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

Ally J and Kevin Clark

Enjoy a night of craft cocktails and smooth jams. Details

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

Karaoke at Flying Bull Beer Company

Sing karaoke with your friends, guaranteed good time! Details

John Tejada

Legendary minimal techno producer John Tejada March 21st at The Fruit The Fruit and Slingshot present John Tejada. John Tejada is a... Details

Bachata Fixation – FREE Class & Latin Dance Party!

𝘕𝘜𝘔𝘐𝘕𝘜𝘚 𝘓𝘐𝘝𝘌 Presents… ✨... Details

Femme Friday: 3rd Friday Dance Parties!

Every 3rd Friday, The Velvet Hippo hosts a dance party with beats by some of the Triangle's best woman and NB DJs! These baddies will bring... Details

Beloved Collective Presents: Bloom

An immersive dance party by Beloved Collective, welcoming the Spring Equinox through joy, connection and dance. Create a space of joy... Details

Dare to Bare: A Queer Lingerie Party

A night of confidence, fun, and sexy lingerie! ✨ Sounds by Gemynii and DJ Fruitti Pebbles The enchanting Summer Flings is bringing her... 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

La Vida Breve

The COT presents an evening of song, dance, and draaaaaama! Meet Salud, a young Romani woman who is desperately in love. There is a problem... 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

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