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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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The Monti GrandSLAM

An event eight months in the making, “The Monti GrandSLAM” pits regular season StorySLAM champions against each other with brand-new stories on an entirely new theme. Do not miss the championship event that everyone will be talking about.Eight storytellers. Five minutes per story. One GrandSLAM champion!

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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

The Promise of Peace: Slavery's End in North Carolina

The close of the American Civil War with military surrenders at sites like Bennett Place assured the end of legal slavery in America. On the evening before the 160th anniversary of the Bennett Place surrender, join us as we commemorate and recognize the lives of over 330,000 North Carolinians enslaved during the Civil War. This program highlights experiences of enslaved and newly freed people through storytelling, music, and luminaries.

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Uneasy Peace: Bennett Place Surrender's 160th Anniversary

During the 160th Anniversary Program, Bennett Place State Historic Site explores the surrender and its impact on all North Carolinians. Learn more about how veterans, civilians, and freedpeople alike experienced and thought about the end of the American Civil War and what would come next. The program features several costumed interpretation displays and performances.

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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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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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Juneteenth Celebration

Officially sanctioned by the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation, this fun-filled, educational, and uplifting festival will feature national recording artists and local performers, food trucks, vendors, a health fair, a Kids zone, exhibitors, and more! The festival kicks off with the official Opening Ceremony, which includes a processional with dancers, drummers, and the community. This is followed by a prayer, proclamations, the pouring of the libation, and presentations on the origin and significance of Juneteenth. Entertainment...

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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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Shakespeare in the Parks: Othello

Free outdoor Shakespeare comes to Durham! The “green-ey’d monster” rears its ugly head in William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy,... Details

The Novelty: Longform Improv

The Novelty Open Mind's Longform Improv Group Set in motion by a single suggestion from the audience, THE NOVELTY creates honest,... Details

Fandango de Durham

The Fandango de Durham is a community festival that uplifts collective music-making in the local Latinx community through son jarocho. Son... Details

Saturday Night Dance Party

Join in on the roof in downtown Durham every weekend for a Saturday Night Dance Party with the best DJs in the Triangle! Dance the night... Details

Drink, Drag, Dance, Repeat!

Every Saturday is a dance party, and every Saturday is a New ERA! Club ERA gives you a new Dj with a drag show, and a good drink to match... Details

Jackiem Joyner

Shows at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Step into the vibrant world of jazz at the Ocean City Jazz Festival Pop-Up Series, hosted at the charming Missy... Details

Women's Introduction to Standup Paddleboarding

The Women’s Introduction to Standup Paddleboarding class is designed to give women and non-binary paddlers the needed the basics of Standup... Details

Jazz Brunch at Lula & Sadie's

Experience the vibrant pulse of live jazz music at Lula & Sadie's Sunday Brunch! Every week the soulful melodies and rhythmic beats create... Details

Mother’s Day Brunch

Celebrate the moms and mother figures in your life during a special prix fixe brunch menu in the first floor lobby space. Begin your... Details

Yoga @ The Winery

A Great Way To Celebrate The End of Summer. Go for yoga and stay for view, food trucks & refreshments. What to expect Imagining doing... Details

NC Air Hockey Players Air Hockey Tournament

Every Sunday at Durty Bull, NC Air Hockey Players hosts a double elimination tournament! Show off your puck handling, earn bragging rights,... Details

Sunday Dollar Bin Sale for Charity at Rumors

Rumors Durham will be raising money for various charities every Sunday outside the store front! We will have several bins of $1 items... Details

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