# Theatre in Durham, NC | Plays, Drama & Show Tickets

- **Subtitle**: Find theatre in Durham, North Carolina — plays, drama, musicals and stage shows. Browse the latest productions by date and venue and book your tickets.
- **Category**: Theatre
- **Display Name**: Theatre events
- **Type**: category

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## About

Attending a theatre workshop could be tremendous fun and an absolute stress buster. Be it improv, musicals, open mics, screening or performing arts in Durham, we have got it all covered. If you wish to step into the world of theatre and want to learn acting or storytelling, you can even register for theatre workshops happening in Durham. Express and Impress and Collaborate with the theatre artists and hone your skills by simply attending a few theatre events every week or during weekends. Find out the best theatre events in Durham. You will be surprised to find yourself locked in a laughter riot with your friends.

## Theatre Events in Durham

- **Event Name**: Buena Vista Social Club - Musical at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/buena-vista-social-club-musical-at-durham-performing-arts-center/2400029850777052
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, live-music, art, calendar
- **Event Name**: The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
  - **Description**: "The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production tickets. 
 
 Join us for a thrilling experience as The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production brings the excitement live! This is your chance to see top talent in action�whether it's your first event or you're a lon
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Mon Oct 05 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/the-great-gatsby-theatrical-production/200030680725919
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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- **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
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  - **Price**: USD 84 to 748
  - **Categories**: live-music, performances, art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
  - **Description**: "Harry Potter and The Cursed Child tickets 
 
 Don't miss your chance to catch Harry Potter and The Cursed Child live in action! Whether you're going with friends or flying solo, you're guaranteed an unforgettable experience.
 
 Grab your tickets today at
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child/200030507807212
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: BROADWAY RAVE at Stanczyks
  - **Description**: —andmoreagain presents—
Broadway Rave
doors 8:30pm // show 9pm
$18 adv // $20 day of show
Tickets: https://found.ee/andBroadwayRave
——

BROADWAY RAVE

Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/broadway-rave-at-stanczyks/200030469397809
  - **Venue**: Stanczyks Music Bar
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, raves, entertainment, parties, performances, live-music
- **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
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: Brad Williams
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/brad-williams/2300029260269840
  - **Venue**: Carolina Theatre - Durham
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)
  - **Description**: InformationWinner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure, and maybe even love. Helmed by Tony Award-winning director Michael Arde
  - **Date**: Wed Oct 14 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed Oct 14 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/maybe-happy-ending-touring/210002350010361
  - **Venue**: DPAC
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  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre
- **Event Name**: Maybe Happy Ending at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 13 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/maybe-happy-ending-at-durham-performing-arts-center/2400029798446139
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: Ms. Doubtfire at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/ms-doubtfire-at-durham-performing-arts-center/2400030000912158
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
  - **Date**: Mon Oct 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/maybe-happy-ending-a-new-musical/2300029783595443
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: live-music
- **Event Name**: OCT (On Company Time) w/ Lewky at Motorco Music Hall
  - **Description**: —andmoreagain presents—
OCT (On Company Time)
w/ Lewky
at Motorco Music Hall
Durham, NC

doors 7pm // show 8pm
$25 adv // $30 day of show
Tickets on sale now

——

OCT

OCT (On Company Time) is a musical comedy trio blending sharp satire with chart-worthy
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/oct-on-company-time-w-lewky-at-motorco-music-hall/200030408680710
  - **Venue**: Motorco
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, comedy, entertainment, music, live-music, literary-art, concerts, workshops, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Cirque Du Soleil Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/cirque-du-soleil-twas-the-night-before-at-durham-performing-arts-center/2400030237550142
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, trips-adventures, art
- **Event Name**: Mamma Mia at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Tue Dec 29 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Jan 03 2027 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/mamma-mia-at-durham-performing-arts-center/2400029905385221
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Daniel Sloss
  - **Date**: Tue Nov 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Nov 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/daniel-sloss/2300029652887227
  - **Venue**: Carolina Theatre - Durham
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  - **Categories**: art

## Trending Events in Durham

- **Event Name**: Smokers BlockParty “The Last Roll Up” (Durham, NC) *FINAL EVENT*
  - **Description**: The final Smokers Block Party. One last city. One last session. Everything left goes in this one.About this EventSmokersBlock Party “The Last Roll Up” (Durham, NC) *FINAL EVE
  - **Venue**: Nerra
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: Stanford Cardinal at Duke Blue Devils Football at Wallace Wade Stadium
  - **Venue**: Wallace Wade Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Duke Blue Devils vs. William & Mary Tribe
  - **Venue**: Brooks Field At Wallace Wade Stadium
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- **Event Name**: William and Mary Tribe at Duke Blue Devils Football at Wallace Wade Stadium
  - **Venue**: Wallace Wade Stadium
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- **Event Name**: 11th Annual Asia Fest with Dragon Boat Racing
  - **Description**: Join Asian Focus for their 11th Annual event & spectacular ASIA FEST!
Each year approximately 10,000 visitors come to the Asia Fest (aka the Greater Triangle Dragon Boat Festival) to explore the nearly 100 exhibits and activities such as cultural disp
  - **Venue**: Koka Booth Amphitheatre
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- **Event Name**: Tyler Childers
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils Football at Wallace Wade Stadium
  - **Venue**: Wallace Wade Stadium
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- **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
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Theatre events in Durham?
  - **A:** Buena Vista Social Club - Musical at Durham Performing Arts Center (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at Durham Performing Arts Center), The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production (Mon Oct 05 2026 at Durham Performing Arts Center), Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical (Thu Oct 29 2026 at 07:00 pm at Durham Performing Arts Center), Harry Potter and The Cursed Child (Sun Nov 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Durham Performing Arts Center), BROADWAY RAVE at Stanczyks (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:30 pm at Stanczyks Music Bar).
- **Q**: What Theatre events are happening in Durham this weekend September 18–20, 2026?
  - **A:** BROADWAY RAVE at Stanczyks (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:30 pm at Stanczyks Music Bar).
- **Q**: What Theatre events are happening in Durham in September 2026?
  - **A:** Buena Vista Social Club - Musical at Durham Performing Arts Center (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at Durham Performing Arts Center), BROADWAY RAVE at Stanczyks (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:30 pm at Stanczyks Music Bar).
- **Q**: How can I find Theatre events in Durham?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Theatre 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 Theatre 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 Theatre events in Durham?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Theatre events in Durham include Durham Performing Arts Center, Stanczyks Music Bar, Duke University Chapel.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Theatre events in Durham?
  - **A:** Prices for Theatre events in Durham range from USD 84 to USD 748. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Theatre events in Durham?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Theatre events in Durham include Vivid Events, Concertico, Ticket Network Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online Theatre events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Theatre 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 Theatre events in Durham?
  - **A:** Follow the Theatre category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Theatre events are listed in Durham.

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