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DURHAM, NC – (March 29, 2021) – The Carolina Theatre of Durham welcomes everyone “Back To The Theatre!” Though, not quite yet… Since January 1, 2021, the historic venue has been temporarily closed due to the ongoing pandemic. The Board of Trustees of Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. and president & CEO, Randy McKay are […]

DURHAM, NC – (March 18, 2021) – The Carolina Theatre of Durham is taking donations to a whole new level. On April 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive in the Connie Moses Ballroom inside the theatre. All donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies […]

The Carolina Theatre is offering virtual cinema again so you can enjoy films at home and support the nonprofit that manages downtown Durham’s historic showplace. Starting Wednesday, March 17 fans can view a variety of films from home through the venue’s website and help raise funds for the Carolina Theatre. Ticket prices vary per film. […]

Lineup Announced For 22nd Annual Nevermore Film Festival (Feb. 26-Mar. 4); Tickets on Sale Now DURHAM, NC (January 25, 2021) — Celebrating 22 years of scaring, thrilling and entertaining audiences in North Carolina, the Nevermore Film Festival will be held online only from Friday, February 26 through Thursday, March 4. Produced by Carolina Theatre of […]

DURHAM, NC (December 29, 2020) — Today, the Board of Trustees of Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. announced experienced arts executive Randy McKay as the new president & CEO of the nonprofit organization that manages the city-owned historic venue. McKay brings a career filled with experience saving and stewarding historic theaters with him to Durham. […]

Volunteers To Make 22nd Annual Nevermore Film Fest Happen Feb. 26-Mar. 4 DURHAM, NC (December 10, 2020) — Determined to deliver a torrent of terrifying films for the 22nd consecutive year, the Nevermore Film Festival will be held online only February 26 to March 4, 2021, Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. announced today. Even though […]

DURHAM, NC — (November 25, 2020) — The Carolina Theatre of Durham will temporarily close to the public from January 1 through June 30, 2021, the remainder of its fiscal year, due to the ongoing pandemic, the Board of Trustees of Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. announced today. Moving forward, the board will evaluate and […]

DURHAM, NC (November 6, 2020) — Over the next five days, the Carolina Theatre of Durham’s Department of Education & Community Engagement will launch virtual versions of its two signature programs — the Family Saturday Series and the Arts Discovery Educational Series — thanks to generous support from sponsors. Americana duo Violet Bell kicks off […]

DURHAM, NC — October 13, 2020 — The inaugural OutSouth Queer Film Festival, one of the largest queer film festivals in the United States, will be held online only in 2020, the Carolina Theatre of Durham announced today. Formerly known as the North Carolina Gay + Lesbian Film Festival (NCGLFF), OutSouth will make its debut […]

We’re very happy to welcome guests back to the Carolina Theatre for film. We’ve missed you! Our management has always taken the safety and health of all staff and guests very seriously. We’ve followed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and North Carolina Health and Human Services (NCHHS) guidelines in preparing our venue for […]