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Every day in the Bull City, there’s a wide variety of events happening to help you get involved in our vibrant community. If you're already here or planning a trip, use our search function below to find events suited to all interests and ages.
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.
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.
If you have any questions, please email eventcalendar@discoverdurham.com.
Free Music on Mangum @Durham Beer Garden feat. Thick as Thieves
812 N Mangum St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Free live music feat Thick as Thieves. family friendly, outdoors, dog friendly. Details
Elodie Farm Dinner
9522 Hampton Rd
Durham, NC 27572
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Enjoy an unforgettable evening with a mouthwatering 5-course meal, crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and expertly prepared by... Details
Rock Benefit Show
5410 NC Hwy 55, Ste V
Durham, North Carolina 27713
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Join in for a fantastic night of rock with The Referrals Band at Glass Jug RTP! This free benefit show is happening outdoors in our beer... Details
Mystic & Magic presents Distilled Deceptions
1413 Stallings Rd
Durham, North Carolina 27703
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Mystic & Magic presents Distilled Deceptions
Enjoy a great night of cocktails and magic! Distilled Deceptions is performed by a trio of professional magicians called the Carolina... Details
Downtown Durham True Crime Walking Tour
201 Corcoran St
Durham, North Carolina 27703
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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... Details
The Dexter Moses Trio with Lillian Park--Jazz
3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd
Durham, North Carolina 27707
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The Dexter Moses Trio with Lillian Park--Jazz
Make Graduation & Mother's Day weekend Special! Reserve your spot to enjoy dinner & music with one of the hottest new acts in town!... Details
Giant Robot Fight Club
1821 Green St
Durham, North Carolina 27705
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Giant Robot Fight Club is the only place on earth you can watch regular people in homemade robot costumes beat each other up. Join host... Details
Shakespeare in the Parks: Othello
501 Foster St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Shakespeare in the Parks: Othello
Free outdoor Shakespeare comes to Durham! The “green-ey’d monster” rears its ugly head in William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy,... Details
The Novelty: Longform Improv
2200-D Dominion St
Durham, North Carolina 27704
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The Novelty Open Mind's Longform Improv Group Set in motion by a single suggestion from the audience, THE NOVELTY creates honest,... Details
Long-form improv with THE NOVLTY
2200-D Dominion St
Durham, North Carolina 27704
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Long-form improv with THE NOVLTY
Long-form improv returns with local faves THE NOVELTY! Immerse yourself in a wholly improvised long-form show from quintet THE NOVELTY,... Details
Fandango de Durham
711 Mason Rd
Durham, North Carolina 27712
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The Fandango de Durham is a community festival that uplifts collective music-making in the local Latinx community through son jarocho. Son... Details
Alien Ant Farm
723 Rigsbee Ave
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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