Things to Do in Durham this Week

The best weekly event rundown in the Bull City.

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Weekly Events in Durham

(October 26- November 1)

Welcome to a comprehensive guide of weekly events in Durham – from Broadway shows to intimate performances, serene river paddles to art exhibits, dance parties, food tours and more. Start here to plan your perfect week.

If you’d like to add an event to our calendar, submit an event here. Please check with the event organizers to see if events change due to weather. Have a great week!

The annual Bull City Beer Challenge is back! From September 12 through December 31, use the free app to check in at 12 participating Durham breweries and events, and earn your 2026 challenge T-shirt when you complete it. Learn more about the challenge and check back each week for new participating events. 🍺

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If Durham is for doers, we expect you to be on the go. On our app, find an interactive map, curated itineraries, things to…
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Noteworthy Events

Oct 30 to Nov 8
Durham FRINGE Festival
Durham FRINGE is a 10-day festival igniting downtown Durham with adventurous, experimental performances and installations by Durham artists across disciplines. Presented…
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Oct 30
ALL ONYX WORLD
A FREE festival by Jooselord for the city in the name of our hero ONYX NYNEFeaturing- 6+ venues (The Fruit, Motorco…
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Multi-Day Events

Monday, October 26

Tuesday, October 27

Wednesday, October 28

Thursday, October 29

Friday, October 30

Oct 30
ALL ONYX WORLD
Downtown Durham - 6+ venues (The Fruit, Motorco, The Pinhook, Rubies on Five Points, +TBA)
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Saturday, October 31

Sunday, November 1

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