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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Featured Events

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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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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Nevermore Film Festival

Nevermore Film Festival is a juried competition festival that programs brand-new feature and short films with an emphasis on horror, science fiction, dark fantasy, animation, and mystery/thrillers from around the world. Named a “Top 100 Film Festival” by FilmFreeway and “One of the Best Horror Film Festivals in the World” by Dread Central, Nevermore has screened more than 1000 films since its creation in 1999. It has gained an international reputation as one of the...

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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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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 Sleeping Beauty: The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine!

Experience the enchanting tale of Sleeping Beauty brought to life in a mesmerizing ballet by Classical Arts Entertainment. Witness the... Details

Jeremy 'Bean' Clemons Trio @Kingfisher

Jeremy 'Bean' Clemons trio brings an inspiring, joyful, unique experience to Kingfisher's intimate cocktail bar. Enjoy your favorite... 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

Vin: a Wine, Food and Music Experience

Wine, music, and vibes come together for an unforgettable evening. The luxury cocktail bar is open from 5-10 PM, featuring wine bottle... Details

R&B Yoga Class

Prepare to travel the African Diaspora in this energetic and culturally rich dance exploration. Let the rhythms of the drums and movements... Details

Pinball Tournament

Arrive by 6:45pm on the 4th Wednesday of every month to claim your seat to compete in a monthly pinball tournament hosted by the Triangle... 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

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

Hammered Trivia at Hi-Wire

Weekly trivia at hi wire from 7-9 on Wednesdays 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