Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Durham. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Durham for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Durham too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Durham.
## Art Events in Durham - **Event Name**: Tyler Childers - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/tyler-childers/2300030156765337 - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy82YWQ5YzE4MC1iYTAzLTExZjEtYWZjNS1jOTYxZWJhMGQ5N2ItcmltZy13ODE5LWgxMDI0LWRjMTgxODE4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc5MDQ2NTkyOQ.avif - **Categories**: performances, art, entertainment - **Event Name**: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band at Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall - **Date**: Wed Oct 07 2026 at 08:00 pm – Wed Oct 07 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/kenny-wayne-shepherd-band-at-carolina-theatre-fletcher-hall/2400029904655423 - **Venue**: Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9kOTlhZjczMC1iNWY2LTExZjEtYTI4Ni0wM2FjYzllYjQwYWItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNDU3LWRjMjgyODI4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc5MDAyMDc1Nw.avif - **Categories**: music, art, entertainment - **Event Name**: Fortune Feimster - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/fortune-feimster/2300026140114443 - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9kMDk4YmEwMC05MzliLTExZjEtOGYxYy1jZjhjZTk2YWMyNTgtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZjhjOGM4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NjI0MzMxMQ.avif - **Price**: USD 60 to 199 - **Categories**: art, performances, theatre, comedy, entertainment - **Event Name**: Atsuko Okatsuka - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/atsuko-okatsuka/2300030139167603 - **Venue**: Carolina Theatre - Durham - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zZjcwMzI0MC1iM2ViLTExZjEtYWNiMi1iN2I2NTY4ZjUxMDQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjNzg2ODQ4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4OTc5NTg0Mg.avif - **Categories**: Art, Theatre - **Event Name**: Genealogy, Genetics, and American History: 2026 Richard Payne Lecture - **Description**: Join us for an evening with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.—the Emmy- and Peabody-winning scholar behind PBS's "Finding Your Roots."About this EventThe Richard Payne Lecture and Award in Faith, Justice, and Health Care h - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/genealogy-genetics-and-american-history-2026-richard-payne-lecture/100001993923865958 - **Venue**: Duke University Chapel - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yY2Q5M2U2ZmEzODQxZDE3MGFmODZiYTM1MmVlMzgwOTNkMTZkODcyNmY3NmQ0NTk1ZmJmMDk4NjQ5Y2VmZGRiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2ZkZGE1Zi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODUwMDI0Mjg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Sports, literary-art, Entertainment, Workshops, fine-arts, health-wellness, science-fair - **Event Name**: Sylvan Esso - **Date**: Wed Oct 07 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/sylvan-esso/2300030154800839 - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Sylvan+Esso&date=Wed+Oct+07+2026+at+07%3A00+pm&bg=5 - **Categories**: performances, art, entertainment - **Event Name**: Inaugural Susan and Barkley L. Hendricks Artist Lecture - **Description**: Featuring Mickalene Thomas in conversation with Richard J. Powell.About this EventA limited number of additional tickets will be released on Tuesday, September 15 at 10am. Check back soon! - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Oct 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/inaugural-susan-and-barkley-l-hendricks-artist-lecture/100001994695751689 - **Venue**: Nasher Museum of Art - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lMDNhZjE2MDQ0Nzg4NmExZjVlNzFjYjVhOTc5NzcxM2U0NGEwMDRiNWM3MGQyYTJmN2E4MDNmODRmZjRjNjQxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2E1NzUzMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODUwMDE5Nzk.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, sports, health-wellness, music, exhibitions, theatre, entertainment, nonprofit, lgbt-pride - **Event Name**: Durham Foodie Fare - **Description**: Monthly foodie and art market at Durham Central Park with 20+ food trucks, 20+ local vendors, and beer and wine from The Glass Jug. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/durham-foodie-fare/100001999400274042 - **Venue**: Durham Central Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjE1MDNkNTYwZWM3N2VlNmI3N2IyN2NjN2IwNTczNTA4OTg2NWFkNjEwODNiZTNhMTRiNDQ1NjY5ZTE4YWY5Zi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzYtZGNmOGY4OTgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg5OTE5MTY1.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, food-drinks - **Event Name**: Atsuko Okatsuka at Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/atsuko-okatsuka-at-carolina-theatre-fletcher-hall/2400030065631657 - **Venue**: Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9hMDZiYjdjMC1iNTZlLTExZjEtYWFjOC1iMTlmNmYyODEzY2QtcmltZy13OTYyLWg5NjQtZGM3ODY4NDgtZ21pci5wbmc_dj0xNzg5OTYyMjE4.