Due to precautionary measures related to COVID-19, the remainder of Duke Performances' Spring 2020 season is cancelled. Full details at: dukeperformances.duke.edu/covid19

Duke Performances Downtown

Upcoming Events

In Conversation: Natu Camara

In Conversation: Natu Camara

Cancelled Monday, April 6, 2020 | 12:00 pm

Black Atlantic: <br>Natu Camara<br><em>Guinea</em>

Black Atlantic:
Natu Camara
Guinea

Cancelled Monday, April 6, 2020 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Black Atlantic: <br>Sona Jobarteh <br><em>The Gambia/UK</em>

Black Atlantic:
Sona Jobarteh
The Gambia/UK

Cancelled Monday, April 6, 2020 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Black Atlantic: <br>David Virelles <br><em>Cuba/USA</em>

Black Atlantic:
David Virelles
Cuba/USA

Cancelled Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Black Atlantic: <br>Cha Wa <br><em>USA</em>

Black Atlantic:
Cha Wa
USA

Cancelled Wednesday, April 8, 2020 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Black Atlantic: <br>Etienne Charles <br><em>Creole Soul</em> <br><em>Trinidad/USA</em>

Black Atlantic:
Etienne Charles
Creole Soul
Trinidad/USA

Cancelled Thursday, April 9, 2020 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Black Atlantic: <br>Cimarrón <br><em>Colombia</em>

Black Atlantic:
Cimarrón
Colombia

Cancelled Friday, April 10, 2020 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Black Atlantic: <br>Orchestre Les Mangelepa <br><em>Kenya/Congo</em>

Black Atlantic:
Orchestre Les Mangelepa
Kenya/Congo

Cancelled Saturday, April 11, 2020 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Zakir Hussain

Zakir Hussain

Cancelled Thursday, April 16, 2020 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

Lila Downs

Lila Downs

Cancelled Tuesday, May 5, 2020 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

Past Duke Performances Downtown events

American Ballet Theatre <br><em>Giselle</em>

American Ballet Theatre
Giselle

Cancelled Thursday, March 26, 2020 | 7:30 pm - Sunday, March 29, 2020 | 1:00 pm

DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center)

Gnawa LanGus </br><em>Building Bridges: Muslims in America</em>

Gnawa LanGus
Building Bridges: Muslims in America

Thursday, February 27, 2020 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Gnawa LanGus: Community Music & Dance Workshop

Gnawa LanGus: Community Music & Dance Workshop

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 | 4:00 pm

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo <br>(The Trocks)

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
(The Trocks)

Saturday, February 22, 2020 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

Mountain Man <br><em>COSMIC PROM</em>

Mountain Man
COSMIC PROM

Sold Out Friday, January 17, 2020 | 8:00 pm - Sunday, January 19, 2020 | 7:00 pm

In Conversation: Mountain Man & Nathaniel Russell

In Conversation: Mountain Man & Nathaniel Russell

Thursday, January 16, 2020 | 12:00 pm

<em>Music Maker 25</em> <br>Gospel: <br>The Glorifying Vines Sisters

Music Maker 25
Gospel:
The Glorifying Vines Sisters

Sunday, December 8, 2019 | 7:00 pm

<em>Music Maker 25</em> <br>Gospel: <br>The Branchettes <br>with special guest Phil Cook

Music Maker 25
Gospel:
The Branchettes
with special guest Phil Cook

Sunday, December 8, 2019 | 1:00 pm

<em>Music Maker 25</em> <br>Blues Revue: <br>Cool John Ferguson, <br>Alabama Slim, <br>Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen, <br>Pura Fé <br>& Cary Morin <br>Music Director: Timothy Duffy

Music Maker 25
Blues Revue:
Cool John Ferguson,
Alabama Slim,
Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen,
Pura Fé
& Cary Morin
Music Director: Timothy Duffy

Sold Out Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 8:00 pm

<em>Music Maker 25</em> <br>Native American: <br>Pura Fé, <br>Cary Morin, <br>Deer Clan Singers <br>& Lakota John & Kin

Music Maker 25
Native American:
Pura Fé,
Cary Morin,
Deer Clan Singers
& Lakota John & Kin

Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 1:00 pm

<em>Music Maker 25</em> <br>Zydeco: <br>Major Handy <br>with Buckwheat Zydeco, Jr. & Ils Sont Partis

