Duke Arts Presents 2026–27 Season
Explore our world across cultures, histories, and the natural world with this year’s theme, “Our Common Home.”
Each weekday at 5:00 p.m., a Duke Chapel carillonneur plays a fifteen-minute recital on the bells in the Duke Chapel tower. The recital begins with an opening excerpt of music, …
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Join us at the Durham County Main Library to hear Duke Professor of Political Science Candis Watts Smith discuss her recent book, Black Evidence: A History and a Warning (2026, …
A great way to find out what it’s like to sing in the Duke Chapel is to attend this open rehearsal. This is a relaxed time to sing and meet …
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
A great way to find out what it’s like to sing in the Duke Chapel is to attend this open rehearsal. This is a relaxed time to sing and meet …
Welcome to Duke Dance new students, returning students & MFA Students! • Meet Dance faculty • Connect with fellow students • Learn about course offerings • Discover performance & choreography …
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
*Performance: Ballet /Dance 422 Iyun Harrison – Tuesday, August 25, 3:05 PM – 4:20 PM, Rubenstein Arts Center 224 *Bring pointe shoes Duke Dance Program November Dances 2026 Concert November …
Performance: Modern /Dance 412 Kristin Taylor Duncan – Tuesday, August 25, 4:40 PM-5:55 PM, Rubenstein Arts Center 201 Duke Dance Program November Dances 2026 Concert November 20 & 21 Performances …
Duke University undergraduate students are welcome to audition for Duke Players’ fall show, “Seventy Scenes of Halloween” directed by Shuqi Zhang.
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Duke University undergraduate students are welcome to audition for Duke Players’ fall show, “Seventy Scenes of Halloween” directed by Shuqi Zhang.
Performance Audition: African Dance / Dance 432. Ava LaVonne Vinesett – Wednesday, August 26, 7:30 PM-8:45 PM, Rubenstein Arts Center 224. Duke Dance Program November Dances 2026 November 20 & …
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Fireside chat with author and Egan Visiting Professor Rick Atkinson.
Auditions for Duke University Students. “Witch” by Jen Silverman Directed by Rebecca Wahls Seeking an Actor to play the role of Scratch. If you would like to read the script, …
Duke University undergraduate students are welcome to audition for Duke Players’ fall show, “Seventy Scenes of Halloween” directed by Shuqi Zhang.
Duke University undergraduate students are welcome to audition for Duke Players’ fall show, “Seventy Scenes of Halloween” directed by Shuqi Zhang.
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Join the Department of Theater Studies faculty, students, and staff in celebrating a new academic year. Learn about class openings, auditions, and the 2026-27 season of Theater Studies Mainstages, New …
Student Choreography Auditions: Tuesday or Wednesday, September 1 or 2, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Rubenstein Arts Center 202. Reserve an in-person audition time to show your choreography, or send a …
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Student Choreography Auditions: Tuesday or Wednesday, September 1 or 2, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Rubenstein Arts Center 202. Reserve an in-person audition time to show your choreography, or send a …
Chloe Moriondo brings her hyper-pop beats and bubbling synths to Duke for this student-exclusive concert.
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Duke Arts and the Nasher invites students, undergraduate and graduate, to explore the museum, create punk-inspired art, and learn about various arts and activism related resources on campus.
Come join this workshop to learn a unique fusion choreography blending elements of Bollywood, Indian Classical dance, Hip Hop, Heels and Belly dance.
Duke Players is the student-run producing arm of the Department of Theater Studies. The one-act farce “Tickless Time” is presented in conjunction with Duke Arts Week. Admission is free with …
Duke Players is the student-run producing arm of the Department of Theater Studies. The one-act farce “Tickless Time” is presented in conjunction with Duke Arts Week. Admission is free with …
For centuries, the church has marked the transition from daytime to evening with psalms, prayer, and song. Duke Chapel’s Choral Evensong follows this historic pattern, using the liturgy of the …
Round out your Labor Day weekend with one of Duke’s most anticipated musical traditions! The Duke Symphony Orchestra launches its 2026-27 season with a lively outdoor concert on the East …
Duke Players is the student-run producing arm of the Department of Theater Studies. The one-act farce “Tickless Time” is presented in conjunction with Duke Arts Week. Admission is free with …
Encounter three rare historic prints of the Declaration of Independence—including an official 1823 Stone Declaration—at the Durham County Main Library and the Nasher Museum of Art. Presented as part of “We the People,” the exhibition invites reflection on the nation’s founding ideals and their continuing relevance today.
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Two-time Grammy Award–winning songwriter Patty Griffin is one of the most beloved voices in American folk and Americana. For more than two decades, she has written songs that capture the small moments and big emotions that shape everyday life.
