Durham Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Durham, NC, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 12, 2026
Events take place across Durham throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 313 Upcoming Events
- 12 Events This Weekend
- 10 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 313
- sports 105
- concerts 51
- broadway 92
- Live Shows 119
- comedy 23
- family 32
- This Weekend 12
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Durham events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Durham Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Durham
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 313
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Death Becomes Her at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats,
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $69, Avg. price ~ $204, Tickets Available: 108. Select Seats - Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Kathleen Madigan at Carolina Theatre - Durham • 1014 seats, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $85, Avg. price ~ $110, Tickets Available: 33. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Death Becomes Her at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $228, Tickets Available: 190. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK: Willi Carlisle at Stanczyks, 1007 W Main St., Durham, NC 27701, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $44, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Duke Blue Devils vs. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars at Cameron Indoor Stadium • 9314 seats, 1 Whitford Drive, Durham, NC 27708, US. From $73, Avg. price ~ $235, Tickets Available: 251. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Death Becomes Her at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $15, Avg. price ~ $252, Tickets Available: 270. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Kathleen Madigan at Carolina Theatre - Durham • 1014 seats, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $85, Avg. price ~ $109, Tickets Available: 31. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Death Becomes Her at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $12, Avg. price ~ $210, Tickets Available: 319. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Red Leather at Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $66, 15 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Death Becomes Her at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $20, Avg. price ~ $218, Tickets Available: 229. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value, Weekend Event: Duke Blue Devils Women's Basketball vs. Marshall Thundering Herd at Cameron Indoor Stadium • 9314 seats, 1 Whitford Drive, Durham, NC 27708, US. From $6, Avg. price ~ $109, Tickets Available: 130. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 3:30 PM Sun — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Chamber Orchestra of The Triangle: Opera FM at Carolina Theatre - Durham • 1014 seats, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $86, Avg. price ~ $102, 22 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 6:30 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Death Becomes Her at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $219, Tickets Available: 193. Select Seats
- Nov 16, 2026, 8:00 PM Mon — POP / ROCK: Sweeping Promises at The Pinhook, 117 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $46, Tickets Available: 34. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Pay Later Available: Duke Blue Devils vs. Illinois Fighting Illini at Cameron Indoor Stadium • 9314 seats, 1 Whitford Drive, Durham, NC 27708, US. From $692, Avg. price ~ $1,347, Tickets Available: 356, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — POP / ROCK: Beat - Band at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $73, Avg. price ~ $112, Tickets Available: 64. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — COMEDY: Daniel Sloss at Carolina Theatre - Durham • 1014 seats, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $83, Avg. price ~ $580, Tickets Available: 37. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 8:00 PM Wed — POP / ROCK: Dave Hause and The Mermaid at Stanczyks, 1007 W Main St., Durham, NC 27701, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $44, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 8:00 PM Wed — POP / ROCK, Pay Later Available: Donny Benet at Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $108, Avg. price ~ $613, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 11:00 AM Thu — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, High Demand: Duke Blue Devils Women's Basketball vs. Fordham Rams at Cameron Indoor Stadium • 9314 seats, 1 Whitford Drive, Durham, NC 27708, US. From $9, Avg. price ~ $231, Tickets Available: 221. Select Seats
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Durham Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Durham events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Death Becomes Her
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Events: 296
Nov 12, 2026 7:30 PM
Kathleen Madigan
309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Events: 34
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Willi Carlisle
1007 W Main St., Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Events: 30
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
Duke Blue Devils Basketball
1 Whitford Drive, Durham, NC 27708
Upcoming Events: 30
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
Red Leather
723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Duke Blue Devils Women's Basketball
1 Whitford Drive, Durham, NC 27708
Upcoming Events: 24
Nov 15, 2026 3:00 PM
Chamber Orchestra of The Triangle
309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 15, 2026 3:30 PM
Sweeping Promises
117 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 16, 2026 8:00 PM
Beat - Band
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Events: 8
Nov 17, 2026 7:30 PM
Daniel Sloss
309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Events: 10
Nov 18, 2026 7:00 PM
Dave Hause and The Mermaid
1007 W Main St., Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 18, 2026 8:00 PM
Donny Benet
723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Events: 8
Nov 18, 2026 8:00 PM
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Events: 117
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
Please Don't Destroy
309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 19, 2026 8:00 PM
Duke Blue Devils Football
290 Frank Bassett Drive, Durham, NC 27708
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Durham. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Durham right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Durham rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Durham?
Yeah — Durham doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Durham?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Durham, NC. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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