Music Maker 25
Zydeco:
Major Handy
with Buckwheat Zydeco, Jr. & Ils Sont Partis

Sold Out Friday, December 6, 2019 | 8:00 pm

<em>Music Maker 25</em>: Roundtable Discussion

Music Maker 25: Roundtable Discussion

Friday, December 6, 2019 | 12:00 pm

<em>Music Maker 25</em> <br>Southern Voices: <br>Lonnie Holley <br>& Alexa Rose

Music Maker 25
Southern Voices:
Lonnie Holley
& Alexa Rose

Thursday, December 5, 2019 | 8:00 pm

<em>Music Maker 25</em>: Lonnie Holley Film Screening at Power Plant Gallery

Music Maker 25: Lonnie Holley Film Screening at Power Plant Gallery

Thursday, December 5, 2019 | 12:00 pm

<em>Music Maker 25</em> <br>Pickers & Storytellers: <br>Dom Flemons, <br>“Blind Boy” Paxton, <br>Jake Xerxes Fussell <br>& Gail Caesar

Music Maker 25
Pickers & Storytellers:
Dom Flemons,
“Blind Boy” Paxton,
Jake Xerxes Fussell
& Gail Caesar

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 | 8:00 pm

In Conversation: Rafiq Bhatia

In Conversation: Rafiq Bhatia

Thursday, November 7, 2019 | 12:00 pm

Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples

Thursday, October 3, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

Mumu Fresh </br><em>Building Bridges: Muslims in America</em>

Mumu Fresh
Building Bridges: Muslims in America

Saturday, September 21, 2019 | 8:00 pm

In Conversation: Mumu Fresh

In Conversation: Mumu Fresh

Friday, September 20, 2019 | 12:00 pm

MRG30: The Mountain Goats <br>& Hiss Golden Messenger <br>with special guest H.C. McEntire

MRG30: The Mountain Goats
& Hiss Golden Messenger
with special guest H.C. McEntire

Sold Out Wednesday, July 24, 2019 | 7:30 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

Afro-Cuban All Stars

Afro-Cuban All Stars

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

Jason Moran <br/><em>Fats Waller Dance Party</em>

Jason Moran
Fats Waller Dance Party

Friday, April 19, 2019 | 8:00 pm

In Conversation: Jason Moran

In Conversation: Jason Moran

Friday, April 19, 2019 | 12:00 pm

The Gloaming

The Gloaming

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

Angélique Kidjo </br><em>Remain in Light</em>

Angélique Kidjo
Remain in Light

Monday, April 8, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

Habibi </br><em>Building Bridges: Muslims in America</em>

Habibi
Building Bridges: Muslims in America

Thursday, April 4, 2019 | 8:00 pm

In Conversation: Rahill Jamalifard and Lenny Lynch of Habibi

In Conversation: Rahill Jamalifard and Lenny Lynch of Habibi

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 | 12:00 pm

Black Atlantic: Danilo Brito

Black Atlantic: Danilo Brito

Saturday, March 30, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Black Atlantic: The Campbell Brothers

Black Atlantic: The Campbell Brothers

Friday, March 29, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Black Atlantic: Tal National

Black Atlantic: Tal National

Cancelled Friday, March 29, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Black Atlantic: Daymé Arocena

Black Atlantic: Daymé Arocena

Thursday, March 28, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Black Atlantic: Noura Mint Seymali

Black Atlantic: Noura Mint Seymali

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Black Atlantic: Fatoumata Diawara

Black Atlantic: Fatoumata Diawara

Sold Out Tuesday, March 26, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Black Atlantic: Derek Gripper & Africa Strings

Black Atlantic: Derek Gripper & Africa Strings

Monday, March 25, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Black Atlantic Keynote: Derek Gripper

Black Atlantic Keynote: Derek Gripper

Monday, March 25, 2019 | 12:00 pm

Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka Shankar

Thursday, March 21, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

Charles Lloyd & The Marvels</br> + Lucinda Williams

Charles Lloyd & The Marvels
+ Lucinda Williams

Monday, March 18, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

Brother Ali </br><em>Building Bridges: Muslims in America</em>

Brother Ali
Building Bridges: Muslims in America

Thursday, March 7, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

In Conversation: Brother Ali

In Conversation: Brother Ali

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 | 12:00 pm

In Conversation: Camille A. Brown

In Conversation: Camille A. Brown

Thursday, February 28, 2019 | 12:00 pm

Susana Baca

Susana Baca

Friday, February 15, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

In Conversation: Stew

In Conversation: Stew

Friday, February 15, 2019 | 12:00 pm

Manual Cinema & Contemporary Puppetry: A Conversation with Manual Cinema, Torry Bend, Donovan Zimmerman & Lisa Sturz

