Durham Events Calendar
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Every day in the Bull City, there’s a wide variety of events happening to help you connect with our vibrant community. In fact, our event calendar hosts more than 5,000 visitor-friendly, Durham-grown events per year. Event organizers, small businesses and other organizations put together events like concerts, social gatherings, fund raisers, fairs, festivals and more, all designed for connection and sharing of cultures. If you're already here or planning a trip, use our search function below to find events suited to all interests and ages, from festivals and holiday headliners to creative DIY events, trivia nights, art exhibits, makers' markets and more.
Plan a Trip Around Durham's Biggest Annual Events
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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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.
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Featured Events
HAMILTON
America's #1 Musical A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics...
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Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour
Individual tickets sold out.
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Sunset Paddle on Falls Lake
Enjoy a relaxed evening on the water as you paddle out to watch the sunset. As the sun disappears below the horizon, spend some time soaking in the colors and sounds of the evening before slowly making your way back to shore. Discover the sights and sounds of the early evening hours on this relaxing and fun paddle. Beginners welcome, but a basic knowledge of how to steer your boat is encouraged. Frog Hollow also...
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Third Friday in the Visitors Info Center: A Juneteenth Celebration with Eve Botanical Lounge
Celebrate Juneteenth with Discover Durham and Eve Botanical Lounge as we honor Durham's rich Black history through community, culture, music, and thoughtfully crafted, family friendly mocktails.From 6-8pm, enjoy a special Juneteenth-themed live set from DJ Bre, featuring sound inspired by Black musical traditions, celebration, resilience and joy. As music fills the Visitor Center, guests are invited to sample a trio of signature mocktails created for the occasion, each inspired by important chapters for Durham's Black...
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Art Exhibit — Dis/orient: Contemporary Art of the Asian Diaspora
A focused exhibition that examines how artists of Asian descent confront long-standing stereotypes embedded in the word “Orient.” Rooted in...
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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. Tuesdays-Sundays. The three-course menu includes appetizer, entree,...
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$1.50 Oysters at Alley Twenty Six
Durham’s Alley Twenty Six is now offering $1.50 raw oyster special from 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. A selection of oysters are sourced from...
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Phone Free Fun
Want to escape the screens? Need desperately to put your phone down but find it too challenging? Take this opportunity to bond with your...
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Kerry Burch: 5 Points Gallery Featured Artist
5 Points Gallery is pleased to present a nature-inspired exhibition of abstract paintings by Kerry Burch. Drawing from nature’s shapes,...
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History Exhibit: To Love and Live Free
This exhibit commemorates the 40th anniversary of the “Out Today, Out To Stay” Pride march and the failed attempt to recall Mayor Wib...
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American Dance Festival Performance Season
The season will feature 49 performances by 26 acclaimed dance companies and choreographers, 9 world premieres, 12 ADF commissions, and 13...
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Hamilton Drink Specials
Celebrate the historic musical only at DPAC now through June 14th with some specials you're sure to love. Don't throw away your shot - take...
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Canoeing, Kayaking, and Standup Paddleboarding the Lower Eno
Independent Paddling Trips provide the equipment while you provide the adventurous spirit. Our guides will not be on the water for you but...
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Carolina Blaze vs. Portland Cascade (Professional Softball)
The Blaze are one of six teams in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) – a professional softball league in the United States....
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HAMILTON
America's #1 Musical
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.
HAMILTON is the epic saga that...
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Guided Sunrise Paddle Trip on Falls Lake
Wake up your body, mind, and soul with a sunrise paddle! The morning will begin with a quick meet and greet, launching of boats, and a...
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