Durham Events Calendar
Inspiring FOMO since 1869
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.
Submit an Event
Featured Events
HAMILTON
America's #1 Musical A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics...
Details
Grace Givertz
Hailing from the sunshine state of Florida, Boston based artist Grace Givertz captivates audiences with her indie folk compositions, blending earworm melodies with heartfelt storytelling. As a multi-instrumentalist, she infuses her music with a diverse array of sounds, weaving folk, Americana, and indie rock into a tapestry uniquely her own.Drawing inspiration from her personal journey living with chronic illness, Givertz’s music resonates with raw emotion and introspection. Her experiences infuse her songs with depth and...
Details
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...
Details
Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventure
Join explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates from Discovery Channel’s smash-hit series “Expedition Unknown” and “Josh Gates Tonight” for an evening of adventure! Josh will take viewers around the world and off-the-map with stories from his greatest expeditions and insights into the world’s greatest mysteries. From hilarious misadventures to thrilling moments of discovery, Josh keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
Details
Flashback Flicks Outdoor Movie Series @ Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Countdown complete — movie night is ready for liftoff! This summer, escape Earth’s orbit and journey through the cosmos at the newly...
Details
Tim Kasher at Stanczyk's
*Sponges of Experience* was written over Memorial Day weekend 2025 as a personal challenge inspired by Elvis Costello’s claim he could...
Details
HAMILTON
America's #1 Musical
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.
HAMILTON is the epic saga that...
Details
Canoeing, Kayaking, and Standup Paddleboarding the Lower Eno
Independent Paddling Trips provide the equipment while you provide the adventurous spirit. Our guides will not be on the water for you but...
Details
Carolina Blaze vs. Portland Cascade (Professional Softball)
The Blaze are one of six teams in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) – a professional softball league in the United States....
Details
Guided Sunrise Paddle Trip on Falls Lake
Wake up your body, mind, and soul with a sunrise paddle! The morning will begin with a quick meet and greet, launching of boats, and a...
Details
We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in North Carolina
Many of North Carolina’s most treasured buildings were designed and built by Black craftsmen, builders and architects, yet their stories...
Details
Emancipation Tours at Historic Stagville
A special guided tour exploring the history of emancipation and the first year of freedom at Stagville.
Each June, Historic Stagville...
Details
Shuffle: Wake Moody
A little live music at lunch? What’s not to love? Take a mid-week break and join us with your lunch at the Hub RTP stage for Shuffle. Each...
Details
Durham Farmers’ Market
The Durham Farmers’ Market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, cut flowers, artisanal cheeses and breads, and more.
Details
Wine Wednesday! Free Wine Tasting
Join wine experts and taste your way through different regions, styles, grapes, & whatever other themes we can create! Each Wednesday Beer...
Details
“Be Our Guest” Bartender Series @ JB Duke Hotel
Join us at the JB Duke Hotel, the AAA Four Diamond hotel located on the campus of Duke University, for the highly anticipated return of the...
Details