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May 31

The Carolina Theatre of Durham Raises More than $98,000 at Fundraiser

Second Annual “Dancing With The Carolina Stars” raises thousands for the historic theater’s programs  DURHAM, NC — May 31, 2023 — The Carolina Theatre of Durham’s annual “Dancing With The Carolina Stars” fundraiser raised more than $98,000. Funds raised from the event will support the historic nonprofit theater’s community and educational programs, and building preservation.  “Dancing […]

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May 22

The Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour Comes to the Carolina Theatre on July 15

Tickets On Sale Now  DURHAM, NC — May 22, 2023 — The Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on July 15, 2023. Tickets to see The Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour at the Carolina Theatre are available at the box office and on the venue’s website, www.carolinatheatre.org.  “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me” […]

Comedy, Downtown Durham, Durham, Live Event, The Carolina Theatre
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May 22

Please Don’t Destroy Live Comes to the Carolina Theatre on August 19

Tickets On Sale Now  DURHAM, NC — May 22, 2023 — Please Don’t Destroy Live comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on August 19, 2023. Tickets to see Please Don’t Destroy Live at the Carolina Theatre are available at the box office and on the venue’s website, www.carolinatheatre.org. The comedic writing and stand-up group, […]

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May 16

Step Afrika! Comes to the Carolina Theatre on February 9, 2024

Tickets On Sale Now  DURHAM, NC — May 16, 2023 — Step Afrika! comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on February 9, 2024. Tickets to see Step Afrika! at the Carolina Theatre are available at the box office and on the venue’s website, www.carolinatheatre.org. Founded in 1944 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is […]

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May 16

Russell Howards Live Comes to the Carolina Theatre on October 4

Tickets On Sale Now  DURHAM, NC — May 16, 2023 — Russell Howard comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on October 4, 2023. Tickets to see Russell Howard Live at the Carolina Theatre are available at the box office and on the venue’s website, www.carolinatheatre.org.  Russell Howard is one of the UK’s most successful […]

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May 11

The Glenn Miller Orchestra Comes to the Carolina Theatre on December 16

Tickets On Sale Now  DURHAM, NC — May 8, 2023 — The Glenn Miller Orchestra comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham to perform their spectacular holiday show, “In the Christmas Mood” on December 16, 2023. Tickets to see The Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Carolina Theatre are available at the box office and on […]

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May 8

Roy Wood Jr.: Happy To Be Here Live Tour Comes to the Carolina Theatre on September 23

Tickets On Sale Now  DURHAM, NC — May 8, 2023 — Roy Wood Jr. comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on September 23, 2023, on the Happy To Be Here Live Tour.   Tickets to see Roy Wood Jr. at the Carolina Theatre are available at the box office and on the venue’s website, www.carolinatheatre.org.  […]

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May 8

St. Paul & The Broken Bones Come to the Carolina Theatre on October 11

Tickets On Sale Now  DURHAM, NC — May 8, 2023 — St. Paul & The Broken Bones comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on October 11, 2023, on The Angels in Science Fiction Tour with special guest Y La Bamba.   Tickets to see St. Paul & The Broken Bones at the Carolina Theatre are […]

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May 8

Amy Bruni: Life with the Afterlife Comes to the Carolina Theatre on October 22

Tickets On Sale Now  DURHAM, NC — May 8, 2023 — Amy Bruni comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on October 22, 2023, on the Life with the Afterlife Tour.   Tickets to see Amy Bruni at the Carolina Theatre are available at the box office and on the venue’s website, www.carolinatheatre.org.  Amy Bruni is […]

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May 3

Slippery Hill Bluegrass Comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham for its Family Saturday Series on May 13

Tickets On Sale Now  DURHAM, NC — May 3 2023 — “Catch the Bluegrass Bug” with Slippery Hill Bluegrass, comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on May 13 at 11 am as part of the theater’s Family Saturday Series.   Tickets to see Slippery Hill Bluegrass are on sale at the Carolina Theatre box office […]

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Recent Posts

  • The Carolina Theatre of Durham Raises More than $98,000 at Fundraiser
  • The Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour Comes to the Carolina Theatre on July 15
  • Please Don’t Destroy Live Comes to the Carolina Theatre on August 19
  • The Carolina Theatre of Durham’s Retro Film Series Celebrates 25 Years

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