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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.

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Solstice: A Winter Circus Experience

Embark on an acrobatic journey with “Solstice: a Winter Circus Experience.” This captivating circus show unfolds the story of a character who has lost his inner light, plunging him into a wondrous and surreal world where memories come to life and the ordinary becomes ‘extra’ordinary. “Solstice” blends over 8 acrobatic acts with lighting, costumes, music, scenery, and snow to create a unique blend of poetry and circus in a 75-minute show! “Solstice” is an unforgettable...

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Jublio! Moments of Freedom, 1865

Historian Ernest Dollar shares stories of African American men and women's first moments of freedom and the powerful reactions to slavery's collapse. Ernest A. Dollar Jr., currently serving as the director of museums for the City of Raleigh Museum, overseeing the City of Raleigh Museum, Dr. M. T. Pope House Museum, and the John P. 'Top' Greene African American Cultural Center, will share stories on the 15th that examine personal connections to emancipation and the...

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Bourbon Blending Class

Join Mystic Farm & Distillery for a professionally led course on the art and science of blending bourbon. The masterminds behind Mystic's excellent bourbon will lead you through blending your very own bottle! They hand select samples from 3 of their barrels to bring you the best tasting experience. Through the course, you will sample these bourbons individually and work with your instructor on identifying flavors and creating blends that are unique to you and...

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Nevermore Film Festival

Nevermore Film Festival is a juried competition festival that programs brand-new feature and short films with an emphasis on horror, science fiction, dark fantasy, animation, and mystery/thrillers from around the world. Named a “Top 100 Film Festival” by FilmFreeway and “One of the Best Horror Film Festivals in the World” by Dread Central, Nevermore has screened more than 1000 films since its creation in 1999. It has gained an international reputation as one of the...

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Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is an annual international event dedicated to the theatrical exhibition of nonfiction cinema. Each spring, Full Frame welcomes filmmakers and film lovers from around the world for a four-day, morning-to-midnight array of nearly 100 films, as well as discussions, panels, and Southern hospitality. The festival is a program of the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University.

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Biscuits & Banjos Festival

GRAMMY & Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens’ new festival is dedicated to the celebration and exploration of Black music, art and culture in her home state of North Carolina. Biscuits & Banjos is a 3-day festival to exchange ideas, expand conversations, uplift traditions, and trace the musical and geographical connections of old time, country, Americana, folk, jazz and blues to highlight their complicated origins. The festival will champion Black artists and creators, offering robust musical...

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Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour

An Evening with Medium Kate O'Brien Mackie

ZincHouse Presents: An Evening with Medium Kate O'Brien Mackie Join an extraordinary evening of healing, light, love, and wine.... Details

Wednesday Night Jam w/ Al Strong

This weekly jam session, curated by Al Strong, brings together musicians from all over Durham for a night of eclectic social music and... Details

Blends With Friends (Open Decks)

#BlendsWithFriends is an open decks DJ skill share event 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at The Pinhook in Durham! Come learn to DJ, spin some... Details

Air Hockey Tournament

Arrive by 7:45pm Wednesdays to claim your seat to compete in a weekly air hockey tournament. It’s FREE to play.Must be 21+Prizes will be... Details

Trivia Night @ Bull McCabe's

Join in every Wednesday night for the Best Trivia in the Triangle, as voted by readers of the Indy! Prizes include pitchers of delicious... Details

Karaoke at Moon Dog Meadery

Join Moon Dog Meadery and Host Leo Flounoy for a night of judgement-free karaoke! Details

Play — "Livin' Fat"

A 70s sitcom for the stage wherein a poor family in the “Black quarters” of a Southern town comes across a sudden windfall. Does the family... Details

Thirsty Thursdays at Dashi

Each month Dashi's Thirsty Thursday drink specials revolve around a monthly theme – spirits, cocktails, special ingredients, brand,... Details

Walking Club with Bull City Strollers

Join The Bull City Strollers every Thursday for a beer and a walk! Meet at the Jug at 5:30pm then go for a 30-40 minute stroll downtown... Details

Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades

BYO Vinyl DJ Night & Record Pop-Up Shop. Hosted by DJ Deckades (@djdeckades) a Durham based vinyl DJ Record Pop Up Shop by Three Count... Details

For the Love of Wine: Wines around the World

Enjoy a 7-course wine and dinner pairing. Savor hand-selected wines from renowned regions across the globe, each paired with thoughtfully... Details

Boulders & Brews Meetup

Show up and climb at TRC Durham, then head over to Hi-Wire for some brews! Bouldering begins at 6:30pm. Don't worry if it's your first time... Details

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