Missy Lane's Block Party
Be a part of the inaugural Missy Lane's Block Party, a high-energy festival downtown in front of Missy Lane's Assembly Room. Inspired by the Art of Cool Festival, the block party will fill the streets with musical performances across two stages, plus food, art and community in partnership with Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah.
When: October 4, 2025
Where: 300 Block of East Main Street
The full festival experience includes –
- Two Stages – the Call Stage and the Response Stage. Check out the full lineup.
- Youth Activity Zone — family-friendly space with activities and interactive programming
- Food Pavilion — a curated selection of regional culinary favorites
- Community Organization Tents — learn, engage, and connect with nonprofits and initiatives
- Vendor Marketplace — artisan goods, crafts, and specialty products
- Divine 9 & Civic Organization Plots — spaces dedicated to fraternities, sororities, and civic groups to gather and engage with festival-goers
- Wing Wars - get a taste of the local restaurant talent by tasting wing creations by Durham chefs. Vote for your favorite to be crowned Wing Wars Champion.
Free Programming at Missy Lane's Block Party
Free, family-friendly community programming will take place at Durham County Main Library.
While you're in the area –
Explore the Downtown District Guide to experience more of Durham's award-winning dining, creative arts and culture scene and comfortable accommodations and more while you're in the Bull City.
The festival footprint includes the street in front on Missy Lane's Assembly Room, Durham's home for lovers of live music, great cocktails and more, and a hub of restaurants and nightlife businesses on Ramseur Street where you can spend the day enjoying coffee, food, cocktails, local beer and more from businesses like Baryo, Aaktun, Fizzwerks, Mezcalito, Ponysaurus Brewing and more.
Where to stay downtown during the Missy Lane's Block Party –
The Block Party takes place in downtown Durham, with close proximity to seven plus local hotels.
City Center Hotels:
- The Durham Hotel – mid-century modern design and rooftop drinks make this locally-owned boutique property a stylish pick.
- Unscripted Durham – relax on the roof by the pool or join the dance party in the lobby lounge to make the most of your night after the show.
- 21c Museum Hotel – visit the art museum—open 24/7—on your way to your room for the night.
- Durham Marriott City Center – convenience meets comfort at this downtown hotel.
Other Nearby Properties:
- Aloft Durham Downtown – stay in the heart of American Tobacco Campus.
- Morehead Manor Bed & Breakfast – experience the legendary Southern hospitality owners Monica and Daniel Edwards proudly offer at this historic, Black-owned property.
- Springhill Suites Durham City View – enjoy a spacious stay with modern amenities just blocks from the action.
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