# Live Shows in Durham, NC | Performances, Musicals & Acts

- **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Durham, North Carolina — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets.
- **Category**: Performances
- **Type**: format

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## About

For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in Durham are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in Durham that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the Durham show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances 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
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  - **Categories**: performances, art, entertainment
- **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
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/tyler-childers-durham/200030636619825
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center - Durham, NC
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  - **Categories**: performances, Art, Entertainment
- **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, entertainment, mid-autumn-festivals
- **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**: Mo Amer
  - **Description**: Trailblazing comedian Mo Amer brings his sharp, deeply-personal stand-up to Durham to help kick off the Duke Arts Presents season. Known for his acclaimed series MO and three stand-up specials on Netflix, Amer has built a global following with comedy that
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/mo-amer/200030490835119
  - **Venue**: Page Auditorium
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  - **Categories**: comedy, art, fine-arts, entertainment, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Tom Jones at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: Join us for an unforgettable evening with the legendary Tom Jones! Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the iconic singer live in concert. Get your tickets now at [insert ticketshelper.com/performers/tom-jones] and secure your spot for a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 30 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/tom-jones-at-durham-performing-arts-center/200030563405208
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, music, concerts, art
- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **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
- **Event Name**: Buena Vista Social Club at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/buena-vista-social-club-at-durham-performing-arts-center/2400029791484706
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: BEACH WEATHER w/ Emerson Bruno / Cherry Motel at Motorco
  - **Description**: —andmoreagain presents—
Beach Weather 
w/ Emerson Bruno and Cherry Motel
doors 7pm // show 8pm
$20 adv // $25 day of show
Tickets available Friday, July 31st: https://found.ee/andBeachWeather
——

BEACH WEATHER
——

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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/beach-weather-w-emerson-bruno-cherry-motel-at-motorco/200030496479347
  - **Venue**: Motorco
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, festivals, music-festivals, fine-arts, pop, parties, sports, literary-art, kids, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Tom Jones
  - **Description**: Experience the timeless charisma of Tom Jones as his legendary voice and iconic hits captivate the audience.
A night filled with classic songs, powerful performances, and the unmistakable charm of a true music icon.
Get ready to sing along and celebrate d
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/tom-jones/200030684907722
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Fred Armisen
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Oct 06 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/fred-armisen/2300030145220022
  - **Venue**: Carolina Theatre - Durham
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Sylvan Esso - Saturday at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/sylvan-esso-saturday-at-durham-performing-arts-center/2400030141594957
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: performances, 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
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  - **Categories**: music, art, entertainment
- **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
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  - **Categories**: performances, art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Fortune Feimster
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
🏠 Address: 123 Vivian St., Durham, NC 27701
🌆 City: Durham
📍 Location: 35.9931, -78.9023🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Fortune Feimster, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/fortune-feimster/3200030311051710
  - **Venue**: DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: performances, Art, Entertainment

## 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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a9f68d65d65f.jpg
- **Event Name**: Duke Blue Devils vs. William & Mary Tribe
  - **Venue**: Brooks Field At Wallace Wade Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Duke Blue Devils Mens Basketball at Cameron Indoor Stadium
  - **Venue**: Cameron Indoor 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**: 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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- **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
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Durham?
  - **A:** Tyler Childers (Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Durham Performing Arts Center), Tyler Childers Durham (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 11:00 pm at Durham Performing Arts Center - Durham, NC), Tyler Childers - Good Moon Festival - Friday at Durham Performing Arts Center (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:00 pm at Durham Performing Arts Center), Buena Vista Social Club - Musical at Durham Performing Arts Center (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at Durham Performing Arts Center), Mo Amer (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 07:30 pm at Page Auditorium).
- **Q**: What Performances 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), Mo Amer (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 07:30 pm at Page Auditorium), Tom Jones at Durham Performing Arts Center (Wed Sep 30 2026 at 08:00 pm at Durham Performing Arts Center), Buena Vista Social Club at Durham Performing Arts Center (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 07:30 pm at Durham Performing Arts Center), BEACH WEATHER w/ Emerson Bruno / Cherry Motel at Motorco (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm at Motorco).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Durham?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances 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 Performances 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 Performances events in Durham?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Durham include Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham Performing Arts Center - Durham, NC, Page Auditorium.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Durham?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Durham include Ticket Network Events, Country Music Events Live, Vivid Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances 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 Performances events in Durham?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Durham.

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