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Durham

Looking for events or things to do in Durham, NC? The city’s scene is deeply rooted in its history, with many of the best venues and restaurants housed in revitalized tobacco warehouses and industrial buildings. A lively culinary culture often sets the stage for a night out, with chef-driven spots located just steps from major performance halls.

Start an evening on the American Tobacco Campus with dinner before walking to a Broadway show at the Durham Performing Arts Center or a Durham Bulls game.
Explore the Central Park District, a community hub known for the weekly Durham Farmers' Market and live shows at Motorco Music Hall.
Catch independent films and live performances at the historic Carolina Theatre or see local bands at intimate downtown spots like The Pinhook.

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Touch The Sky - The KickBack

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NOSTALGIA @ THE HILTON - NCCU HOMECOMING FINALE

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Hilton Durham near Duke University

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Sat, Oct 31 • 10:00 PM

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ABE 2026 Black Tie Special Edition with DJ Skillz DJ Cleve DJ Que DJ Ike

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Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park

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Touch The Sky - The KickBack

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NOSTALGIA @ THE HILTON - NCCU HOMECOMING FINALE

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Hilton Durham near Duke University

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(PlutoWeen) Pluto takes over CLUB RDU for halloween

Sat, Oct 31 • 10:00 PM

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ABE 2026 Black Tie Special Edition with DJ Skillz DJ Cleve DJ Que DJ Ike

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PanDAYmonium - NCCU #1 Alumni Day Party

Today • 3:00 PM

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Good Moon Pres. FREE MATINEE feat. MJ Lenderman, Rodrigo Amarante and more

Tomorrow • 3:00 PM

American Tobacco Campus

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NCCU night crawl

Tomorrow • 4:00 PM

750 Stadium Dr

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Bellygang kush homecoming takeover at CLUB RDU

Tomorrow • 10:00 PM

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GOODTIMES VOL 3.

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Lakewood Social

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2026 Wyland Lecture on Religion and Law

Thu, Oct 15 • 6:30 PM

Reynolds Industries Theater

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White Rock Baptist Church 160th Anniversary Concert ft John P. Kee

Sat, Oct 17 • 5:00 PM

Hillside High School

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The Ritual of Belonging: 35 Years of the Friday Center

Thu, Nov 5 • 6:30 PM

Friday Center

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PanDAYmonium - NCCU #1 Alumni Day Party

Today • 3:00 PM

Peace & Saint Durham

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Good Moon Pres. FREE MATINEE feat. MJ Lenderman, Rodrigo Amarante and more

Tomorrow • 3:00 PM

American Tobacco Campus

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NCCU night crawl

Tomorrow • 4:00 PM

750 Stadium Dr

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Bellygang kush homecoming takeover at CLUB RDU

Tomorrow • 10:00 PM

2223 NC-54

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GOODTIMES VOL 3.

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Lakewood Social

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2026 Wyland Lecture on Religion and Law

Thu, Oct 15 • 6:30 PM

Reynolds Industries Theater

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White Rock Baptist Church 160th Anniversary Concert ft John P. Kee

Sat, Oct 17 • 5:00 PM

Hillside High School

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The Ritual of Belonging: 35 Years of the Friday Center

Thu, Nov 5 • 6:30 PM

Friday Center

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How To Be Kind To Yourself - Shahroo Izadi

Wednesday • 7:00 PM GMT+1

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HBR Press Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thursday • 8:00 AM EDT

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HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thursday • 1:00 PM GMT+1

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Coming Together for Multilingual Children with DLD

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:00 PM GMT+2

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(WATCH ONLINE) Dr. Jonathan Sarna with Joseph Weisberg

Tue, Oct 27 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Witch hunts and real lives

Fri, Oct 30 • 2:00 PM GMT

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No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

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Lean Global Connection 2026

Thu, Nov 12 • 2:00 PM UTC

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How To Be Kind To Yourself - Shahroo Izadi

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HBR Press Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thursday • 8:00 AM EDT

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HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

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Coming Together for Multilingual Children with DLD

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:00 PM GMT+2

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(WATCH ONLINE) Dr. Jonathan Sarna with Joseph Weisberg

Tue, Oct 27 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Witch hunts and real lives

Fri, Oct 30 • 2:00 PM GMT

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Lean Global Connection 2026

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Touch The Sky - The KickBack

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Onyx - NCCU Annual All Black Alumni Affair

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Tobacco Road Sports Cafe

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SILVER EAGLES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Today • 10:00 PM

West End Billiards

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Good Moon & NO VISA pres. GRRL x Made of Oak at BOOM Club

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BOOM Club

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Bellygang kush homecoming takeover at CLUB RDU

Tomorrow • 10:00 PM

2223 NC-54

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NOSTALGIA @ THE HILTON - NCCU HOMECOMING FINALE

Tomorrow • 9:00 PM

Hilton Durham near Duke University

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Southern Doc Fest

Tomorrow • 1:00 PM

Durham Arts Council

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Southern Hospitality - Never Leave Homecoming on A Sunday

Sunday • 3:00 PM

Peace & Saint Durham

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Touch The Sky - The KickBack

Today • 10:00 PM

O’TOURO

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Onyx - NCCU Annual All Black Alumni Affair

Today • 10:00 PM

Tobacco Road Sports Cafe

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SILVER EAGLES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Today • 10:00 PM

West End Billiards

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Good Moon & NO VISA pres. GRRL x Made of Oak at BOOM Club

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BOOM Club

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Bellygang kush homecoming takeover at CLUB RDU

Tomorrow • 10:00 PM

2223 NC-54

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NOSTALGIA @ THE HILTON - NCCU HOMECOMING FINALE

Tomorrow • 9:00 PM

Hilton Durham near Duke University

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Southern Doc Fest

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Durham Arts Council

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Southern Hospitality - Never Leave Homecoming on A Sunday

Sunday • 3:00 PM

Peace & Saint Durham

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Frequently asked questions about Durham

Where can I find live music events in Durham?