Manual Cinema & Contemporary Puppetry: A Conversation with Manual Cinema, Torry Bend, Donovan Zimmerman & Lisa Sturz

Friday, February 8, 2019 | 12:00 pm

In the Jazz Tradition: Kate McGarry

In the Jazz Tradition: Kate McGarry

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 | 7:00 pm - Tuesday, December 11, 2018 | 9:00 pm

In the Jazz Tradition: René Marie

In the Jazz Tradition: René Marie

Saturday, December 8, 2018 | 7:00 pm - Saturday, December 8, 2018 | 9:00 pm

In the Jazz Tradition: NCCU Vocal Jazz Ensemble

In the Jazz Tradition: NCCU Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Saturday, December 8, 2018 | 1:00 pm

In the Jazz Tradition: Jazzmeia Horn

In the Jazz Tradition: Jazzmeia Horn

Friday, December 7, 2018 | 7:00 pm - Friday, December 7, 2018 | 9:00 pm

‘In the Jazz Tradition’ Roundtable Discussion

‘In the Jazz Tradition’ Roundtable Discussion

Friday, December 7, 2018 | 12:00 pm

In the Jazz Tradition: Catherine Russell

In the Jazz Tradition: Catherine Russell

Thursday, December 6, 2018 | 7:00 pm - Thursday, December 6, 2018 | 9:00 pm

In the Jazz Tradition: Nellie McKay

In the Jazz Tradition: Nellie McKay

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 | 7:00 pm - Wednesday, December 5, 2018 | 9:00 pm

In the Jazz Tradition: Cécile McLorin Salvant with Sullivan Fortner

In the Jazz Tradition: Cécile McLorin Salvant with Sullivan Fortner

Tuesday, December 4, 2018 | 7:00 pm - Tuesday, December 4, 2018 | 9:00 pm

In the Jazz Tradition: Nnenna Freelon

In the Jazz Tradition: Nnenna Freelon

Monday, December 3, 2018 | 7:00 pm - Monday, December 3, 2018 | 9:00 pm

In Conversation: Camille A. Brown

In Conversation: Camille A. Brown

Thursday, November 8, 2018 | 12:00 pm

Aida Cuevas + Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán <br/><em>Totalmente Juan Gabriel</em>

Aida Cuevas + Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán
Totalmente Juan Gabriel

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

In Conversation: Steve Coleman

In Conversation: Steve Coleman

Friday, November 2, 2018 | 12:00 pm

Lizz Wright

Lizz Wright

Saturday, October 27, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

In Performance: Oddisee & Good Company</br><em>Building Bridges: Muslims in America</em>

In Performance: Oddisee & Good Company
Building Bridges: Muslims in America

Thursday, October 18, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

In Conversation: Oddisee

In Conversation: Oddisee

Thursday, October 18, 2018 | 12:00 pm

In Conversation: Anthony Roth Costanzo

In Conversation: Anthony Roth Costanzo

Friday, October 12, 2018 | 12:00 pm

Buika

Buika

Thursday, October 11, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

In Conversation: Branford Marsalis

In Conversation: Branford Marsalis

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 | 12:00 pm

Will Oldham a.k.a. Bonnie “Prince” Billy | Lecture Two:<em> Recording & Performing Songs</em>

Will Oldham a.k.a. Bonnie “Prince” Billy | Lecture Two: Recording & Performing Songs

Sold Out Thursday, September 27, 2018 | 7:00 pm

Will Oldham a.k.a. Bonnie “Prince” Billy | Lecture One:<em> Making Songs</em>

Will Oldham a.k.a. Bonnie “Prince” Billy | Lecture One: Making Songs

Sold Out Wednesday, September 26, 2018 | 7:00 pm

In Conversation: Jason Moran

In Conversation: Jason Moran

Cancelled Friday, September 14, 2018 | 12:00 pm

Diego El Cigala <br /><em>Spain/Dominican Republic</em>

Diego El Cigala
Spain/Dominican Republic

Saturday, March 31, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

Aurelio <br /><em>Garifuna/Honduras</em>

Aurelio
Garifuna/Honduras

Friday, March 30, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Trio da Kali <br /><em>Mali</em>

