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.
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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...
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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...
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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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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.
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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....
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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...
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Pints at the Playground
Days off school can be crazy, so grab the family and a pint to go and head to Mt. Merrill for funsies for everyone. Thanks to the Bullpen...
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Walking Club with Bull City Strollers
Join The Bull City Strollers every Thursday for a beer and a walk! Meet at Crank Arm at 5:45pm then go for a 30-40 minute stroll downtown...
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Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades
BYO Vinyl DJ Night & Record Pop-Up Shop.
Hosted by DJ Deckades (@djdeckades) a Durham based vinyl DJ
Record Pop Up Shop by Three Count...
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Live Music @ATC Tower: Jones Doom Jazz Band
Join Live at Bay 7 every Friday night for live music next to the ATC Tower, in the heart of Durham’s historic American Tobacco Campus!...
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Line Dance Class & Open Dance Night
Due to overwhelming demand and 18 months of sold-out Tuesday night classes, popular line dance instructor Sue Jennings is expanding to...
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Latinos & Latinas Run Club
Connect over a run!
Hosted by Latinos Run and Latinas Run of Raleigh & Durham, all paces and people are welcome weekly starting at 6:30pm....
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Pony Run at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. with Fleet Feet Carrboro & Durham
Beer and running, a pairing as old as time! Join the good people of Fleet Feet Carrboro & Durham at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. every Thursday...
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Decolonizing Yoga
All decolonizing yoga classes are pay what you can. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Meet at the entrance to Duke Park on Knox St.
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Sapphic Happy Hour
Enjoy a relaxed evening of creativity, connection, and community at Durham’s newest gallery-bar hybrid in Old Five Points.
What you can...
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Whether you’re playing for the top prizes, the honor of the win, or just a solid reason to get out of the house and give your group a...
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