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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Operation Devil's Eye

Intense Hunter's Airsoft Event! Gear up and let the battle begin! For ages 8 and up.

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Handel’s Messiah

Since 1933, Handel’s Messiah has been the fulcrum of the Chapel’s concert life and a cherished Duke holiday tradition. Handel’s masterwork traces the history of humanity’s divine redemption through Christ’s birth, death, and resurrection, in music that is both treasured and timeless. This year Messiah will be performed with period instruments and Baroque-era tuning, as Handel himself would have heard it. Each performance will last approximately two hours and fifteen minutes with intermission. Seat cushions...

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Show Me Reptiles & Exotics Show

The Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show is one of the largest reptile and exotic pet shows in the region. This is a safe and family friendly event geared to educate and introduce people to reptiles and exotics. The show is also a great place to go if you already have pets, with feeders and supplies from quality sources.

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Durham Holiday Parade

Cheer on dynamic floats, hometown bands, drill teams, schools, and community groups as they make their way down Main Street at the Durham Holiday Parade. The procession will conclude with a guest appearance from Santa.

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African American Dance Ensemble Kwanzaafest

Join the African American Dance Ensemble for their 39th Kwanzaa celebration! The focus will be on the principle of Imani, which represents Faith. It’s a time to wholeheartedly believe in community and the justness of community struggles. Kwanzaa is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate African American culture and values, such as unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. It’s also a moment for reflection and joy, featuring communal feasts and gatherings that...

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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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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

SSF Fundraising Dinner at Cheeni Durham with Wilmington Chef Dean Neff

Dean Neff, chef & owner of Seabird (Wilmington, NC), and Preeti Waas, chef & owner of Cheeni (Durham, NC) will prepare a multi-course,... Details

Free RTP Business Rockstar Connect Networking Event (November, RTP)

Are you ready to rock the networking scene in RTP? Join in for an unforgettable evening of connection and opportunity at the Rockstar... Details

Wine Down Wednesday with DIY

Do you have a hard time finding time to be creative? Here's the perfect opportunity for you to make time and space to create! Join in on... Details

Durham Singles Event | Ages 21-39

Shipp Dating Mixer Are you tired of swiping left and right? Looking for a fun and exciting way to meet new people? Then this event is for... Details

Karaoke Night

Free Karaoke and drink specials every Wednesday night at 7pm! Details

Jazz Jam with the Michael DeVito Trio

Michael DeVito on stand-up bass hosts this open jam session along with band members on drums & guitar. Outside musicians are invited to... Details

Brett Chambers Open Mic

Very limited, properly spaced seating inside.First come, first serve.ALSO will stream on Brett’s Open Mic FB page. Details

Hammered Trivia at Hi-Wire

Weekly trivia at hi wire from 7-9 on Wednesdays Details

Music Bingo at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

Did you once have an iPod with 30,000 songs on it? Do you listen to the radio with the windows down on the reg? Did you listen to vinyl... Details

Trivia Night at Mystic Farm & Distilling

Join Challenge Entertainment for Live Trivia game nights on the beautiful grounds of Mystic Farm & Distillery every Wednesday at 7:00pm!... Details

Signature Wine Tasting

Join ZincHouse Wine Director, Dave, as he takes you on a journey through five signature wine offerings throughout a 45 minute session. Your... 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

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