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Durham Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Durham, NC, and nearby areas.
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.
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 536
- Aug2020268:00 PMThuALTERNATIVEHappy LandingCat's Cradle • 750 seatsCat's Cradle
27510, 300 East Main Street Carrboro, NC, US27510, 300 East Main Street Carrboro, NC, USFrom $37Avg. price ~ $4714 tickets remaining!Select Seats - Aug2020268:00 PMThuALTERNATIVEFlowerbombLocal 50627516, 506 W. Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC, US27516, 506 W. Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC, USFrom $22Avg. price ~ $3023 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYCommitted: The MusicalThe Fruit - Durham27701, 305 S Dillard St. Durham, NC, US27701, 305 S Dillard St. Durham, NC, USFrom $65Avg. price ~ $7516 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriCOMEDYHigh DemandHasan Hates Ronny: Ronny Chieng & Hasan MinhajDurham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seatsDurham Performing Arts Center27701, 123 Vivian St Durham, NC, US27701, 123 Vivian St Durham, NC, USFrom $64Avg. price ~ $181Tickets Available: 167Select Seats
- Aug2120268:00 PMFriBLUEGRASSSongs From The Road BandCat's Cradle - Back Room27510, 300 East Main St. Carrboro, NC, US27510, 300 East Main St. Carrboro, NC, USFrom $32Avg. price ~ $3714 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2120268:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKThree Dog NightCarolina Theatre - Durham • 1014 seatsCarolina Theatre - Durham27701, 309 West Morgan Street Durham, NC, US27701, 309 West Morgan Street Durham, NC, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $247Tickets Available: 112Select Seats
- Aug2120269:00 PMFriTECHNO / ELECTRONICRagie BanThe Fruit - Durham27701, 305 S Dillard St. Durham, NC, US27701, 305 S Dillard St. Durham, NC, USFrom $26Avg. price ~ $3016 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2220262:00 PMSatCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALLWeekend EventNorth Carolina Tar Heels Women's Volleyball vs. High Point PanthersNorth Carolina Tar Heels Women's Volleyball vs. High Point PanthersCarmichael Arena27514, 310 South Road Chapel Hill, NC, US27514, 310 South Road Chapel Hill, NC, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $534 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2220266:30 PMSatHARD ROCK / METALWeekend EventGUTTINGThe Pinhook27701, 117 West Main Street Durham, NC, US27701, 117 West Main Street Durham, NC, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $5916 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2220267:00 PMSatSPORTSWeekend EventNitro CircusDurham Bulls Athletic Park27702, 409 Blackwell St. Durham, NC, US27702, 409 Blackwell St. Durham, NC, USFrom $26Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Available: 2783Select Seats
- Aug2220267:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventCommitted: The MusicalThe Fruit - Durham27701, 305 S Dillard St. Durham, NC, US27701, 305 S Dillard St. Durham, NC, USFrom $65Avg. price ~ $7516 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2220268:00 PMSatALTERNATIVEWeekend EventThe Mountain GoatsDurham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seatsDurham Performing Arts Center27701, 123 Vivian St Durham, NC, US27701, 123 Vivian St Durham, NC, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $108Tickets Available: 576Select Seats
- Aug2320261:00 PMSunCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) SOCCERWeekend EventNorth Carolina Tar Heels Women's Soccer vs. Michigan State SpartansNorth Carolina Tar Heels Women's Soccer vs. Michigan State SpartansDorrance Field27514, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC, US27514, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC, USFrom $23Avg. price ~ $29Tickets Available: 33Select Seats
- Aug2320263:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventCommitted: The MusicalThe Fruit - Durham27701, 305 S Dillard St. Durham, NC, US27701, 305 S Dillard St. Durham, NC, USFrom $65Avg. price ~ $7516 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2320267:00 PMSunConcertWeekend EventCarrboro Indie NightCat's Cradle • 750 seatsCat's Cradle27510, 300 East Main Street Carrboro, NC, US27510, 300 East Main Street Carrboro, NC, USFrom $18Avg. price ~ $2726 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2520266:45 PMTueMinors (AAA)Durham Bulls vs. Norfolk TidesDurham Bulls Athletic Park27702, 409 Blackwell St. Durham, NC, US27702, 409 Blackwell St. Durham, NC, USFrom $11Avg. price ~ $35Tickets Available: 2189Select Seats
- Aug2620266:45 PMWedMinors (AAA)Best ValueDurham Bulls vs. Norfolk TidesDurham Bulls Athletic Park27702, 409 Blackwell St. Durham, NC, US27702, 409 Blackwell St. Durham, NC, USFrom $5Avg. price ~ $34Tickets Available: 2258Select Seats
- Aug2620267:30 PMWedPOP / ROCKMustard ServiceMotorco Music Hall27701, 723 Rigsbee Avenue Durham, NC, US27701, 723 Rigsbee Avenue Durham, NC, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $684 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2620268:00 PMWedPOP / ROCKSlow TeethThe Pinhook27701, 117 West Main Street Durham, NC, US27701, 117 West Main Street Durham, NC, USFrom $190Avg. price ~ $2192 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2620268:00 PMWedR&B / SOULSlow TeethCat's Cradle - Back Room27510, 300 East Main St. Carrboro, NC, US27510, 300 East Main St. Carrboro, NC, USFrom $22Avg. price ~ $2612 tickets remaining!Select Seats
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Durham Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
January
Events in January 2027
February
Events in February 2027
March
Events in March 2027
April
Events in April 2027
May
Events in May 2027
June
Events in June 2027
July
Events in July 2027
August
This Month
Events in August 2026
September
Events in September 2026
October
Events in October 2026
November
Events in November 2026
December
Events in December 2026
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Durham events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
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.
Venues Hosting Events in 2026
Explore Durham venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.
Brooks Field At Wallace Wade Stadium
Durham, NC
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 6
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Cameron Indoor Stadium
Durham, NC
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 6
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Carmichael Arena
Chapel Hill, NC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 6
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Carolina Theatre - Durham
Durham, NC
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 31
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Cary Tennis Park
Cary, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
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Cat's Cradle
Carrboro, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 54
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Cat's Cradle - Back Room
Carrboro, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 33
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Cat's Cradle - Back Yard
Carrboro, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Community Church of Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Dean E. Smith Center
Chapel Hill, NC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 9
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Dorrance Field
Chapel Hill, NC
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 6
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Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 89
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Durham County Stadium
Durham, NC
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 8
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Durham Performing Arts Center
Durham, NC
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 161
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Kenan Memorial Stadium
Chapel Hill, NC
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 6
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Local 506
Chapel Hill, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 19
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Memorial Hall At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Motorco Music Hall
Durham, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 22
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O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium
Durham, NC
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 6
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Prestonwood Country Club
Cary, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
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Durham venues range from large arenas and stadiums to theaters and intimate showrooms. Each venue hosts a rotating schedule of concerts, shows, sports events, and live performances throughout the year.
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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.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Durham and nearby areas