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DURHAM, N.C. — August 31, 2026 — Martin Herlihy, Ben Marshall and John Higgins of Please Don’t Destroy bring an hour of live sketch comedy to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on November 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at the venue’s box office and online at www.carolinatheatre.org. Best known for their […]

DURHAM, N.C. — June 29, 2026 — Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs come to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on October 3. Tickets are now on sale at the venue’s box office and online at www.carolinatheatre.org Mike Campbell is best known as the lead guitarist, co-founder, and creative force behind Tom Petty and The […]

DURHAM, N.C. — June 15, 2026 — The Monti and Carolina Theatre Present A Century of Stories from the Carolina Theatre on September 17. Tickets are now on sale at the venue’s box office and online at www.carolinatheatre.org.   The Carolina Theatre is celebrating a century of connecting its community through culture. A never-ending parade of world-class concerts, comedy, film and educational programming has provided […]

DURHAM, N.C. — June 8, 2026 — Alex Edelman: What Are You Going To Do comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on November 21. Tickets are now on sale at the venue’s box office and online at www.carolinatheatre.org. This event is recommended for audiences ages 13 and up.  One of the most critically hailed comedians of his generation, Alex Edelman is best […]

DURHAM, NC — June 1, 2026 — An Evening With John Waters comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on September 20. Tickets are now on sale at the venue’s box office and online at www.carolinatheatre.org.  John Waters is back at the Carolina Theatre with a whole new fast-moving crackpot comedy show that will beg the authorities to drop a net on both himself and […]

DURHAM, NC — May 26, 2026 — Robby Hoffman comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on October 23. Tickets are now on sale at the venue’s box office and online at www.carolinatheatre.org.  Robby Hoffman is an Emmy-winning writer, Emmy-nominated actor and comedian whose work spans stand-up, television and podcasting. In 2025, she was named one of Variety’s “10 […]

DURHAM, NC — May 26, 2026 — Jordan Jensen comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on September 26. Tickets are now on sale at the venue’s box office and online at www.carolinatheatre.org.    Jordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian and actor whose hourlong comedy special, “TAKE ME WITH YOU,” recently debuted on Netflix and was praised by Decider […]

DURHAM, NC — May 18, 2026 — Atsuko Okatsuka comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on October 16 on the Big Bowl Tour Tour. Tickets are now on sale at the venue’s box office and online at www.carolinatheatre.org.  Atsuko Okatsuka is an award-winning comedian and actress making waves across the globe with her one-of-a-kind humor, boundless energy and infectious charm. Her highly anticipated second stand-up special, “Father,” recently […]

Tickets On Sale Now  DURHAM, NC — APRIL 14, 2026 — Comedy Bang! Bang! comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on June 20. Tickets are now on sale at the venue’s box office and online at www.carolinatheatre.org. Join host Scott Aukerman, along with Paul F. Tompkins & The Comedy Bang! Bang! All-Stars, as they […]

Tickets On Sale Now  DURHAM, NC — March 17, 2026 — Kathleen Madigan comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on November 13 and 14 on the Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour. Tickets are now on sale at the venue’s box office and online at www.carolinatheatre.org. In addition to touring, Madigan has released six […]