Art and theatre events in Durham

Performances, theatre events and art exhibitions in Durham, North Carolina

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.

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Sat, 23 Aug

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Durham Central Park

AfroSocaLove : Durham One Love Music Show (Feat Maga Stories )
23 Aug Onwards

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CCB Plaza / Main...

Durham African American History Tour
13-14 Sep

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Durham Fruit Company

PhaseOne - Terranova Tour in Durham
Sun, 28 Sep

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Motorco

Cat's Cradle presents Lightning Bolt at Motorco Music Hall – with K*ll Alters
Sat, 30 Aug

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The Carolina The...

Akira Kurosawa’s SANJURO: New 4K DCP!
Fri, 29 Aug

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Carolina Theatre...

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall

Most popular arts events in Durham

Sat, 13 Sep

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Carolina Theatre...

Welcome To Night Vale
Fri, 03 Oct

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DPAC

John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
Fri, 26 Sep

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DPAC

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
26-27 Oct

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Carolina Theatre

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy in Durham
Fri, 19 Sep

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Carolina Theatre...

Jordan Klepper at Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall
Sat, 30 Aug

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800 Taylor Stree...

Amped Up Tie Dye Party

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Free arts events in Durham

Sat, 23 Aug

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NorthStar Church...

You Are Your First Home: Closing Roundtable
Sat, 23 Aug

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Duke Park

The Armstrong Center for Hope's 15th Anniversary Celebration!
Sat, 30 Aug

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Solite Park

ANCIENT FOREFATHERS DAY FOR ALI
Sat, 27 Sep

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Boxyard RTP

Sanriopalooza: Sanrio Cutie's Art Market
22 Aug-26 Sep

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1703 Chapel Hill Rd

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Performance in Durham

Sat, 13 Sep

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Carolina Theatre...

Welcome To Night Vale
Fri, 03 Oct

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DPAC

John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
Sat, 30 Aug

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Moon Dog Meadery...

Moondog Meadery Art Pop Up

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Workshop in Durham

26-28 Sep

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C E Jordan High ...

Jordan High Class of 2005 Reunion
Sat, 13 Sep

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900 Park Offices...

Live at Boxyard
Thu, 09 Oct

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Rubies on Five P...

BRIAN DUNNE w/ Dead Gowns at Rubies on Five Points

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Upcoming Arts events in Durham, NC

Date	Event	Venue
28 Sep 2025	Cats Cradle presents Lightning Bolt at Motorco Music Hall with Kll Alters	Motorco, Durham, NC
13 Sep 2025	Welcome To Night Vale	Carolina Theatre - Durham
03 Oct 2025	John Mulaney Mister Whatever	DPAC, Durham, NC
26 Sep 2025	Jimmy Carr Laughs Funny	DPAC, Durham, NC
26 Oct 2025	Big Bad Voodoo Daddy in Durham	Carolina Theatre, Durham, NC
19 Sep 2025	Jordan Klepper at Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall	Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall, Durham, NC
03 Oct 2025	SLOW CRUSH w Faetooth NVM at The Fruit	The Fruit - Durham Fruit & Produce Co
10 Oct 2025	Alan Howarth at Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall	Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall, Durham, NC
23 Aug 2025	You Are Your First Home Closing Roundtable	NorthStar Church of the Arts, Durham, NC
30 Aug 2025	Moondog Meadery Art Pop Up	Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, Durham, NC

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Which events are coming up in Durham, NC?

Here are some handpicked upcoming events that you must check out:

Cats Cradle presents Lightning Bolt at Motorco Music Hall with Kll Alters | 28 Sep 2025 | Motorco, Durham, NC
Welcome To Night Vale | 13 Sep 2025 | Carolina Theatre - Durham
John Mulaney Mister Whatever | 03 Oct 2025 | DPAC, Durham, NC
Jimmy Carr Laughs Funny | 26 Sep 2025 | DPAC, Durham, NC
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy in Durham | 26 Oct 2025 | Carolina Theatre, Durham, NC

Which Arts events can I attend in Durham, NC this weekend?

Here are the Arts events to attend in Durham, NC this weekend:

You Are Your First Home: Closing Roundtable | Sat 4:00 PM | NorthStar Church of the Arts
The Armstrong Center for Hope's 15th Anniversary Celebration! | Sat 12:00 PM | Duke Park
Poets’ Playground: HOMECOMING | Sat 4:00 PM | 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27709

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