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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.

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Third Friday in the Visitor Info Center - Museum of Life and Science Activation!

Stop by the Visitor Info Center on Third Friday for expert Durham recommendations, a free slice of Pie Pushers pizza, and a family-friendly activation from our friends at The Museum of Life and Science! You'll be able to meet some critters from the museum and learn about their upcoming spring and summer programming.

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Juneteenth Celebration

Officially sanctioned by the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation, this fun-filled, educational, and uplifting festival will feature national recording artists and local performers, food trucks, vendors, a health fair, a Kids zone, exhibitors, and more! The festival kicks off with the official Opening Ceremony, which includes a processional with dancers, drummers, and the community. This is followed by a prayer, proclamations, the pouring of the libation, and presentations on the origin and significance of Juneteenth. Entertainment...

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Festival for the Eno

Music: Over 60 artists on three stages. Juried Craft Show: artisans from throughout the Southeast.Food & Drink: Food trucks and vendors, craft beers, wines, seltzers and cider.More: Art and dance demonstrations, fun on the river! The EnoFest, presented annually by the Eno River Association, raises awareness and funds to protect and restore exceptional places that provide our region with clean water and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas, and open space. Parking is at Durham...

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OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival

OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival celebrates a worldwide glimpse of today’s LGBTQ+ life, helps bring the community together and features entertaining and sophisticated films and filmmaking.

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The Promise of Peace: Slavery's End in North Carolina

The close of the American Civil War with military surrenders at sites like Bennett Place assured the end of legal slavery in America. On the evening before the 160th anniversary of the Bennett Place surrender, join us as we commemorate and recognize the lives of over 330,000 North Carolinians enslaved during the Civil War. This program highlights experiences of enslaved and newly freed people through storytelling, music, and luminaries.

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The Wiz

THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse... Details

Dancing with Bob: Rauschenberg, Brown and Cunningham Onstage with special guest Paul Taylor Dance Company

Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 pm Friday, June 13 at 7:30 pm *Post-Performance Discussion Program: Set & Reset by Trisha Brown, 3 Epitaphs by... Details

Double Bass Experience

Shows at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Step into the vibrant world of jazz at the Ocean City Jazz Festival Pop-Up Series, hosted at the charming Missy... Details

Dancing with Bob: Rauschenberg, Brown and Cunningham Onstage with special guest Paul Taylor Dance Company

Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 pm Friday, June 13 at 7:30 pm *Post-Performance Discussion Program: Set & Reset by Trisha Brown, 3 Epitaphs by... Details

PLAYlist Concert Series: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Celebrating over 45 years since their founding in 1977, this GRAMMY Award-winning New Orleans-based band has revolutionized the brass band... Details

PLAYlist Concert Series: Sam Fribush Organ Trio

Sam Fribush has rapidly made a name for himself as one of the hottest young bandleaders in the country, blending crispy, wah-wah-driven... Details

AfterHours: Science of Beer

Leave the kids at home! This event is for adults 21+! Join in for everyone’s favorite beer-themed event! Enjoy the indoor and outdoor... Details

Movie Loft presents “Venus in Furs”

Movie Loft pussyfoots into May with a screening of the sultry and surreal 1969 Euro horror thriller Venus in Furs! From Spanish... Details

Minorcan + Dreamroot

Minorcan is a basement arena rock band currently based in Asheville, NC. Having already released music under his own name in the early... Details

9th Wonder & Give Em Soul: One Forty Seven

9th Wonder and Give Em Soul: A Jazz Fusion and Hip-Hop Tribute to Durham is a powerful celebration of the Bull City’s deep musical roots... Details

Tea Cup Gin--Vintage Jazz, Bouncin' Blues

One of this area's hottest bands for listening and dancing, Tea Cup Gin crafts "...original indie-jazz-blues cocktails under the influence... Details

The Hourglass Kids Live Music

Get ready for another great Friday out in the beer garden at Glass Jug RTP with live music from The Hourglass Kids! This dynamic band... Details

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