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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Kate McGarry & Keith Ganz Quartet — Music on Main Concert

Music on Main features a wide selection of musical artists selected by Duke Arts every Saturday through October 12 from 5–8 p.m. Attendees of all ages are invited to bring chairs and blankets for seating and discover a new artist each week! Takeout is available from Streets at Southpoint restaurants, and you take advantage of the new social district, which allows visitors to enjoy alcoholic beverages purchased at on-site restaurants/bars while walking around the designated...

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Stephanie Miller’s Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy Tour

AGE RESTRICTION: ADULTS 18+ ONLY Join Stephanie Miller, John Fugelsang, Hal Sparks, and Frangela for Stephanie Miller’s Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy Tour. They’re gearing up to rock the 2024 General Election, where every vote counts in every state and for every office. Brace yourself for a hilarious ride as we heroically keep up with the unfolding events of 2024. Get set for an up-to-the-minute, side-splitting experience with Steph, John, Hal, and Frangela! Don’t...

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Scarborough Memorial Golf tournament

Enjoy a round of golf in memorial of one of J.C. “Skeepie” Scarborough. This will be a day a pure fun, also this tournament is open to the public so anyone can join in on the festivities.

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Pride: Durham, NC

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Destiny Stone — Music on Main Concert

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Chris Botti

Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades. He’s collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet, including Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and others. He’s topped the jazz charts with numerous albums, earned multiple Gold and Platinum records, performed with symphony...

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Julie Williams — Music on Main Concert

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SplatterFlix Film Series

It’s exactly what you think it is: the goriest, scariest horror movies ever made, re-animated by Retro Film Series for screening over a three-day weekend.

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Blacktoberfest

Black Brew Culture's amazing celebration of beer, food, art and entertainment. The festival will feature a range of activities and experiences that highlight the rich and diverse culture of Black-owned businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample some of the best craft beers and BBQ in the country, while enjoying live music, engaging in interactive activities, and learning from industry experts.

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Chloe Klimes — Music on Main Concert

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Bull City Race Fest and Food Truck Rodeo

This festival has something for the fastest runners and families alike. Start and Finish at Diamond View Park at the American Tobacco Campus and choose from the Half Marathon, Five Miler or 1 Mile distances. Enjoy a fall morning of running through downtown Durham, Duke University and surrounding Historic Neighborhoods. After you cross the finish line, enjoy delicious eats from a variety of delicious food trucks! The Bull City Race Fest is the culmination of...

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NC Comicon

Including Kevin Eastman

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Art Exhibition – Holding Space: Dreams and Memories

Works by Julia Rivera, Isabel Lu, and Toni Scott. Three artists whose paintings investigate and reimagine what it means to embody the... Details

“Summer Stories: Encaustic Paintings & Mixed Media Collages” by Carol Retsch-Bogart

“Summer Stories: Encaustic Paintings & Mixed Media Collages” by Carol Retsch-Bogart July 8- September 28, 2024 / *Opening Reception*... Details

Art Exhibit — Art of the Andes

Art of the Andes features ceramics, textiles, metalwork, and carvings produced by cultures across the Andes region, a 4,500-mile-long... Details

Art Exhibit — Inscrutable Objects

This installation brings together sculptures, drawings and photographs that might be hard for most of us to comprehend. They challenge... Details

Studio Ghibli Film Series

For decades, Studio Ghibli has created breathtakingly beautiful movies that have captivated and inspired audiences for generations through... Details

"Three Story Tellers" Pop-Up Art Gallery

Visual storytelling, one of humanity's oldest forms of communication, is brought to life by artists' unique perspectives. Whether telling... Details

Art Exhibition — "Visions from Down East"

Works by North Carolina artist Mike Bennett. James “Mike” Bennett, born in Robersonville, North Carolina in 1958, is an artist whose work... Details

Art Exhibit — Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene

Just over twenty years ago, scientists introduced a term to denote a new geological epoch in which human activity has had a marked impact... Details

Art Exhibition — Death Planted a Garden

Curated by Pop Box Gallery, The Art Chose Me, and Queen Street Magic Boat, 22 artists traverse seascapes, dreamscapes, space-scapes, and... Details

The Nature of Things - Golden Belt Artists

The artworks of Golden Belt Art Studio artists fill The Great Hall. The show aims to display the diverse talents of the individual artists... Details

Bull Durham, A New Musical

Bull Durham, A New Musical is based on the classic MGM film, tells the story of three lives brought together by America’s two favorite... Details

Steinholding Contest

🎉🍻 Get ready for the ultimate test of strength and endurance! Join us for the Steinholding Contest, presented by the US... Details

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