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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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Places I'd Rather Be: A Third Friday Liberty Arts Pop-Up

Third Friday Popup: Places I’d Rather Be Join a strolling party on Foster Street at Durham Central Park to celebrate art and art-making!... Details

Blazin’ Keys Dueling Pianos Live

Blazin’ Keys Dueling Pianos is launching a series of shows beginning at the amazing Weldon Mills Event Center located ground level above... Details

Live Vinyl Spinning by PhDJ Every 1st & 3rd Friday!

A favorite local DJ comes to spin records every FIRST and THIRD Friday of the month with a variety of vinyl offerings. Anything from funk... Details

Pregame Fridays!

Every Friday at Club Era they pick a spotlight artist playlist. All you need to do is show up on the dance floor with your moves and vibes! Details

Pop Culture Trivia

Bring your best pop culture brain and meet at Rose & Lee Durham for Trivia Night! They'll have free drinks and of course prizes for the... Details

NC Icon Ball

Step into a vibrant world of glamour and creativity from across the region. Set against the backdrop of the magnificent Fruit venue, this... Details

Image Geoffrey Keezer & Yvonnick Prené "Jobim's World"

“The most beautiful music I have ever heard on harmonica.” Lee Konitz“If there's such a thing as casual sophistication, Yvonnick Prené has... Details

Marc Maron

Marc Maron has released five hit stand-up comedy specials throughout his career. His most recent, “From Bleak to Dark” premiered on HBO... Details

Jooselord and Frenz take over Motorco Music Hall for an exclusive first listen of Mentally I’m Here, Jooselord’s highly anticipated... Details

Open Mic Stand-Up Comedy

Open Mic Stand-Up Comedy is every Friday from 8-11pm. Comedians from around the Triangle join forces to bring you the best comedy night in... Details

Dance Blues Friday

The beginner's lesson will begin at 8:00 PM with Kat Holloway and Steve LeWinter focusing on the close embrace connection in blues dance.... Details

Pass the Aux

Free live hip hop. Details

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