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre - **Event Name**: Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Thu Oct 29 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/mrs-doubtfire-the-musical/2300026262418717 - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy81YWE0MjU3MC1iOTgyLTExZjEtYWZjNS1jOTYxZWJhMGQ5N2ItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDg1ODk4LWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3OTA0MTA2MjA.avif - **Price**: USD 84 to 748 - **Categories**: live-music, performances, art, entertainment - **Event Name**: VOCES8 | Lead Me Home - **Description**: In Lead Me Home: A Celebration of the American Choral Landscape, the celebrated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 explores the many traditions that shape American choral music. The program moves from early voices such as William Byrd to contemporary composers - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/voces8-lead-me-home/200030563389826 - **Venue**: Duke University Chapel - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yNDFlOTM2OTQyNzRkOWI4MWNiMDg2YjVlYWQ0YzJiOWRjMWVkZDJlM2IxMmQ5NmQ2NGNkODFkYmQwMTQ3ZmViLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMi1kY2M4YjhhOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODQzMTA4OQ.avif - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, art - **Event Name**: Honey Drips Burlesque @ Eve - **Description**: Come closer, darling. **Honey is dripping....** Celebrate **NC Pride** with an irresistibly decadent night of burlesque, queer seduction, outrageous glamour, and Southern sass hosted by the intoxicating **Honey Moonshine** with **DJ Bre** keeping the hon - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Oct 01 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/honey-drips-burlesque-eve/4600030710642535 - **Venue**: 108 E Parrish St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iNDVhY2M1MC1iOWIzLTExZjEtYWZjNS1jOTYxZWJhMGQ5N2ItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTU1My1kYzE4MTgxOC1nbWlyLnBuZz92PTE3OTA0MzE2OTA.avif - **Categories**: performances, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Brad Williams at Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/brad-williams-at-carolina-theatre-fletcher-hall/2400029249887847 - **Venue**: Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81MjRmNjZhMC1iNTgxLTExZjEtYWFjOC1iMTlmNmYyODEzY2QtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzE4MTgyOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODk5NzAyNTQ.avif - **Categories**: Art, Theatre - **Event Name**: Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox: The Future Is Vintage Tour - **Description**: Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox Venue: Carolina Theatre Durham, NC Date: 15 Oct, 2026 - 08:00 PM - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/scott-bradlees-postmodern-jukebox-the-future-is-vintage-tour/200030667082756 - **Venue**: Durham, North Carolina - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iMDcxYThmMjkwNGQzNzdmODA3Y2Y2YmZhYmU5YmY4NzliZWZhMWUzNmNmOWVhYzg1OWFmMjI0ODUzMjk4NGUzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODcyNTAzNg.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre - **Event Name**: Atsuko Okatsuka at Carolina Theatre - Durham - **Description**: Join us for a night of laughter and entertainment with the talented Atsuko Okatsuka! 🎤 Get ready for a hilarious and unforgettable performance that will leave you in stitches. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see Atsuko live in action! Grab your tick - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/atsuko-okatsuka-at-carolina-theatre-durham/200030563405510 - **Venue**: Durham, North Carolina - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9hZjRhOWUyZTc5NmUwNzZhYTUyNDI5ZWUyMjgzNjEzYzI5OWI0NjE3ZDcwZGRlNDMzNTJiMjJiNDRhMDI1ZGQ3LXJpbWctdzY0MC1oNDI3LWRjNzg2ODQ4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4NDMxMTI5.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre, performances, entertainment ## Trending Events in Durham - **Event Name**: All-Women Battle of the DJs - **Description**: The hype for this one is REAL! 🙌🏽The Jukebox Lounge NC is bringing you our All-Women Battle of the DJs on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at KORE Durham!Four women. One - **Venue**: Kore Durham - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a9f68d65d65f.jpg - **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Durham, NC - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate - **Venue**: Durham - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a816d77c83e1.jpg - **Event Name**: Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Duke Blue Devils Mens Basketball at Cameron Indoor Stadium - **Venue**: Cameron Indoor Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2585a300-b62b-11f1-a286-03acc9eb40ab-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1790043189 - **Event Name**: GOOD MOON Presents Tyler Childers - **Description**: InformationWe are excited to announce the return of GOOD MOON. After taking a year away we are