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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.
Artists in Residence Showing NCDF
3642 Shannon Rd
Durham, North Carolina 27707
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Artists in Residence Showing NCDF
Join Dance Project and the NC Dance Festival for a free showing of works in progress by our 24-25 Artists in Residence, featuring... Details
Beaver Queen Pageant
Acadia St and Englewood Ave
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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The Beaver Queen Pageant is the Triangle’s own special mix of folly, pageantry, and humor. Contestants take on beaver personalities and... Details
Durham African American History Guided Tour
201 Corcoran St
Durham, North Carolina 27703-7825
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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... Details
Pre-Theatre Menu at Alley Twenty Six
320 E Chapel Hill St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Pre-Theatre Menu at Alley Twenty Six
Durham’s Alley Twenty Six offers a Pre Theatre Menu from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. The three-course menu includes appetizer, entree and... Details
Durham Nights
800 Taylor St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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The MAKRS Society presents: Durham Nights: a night market series. Featuring local vendors, a live DJ, performances by Dakota Fox... 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
Durham Bulls vs. Gwinnett
409 Blackwell St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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5/8 Bark in the Park; 5/9 Fireworks Details
Ledisi with Special Guest Marsha Ambrosius
123 Vivian St / William V. "Bill" Bell Way
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Ledisi with Special Guest Marsha Ambrosius
The twelve-time nominated powerhouse vocalist with a career that has spanned almost two decades is bringing her highly anticipated 2024... Details
Bardo Bloom
331 W Main St 002, BACK ENTRANCE
Durham, NC 27701
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Durham local Bardo Bloom (Peter Daaleman) brings an array of melodic, organic, and uplifting tracks mixed alongside a growing list of... Details
Blind Tigers Live Band Karaoke
347B W Main St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Blind Tigers Live Band Karaoke
Think you’ve got karaoke game? Swagger like Mick Jagger swagger? Slay like Beyonce?Well ditch that old digital canned karaoke music, cuz... Details
Saturday Night Dance Party
119 Orange St 3rd Floor
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Join in on the roof in downtown Durham every weekend for a Saturday Night Dance Party with the best DJs in the Triangle! Dance the night... Details
Drink, Drag, Dance, Repeat!
305 S Dillard St
Durham , North Carolina 27701
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Every Saturday is a dance party, and every Saturday is a New ERA! Club ERA gives you a new Dj with a drag show, and a good drink to match... Details