Motorco Music Hall and The Pinhook are great spots for live music events. Motorco, in the Central Park District, is a larger repurposed space, while The Pinhook offers an intimate downtown setting for indie bands and DJs.

What are some free events in Durham?

The PLAYlist Concert Series at Durham Central Park offers free monthly shows from May to October. For a different kind of free event, the Monthly Durham Art Walk & Gallery Crawl opens up downtown galleries and studios to the public.

Are there any good venues for comedy shows in Durham?

The Comedy Dojo & Event Center is a dedicated club for comedy. It features both scheduled performances and open mic nights. Major touring comedians often perform at the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) or the Carolina Theatre.

What's a good plan for a date night in Durham?

Pair dinner in Brightleaf Square with a show at a nearby downtown venue. The historic tobacco warehouses create a charming atmosphere for a meal, and it's a short walk to the Carolina Theatre for a film or to Boxcar Bar + Arcade for games.

How can I experience the art scene in Durham?

Participate in the Monthly Durham Art Walk & Gallery Crawl downtown. For performing arts, the American Dance Festival is a celebrated annual summer series, and the CenterFest Arts Festival is a juried event that takes over downtown each fall.

What kind of family-friendly events happen in Durham?

A Durham Bulls baseball game is a classic family outing at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival is also a large, free, family-friendly event celebrating African and African American culture each spring.

Where are the best spots for food and drink events in Durham?

The Durham Food Hall often hosts its own programming and food-centric events. For a more casual scene, the weekend farmers' markets at Durham Central Park or in South Durham serve as community hubs with food trucks and local vendors.

What is there to do in the Ninth Street area?

Ninth Street is known for its casual eateries, coffee shops, and bookstores. Located near Duke University's East Campus, it's a popular daytime spot for a meal and a stroll through its unique collection of shops.

After 8pm

Touch The Sky - The KickBack

NOSTALGIA @ THE HILTON - NCCU HOMECOMING FINALE

(PlutoWeen) Pluto takes over CLUB RDU for halloween

ABE 2026 Black Tie Special Edition with DJ Skillz DJ Cleve DJ Que DJ Ike

Touch The Sky - The KickBack

NOSTALGIA @ THE HILTON - NCCU HOMECOMING FINALE

(PlutoWeen) Pluto takes over CLUB RDU for halloween

ABE 2026 Black Tie Special Edition with DJ Skillz DJ Cleve DJ Que DJ Ike

Popular in Durham

PanDAYmonium - NCCU #1 Alumni Day Party

Good Moon Pres. FREE MATINEE feat. MJ Lenderman, Rodrigo Amarante and more

NCCU night crawl

Bellygang kush homecoming takeover at CLUB RDU

GOODTIMES VOL 3.

2026 Wyland Lecture on Religion and Law

White Rock Baptist Church 160th Anniversary Concert ft John P. Kee

The Ritual of Belonging: 35 Years of the Friday Center

PanDAYmonium - NCCU #1 Alumni Day Party

Good Moon Pres. FREE MATINEE feat. MJ Lenderman, Rodrigo Amarante and more

NCCU night crawl

Bellygang kush homecoming takeover at CLUB RDU

GOODTIMES VOL 3.

2026 Wyland Lecture on Religion and Law

White Rock Baptist Church 160th Anniversary Concert ft John P. Kee

The Ritual of Belonging: 35 Years of the Friday Center

Online Events

How To Be Kind To Yourself - Shahroo Izadi

HBR Press Webinar: Resilient Optimism

HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Coming Together for Multilingual Children with DLD

(WATCH ONLINE) Dr. Jonathan Sarna with Joseph Weisberg

Witch hunts and real lives

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Lean Global Connection 2026

How To Be Kind To Yourself - Shahroo Izadi

HBR Press Webinar: Resilient Optimism

HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Coming Together for Multilingual Children with DLD

(WATCH ONLINE) Dr. Jonathan Sarna with Joseph Weisberg

Witch hunts and real lives

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Lean Global Connection 2026

This Weekend

Touch The Sky - The KickBack

Onyx - NCCU Annual All Black Alumni Affair

SILVER EAGLES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Good Moon & NO VISA pres. GRRL x Made of Oak at BOOM Club

Bellygang kush homecoming takeover at CLUB RDU

NOSTALGIA @ THE HILTON - NCCU HOMECOMING FINALE

Southern Doc Fest

Southern Hospitality - Never Leave Homecoming on A Sunday

Touch The Sky - The KickBack

Onyx - NCCU Annual All Black Alumni Affair

SILVER EAGLES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Good Moon & NO VISA pres. GRRL x Made of Oak at BOOM Club

Bellygang kush homecoming takeover at CLUB RDU

NOSTALGIA @ THE HILTON - NCCU HOMECOMING FINALE

Southern Doc Fest

Southern Hospitality - Never Leave Homecoming on A Sunday

Points of Interest near Durham

Where can I find live music events in Durham?

What are some free events in Durham?

Are there any good venues for comedy shows in Durham?

What's a good plan for a date night in Durham?

How can I experience the art scene in Durham?

What kind of family-friendly events happen in Durham?

Where are the best spots for food and drink events in Durham?

What is there to do in the Ninth Street area?