Performing-arts Events in Durham

Check out happening performing-arts events all around Durham, NC

A Christmas Carol - Presented by Theatre in the Park

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm DPAC

The Southern Vampire Ball of North Carolina

Sun, 15 Feb at 12:00 am Raleigh-Durham, NC, USA

40th Kwanzaa Festival

 Thu, 01 Jan at 02:00 pm 212 Foster St

A Christmas Carol - Presented by Theatre in the Park

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm DPAC

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Touring)

 Fri, 16 Jan at 07:30 pm DPAC

(SOLD_OUT) NCCU Faculty Holiday Concert with Joey Calderazzo

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm 4608 Industry Ln, Ste L, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27713

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Touring)

 Thu, 01 Jan at 07:30 pm DPAC

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Touring)

 Sat, 10 Jan at 07:30 pm DPAC

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Touring)

 Wed, 31 Dec at 07:00 pm DPAC

Water for Elephants (Touring)

 Sun, 21 Dec at 01:00 pm DPAC

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Touring)

 Sun, 04 Jan at 01:00 pm DPAC

Water for Elephants (Touring)

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm DPAC

Hamilton (Touring)

 Sat, 23 May at 07:30 pm DPAC

Hamilton (Touring)

 Fri, 22 May at 07:30 pm DPAC

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Touring)

 Wed, 14 Jan at 07:30 pm DPAC

Hamilton (Touring)

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:30 pm DPAC

Water for Elephants (Touring)

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:30 pm DPAC

SLEIGH! – A Christmas Karaoke Burlesque Show

 Sun, 21 Dec at 05:00 pm Arcana Bar and Lounge USD 29

Chris Botti

 Thu, 26 Feb at 08:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

Hell's Kitchen (Touring)

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:30 pm DPAC

Water for Elephants (Touring)

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 pm DPAC

Johnny Irion & Friends

 Wed, 10 Dec at 08:00 pm Picnic Barbecue USD 18

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

MARISSA NADLER w/ Maria BC at The Pinhook

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm The Pinhook

Hannah Berner

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

I Am Successful…Unfolding

 Sun, 22 Feb at 01:00 pm The Cookery Durham USD 48 to 88

Hamilton (Touring)

 Sat, 30 May at 01:30 pm DPAC

Hell's Kitchen (Touring)

 Tue, 17 Feb at 07:30 pm DPAC

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Touring)

 Sat, 03 Jan at 01:30 pm DPAC

Hamilton (Touring)

 Thu, 28 May at 07:30 pm DPAC

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Touring)

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:30 pm DPAC

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Touring)

 Sat, 10 Jan at 01:30 pm DPAC

Hamilton (Touring)

 Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm DPAC

Hamilton (Touring)

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:30 pm DPAC

Hamilton (Touring)

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:30 pm DPAC

Chelsea Handler at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Margaret Cho at Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall

 Thu, 05 Feb at 08:00 pm Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Touring)

 Sun, 11 Jan at 01:00 pm DPAC

Hamilton (Touring)

 Tue, 26 May at 07:30 pm DPAC

Joe Bonamassa at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Fri, 13 Mar at 08:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Hamilton (Touring)

 Sun, 31 May at 07:00 pm DPAC

Ret-Con 2026

 Fri, 06 Mar at 02:00 pm DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park

Chris Botti at Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall

 Thu, 26 Feb at 08:00 pm Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall

Hamilton Tickets Durham Performing Arts Center NC DPAC

 Wed, 20 May at 07:30 pm DPAC

Burlesque B-I-N-G-O! Flying Bull Beer Company Taproom, Durham NC

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:30 pm Flying Bull Beer Company

David Foster and Katharine McPhee at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Fri, 13 Feb at 08:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Hells Kitchen at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 17 Feb at 07:30 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Joe Bonamassa

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 am DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Joe Bonamassa

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Touring)

 Thu, 15 Jan at 01:00 pm DPAC

Hamilton (Touring)

 Thu, 21 May at 01:00 pm DPAC

Hamilton at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Wed, 20 May at 07:30 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

A Christmas Carol at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:30 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Chris Botti at Cinema at Carolina Theatre

 Thu, 26 Feb Cinema at Carolina Theatre

Gregory Alan Isakov at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Wed, 21 Jan at 08:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Parking Joe Bonamassa

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 am DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Hamilton

 Tue, 19 May at 07:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Water for Elephants - The Musical

 Mon, 15 Dec at 07:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Improv 301: Improv Longform

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm American Underground (@Market) USD 210 to 236

Melanated Wine Poetry Night Experience

 Fri, 21 Feb at 07:00 pm Melanated Wine USD 15 to 30

Water For Elephants at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:30 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

The Great Gatsby Musical at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 05 May at 07:30 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Dirty Dancing - Durham

 Wed, 04 Mar at 12:30 am DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Water For Elephants - Durham

 Wed, 17 Dec at 12:30 am DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Hells Kitchen - Durham

 Wed, 18 Feb at 12:30 am DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Sunday Comedy Showcase

 Sun, 10 Aug at 04:00 pm Durham Food Hall

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Sun, 28 Dec at 07:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Parking Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Durham

 Mon, 29 Dec DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Durham

 Mon, 29 Dec at 12:30 am DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Hannah Berner

 Sun, 01 Feb at 12:30 am DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Durham African American History Tour

 Sat, 10 May CCB Plaza / Main Plaza / Main Square / Downtown USD 14

Hell's Kitchen - The Musical

 Mon, 16 Feb at 07:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Brit Floyd

 Thu, 26 Mar DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

The Great Gatsby - The Musical - Durham

 Tue, 05 May at 11:30 pm DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center