Best Live music venues in Durham, United States to visit (UPDATED March, 2024)

Best places: Live music venues in Durham

Discover the best places in Durham, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. This list contains 306 places from Live music venue category.

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North Carolina Museum of Art

Art museum

Permanent collection spanning 5,000 years, traveling exhibits, outdoor monument park & amphitheater.

4.80 (9.7K reviews) (~27.45 km from centre)

The Carolina Opry Theater

Performing arts theater

Daily performances of tunes from a variety of genres in a large theater boasting high-tech effects.

4.80 (4K reviews) (~248.43 km from centre)

Village Park

Park

A large amphitheater, train rides & a 2-storey carousel are some highlights of this bustling park.

4.80 (2.1K reviews) (~165.51 km from centre)

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Botanical garden

Year-round locale with 50 acres of themed gardens, dining options & a classical domed conservatory.

$$ $$

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~221.03 km from centre)

Carolina Theatre of Greensboro

Performing arts theater

This circa-1927 movie theater is now a venue for ballet, opera, theater & other performing arts.

4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~80.48 km from centre)

Floyd Country Store

Live music venue

Old-timey area hangout with apparel, candy, sandwiches, ice cream & weekend live music.

$ $$$

4.80 (1K reviews) (~162.53 km from centre)

U.S. National Whitewater Center

Park

Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more.

4.70 (9.7K reviews) (~206.53 km from centre)

Fermental Beer & Wine

Beer garden

👍👍 Very nicely appointed, great selection of nonalcoholic drinks in addition to main stream adult beverages. Bartender provided good service! Jazz band was good.

$$ $$

4.80 (649 reviews) (~215.61 km from centre)

The Carolina Theatre

Performing arts theater

Nonprofit film & performing arts venue with 1,016-seat auditorium, 2 movie theaters & a ballroom.

4.70 (2.3K reviews) (~0.15 km from centre)

Cat’s Cradle

Live music venue

Enduring 750-seat concert venue showcasing an eclectic lineup, with an emphasis on local talent.

4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~17.84 km from centre)

Haw River Ballroom

Event venue

👍👍 Wonderful space with silver disco ball, other fun lights, two bars that include boxed water. Sound wasn't too loud--didnt need ear plugs for band for a change. Trail along haw river is peaceful and right next to ballroom. General store around the corner also has great snacks (including oat milk p...

4.80 (486 reviews) (~37.97 km from centre)

The Reeves Theater & Cafe

Event venue

👍👍 Great food, music selection, acoustics, staff, atmosphere... everything comes together into a perfect mix and a great place to go for a night out without breaking the bank... love this place! Also a perfect ending to a day at the vineyards, when you head back into downtown Elkin to eat dinner, the...

4.90 (301 reviews) (~177.31 km from centre)