Events in Durham — December 2026 (227 Things to Do)

December 2026 in Durham, North Carolina brings 227 live events across the city, led by food & drink (50), community (40), sports (38). 56 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Durham in December 2026?

There are 227 events in Durham, North Carolina in December 2026, including FestiBull of Lights at Durham Bulls Athletic Park (5:30 PM), Trivia Night @ DSSOLVR (w/ Hammered Trivia – FREE & Dog Friendly!) at DSSOLVR Durham, Jazz Night Tuesdays at Kingfisher, First Tuesday Social Ride at CCB Plaza. Browse the full December 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Durham in December 2026?

Yes — 56 December 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Durham. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Durham for a specific date in December 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Durham, North Carolina with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow December 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Durham — December 2026

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Events in Durham — December 2026

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FestiBull of Lights

Trivia Night @ DSSOLVR (w/ Hammered Trivia – FREE & Dog Friendly!)

Jazz Night Tuesdays

First Tuesday Social Ride

Cocktail Classes at Durham Distillery |Make it Hot! Dec 1, 6:30PM

FestiBull of Lights

Durham Chess Club

Rigged Trivia at the Durham Food Hall

Classic Bingo Night @ DSSOLVR! (Free – Win Drinks & Lottery Tickets!)

'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil

Velvet Rewind: R&B Wednesdays at The Velvet Hippo!

Music Bingo Wednesdays

FestiBull of Lights

Underground Latin Dance Social

Introduction to Fused Glass Class Trinket Tray/Suncatcher

'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil

Doodle & Drink

Bilingual Story Time | Tiempo de Historias Bilingües

Pony Run Thursdays

Pony Run at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

Mapping the Movement: Liturgical Dance—Movement, Memory and Spirit

Music Trivia Bingo with Stormie Daie!

Holiday Greenery: Build Your Own Wreath

FestiBull of Lights

Hush Hush: Improv Comedy Based on Your Secrets

Japanese Tea Gathering: Shiwasu – Friday

Take a Seat at the Table ..REJOICE!

Santa Paws

Overtime at E.O.'s

Holiday Greenery: Build Your Own Wreath

FestiBull of Lights

Downtown Durham African American Historian-Guided Tour

'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil

Durham Ghost Walk

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Tour

Downtown Durham True Crime Walking Tour

Maria Bamford

Durham Farmers' Market

Stacked Holiday Edition Pancakes

Japanese Tea Gathering: Shiwasu -1st seating

Japanese Tea Gathering: Shiwsu -2nd seating

Kids Holiday Sugar Cookie class

RTP Underground Market

Crank Arm Karaoke

'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil

Maria Bamford

Cocktail Classes at Durham Distillery |Make it Hot! Dec 6, 3PM

FestiBull of Lights

'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil

Tommy Emmanuel, CGP - Living In the Light Tour

Durham Geek and Grub Market (Holiday Nightmare Edition)

FREE Fun da'MENTal Trivia with “Just Dave”

Trivia Night Mondays

Reflections: Public Tour

FestiBull of Lights

The Bodyguard (Touring)

The Bodyguard

Jazz Night Tuesdays

Trivia Night @ DSSOLVR (w/ Hammered Trivia – FREE & Dog Friendly!)

Pony Ride Second Tuesdays of the Month

FestiBull of Lights

FestiBull of Lights

Trivia Night @ DSSOLVR (w/ Hammered Trivia – FREE & Dog Friendly!)

Trivia Night @ DSSOLVR (w/ Hammered Trivia – FREE & Dog Friendly!)

Jazz Night Tuesdays

Jazz Night Tuesdays

First Tuesday Social Ride

First Tuesday Social Ride

Cocktail Classes at Durham Distillery |Make it Hot! Dec 1, 6:30PM

Cocktail Classes at Durham Distillery |Make it Hot! Dec 1, 6:30PM

FestiBull of Lights

FestiBull of Lights

Durham Chess Club