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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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Love Durham Closing Party in the Visitor Info Center

There's a lot to celebrate downtown this Third Friday! To celebrate end of the Love Durham campaign, there will be a Love Durham Closing Party in the Visitor Info Center from 6-9pm. Programming includes: Complete the Love Durham Challenge to earn prizesLove Durham tattoo stationMajor the Bull coloring activationLocal DJMarket in our Visitor Info Center and hallway with 13 Love Durham businesses:Middle Of May ThriftThe Bean FlowerLittle Barb’s BakeryBoricua SoulEUtopia DesignBittergoodsThe Artisan Market at 305Two...

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The Great Gatsby Ballet by the World Ballet Company

Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, an all-star creative team, lustrous hand-crafted costumes, and lavish, groundbreaking sets. The original score evokes the energy and atmosphere of the 1920s.World Ballet Company’s “The Great Gatsby” is a must-see feast for...

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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 our 160th Anniversary Program, Bennett Place State Historic Site explores the surrender and its impact on all North Carolinians. Join us to 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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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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Hush Hush Improv Comedy

Join Hush Hush for a special comedy show full of deep laughs and true revelations. Each show, audience members add their anonymous... Details

First Friday Latin Nights at The Velvet Hippo!

Head out to a favorite tropical escape in Downtown Durham for First Friday Latin Nights! Every month, DJ Synko heats up the dance floor,... Details

Freaky Fridays

Every Friday when the clock strikes 10pm Club ERA turns into Durhams only Gay, Queer, Trans nightclub and Bar. So get your slippers on and... Details

Durham Greek Festival

Enjoy authentic Greek food and fabulous desserts in the dining tent or for take-out. Admission is FREE and the festival will be held rain... Details

Durham Greek Festival

Enjoy delicious Greek food and pastries, a Greek Taverna, traditional music, folk dance performances, shopping, and church tours.... Details

Guided Spirits Tasting Tour

Join a brand ambassador from Liberty & Plenty Distillery for a guided tour of the production facility and rickhouse in Downtown Durham to... Details

Kimberly Akimbo

A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards including BEST... Details

Downtown Durham Food Tour with Taste Carolina

Durham is about cutting edge culture and fantastic food. Taste Carolina food tours highlight the restaurants, shops and people that are... Details

Bull City Madness 2025

Bull City Madness is Durham's 3v3 basketball tournament to celebrate Durham's rich basketball history, bring the community together, and... Details

Roots and Soul: Walking with Pauli Murray

Join a transformative 90-minute, 1-square-mile outdoor tour of Durham’s historic West End Neighborhood sponsored by Whistle Stop Tours and... Details

Storytime at Barnes and Noble

All ages are welcome! Brief activity to follow. Usually 11 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Call or check the schedule. Details

Cars and Coffee

One of the Southeast's largest & most prestigious monthly auto events. As always, all cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome. Details

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