Missy Lane's Block Party

Missy Lane’s Block Party launches this October — a new fall music festival in downtown Durham!

Missy Lane’s Charitable Foundation, Missy Lane’s Assembly Room LLC, and Stretch Music LLC present the first-ever Missy Lane’s Block Party — directly in front of Missy Lane’s Assembly Room.

Inspired by the Art of Cool Festival (2014–2017) under the leadership of founder Dr. Cicely Mitchell, Missy Lane’s Block Party is launching as a high-energy Durham live music festival designed to fill the streets with performances, food, art, and community in partnership with Chief Xian Atunde Adjuah.

When: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Where: 300 Block of East Main Street, Durham, NC

This fall music festival in North Carolina will showcase top-tier national acts across two stages — the Call Stage and the Response Stage — creating a continuous flow of music throughout the day. See the full festival lineup and schedule.

Get Festival Passes

Head to the Durham County Main Library, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., for free community programming for all ages and a multi-sensory drop-in room.

Experience More of Durham

Why come for only one night? Extend your trip and check out our event calendar to find more great things to do while you're here, including –

Luftgekühlt 11 international air-cooled Porsche show
John Mulaney at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center
PLAYlist Outdoor Concert at Durham Central Park
Oktoberfest at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.
Move-a-Bull City Open Streets
Duke Men's Basketball Countdown to Craziness

Use our downtown Durham district guide to experience more of the Bull City.