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Special Events - Calendar & Permits
Special Events Calendar |
Check out what's happening in Durham today, tomorrow, or this weekend!
Event organizers, please consult this Special Events Calendar before submitting your special event permit application to ensure that there are no conflicts related to event space or volume on your preferred date.
Organizing an Event? |
A special event permit is required for any event that:
Is located on City-owned property or outdoor public space; and
Requires the temporary closing of public streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way; and/or
Is a complex event that requires some level of City assistance or resource
IMPORTANT UPDATES |
Limitations on walk and run events
As with all Special Events, permits for Walk and Run events are subject to the Special Event Review Team (SERT). Due to staffing and safety concerns, new races that require road closures may be encouraged to choose another date, consider alternate routes, or may not be approved.
Please get in touch with us at [email protected] with any questions.
NEW - Special Event Solid Waste Fee Waiver
The City of Durham is waiving solid waste cart rental fees for all special events from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022. We understand that COVID-19 hurt many businesses last year, and we want to encourage event coordinators to resume special events without experiencing additional costs as Durham reopens.
Special events fees will be waived during this time; however, event hosts are still responsible for all carts in their possession. The event could be liable for cart repair or replacement costs if all carts are not kept in good condition and if any are missing. Also, the Department of Solid Waste Management is not able to provide services beyond those that have been provided in the past for events.
Once your event is approved, please submit your cart rental applications to [email protected] at least 30 days before your event.
COVID-19 Updates
Special Events are being permitted until further notice according to regulations set forth by the City of Durham COVID-19 Guidelines.
Event permit applications that do not adhere to the regulations for mass gatherings outlined by the City of Durham guidelines will not be approved.
Additionally, the City reserves the right to rescind any special event permit if it becomes clear that the event will not be able to adhere to local Covid-19 regulations that will apply on the date(s) of the event.
- Who can I contact for help?
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Phone: 919-560-4974 ext. 29533
Email: [email protected]
3022 B Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27701
- Do I need to submit a City special event permit application for my event?
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If your outdoor event requires the temporary closure of a City street or sidewalk, you must obtain a special event permit from the City of Durham.
- When is my application due?
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Permit applications are due either 60 BUSINESS or 15 BUSINESS days before the event.
If you can answer "yes" to any of the event characteristics below, your application is due 60 days before the event.
If you cannot answer "yes" to any of the event characteristics below, your application is due 15 days before the event.
- My event has over 500 expected attendees or more than 100 pre-registered participants expected
- My event will request the use of City services such as trash, security, tent inspections, police, etc.
- My event will sell or serve alcohol
- My event will sell food
- My event will sell food from more than three food trucks registered with the City of Durham
- My event is requesting street closures in Downtown Durham
- My event will have professional sound equipment used for amplification (anything larger than a home stereo)
Service request:
Click or call 919-560-1200