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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CANCELLED — Maria Bamford

Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness. She starred in the surreal, semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy series Lady Dynamite, about a comedian who suffers a nervous breakdown, and is the star of three unconventional hour-long stand-up specials: Weakness is the Brand, Old Baby and Maria Bamford, the Special, Special, Special! Maria was the first female comic to have two half-hour Comedy Central Presents specials and starred alongside Patton Oswalt...

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Andrew Santino: Freeze Peach Tour

Andrew stars in FX’s most watched comedy series, “Dave” along side Lil’ Dicky. Santino starred in the SHOWTIME series, “I’m Dying Up Here,” exec produced by Jim Carrey and directed by Jonathan Levine. He also appeared in “Game Over Man” written and produced by the “Workaholics” crew. Previously, Santino was the star of ABC’s comedy “Mixology.”Andrew co-hosts the very popular podcast “Bad Friends” with comedian Bobby Lee. He also has his own solo podcast “Whiskey...

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Kumail Nanjiani: Doing This Again

The "hilarious" and "relatable" comedian recently earned an Emmy nomination for his compelling portrayal of Chippendales Founder in Hulu’s limited series, “Welcome to Chippendales,” in which he also served as an executive producer. Most recently, Nanjiani can be seen in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” alongside returning cast members Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon, which hit theaters on March 22, 2024. On the animation side, Nanjiani lent his voice to “Migration,” a Universal Pictures adventure-comedy that is...

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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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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

Eno River First Day Hike

Start the New Year outdoors! The hikes are open to the public and will begin at the large picnic shelter located at the Fews Ford Access in... Details

Thirsty Thursdays at Dashi

Each month Dashi's Thirsty Thursday drink specials revolve around a monthly theme – spirits, cocktails, special ingredients, brand,... Details

Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades

BYO Vinyl DJ Night & Record Pop-Up Shop. Hosted by DJ Deckades (@djdeckades) a Durham based vinyl DJ Record Pop Up Shop by Three Count... Details

Boulders & Brews Meetup

Show up and climb at TRC Durham, then head over to Hi-Wire for some brews! Bouldering begins at 6:30pm. Don't worry if it's your first time... Details

Trivia Night

FREE trivia every Thursday night. Each Thursday is sponsored by a different brewing company who provide free samples. If you want to... Details

Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

Join the Durham Community Board Game night meet up group for a night of board games. All are welcome! Check out one of Moon Dog's many... Details

Trivia Night w/Big Slow Tom

Join Clouds Durham for Big Slow Tom's Trivia Night, every THURSDAY at 7:30pm. Win some prizes, drink some beer, & show your smarts. Enjoy... Details

Queer-Eoke

It’s Karaoke but Queer as “F” oh and straight people are always welcome! So let’s sing, lets drink, lets kiki, lets snack, and let’s make... Details

Karaoke Night

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Freaky Friday Dance Party!

One thing about it, is you know you are the baddest “B around, so why not tip toe through Durham’s sexiest Queer nightclub with that killer... Details