Performing-arts Events in Durham

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

Hamilton at Durham Performing Arts Center

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

Hamilton (Touring)

 Thu, 21 May at 07:30 pm DPAC

Hamilton

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

Hamilton - Durham

 Thu, 21 May at 05:00 pm DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Hamilton (Touring)

 Wed, 20 May at 07:30 pm DPAC

Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2026

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm 701 Stadium Dr, Durham, NC 27704-2750, United States

Tori Amos

 Mon, 20 Jul at 11:30 pm DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Harry Connick Jr.

 Sat, 04 Jul at 07:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Harry Connick Jr at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Sun, 05 Jul at 07:30 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Jill Scott at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Thu, 18 Jun at 08:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

56th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm Rock Quarry Park Free

Harry Connick Jr.

 Sun, 05 Jul at 11:30 pm DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

The Notebook - The Musical

 Mon, 13 Jul at 07:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Tori Amos: In Times of Dragons Tour

 Mon, 20 Jul at 07:30 pm DPAC

The Notebook - The Musical at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 14 Jul at 07:30 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Nitro Circus

 Fri, 21 Aug Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Anthony Hamilton at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Sun, 25 Oct at 07:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Tori Amos at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Mon, 20 Jul Durham Performing Arts Center

Pat Metheny

 Tue, 15 Sep Carolina Theatre - Durham

Jill Scott

 Wed, 17 Jun at 07:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Melissa Etheridge in Durham

 Sat, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm Carolina Theatre

Beck at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 27 Oct at 08:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Ray LaMontagne with The Weather Station

 Tue, 15 Sep at 11:00 pm DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Gary Owen

 Thu, 17 Sep at 07:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

The Notebook (Touring)

 Sun, 19 Jul at 06:30 pm DPAC

Blackberry Smoke at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Fri, 10 Jul Durham Performing Arts Center

Buena Vista Social Club - The Musical - Durham

 Tue, 22 Sep at 11:30 pm DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

The Notebook (Touring)

 Sat, 18 Jul at 02:00 pm DPAC

Turn the Page: A Day of Community

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Durty Bull Brewing Company

CHUCK RAGAN w/ Overton / Brian McGee at Motorco Music Hall

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm Motorco

Laurie Berkner LIVE! in Cary, NC!

 Sun, 13 Sep at 03:00 pm Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Death Becomes Her at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 10 Nov Durham Performing Arts Center

Death Becomes Her

 Mon, 09 Nov at 07:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Parking The Notebook - The Musical - Durham

 Tue, 14 Jul at 11:30 pm DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Three Dog Night at Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall

 Fri, 21 Aug Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall

Ms. Doubtfire at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Fri, 30 Oct at 07:30 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Joey Calderazzo Solo Piano & Live Recording Concert

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:30 pm Sharp 9 Gallery

Nitro Circus 2.0

 Sat, 22 Aug Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Little Feat

 Wed, 16 Sep at 07:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

One After 919 at Rubies!

 Sun, 24 May at 06:30 pm Rubies on Five Points

30th Anniversary Concert

 Sun, 14 Jun at 04:00 pm Duke University Chapel

Cirque du Sol-Rave

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm The Fruit - Durham

Common Roots APAHM Festival

 Sat, 16 May at 03:00 pm Durham Central Park Free

Words of Essence's "21st Annual Gospel Showcase Event 2026"

 Sun, 18 Oct at 05:00 pm The Downtown Durham Armory (across from the Marriott Hotel) USD 0 to 1,069

Joey Calderazzo Solo Piano & Live Recording Concert

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:30 pm Sharp 9 Gallery

Improv 201: Game of the Scene [SATURDAYS]

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am Mettlesome at Golden Belt USD 210 to 236

Ira Glass at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Sat, 29 Aug at 07:30 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Quiet Storm Live

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:30 pm Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown USD 14

ATO @ ZincHouse

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm 6225 Wake Forest Hwy, Durham, NC 27703

The Vampire Ball of North Carolina

Sun, 01 Nov at 12:00 am Raleigh-Durham, NC, USA

Janna Badalian - Jazz Singer & Songwriter

 Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm 3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27707

Improv 101: Intro to Improv [MONDAYS]

 Mon, 11 May at 07:00 pm Mettlesome Theater USD 174 to 231

Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing [TUESDAYS]

 Tue, 12 May at 07:00 pm American Underground (@Market) USD 178 to 236

Improv 101: Intro to Improv [TUESDAYS]

 Tue, 12 May at 07:00 pm Mettlesome Theater USD 174 to 231

Grace Givertz

 Wed, 27 May at 07:00 pm Carolina Theatre - Durham

Advanced Study: Musical Improv

 Wed, 13 May at 07:00 pm Mettlesome at Golden Belt USD 287 to 313

Unplugged-The Artist Session

 Sun, 03 May Houston's Bar & Lounge USD 13 to 162

BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions

 Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm Nasher Museum of Art Free

Sweet Mama Stringbean: The Life & Times of Ethel Waters-Durham

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm North Carolina Central University USD 24

Fred Newmeyer and Sam Taylor’s SAFETY LAST! (1923)

 Wed, 24 Jun at 07:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

Artists in Residence Showing

 Sat, 06 Jun at 04:00 pm Barriskill Dance Theatre School Free

Fred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome

 Tue, 06 Oct at 07:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

TCD 5th Friday Challenging Contra in Durham

 Fri, 29 May at 07:30 pm Reality Ministries

Davide De Pierro

 Thu, 01 Oct at 07:00 pm Carolina Theatre - Durham

Workshop: Dynamic Object Work

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm Mettlesome at Golden Belt USD 33

Oskar Med K at Durham Fruit Company

 Wed, 16 Sep at 09:00 pm Durham Fruit Company

Improv 301: Improv Longform [TUESDAYS]

 Tue, 12 May at 07:00 pm American Underground (@Market) USD 210 to 236

Ebbs and Flows presented by Violet Ballet

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:30 pm Barriskill Dance Theatre School USD 19

Keys & Wings

 Wed, 20 May at 07:00 pm Durham Arts Council Free

Unisong: Guided Song Circle (Durham)

 Thu, 28 Aug at 06:30 pm 1809 Chapel Hill Rd Free