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.
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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
Third Friday Craft Night at the Visitor Info Center
Get creative at the Visitor Info Center this Third Friday! Women-owned businesses Crafts & Drafts and Durham Craft Company will be on-site leading fun, hands-on craft activities. The first 50 attendees can make a craft for free, so come early and get inspired.Then keep the night going by exploring downtown galleries and all the other exciting Third Friday happenings around the city! 🎨✨
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NY Dog Film Festival
The NY Dog Film Festival® is an annual philanthropic celebration of the love between dogs and their people. The Festival is a medley of animated, documentary and narrative short films from around the world with a canine theme. The Festival premieres every year in New York City, then travels to theaters across the United States and Canada with 10% of every ticket benefiting a local dog rescue. The 15 films in the “10th Annual Dog...
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Durham Bulls FanFest
Play catch on the field, kids run the bases, and a stadium scavenger hunt. Take in all the Bulls excitement with the season opener streamed live on the Blue Monster (@ CLT, 6:30PM), Clubhouse tours, and Wool E. Bull Meet and Greet opportunities!Stick around and keep a pen handy for Carolina Blaze Pro Softball Autographs and photo opportunities, and enjoy the unique experience of a petting zoo and firepits at the park with the fam!
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The Orchestra Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members
Over the years, the members of THE ORCHESTRA have played ELO’s greatest hits to millions of fans in over fifty countries.
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Hannah Berner
Hannah Berner is a stand-up comedian and New York Times Best-Selling author known for her relatable humor and charismatic crowd work. She rose to prominence with her debut comedy special “We Ride at Dawn” which premiered at #2 on Netflix. Berner hosts two hit podcasts, Giggly Squad alongside Paige DeSorbo and Berner Phone with Des Bishop, which have garnered over 100 million combined downloads. After a sold-out national tour, Berner and DeSorbo recently released their...
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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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Uneasy Peace: Bennett Place Surrender's 161th Anniversary
A commemoration of the surrender negotiations at Bennett Place that led to the largest surrender of the American Civil War. Learn more about how Generals Johnston and Sherman's three meetings at the Bennetts' home reflected the broader national debate over how to reunite the nation & remake the United States without slavery. Explore how veterans, civilians, and freed people alike experienced and thought about the end of the American Civil War and what would come...
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Nailed It DIY - Build It Event
Every fourth Saturday Nailed It reserves time for adults to build the project of the month. Art Tenders will guide you, step by step, to...
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Drafts of the Bull: Craft Beer and Food Tour
Discover the heart of Durham’s craft beer culture with an immersive brewery tour that blends rich flavor and local history. Whether you’re...
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Historic Downtown Durham Guided Walking Tour
The history of Durham is hidden beneath your feet! Join a tour of the history of Downtown Durham: From the Tobacco District to Five Points...
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6th Annual Handcrafted DURM Spring Fling
Handcrafted DURM Market is hosting their 6th Annual Spring Fling Market
Food trucks, music, fairy hair, Face Painting and family...
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Durham African American History Guided Tour
Durham is the home of a litany of African American historic sites. Whether you want to learn about architects, artists, athletes, or...
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Opening Recepetion - Chieko Murasugi + Heather Gordon "Chance Encounters"
Chance Encounters brings together the work of Heather Gordon and Chieko Murasugi, whose practices use rule-based systems and chance as...
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Staged Reading : "Bell, Book, & Candle" An all-Black Adaptation
A staged reading of a new adaptation of "Bell, Book, and Candle" set in 1950s Durham’s historic Hayti neighborhood.
Join us for an...
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Downtown Durham True Crime Walking Tour
Hosted by a local historian, the Durham True Crime walking tour will surely capture your curiosity. From a mayoral candidate with a...
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International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella 2026 South Semifinals
The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella is the real life “Pitch Perfect!” Join Varsity Vocals for an unforgettable,...
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Matt Vorzimer & Friends--Inspired Modern Sounds thru Black American Music
No Genre is off-limits for this unique group of song interpreters. Matt Vorzimer, aka eCussionist, is a drummer, DJ, producer, songwriter,...
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John Scofield Trio featuring Vicente Archer and Bill Stewart
Over the last four decades, trio format is John Scofield’s favorite mode of expression. The John Scofield Trio brings together Scofield on...
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Cor de Lux / Optic Sink / Hex Files
Optic Sink is a hypnotic dance-influenced post punk band from Memphis, TN featuring members of NOTS, Magic Kids, and Model Zero. They are...
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