety of events happening to help you connect with our vibrant community. In fact, our event calendar hosts more than 5,000 visitor-friendly, Durham-grown events per year. Event organizers, small businesses and other organizations put together events like concerts, social gatherings, fund raisers, fairs, festivals and more, all designed for connection and sharing of cultures. If you're already here or planning a trip, use our search function below to find events suited to all interests and ages, from festivals and holiday headliners to creative DIY events, trivia nights, art exhibits, makers' markets and more.
Plan a Trip Around Durham's Biggest Annual Events
Durham is home to many homegrown festivals and events that happen annually and are easy to plan a trip around. From beats to barbecue and everything in between, check out our seasonal events page to find the perfect time to visit the Bull City.
Submit an Event to our Calendar
If you're a Durham-based venue or organization and you'd like us to include your event on our calendar, follow the link below to find our submission guidelines and submit your information.
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Featured Events
Carolina Blaze-Inspired Specials
Celebrate AUSL Signature Series with Carolina Blaze-inspired food and drink specials at participating buisnesses. Enjoy a pregame bite and sip before heading out to the games, happening all weekend long. 🔥 E.O's Athletic Club AVAILABLE JUNE 17-27Drink Special: Hot Streak Margarita: Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita with a Tajin RimFood Special: Bull City Blaze Wings with a Hot Honey SauceMenu Special: Trail Blazers Playmaker Special: PBR and Fireball Combo for $6 🔥 Bull McCabe's AVAILABLE JUNE 22-27Drink...
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Blazing the Trail AUSL Signature Series
From 5-6 pm on Thursday, June 25, join fellow Carolina Blaze fans in downtown Durham for happy hour at participating businesses to try one of their specialty Blaze-inspired food and drink specials before the game. After happy hour, march from the participating businesses to CCB Plaza at 6pm where we will congregate with Brazilian drummers, Batalá to "Blaze the Trail" down to Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Stick around to cheer on Carolina Blaze v. the...
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Sunset Paddle on Falls Lake
Enjoy a relaxed evening on the water as you paddle out to watch the sunset. As the sun disappears below the horizon, spend some time soaking in the colors and sounds of the evening before slowly making your way back to shore. Discover the sights and sounds of the early evening hours on this relaxing and fun paddle. Beginners welcome, but a basic knowledge of how to steer your boat is encouraged. Frog Hollow also...
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Superintendent's Revenge Golf Tournament
4 man scramble. Shotgun start.
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Mike Krause & The Third Expression, featuring Dan Davis of the Dan Davis Group (INDY’s Best of the Triangle 2025) on drums and E. Scott...
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Crank Arm Durham Sunday Dog Walk
Who wants to go for a walk?
Get ready to wag those tails and stretch those legs! This guided dog walk offers the perfect blend of Durham’s...
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Hammered Trivia at Durty Bull
Join in every Thursday and Sunday at Durty Bull for Hammered Trivia! Sunday from 2pm-4pm come bring your friends and test your knowledge on...
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Craft Club & Supply Swap
Get artsy crafty over a craft beer at our new Craft Club! Bring your own craft to do alongside others - whether it's knitting, sewing,...
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Bookmark Collage Party
If your goal is to feel stronger in your body and mind, join Beltane Strength & Fitness for a Bookmark Making Collage Party! It's important...
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Sunday DRIFT Rooftop DJ Series at The Velvet Hippo!
Every Sunday you’ll hear music drifting from the rooftop on Orange Street! The Sunday afternoon DJ sets are a great way to end your weekend...
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ADF Presents: Charlotte Ballet
Co-Presented with Jewish for Good’s Israel Center
Program: Kamuyot by Ohad Naharin
Running time: 50 minutes, no intermission
Tickets are...
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The Sunday Set with DJ Skylan
Summer Sundays belong to Sunday Set on the Roof. DJ Skylan on the decks from 5 to 8 PM, fresh oysters for $2, spritzes you create yourself...
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Open Mic
Hosted by Deb Aronin. Comedy, Music, Poetry, Ventriloquism and whatever other talents and performance skills you might have. All are...
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Thirdfest — a Benefit Festival for Queer Youth
With support from geronimostilton (screamo) doshinthegiant (NC violence) lloyd christmas (NC mathgrind) killedinkombat (TN scenegrind) the...
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Beer Study Film Club: Featuring The Weird World Of Cult Cinema
Ninjas! 🥷 Demons!👹 Explosions!💥 Embarrassing acting!
🎭 Experience a treasure trove of cinematic misfires....
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