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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Love Durham Third Friday in the Visitor Info Center

This Third Friday, it's a Love Durham party! Start your evening with a feel-good hangout in the Visitor Info Center, open 6-8 p.m., sampling treats from local Black-owned businesses and hearing about the newest updates to the Love Durham campaign before you head out to see art and support small businesses. Free samples from Ashleigh Bakes Daily, Favor Desserts and East Durham Sweet ShoppeStart the Love Durham Challenge to earn prizes for visiting activations around...

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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

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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Twin Lakes Cleanup

Help Outdoor Recreation and Education staff clean up a beloved Durham city park. As a part of the annual Creek Week, Outdoor Recreation and... Details

Tasting at Ten

Tasting at Ten is a free coffee tasting hosted by Counter Culture Coffee at the roastery, every Friday at 10am. A new coffee is featured... 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

Durham Vintage After Dark

Bull City, get ready for a HUGE vintage event! ✨ For one night only, five of your favorite Durham vintage shops are uniting to create a... Details

Anne Heartt Gregory: Defying Gravity - Third Friday Opening Reception

5 Points Gallery in downtown Durham invites you to join us for “Defying Gravity”, an exhibition of works by Anne Heartt Gregory. Her... Details

Third Friday - Guided Museum Tours

Offered in conjunction with the Third Friday Durham Art Walk & Gallery Crawl, learn about 21c Durham’s current exhibition Truth or Dare: A... Details

Durham Foodie Fare

The MAKRS Society presents: Durham Foodie Fare: a foodie and art market showcasing Durham's diverse food and art scene. Calling all... Details

Love Durham Third Friday in the Visitor Info Center

This Third Friday, it's a Love Durham party! Start your evening with a feel-good hangout in the Visitor Info Center, open 6-8 p.m.,... Details

Third Friday at Golden Belt

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Adult Workshops: A Spring Scent Design Workshop with Bright Black

Bright Black and Adult Workshops invites you to a 2-hour session designed to reawaken your dreams and spark your creativity. Using the... Details

The Duke Street Dogs

The Duke Street Dogs are a four-piece acoustic band out of Durham, NC. They play songs written by Dog Michael Borstelmann, as well as... Details

Opening of "Midlife" by Hyewon Grigoni & "bodies tender with grief" by huiyin zhou & Laura Dudu

Celebrate two new shows opening at the Durham Arts Council! In the Allenton Gallery they will have a solo show by Hyewon Grigoni called... Details

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