Trio da Kali
Mali

Sold Out Thursday, March 29, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Betsayda Machado y La Parranda El Clavo <br /><em>Venezuela</em>

Betsayda Machado y La Parranda El Clavo
Venezuela

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Emeline Michel <br /><em>Haiti</em>

Emeline Michel
Haiti

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Joan Soriano <br /><em>Dominican Republic</em>

Joan Soriano
Dominican Republic

Monday, March 26, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Gregory Porter

Gregory Porter

Sold Out Sunday, March 4, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

Alsarah <br/>& The Nubatones

Alsarah
& The Nubatones

Thursday, March 1, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Murs & 9th Wonder

Murs & 9th Wonder

Thursday, February 8, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

<em>Take Me to The River</em>: Memphis Soul & R&B Revue <br>featuring William Bell, Bobby Rush & Don Bryant

Take Me to The River: Memphis Soul & R&B Revue
featuring William Bell, Bobby Rush & Don Bryant

Thursday, January 25, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

Joe Henry Residency: <br/>On Songwriting & Recording: <br/><em>“Is It Rolling, Bob?”</em>

Joe Henry Residency:
On Songwriting & Recording:
“Is It Rolling, Bob?”

Sold Out Friday, December 1, 2017 | 7:00 pm

John McLaughlin <br/>& Jimmy Herring <br/><em>The Meeting of the Spirits</em>

John McLaughlin
& Jimmy Herring
The Meeting of the Spirits

Sunday, November 12, 2017 | 7:30 pm

DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center)

Ethan Iverson Trio <br/>& Ravi Coltrane

Ethan Iverson Trio
& Ravi Coltrane

Thursday, October 26, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Thursday, October 26, 2017 | 9:00 pm

Ethan Iverson Trio <br/>& Joshua Redman

Ethan Iverson Trio
& Joshua Redman

Sold Out Wednesday, October 25, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Wednesday, October 25, 2017 | 9:00 pm

Ethan Iverson Trio <br>with Chris Potter <br/>& Houston Person

Ethan Iverson Trio
with Chris Potter
& Houston Person

Tuesday, October 24, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Tuesday, October 24, 2017 | 9:00 pm

Ethan Iverson Trio <br/> & Melissa Aldana

Ethan Iverson Trio
& Melissa Aldana

Monday, October 23, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Monday, October 23, 2017 | 9:00 pm

The Como Mamas

Sunday, October 22, 2017 | 7:00 pm

Gerald Clayton & Ben Wendel

Gerald Clayton & Ben Wendel

Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 9:00 pm

Monk Songbook <br/>with Orrin Evans, Ethan Iverson, Chris Pattishall, Jeb Patton & Ernest Turner

Monk Songbook
with Orrin Evans, Ethan Iverson, Chris Pattishall, Jeb Patton & Ernest Turner

Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 1:00 pm - Sunday, October 22, 2017 | 1:00 pm

Jam Sessions on Monk

Jam Sessions on Monk

Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 10:30 am

Tyshawn Sorey & Jason Moran

Tyshawn Sorey & Jason Moran

Friday, October 20, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Friday, October 20, 2017 | 9:00 pm

JD Allen Trio <br/>& Kris Davis

JD Allen Trio
& Kris Davis

Thursday, October 19, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Thursday, October 19, 2017 | 9:00 pm

JD Allen Trio <br/>& Dave Douglas

JD Allen Trio
& Dave Douglas

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | 9:00 pm

JD Allen Trio <br/>& Bill Frisell

JD Allen Trio
& Bill Frisell

Tuesday, October 17, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Tuesday, October 17, 2017 | 9:00 pm

The Civilians + Ethan Lipton <br/><em>School Project</em>

The Civilians + Ethan Lipton
School Project

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Lost Bayou Ramblers <br/>Opener: Shamu Garçon

Lost Bayou Ramblers
Opener: Shamu Garçon

Thursday, September 7, 2017 | 8:00 pm

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