Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Durham.

1. Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)

9.3
123 Vivian St (at S Mangum St.), Durham, NC
Concert Hall · 80 tips and reviews

Celestine P.Celestine Phill: Awesome venue for plays and concerts.

F. Khristopher B.F. Khristopher Blue: Buy your tickets early... well I guess it pays to know that the artist will be performing well in advance.

Mary B.Mary Boone: Love this place! I wish Greensboro would hurry up & get a place like this. We drive to Durham a lot for performances & to Charlotte too.

Carolina Theatre Of Durham is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Durham.

2. Carolina Theatre Of Durham

9.3
309 W Morgan St (at Foster St), Durham, NC
Indie Movie Theater · 36 tips and reviews

Andrew R.Andrew Roman: Movie theater *and* performing arts venue? Yeah, I need to explore this place a little more. You should do the same.

Rebecca D.Rebecca Dixon: Fun place for concerts. Small and intimate.

Betty R.Betty Rhodes: Great concerts!

Motorco Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Durham.

3. Motorco Music Hall

9.0
723 Rigsbee Ave (at W Geer St), Durham, NC
Concert Hall · 27 tips and reviews

Ruby S.Ruby Sinreich: Great music venue. Stick with bottled beverages if you want to consume a perceptible amount of alcohol.

Warren M.Warren Mack: One of the best concert halls in Durham

Warren M.Warren Mack: One of the best concert halls in Durham!

Alley Twenty Six is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Durham.

4. Alley Twenty Six

9.1
320 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC
Cocktail Bar · 39 tips and reviews

Neil V.Neil Vaidya: Live Jazz music from 9-12 on Monday nights..

Quentin D.Quentin Dyson: Friday Nights!!! Live Jazz, great wine and I know a cheese plate is going to happen.

TrevorTrevor: Live jazz 🎺

American Tobacco Campus is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Durham.

5. American Tobacco Campus

8.8
Durham, NC
Neighborhood · 18 tips and reviews

Michael A.Michael Accinno: Check out the Durham Night Market, a free event with locally-made goods from Triangle area artisans, live music, entertainment, food, & drinks. Held on the 4th Thursday of the month August - October.

KaitlinKaitlin: Love this place. The modern renovation of the warehouse space is just incredible - perfect balance of maintaining the old look with lots of new additions.

Thomas O.Thomas Olsen: American Tobacco: Outside smoking allowed in designated areas only. See also: Irony

Brightleaf Square is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Durham.

6. Brightleaf Square

9.3
905 W Main St (at Gregson St), Durham, NC
Plaza · 6 tips and reviews

Christopher L.Christopher Lane: Come for dinner on Friday nights in the summer. There's free live music and dancing!

Sean N.Sean Novak: They have a free summer concert series. Pretty dope!

Visit North CarolinaVisit North Carolina: This vibrant entertainment district is housed in old tobacco warehouses. With lots of dining & shopping options & a beautiful courtyard, it's perfect for a date night or an afternoon stroll.

Duke University Chapel is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Durham.

7. Duke University Chapel

9.0
PO Box 101 (at Duke University - West Campus), Durham, NC
Church · 20 tips and reviews

Tanner L.Tanner Lovelace: Go see any one of the 3 full performances of Handel's Messiah the first weekend in December each year.

Allen V.Allen Vogliano: Technically a chapel but its really a cathedral. Very beautiful architecture and the choir was amazing!

Hannah W.Hannah Ward: There is free candy in the Lutheran lounge.

The Original Q-Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Durham.

8. The Original Q-Shack

8.8
2510 University Dr (at Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd), Durham, NC
BBQ Joint · 67 tips and reviews

Jim H.Jim Haviland: Great Q, great sweet tea and love the live music

Matt K.Matt Kozlowski: Live music on all Weds & a bluegrass quartet on 2nd Sunday of every month

Leon H.Leon Herbert: Live music! The food is always tasty here.

The Fruit (Durham Fruit and Produce Co.) is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Durham.

9. The Fruit (Durham Fruit and Produce Co.)

8.5
305 S Dillard St (Ramseur), Durham, NC
Art Gallery · 2 tips and reviews

Simal S.Simal Soydan: It is a great event place. During the day, they have amazing art exhibitions and during the night they have great dj performances. Definitely recommend to check their events.

JohnJohn: Best warehouse rave vibes in the Triangle.

Durham Central Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Durham.

10. Durham Central Park

9.0
501 Foster St (at Hunt St), Durham, NC
Park · 14 tips and reviews

KaitlinKaitlin: Small, but nice. And the warehouse area is really great for concerts!

Kristen J.Kristen Judd: Great music. Nice weather and more than 50 local food trucks to choose from for everything from dumplings to tacos to vegan food. The Food Truck Rodeos are not to be missed.

Evelyn R.Evelyn Ramos: Excelent! 🍷

Fullsteam Brewery is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Durham.

11. Fullsteam Brewery

9.0
726 Rigsbee Ave (at W Geer St), Durham, NC
Brewery · 112 tips and reviews

Valentinos Food TruckValentinos Food Truck: The live music has started and that grill is nice & hot. Here till 7ish

John B.John Burnor: Fantastic beer! Great atmosphere: live music, board games, darts, you name it. Definitely try the Hog Wash porter!

Nick D.Nick DiColandrea: Start with the Southern Lager, the brew that made Fullsteam. Then go down the rabbit hole with the rest of their delightful beers! Great open atmosphere for catching up with friends, old and new!

Blue Note Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Durham.

12. Blue Note Grill

8.5
709 Washington St (Westgate Dr), Durham, NC
BBQ Joint · Warehouse District · 26 tips and reviews

Vincent L.Vincent Lancaster: Live music!

Taylor T.Taylor Tate: Their ribs, oh my god their ribs. Get them and have a life changing experience.

Jason G.Jason Gilbert: Ribs were outstanding! Great green beans and Mac too. Solid beer selection and the venue/stage is a perfect addition

Baldwin Auditorium is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Durham.

13. Baldwin Auditorium

8.4
119 PO Box, Durham, NC
College Theater · 1 tip

Duke UniversityDuke University: Class of 2015 Welcome. 7:00 pm for residents of Aycock, Brown, Epworth, Gilbert-Addoms, Giles, Pegram and Randolph. 8:00 pm for Alspaugh, Bassett, Bell Tower, Blackwell, Jarvis, Southgate and Wilson.

The Streets at Southpoint is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Durham.

14. The Streets at Southpoint

8.9
6910 Fayetteville Rd (at I-40 Exit 276), Durham, NC
Shopping Mall · 88 tips and reviews

Jim M.Jim Meckstroth: Check out the expert juggler by the fountain near the Apple store. He performs many evenings, especially weekends and has done so for several years. Beware flames!!!

Cleta D.Cleta Davis: Listening to a live band

Carlos R.Carlos Russo: Great mall to walk around and spend a few hours shopping. Love their food options (much more than just the food court)!

Bryan University Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Durham.

15. Bryan University Center

7.8
125 Science Dr (at Duke University - West Campus), Durham, NC
Student Center · 10 tips and reviews

Duke UniversityDuke University: The Bryan Center houses the University Store, an information desk, the Gothic Bookshop, five dining facilities, ATMs, film and performing art theaters, and the University Box Office.

Duke UniversityDuke University: Register for Blue Devil Days here. Sign up for Pratt Engineering tours (opt.) and pick up your Duke flair!

Parker K.Parker Kuivila: The restroom in the back torward the theater is amazing. The fine carpeting, dim lighting and expansive mirrors create ambience that is unprecedented. Using this restroom is truly a great experience