# Christmas Events & Activities in Durham, NC 2026 | AllEvents - **Subtitle**: Discover some of the best Christmas events & things to do in Durham, North Carolina. Book tickets to Christmas dinners, buffets and holiday shows. Try interesting activities like ice skating and marathons, go to Christmas markets and make this Christmas 2026 in Durham, North Carolina a memorable and eventful one. - **Category**: Christmas - **Display Name**: Christmas events - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 433k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bab011f14b1271d0dede8faaebc00e25addcada5e21fe82b0abbe2550f7b1364-rimg-w179-h179-dc77462f-gmir?v=1757709607 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2009efe0c574e3dc8aafa326aa5db79a7d48ae3bb59bafd8dd62c8ab54e6429f-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1656541205 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0b430ca346d6b926a35a959999b3654b156fa712f25b30fd8233cc8adf27ae6c-rimg-w201-h200-dc90928f-gmir?v=1759151405 ## About As Christmas draws near in the [CITY] in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the [CITY] waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in [CITY] to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration! ## Christmas Events in Durham - **Event Name**: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 05:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/cirque-du-soleil-twas-the-night-before/2300026634891122 - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9mNjc2MjQ3MC03Yjk0LTExZjEtODc4YS03MWExOTgyZTk4MzAtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNDQzLWRjNjMwNDEyLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MzYwMTUxNA.avif - **Categories**: performances, art, entertainment - **Event Name**: World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker - Durham - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Fletcher Hall at The Carolina Theatre Durham 🏠 Address: 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701 πŸŒ† City: Durham πŸ“ Location: 35.9939, -78.8989🌟 Step into a world of wonder at World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker - Durham, where e - **Date**: Thu Dec 24 2026 at 12:00 am – Thu Dec 24 2026 at 02:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/world-ballet-company-the-nutcracker-durham/3200030200504051 - **Venue**: Fletcher Hall at The Carolina Theatre Durham - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=World+Ballet+Company%3A+The+Nutcracker+-+Durham&date=Thu+Dec+24+2026+at+12%3A00+am&bg=2 - **Categories**: art, theatre - **Event Name**: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet - Durham - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center 🏠 Address: 123 Vivian St., Durham, NC 27701 πŸŒ† City: Durham πŸ“ Location: 35.9931, -78.9023✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet - Durham, where every - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Nov 20 2026 at 02:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/nutcracker-magical-christmas-ballet-durham/3200029999600004 - **Venue**: DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84MjIyZjcwMC03YzMwLTExZjEtYmRmYy0yMzQyYmZkMDEwOTYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzIwLWRjMTAxODQ4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MzY2ODMyMQ.avif - **Categories**: performances, Art, Entertainment, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet - **Description**: InformationThe beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Gather your loved ones for the warm-glow-nostalgia of America's favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and U - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Nov 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/nutcracker-magical-christmas-ballet/210001344762792 - **Venue**: DPAC - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMDEzMTJlNTE4MDE3MTkxNWJlNWJhZmE3MTVjNTBlMmJjYWY0YjZiZDY3NTgyNmY3YTkxNDBhY2E0ZWI4MWU1Ny1yaW1nLXcxMDI0LWg1NzYtZGMwNjQ0NjMtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc4Nzg4ODYx.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre - **Event Name**: 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil - **Description**: Information'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE... is Cirque du Soleil's first holiday show, based on the classic poem "A Visit from Saint Nicolas" by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque's story about a j - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 – Thu Dec 03 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/twas-the-night-before-by-cirque-du-soleil/210003347633266 - **Venue**: DPAC - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83NzA5MjU3ODllY2E0MTAxZTU0NGRkZmFmZmE0MzBlYWI3OTVkY2NjMmM3MjlhMTgzZWY4MTc4MjNmNGRiOTUxLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzg5MDExYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODE2NzkwMjM.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre - **Event Name**: A Drag Queen Christmas - **Description**: InformationMurray & Peter Present "A Drag Queen Christmas" hosted by Nina West. Get ready for your favorite queens live on stage including Myki Meeks, Nini Coco, Darlene Mitchell, Juicy Love Dion, Discord Addams, Crystal Methyd, and - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Nov 20 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/a-drag-queen-christmas/210001254419486 - **Venue**: DPAC - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9mMWFiMTRkOGY3YjhhYWNhZmJjOWYzMGIwNDFmNmU0ZWZkYTAxMTI3OGFhMGI5OWY1ZjA0NGE1ZTBhNjI2YWNiLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzQ5MzAxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODE2NzkwNDc.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre - **Event Name**: Durham Geek and Grub Market (Holiday Nightmare Edition) - **Description**: Join Krampus at this fun holiday event where Halloween Meets Christmas!About this EventStep into the shadows and join us for the HOLIDAY NIGHTMARE Edition of Geek and Grub Market at The D - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/durham-geek-and-grub-market-holiday-nightmare-edition/100001983416732840 - **Venue**: Durham Armory - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lODVmMmYyZmMzMTMzNjNiMDQ0ZjBjOGZhNDM4OTBmMTEyMjZhYTgzNWJhZWJkMGNiOTNiMWRiZDBkYTA4NDVhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ0NC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzE1MzUwNjk.