back and in a new phase. Good Moon 2026 will be anchored by three nights of music at DPAC, Oct 8-10. Sylvan Esso will play two of those night - **Venue**: DPAC - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4677a172bf776f9105120563dac39c689e830881378a8a4f08edb9c7688c869e-rimg-w1024-h576-dce5e4e0-gmir.jpg?v=1781677863 - **Event Name**: North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils Football at Wallace Wade Stadium - **Venue**: Wallace Wade Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/54194560-b62a-11f1-a286-03acc9eb40ab-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1790042834 - **Event Name**: GOOD MOON Presents Sylvan Esso - **Description**: InformationWe are excited to announce the return of GOOD MOON. After taking a year away we are back and in a new phase. Good Moon 2026 will be anchored by three nights of music at DPAC, Oct 8-10. Sylvan Esso will play two of those night - **Venue**: DPAC - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a30d82dd4c6da7e3ff02ebc434768882df69f6d48c2bf7963dbbf7d1726efcc9-rimg-w1024-h576-dce94a11-gmir.jpg?v=1781677878 - **Event Name**: Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour - **Description**: InformationFortune Feimster is a critically acclaimed comedian, actress, and host known for her upbeat style, unique perspective, and infectious energy. She recently wrapped production on Netflix?s The Fifth Wheel with Kim Kardashian, N - **Venue**: DPAC - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c5f09d748219d60332da1529b85c4d6d1c97ac25a141ca15fa06ddd59e7691d0-rimg-w1024-h576-dcf8d7d2-gmir.jpg?v=1785076269 - **Event Name**: Tyler Childers Durham - **Description**: Tyler Childers will perform at Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham on October 9. Expect an intimate, roots-driven performance blending country, folk, bluegrass, and Appalachian storytelling with Tyler Childers’ unmistakable voice and emotionally direc - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center - Durham, NC - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ec9a4151193ffa7b2f264ae9fb2e2d903c82ba34d97f496644afa745493eb58a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc484848-gmir?v=1788175524 - **Event Name**: Tyler Childers - Good Moon Festival - Friday at Durham Performing Arts Center - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/204aa490-b68e-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w800-h1000-dc282828-gmir.jpg?v=1790085696 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in September in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/art--september) - [Art Events in October in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/art--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in Durham? - **A:** Tyler Childers (Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Durham Performing Arts Center), Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band at Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall (Wed Oct 07 2026 at 08:00 pm at Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall), Fortune Feimster (Sat Oct 03 2026 at Durham Performing Arts Center), Atsuko Okatsuka (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at Carolina Theatre - Durham), Genealogy, Genetics, and American History: 2026 Richard Payne Lecture (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 04:00 pm at Duke University Chapel). - **Q**: What are the top free Art events in Durham? - **A:** Genealogy, Genetics, and American History: 2026 Richard Payne Lecture (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 04:00 pm at Duke University Chapel), Inaugural Susan and Barkley L. Hendricks Artist Lecture (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at Nasher Museum of Art), Durham Foodie Fare (Fri Oct 16 2026 at Durham Central Park). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in Durham? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Durham on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Durham? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in Durham? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Durham include Durham Performing Arts Center, Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall, Carolina Theatre - Durham. - **Q**: What is the price range for Art events in Durham? - **A:** Prices for Art events in Durham range from USD 60 to USD 748. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Durham? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Durham include Ticket Network Events, Vivid Events, Duke Divinity School Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in Durham? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Durham. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in Chapel Hill](https://allevents.in/chapel-hill-nc/art) - [Arts events in Carrboro](https://allevents.in/carrboro/art) - [Arts events in Morrisville](https://allevents.in/morrisville-nc/art) - [Arts events in Hillsborough](https://allevents.in/hillsborough/art) - [Arts events in Cary](https://allevents.in/cary-us/art) - [Arts events in Apex](https://allevents.in/apex-us/art) - [Arts events in Raleigh](https://allevents.in/raleigh/art)