Durham
Durham is a key to the culture and economy of North Carolina. The home of Duke University and part of the Research Triangle, things to do in Durham include Duke basketball games and other marquee sporting events. Visitors and locals alike also take part in the vibrant nightlife scene of the Warehouse District, and celebrate Durham’s indie spirit at local concerts, block parties and more. Durham events like the annual Bull Durham Blues Festival, the American Dance Festival, the OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival and tons more make the city a lively, thriving metropolis filled with music and art.
Happening This Week
- TodayThursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PMGOOD MOON Presents Sylvan EssoDPAC
- TodayThursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PMDuke Blue Devils Mens Basketball vs. Belmont Bruins Mens BasketballCameron Indoor Stadium
- TomorrowFriday, October 9, 2026 at 6:00 PMDuke University Blue Devils Baseball vs. East Carolina BaseballDurham Bulls Athletic Park
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 7:00 PMGOOD MOON Presents Sylvan EssoDPAC
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 8:00 PMAdrián Uribe: 50 y Pico TourDPAC
Popular Concerts in Durham
Thursday, February 4, 2027 at 7:30 PMChicago
DPAC- Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Ty Myers w/ Brent Cobb
Koka Booth Amphitheatre - Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Gavin Adcock w/ Pecos and The Rooftops
Koka Booth Amphitheatre - Friday, March 26, 2027 at 8:00 PM
BRIT FLOYD - ANIMALS 50
DPAC 
Tuesday, March 9, 2027 at 7:00 PMNEEDTOBREATHE - The Long Surrender Tour
DPAC- Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM
UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony
DPAC 
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 7:30 PMBECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR
DPAC- Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of KING CRIMSON
DPAC 
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:00 PMClint Black & Midland - Live in Concert: 8 Nights Only
DPAC
Popular Sports in Durham
- Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Duke Blue Devils Mens Basketball vs. Belmont Bruins Mens Basketball
Cameron Indoor Stadium - Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
North Carolina Courage vs. San Diego Wave FC
First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park 
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 6:00 PMNorth Carolina State University Wolfpack Baseball vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Baseball
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Saturday, October 24, 2026North Carolina Tar Heels Football vs. Syracuse University Football
Kenan Memorial Stadium- Friday, October 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Duke University Blue Devils Baseball vs. East Carolina Baseball
Durham Bulls Athletic Park - Saturday, October 17, 2026
Duke Blue Devils Football vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Football
Wallace Wade Stadium - Friday, December 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
NCAA DI Men's College Cup Semifinals
First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park - Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
NCAA DI Women's College Cup Semifinals
First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park 
Friday, October 16, 2026SAS Championship - Friday
Prestonwood Country Club
Popular Arts, Theater & Comedy in Durham
Wednesday, March 31, 2027 at 7:30 PMWicked (Touring)
DPAC- Wednesday, March 3, 2027 at 7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham Inappropriate Contact
DPAC - Friday, February 12, 2027 at 7:00 PM
Ali Wong Live
DPAC - Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Mamma Mia! (Touring)
DPAC - Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Dan and Phil: Hard Launch World Tour
DPAC - Saturday, April 24, 2027 at 7:00 PM
Jeff Arcuri: The Road Trip Tour
DPAC 
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 8:00 PMAdrián Uribe: 50 y Pico Tour
DPAC- Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
DPAC 
Friday, March 19, 2027 at 7:30 PMSonic Live in Concert
DPAC
- October 8, 2026Thursday 07:00 PMDuke Blue Devils Mens Basketball vs. Belmont Bruins Mens BasketballDurham, NCCameron Indoor Stadium
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- Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball
- Belmont Bruins Mens Basketball
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Cameron Indoor Stadium
- October 8, 2026Thursday 07:00 PMGOOD MOON Presents Sylvan EssoDurham, NCDPAC
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- October 8, 2026Thursday 07:00 PMMark Paul: The Daddy Ball TourCary, NCRaleigh ImprovOn partner site
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- October 8, 2026Until 10/10/26Good Moon Festival VIP Weekend PassDurham, NCDPACOn partner site
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- October 9, 2026Friday 06:00 PMDuke University Blue Devils Baseball vs. East Carolina BaseballDurham, NCDurham Bulls Athletic Park
- October 9, 2026Friday 07:00 PMGOOD MOON Presents Tyler ChildersDurham, NCDPAC
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- October 9, 2026Friday 07:00 PMPreacher LawsonCary, NCRaleigh ImprovOn partner site
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- October 9, 2026Friday 09:15 PMPreacher LawsonCary, NCRaleigh ImprovOn partner site
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- October 10, 2026Saturday 06:30 PMPreacher LawsonCary, NCRaleigh ImprovOn partner site
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- October 10, 2026Saturday 07:00 PMGOOD MOON Presents Sylvan EssoDurham, NCDPAC
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- October 10, 2026Saturday 09:00 PMPreacher LawsonCary, NCRaleigh ImprovOn partner site
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- October 11, 2026Sunday 06:30 PMTwo Dykes and a Mic: Soaking Wet TourCary, NCRaleigh ImprovOn partner site
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- October 11, 2026Sunday 08:00 PMAdrián Uribe: 50 y Pico TourDurham, NCDPAC
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- October 13, 2026Tuesday 07:30 PMMaybe Happy Ending (Touring)Durham, NCDPAC
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- October 13, 2026Tuesday 08:00 PMTrombone Shorty & Orleans AvenueDurham, NCCarolina Theatre - Durham
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Carolina Theatre - Durham
- October 14, 2026Wednesday 07:00 PMSouthern Nights Comedy Tour, Landon Bryant, Mary Ryan BrownCary, NCRaleigh ImprovOn partner site
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- October 14, 2026Wednesday 07:30 PMMaybe Happy Ending (Touring)Durham, NCDPAC
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- October 15, 2026Thursday 07:30 PMMaybe Happy Ending (Touring)Durham, NCDPAC
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- October 15, 2026Thursday 07:30 PMTy Myers w/ Brent CobbCary, NCKoka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park
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Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park
- October 15, 2026Thursday 08:00 PMScott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage World TourDurham, NCCarolina Theatre - Durham
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Carolina Theatre - Durham