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

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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Operation Southern Front

Ultimate Airsoft Event! Gear up and let the battle begin! For ages 8 and up.

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NC MLK Black History Month Parade

Marching bands, step/dance teams, sororities/fraternities, antique cars, mascots, and more! Elaine O'Neal will be the Grand Marshal.

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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

Open Stage

Open to everything but comedy. Masks required. Details

$1.50 Oysters at Alley Twenty Six

Durham’s Alley Twenty Six is now offering $1.50 raw oyster special from 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. A selection of oysters are sourced from... 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

Horton Grove Hike

Join Triangle Land Conservancy Trail Guides on a brand new social hike series at Horton Grove! There will be a hike on the first Wednesday... Details

Carolina Filmmakers Happy Hour

Introducing the CAROLINA FILMMAKERS HAPPY HOUR! Network and socialize with your fellow indie filmmakers here in the Triangle and beyond.... 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

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

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