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, food-drinks, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: A Drag Queen Christmas - Durham - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center 🏠 Address: 123 Vivian St., Durham, NC 27701 πŸŒ† City: Durham πŸ“ Location: 35.9931, -78.9023πŸŽ‰ Welcome to A Drag Queen Christmas - Durham, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take fli - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 01:00 am – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 03:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/a-drag-queen-christmas-durham/3200030196599128 - **Venue**: DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=A+Drag+Queen+Christmas+-+Durham&date=Sat+Nov+21+2026+at+01%3A00+am&bg=4 - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, art ## Trending Events in Durham - **Event Name**: Emotional Healing through Your Body - **Description**: Holistic healing using one's five senses (body) and the power of the mind/ language.Join me for a small, in-person workshop and live demonstration in my office , Q&A.To create a comfor - **Venue**: The Red Barn in Durham - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a4e6629d3d5e.jpg - **Event Name**: Battle of the DJs Part 2 - **Description**: 🚨 Battle of the DJs Part 2 is ON! 🎧πŸ”₯If you were at Part 1, you already know… the energy was EVERYTHING! The judges had the tough job of choosing the winner, and we’re ready to do it all again!🎟️ P - **Venue**: Kore Durham - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a3ea301c6f76.jpg - **Event Name**: The Durham Ghost Walk - **Description**: Explore the spooky side of Durham's history on this tour of the city's most haunted locations. From the disgraced sons of tobacco giants who continue to roam their old factories to tales of tragic accidents whose victims still haunt the site of their end - **Venue**: Fate & Folklore - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb68c78a19d7dfb.jpg - **Event Name**: Duke Blue Devils vs. Illinois Fighting Illini - **Venue**: Cameron Indoor Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/73f9ea70-7bc8-11f1-9c5f-b15bd5656509-rimg-w1200-h514-dc032f78-gmir.jpg?v=1783623629 - **Event Name**: Tori Amos at Durham Performing Arts Center - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2781ce50-7b29-11f1-878a-71a1982e9830-rimg-w1200-h613-dc60744c-gmir.jpg?v=1783555211 - **Event Name**: Clemson Tigers at Duke Blue Devils Football at Wallace Wade Stadium - **Venue**: Wallace Wade Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1441f550-d9cf-11f0-88ab-410a95599789-rimg-w1200-h514-dc010104-gmir.jpg?v=1765814387 - **Event Name**: Illinois Fighting Illini at Duke Blue Devils Mens Basketball - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium 🏠 Address: 301 Whitford Dr., Durham, NC 27706 πŸŒ† City: Durham πŸ“ Location: 35.9975, -78.9422🌟 Be part of history at Illinois Fighting Illini at Duke Blue Devils Mens Basketball, an extraordinary gathering th - **Venue**: Cameron Indoor Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/78e8ab50-7c2e-11f1-9c5f-b15bd5656509-rimg-w1024-h709-dcf4d9ee-gmir.jpg?v=1783667446 - **Event Name**: Illinois Fighting Illini at Duke Blue Devils Mens Basketball at Cameron Indoor Stadium - **Venue**: Cameron Indoor Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2e169bd0-63da-11f1-9c86-c3d3270d49a7-rimg-w1200-h514-dc032f78-gmir.jpg?v=1780992415 - **Event Name**: Clemson Tigers at Duke Blue Devils Football - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Wallace Wade Stadium 🏠 Address: 110 Bassett Rd., Durham, NC 27708 πŸŒ† City: Durham πŸ“ Location: 35.915, -78.9137✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Clemson Tigers at Duke Blue Devils Football, where every moment promises to be - **Venue**: Wallace Wade Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cd5b23e0-7c31-11f1-878a-71a1982e9830-rimg-w1024-h692-dc171516-gmir.jpg?v=1783668876 ## Browse Christmas Events by Date - [Christmas Events Today in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/christmas--today) - [Christmas Events This Weekend in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/christmas--this-weekend) - [Christmas Events in July in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/christmas--july) - [Christmas Events in August in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/christmas--august) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Durham? - **A:** Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before (Wed Nov 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at Durham Performing Arts Center), World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker - Durham (Thu Dec 24 2026 at 12:00 am at Fletcher Hall at The Carolina Theatre Durham), NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet - Durham (Thu Nov 19 2026 at 07:00 pm at DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center), NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet (Thu Nov 19 2026 at 07:00 pm at DPAC), 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil (Wed Nov 25 2026 at DPAC). - **Q**: What are the top free Christmas events in Durham? - **A:** Durham Geek and Grub Market (Holiday Nightmare Edition) (Sun Dec 06 2026 at 12:00 pm at Durham Armory). - **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Durham? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas 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 Christmas 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 Christmas events in Durham? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Durham include Durham Performing Arts Center, Fletcher Hall at The Carolina Theatre Durham, DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Durham? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Durham include Ticket Network Events, Seat Geek, PROMOTED BY VENUE. - **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available? - **A:** Yes, many Christmas 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 Christmas events in Durham? - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Durham. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/94/d198cea1ed44b0a8fd3623f92d897d/Maskgroup-1.5x-7-.webp - **Mobile Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/da/76f1714ac6480a872527c6e06e99e5/Rectangle1795.webp ## Christmas events from nearby cities - [Christmas events in Chapel Hill](https://allevents.in/chapel-hill-nc/christmas) - [Christmas events in Morrisville](https://allevents.in/morrisville-nc/christmas) - [Christmas events in Creedmoor](https://allevents.in/creedmoor/christmas) - [Christmas events in Cary](https://allevents.in/cary-us/christmas) - [Christmas events in Apex](https://allevents.in/apex-us/christmas) - [Christmas events in Timberlake](https://allevents.in/timberlake/christmas) - [Christmas events in Raleigh](https://allevents.in/raleigh/christmas)