# Events & Things To Do in Durham, NC in October 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in October 2026 in Durham, North Carolina. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in October 2026 in Durham, North Carolina.
- **Category**: october
- **Display Name**: Events in October
- **Type**: time_filter

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With a bunch of festivals in October 2026 in Durham queued up, there is a lot to catch on! From being a spectator at all the cool festivals to attending some interesting events in October in Durham there is all the fun awaiting you this month. Take a tour to this interesting guide or list of things to do in Durham in October 2026 and make the most of your holidays and weekends!

## october Events in Durham

- **Event Name**: Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
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  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 (-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**: North Carolina Central Eagles vs. William & Mary Tribe
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 05:30 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/north-carolina-central-eagles-vs-william-and-mary-tribe/2300029742911202
  - **Venue**: O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, contests
- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/good-moon-presents-tyler-childers/210001443688155
  - **Venue**: DPAC
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  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: Noah Gundersen in Durham
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Noah Gundersen Experience LIVE at Stanczyks—This Friday, October 16, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Noah Gundersen is hitting Stanczyk
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/noah-gundersen-in-durham/3300030154320318
  - **Venue**: Stanczyks
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, art, live-music
- **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
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Oct 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/good-moon-presents-sylvan-esso/210002220204138
  - **Venue**: DPAC
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  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Duke Blue Devils Mens Basketball at Cameron Indoor Stadium
  - **Date**: Wed Oct 07 2026 – Thu Oct 08 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/notre-dame-fighting-irish-at-duke-blue-devils-mens-basketball-at-cameron-indoor-stadium/2400030538216009
  - **Venue**: Cameron Indoor Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Campbell Fighting Camels at North Carolina Central Eagles Football at O'Kelly Riddick Stadium
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 11:59 pm – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 01:59 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/campbell-fighting-camels-at-north-carolina-central-eagles-football-at-okelly-riddick-stadium/2400030465756444
  - **Venue**: O'Kelly Riddick Stadium
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  - **Categories**: sports, football
- **Event Name**: Carsie Blanton
  - **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/carsie-blanton/2300029730839645
  - **Venue**: Motorco Music Hall
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Tyler Childers - Good Moon Festival - Friday at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/tyler-childers-good-moon-festival-friday-at-durham-performing-arts-center/2400030145061416
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: performances, Festivals, Art, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Tom Jones at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 30 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/tom-jones-at-durham-performing-arts-center/2400030185103357
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: performances, Art, Entertainment
- **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**: North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Wallace Wade Stadium
🏠 Address: 110 Bassett Rd., Durham, NC 27708
🌆 City: Durham
📍 Location: 35.915, -78.9137🎉 Prepare to be amazed at North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils Football, the most anticipated gathering of the
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:30 am – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 05:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/north-carolina-tar-heels-at-duke-blue-devils-football/3200027064113923
  - **Venue**: Wallace Wade Stadium
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  - **Categories**: sports, football, calendar
- **Event Name**: Campbell Fighting Camels at North Carolina Central Eagles Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium
🏠 Address: 1801 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707
🌆 City: Durham
📍 Location: 35.9748, -78.8979🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Campbell Fighting Camels at North Carolina Central Eagles Football, where ext
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/campbell-fighting-camels-at-north-carolina-central-eagles-football/3200030047695109
  - **Venue**: O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium
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  - **Categories**: Sports
- **Event Name**: Pittsburgh Panthers at Duke Blue Devils Mens Basketball at Cameron Indoor Stadium
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 – Sun Oct 11 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/pittsburgh-panthers-at-duke-blue-devils-mens-basketball-at-cameron-indoor-stadium/2400030538711359
  - **Venue**: Cameron Indoor Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Tom Jones: Come Gather Round Tour
  - **Description**: InformationLegendary Welsh singer and performer Tom Jones continues to sustain his popularity around the world, captivating audiences with his timeless discography of hit songs and enduring talent and charisma. With a remarkable career
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  - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 at 08:00 pm – Tue Oct 06 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/tom-jones-come-gather-round-tour/210002951344993
  - **Venue**: DPAC
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  - **Categories**: Music

## 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**: North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils Football at Wallace Wade Stadium
  - **Venue**: Wallace Wade Stadium
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- **Event Name**: HASAN HATES RONNY | RONNY HATES HASAN
  - **Description**: InformationDuring these divided times, many people believe that open dialogue and discourse are the only tools to mend a wounded nation. Comedians Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng believe the opposite: Hatred is the answer. This is not one
  - **Venue**: DPAC
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Duke Blue Devils Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
  - **Venue**: Brooks Field At Wallace Wade Stadium
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- **Event Name**: The Phantom of the Opera
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
- **Event Name**: Hasan Minhaj with Ronny Chieng (13+)
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
🏠 Address: 123 Vivian St., Durham, NC 27701
🌆 City: Durham
📍 Location: 35.9931, -78.9023🎉 Welcome to Hasan Minhaj with Ronny Chieng (13+), where dreams come alive and possibilities are endles
  - **Venue**: DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
- **Event Name**: Clemson Tigers at Duke Blue Devils Football at Wallace Wade Stadium
  - **Venue**: Wallace Wade Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Nitro Circus
  - **Venue**: Durham Bulls Athletic Park
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- **Event Name**: Ira Glass
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top october events in Durham?
  - **A:** Harry Potter and The Cursed Child (Thu Oct 01 2026 at Durham Performing Arts Center), North Carolina Central Eagles vs. William & Mary Tribe (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:00 pm at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium), GOOD MOON Presents Tyler Childers (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:00 pm at DPAC), Noah Gundersen in Durham (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Stanczyks), GOOD MOON Presents Sylvan Esso (Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at DPAC).
- **Q**: How can I find october events in Durham?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming october 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 october 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 october events in Durham?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting october events in Durham include Durham Performing Arts Center, O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium, DPAC.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for october events in Durham?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting october events in Durham include Joshua Allen, Ticket Network Events, PROMOTED BY VENUE.
- **Q**: Are there any online october events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many october 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 october events in Durham?
  - **A:** Follow the october category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new october events are listed in Durham.

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