Durham Events Calendar
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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
Kate McGarry & Keith Ganz Quartet — Music on Main Concert
Music on Main features a wide selection of musical artists selected by Duke Arts every Saturday through October 12 from 5–8 p.m. Attendees of all ages are invited to bring chairs and blankets for seating and discover a new artist each week! Takeout is available from Streets at Southpoint restaurants, and you take advantage of the new social district, which allows visitors to enjoy alcoholic beverages purchased at on-site restaurants/bars while walking around the designated...
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Stephanie Miller’s Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy Tour
AGE RESTRICTION: ADULTS 18+ ONLY Join Stephanie Miller, John Fugelsang, Hal Sparks, and Frangela for Stephanie Miller’s Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy Tour. They’re gearing up to rock the 2024 General Election, where every vote counts in every state and for every office. Brace yourself for a hilarious ride as we heroically keep up with the unfolding events of 2024. Get set for an up-to-the-minute, side-splitting experience with Steph, John, Hal, and Frangela! Don’t...
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Show Me Reptiles & Exotics Show
The Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show is one of the largest reptile and exotic pet shows in the region. This is a safe and family friendly event geared to educate and introduce people to reptiles and exotics.
The show is also a great place to go if you already have pets, with feeders and supplies from quality sources.
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Scarborough Memorial Golf tournament
Enjoy a round of golf in memorial of one of J.C. “Skeepie” Scarborough. This will be a day a pure fun, also this tournament is open to the public so anyone can join in on the festivities.
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Pride: Durham, NC
Find all the details for 2024 on our Guide to Pride: Durham, NC.
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Destiny Stone — Music on Main Concert
Music on Main features a wide selection of musical artists selected by Duke Arts every Saturday through October 12 from 5–8 p.m. Attendees of all ages are invited to bring chairs and blankets for seating and discover a new artist each week! Takeout is available from Streets at Southpoint restaurants, and you take advantage of the new social district, which allows visitors to enjoy alcoholic beverages purchased at on-site restaurants/bars while walking around the designated...
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Chris Botti
Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades. He’s collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet, including Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and others. He’s topped the jazz charts with numerous albums, earned multiple Gold and Platinum records, performed with symphony...
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Julie Williams — Music on Main Concert
Music on Main features a wide selection of musical artists selected by Duke Arts every Saturday through October 12 from 5–8 p.m. Attendees of all ages are invited to bring chairs and blankets for seating and discover a new artist each week! Takeout is available from Streets at Southpoint restaurants, and you take advantage of the new social district, which allows visitors to enjoy alcoholic beverages purchased at on-site restaurants/bars while walking around the designated...
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SplatterFlix Film Series
It’s exactly what you think it is: the goriest, scariest horror movies ever made, re-animated by Retro Film Series for screening over a three-day weekend.
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Blacktoberfest
Black Brew Culture's amazing celebration of beer, food, art and entertainment.
The festival will feature a range of activities and experiences that highlight the rich and diverse culture of Black-owned businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample some of the best craft beers and BBQ in the country, while enjoying live music, engaging in interactive activities, and learning from industry experts.
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Chloe Klimes — Music on Main Concert
Music on Main features a wide selection of musical artists selected by Duke Arts every Saturday through October 12 from 5–8 p.m. Attendees of all ages are invited to bring chairs and blankets for seating and discover a new artist each week! Takeout is available from Streets at Southpoint restaurants, and you take advantage of the new social district, which allows visitors to enjoy alcoholic beverages purchased at on-site restaurants/bars while walking around the designated...
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Bull City Race Fest and Food Truck Rodeo
This festival has something for the fastest runners and families alike. Start and Finish at Diamond View Park at the American Tobacco Campus and choose from the Half Marathon, Five Miler or 1 Mile distances. Enjoy a fall morning of running through downtown Durham, Duke University and surrounding Historic Neighborhoods. After you cross the finish line, enjoy delicious eats from a variety of delicious food trucks! The Bull City Race Fest is the culmination of...
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Durham Farmers’ Market
The Durham Farmers’ Market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, cut flowers, artisanal cheeses and breads, and more.
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$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...
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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...
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Wine Down Wednesday with DIY
Do you have a hard time finding time to be creative? Here's the perfect opportunity for you to make time and space to create! Join in on...
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Free RTP Business Rockstar Connect Networking Event
Hosted by Domenic Battistella this event is all about building meaningful relationships with people who get things done in RTP. The events...
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Trivia Night at Glass Jug RTP
The very popular weekly trivia night hosted by Pickle continues for another season every Wednesday night!
We moved trivia to the beer...
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Faith & Harmony / Dedicated Men of Zion
Gospel is one of the quintessential musical genres of the American South. The artists in tonight’s concert represent the true heart of this...
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Hammered Trivia at Hi-Wire
Weekly trivia at hi wire from 7-9 on Wednesdays
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3rd Wednesday Jazz Jam
Jazz Jam sessions, showcasing some of this area's finest jazz musicians. This month's session is hosted by The Hilltones, featuring Michael...
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3rd Wednesday Jazz Jam
The 3rd Wednesday Jazz Jam is hosted by Michael DeVito on stand up base, with Jay Kilman on guitar, and drummer TBA. With the jam sessions...
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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...
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Karaoke Night
Free Karaoke and drink specials every Wednesday night at 7pm!
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