Need gift ideas? We’ve got you! Whether your loved ones enjoy theater, comedy, music, or thought-provoking experiences, we’ve got a show for everyone on your list.
For Film & Audio Buffs
Jan 25-26, 2025
Experience sound like never before in 32 Sounds by Oscar-nominated documentarian Sam Green. With live narration, a live soundtrack composed and performed by DJ JD Samson, and audience headphones, this profound sensory experience transforms how we hear and perceive the world around us.
For Daredevils
Feb 7-8, 2025
See the play that shaped a theatre landscape in this rare revival. When it opened in 2005, Tim Crouch’s An Oak Tree changed the rules of the game: bringing in an actor who has neither seen nor read the play.
For Music Adventurers
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
Ensemble Intercolor is a trailblazing young trio that combines cimbalom, viola, clarinet and voice with their varied cultural backgrounds – the three musicians are from Belarus, Colombia and France. Conceiving of each instrument as a human voice, they create unique, unforgettable transcriptions of early vocal music.
For History Buffs with a Classical Playlist
Fri, Feb 21, 2025
Pianist Michelle Cann will make her Duke debut with “The Women of Chicago’s Black Renaissance.” This program celebrates the works, fascinating lives, and histories of groundbreaking female composers, including Florence Price, Nora Holt, Betty Jackson King, and more.
For Lovers of Quirky Comedy
Feb 28–Mar 2, 2025
Bill’s having a party! This comedic puppet show for grown-ups includes many styles of puppetry, raucous balloons, and a cheeky piece of crudité all collide to examine the pitfalls of impatience, the wonder of loneliness, and the universal passage of time.
For Choral Enthusiasts:
Tue, Mar 11, 2025
Hailed by The New York Times as “magnificent” and “ethereal,” the historic German boys’ choir Thomanerchor Leipzig captivates audiences worldwide with its impeccable renditions of sacred and secular music. Their program features works by over ten composers, including Bach.
For Those Who Always Tap a Beat
Sun, Mar 23, 2025
Transport yourself into a realm of traditional Japanese art with Kodo, a taiko troupe that blends rhythmic precision with spectacular expression and physicality. This production blends simple forms of taiko expression that celebrate the unique sound, resonance, and physicality synonymous with Kodo.
For Visionary Thinkers
Fri, Apr 18, 2025
GRAMMY®-winning musician Meshell Ndegeocello will perform from her newest album No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin, a striking homage to the eminent American writer and activist James Baldwin.
Worried about scheduling? We are offering free exchanges for tickets from now through the end of the year! That means that your recipient can exchange the value of any gifted tickets to any other Duke Arts Presents event, no fees added.
How will people get the gift? Let them know directly! We’ve made graphics for you to print, text, or email – find them here. To formally transfer tickets to another person, email tickets@duke.edu with your confirmation number and the recipient’s name and email address. Please note that requests sent after Dec 18 will be processed in January.
Duke University Box Office Information
Please note the Duke University Box Office will be closed from December 19 – January 6. During this time, email tickets@duke.edu with any inquiries, and they will respond in the new year.