Events in Durham, NC | Find Festivals, Concerts & Sporting Events

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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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Durham Bulls FanFest

Fans will have the opportunity to participate in a number of on-field activities such as inflatables, face-painting and a petting zoo!

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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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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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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

Civil War: Part 1 Airsoft Event

Ultimate Airsoft Event! Gear up and let the battle begin! For ages 8 and up.

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Festival for the Eno

Music: Over 60 artists on three stages. Juried Craft Show: artisans from throughout the Southeast.Food & Drink: Food trucks and vendors, craft beers, wines, seltzers and cider.More: Art and dance demonstrations, fun on the river! The EnoFest, presented annually by the Eno River Association, raises awareness and funds to protect and restore exceptional places that provide our region with clean water and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas, and open space. Parking is at Durham...

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Durham Bulls vs. Sugar Land

Fireworks 4/1 & 4/4; Bark in the Park 4/3; Bull Durham night 4/5 Details

Trivia at Durham Food Hall

Enjoy a night of tasty bites and brain teasers at Durham Food Hall's Trivia Night! Challenge your wits, savor delicious dishes, and compete... Details

Jenny Scheinman, acclaimed violinist and composer, a stalwart of the New York jazz and creative music scenes, presents music from her... Details

Trivia at Beer Study Durham

Trivia with alternating hosts Nick & Nikko for categories can include current events, music ID, movies, TV, books, geography, history,... Details

Video Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

Calling all Gamers! Hang out and play some video games (Rock Band, DDR, Retro Games, Fighting Games and more!), and sip on some delicious... Details

Not Rocket Science Trivia

🤙 Get ready to kickstart an epic weekly trivia sesh, my friends! 🤙 DSSOLVR Durham's Weekly Trivia is about to blast off,... Details

Open Stage

Open to everything but comedy. Masks required. Details

National Ginger Beer Day Tap Event

Glass Jug Beer Lab created their own Ginger Beer! They're pouring out three fabulous varieties of their Harper’s Real Ginger Beer that’ll... Details

Pre-Theatre Menu at Alley Twenty Six

Durham’s Alley Twenty Six offers a Pre Theatre Menu from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. The three-course menu includes appetizer, entree and... Details

Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting @ Beer Study Durham

Each Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm, visit Beer Study Durham and try out some curated wine samples by the experts! Sales representatives from... Details

Carolina Filmmakers Happy Hour

Introducing the CAROLINA FILMMAKERS HAPPY HOUR! Network and socialize with your fellow indie filmmakers here in the Triangle and beyond.... Details

Horton Grove Hike

Join Triangle Land Conservancy Trail Guides on a brand new social hike series at Horton Grove! There will be a hike on the first Wednesday... Details

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