Live Shows in Durham 2026

Live stage shows, magic, ballet, opera, and family entertainment in Durham and nearby cities.

  • Updated: November 12, 2026

Browse live shows in Durham, NC this year, including stage productions, musicals, plays, circuses, magic shows, ballet, opera, and family performances. Explore shows by date and venue, with schedules updated regularly as new events are announced.

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Upcoming Live Shows

Explore live stage performances, venues, and upcoming show dates in Durham.
Upcoming Live Shows: 119
  • 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 $79, Avg. price ~ $326, Tickets Available: 105. 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 $20, Avg. price ~ $249, Tickets Available: 213. 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 $20, Avg. price ~ $230, Tickets Available: 238. 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 $14, Avg. price ~ $211, Tickets Available: 316. 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 $41, Avg. price ~ $60, 13 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 ~ $224, Tickets Available: 203. 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 $44, Avg. price ~ $222, Tickets Available: 184. Select Seats
  • Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — BALLET: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $45, Avg. price ~ $207, Tickets Available: 482. Select Seats
  • Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — OTHER: A Drag Queen Christmas at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $131, Tickets Available: 991. Select Seats
  • Dec 06, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — OTHER, Weekend Event: Make the Yuletide Gay at The Pinhook, 117 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $67, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 08, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Bodyguard - The Musical at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $10, Avg. price ~ $138, Tickets Available: 193. Select Seats
  • Dec 09, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Bodyguard - The Musical at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $30, Avg. price ~ $188, Tickets Available: 257. Select Seats
  • Dec 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — BALLET: Triangle Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker at Carolina Theatre - Durham • 1014 seats, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $56, Avg. price ~ $119, Tickets Available: 73. Select Seats
  • Dec 10, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Bodyguard - The Musical at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $13, Avg. price ~ $172, Tickets Available: 245. Select Seats
  • Dec 11, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BALLET: Triangle Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker at Carolina Theatre - Durham • 1014 seats, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $56, Avg. price ~ $101, Tickets Available: 66. Select Seats
  • Dec 11, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value, High Demand: The Bodyguard - The Musical at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $6, Avg. price ~ $215, Tickets Available: 249. Select Seats
  • Dec 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Triangle Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker at Carolina Theatre - Durham • 1014 seats, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $55, Avg. price ~ $99, Tickets Available: 62. Select Seats
  • Dec 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Bodyguard - The Musical at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $18, Avg. price ~ $189, Tickets Available: 249. Select Seats
  • Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Triangle Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker at Carolina Theatre - Durham • 1014 seats, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $56, Avg. price ~ $115, Tickets Available: 76. Select Seats
  • Dec 12, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Bodyguard - The Musical at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $176, Tickets Available: 318. Select Seats
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Durham Shows By Month

Monthly pages help you find upcoming live shows by season, weekend, and date.
January
Shows in January 2027
6 Upcoming Shows
February
Shows in February 2027
13 Upcoming Shows
March
Shows in March 2027
10 Upcoming Shows
April
Shows in April 2027
23 Upcoming Shows
May
Shows in May 2027
14 Upcoming Shows
June
Shows in June 2027
11 Upcoming Shows
July
Shows in July 2027
8 Upcoming Shows
August
Shows in August 2027
Shows Coming Soon
September
Shows in September 2027
Shows Coming Soon
October
Shows in October 2027
Shows Coming Soon
November
This Month
Shows in November 2026
8 Upcoming Shows
December
Shows in December 2026
25 Upcoming Shows

All Shows in Durham

Browse live stage productions, theatre performances, and entertainment shows happening across Durham and nearby cities.
Death Becomes Her
Death Becomes Her
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Shows 296
Nov 12, 2026 7:30 PM
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Shows 117
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Shows 155
Nov 25, 2026 7:30 PM
The Bodyguard - The Musical
The Bodyguard - The Musical
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Shows 162
Dec 08, 2026 7:30 PM
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Shows 2169
Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Shows 1826
Dec 16, 2026 7:30 PM
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Shows 31
Dec 27, 2026 7:00 PM
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Shows 230
Dec 29, 2026 7:30 PM
Step Afrika
Step Afrika
309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Shows 16
Jan 28, 2027 7:00 PM
Waitress
Waitress
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Shows 177
Feb 05, 2027 7:30 PM
Wild Kratts - Live
Wild Kratts - Live
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Shows 28
Feb 20, 2027 1:00 PM
Bluey's Big Play
Bluey's Big Play
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Shows 155
Feb 26, 2027 6:00 PM
Hadestown
Hadestown
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Shows 395
Mar 05, 2027 7:30 PM
Wicked
Wicked
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Shows 572
Mar 31, 2027 7:30 PM
Swan Lake
Swan Lake
309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Shows 165
Apr 23, 2027 7:00 PM
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Live Entertainment Venues

Explore theatres, performing arts centers, and venues hosting live shows in Durham and nearby cities.
Carolina Theatre - Durham
Durham, NC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 8
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Cat's Cradle
Carrboro, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 4
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Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 2
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Durham Performing Arts Center
Durham, NC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 124
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Joan H. Gillings Center For Dramatic Arts
Chapel Hill, NC
Arena
Upcoming Shows 61
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Motorco Music Hall
Durham, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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The Pinhook
Durham, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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Live Shows FAQ

Quick answers about live stage shows, theatre productions, and entertainment performances in Durham.

What types of live shows are happening in Durham?

Live shows may include theatre productions, musicals, ballet performances, opera, magic shows, family entertainment, and touring stage productions.

Are live show schedules updated regularly?

Yeah. Performance dates and venue schedules are updated often as new productions and touring events are announced.

Do live shows happen on weekdays?

Absolutely. Many venues host performances throughout the week, while weekends are usually the busiest show dates.

Where are live shows usually performed in Durham?

Live shows are commonly hosted at theatres, performing arts centers, auditoriums, and entertainment venues across Durham and nearby cities.

Are family-friendly live shows available?

Some productions are designed for all ages, including family theatre, magic performances, and seasonal stage shows.

Do touring productions visit Durham?

Yes. Many national and regional touring productions stop in Durham throughout the year.

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