“Her Fight, His Name: The Story of Gwen Carr and Eric Garner” (Brad Bailey, 2024, 30m) Discussion to follow with Director Brad Bailey and Mrs. Gwen Carr. The short documentary …
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Please note this screening will be held at the Durham County Main Library, 300 Roxboro Street, Durham. “Her Fight, His Name: The Story of Gwen Carr and Eric Garner” (Brad …
Join us for the closing reception of “Til Íslands,” an exhibition by artist and Duke alum Emma Geiger, and an outdoor screening of her experimental documentary short. Schedule • 7 …
AGS invites you to join us to honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. We will begin with a panel discussion at 3:00 p.m. featuring Duke professors Rachel …
Join us for our biannual Contra Dance! This community event wholeheartedly welcomes community members, students, staff, faculty, friends, fellow farmers, travelers passing through…. Guided by Eileen Thorsos, a long-time contra …
Use running stitches to create accents and all over design to embellish your clothing and textile projects.
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Presentation by Alvin Ailey’s Matthew Rushing and Du’Bois A’Keen on the creation of Sacred Spaces, followed by discussion with Duke faculty Sherilynn Black, Jingqiu Guan, Ellen McLarney and Sarah Wilbur. …
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
From NPR’s Tiny Desk to award-winning screen work, banjoist and songwriter Kaia Kater fuses folk, bluegrass, and contemporary roots music to tell stories of heritage and home.
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
We invite you to join us for a Faculty Bookwatch event to highlight Gennifer Weisenfeld’s recent publication, The Fine Art of Persuasion: Corporate Advertising Design, Nation, and Empire in Modern …
Durham’s shirlette ammons brings her acclaimed album Language Barrier home for a special 10th anniversary performance featuring Lizz Wright, Phil Cook, and other guest artists.
In Sacred Spaces, Alvin Ailey’s Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing and Co-creator and Musical Director Du’Bois A’Keen revisit the legacy and spirituality of Revelations.
The Duke Department of Music invites you to our first Biddle Community Day! Join us as we open our doors and welcome the broader Triangle and on-campus communities to experience …
How are artists and performers of Asian descent disrupting the art world, including the world of classical ballet? What are current trends in Asian American art and theater? How can …
As Durham’s signature fine arts festival, CenterFest showcases juried visual artists from the Triangle and across the country, alongside standout local performers on multiple stages. This year’s festival celebrates America 250!
Using carefully prepared materials, participants will learn to attach and coil longleaf pine needles around a gourd, crafting a unique bowl.
Celebrate the artistry, mentorship, and community at the heart of Duke Music during the 2026 Faculty & Student Gala Concert. This all-Mendelssohn program brings together distinguished faculty, accomplished alumni, and …
Named for the weeping willow, Salix Piano Trio shapes Mozart, Brahms, Higdon, Bridge, and Shostakovich into a vivid arc where elegance and intensity meet “fiercely intelligent playing” (The Washington Post).
For centuries, the church has marked the transition from daytime to evening with psalms, prayer, and song. Duke Chapel’s Choral Evensong follows this historic pattern, using the liturgy of the …
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
You are invited to a film screening and discussion with Tara Moore, the director of the 2025 Oscar® Long-Listed documentary Legacy: Apartheid’s Shadow. The film offers a history of apartheid …
Students will be provided with a mini loom and selection of yarns. Together we will work through some simple weaving stitches and create something decorative.
Trailblazing comedian Mo Amer brings his sharp, deeply-personal stand-up to Durham to help kick off the Duke Arts Presents season. Known for his acclaimed series MO and three stand-up specials on Netflix, Amer has built a global following with comedy that blends personal storytelling, cultural insight, and fearless humor.
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Drawing on folk and Americana traditions, Cherokee artist Ken Pomeroy creates quietly powerful songs whose poetic lyrics have appeared in “Reservation Dogs” and the “Twisters” soundtrack.
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Join us for a screening of “Un Fandango en Carolina,” a collaborative documentary that tells the stories of the diasporic Sotaventino community in North Carolina through music, memory, and community …
Ken Burns and David M. Rubenstein discuss civic engagement, leadership, and the nation’s founding ideals in this Duke exclusive event.
Join local fiber artist Kimberley Pierce Cartwright for a hands-on quilting workshop that celebrates creativity, storytelling, and community.
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Join us at the Durham County Main Library for a discussion with Mark Anthony Neal, James B. Duke Professor of African American Studies at Duke, about his new book, Save …
Dr. Todd Taylor, pedagogical evangelist at Adobe, will present a workshop on Duke’s newest Adobe software, Acrobat Express. Limited seating. Registration link to come.
Madison Cunningham moves between indie folk, rock, and art-pop, known for layered arrangements and fearless songwriting—an approach that earned her a Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.
Please join the Disability Inclusion and Community Empowerment (DICE) Affinity Group, Duke University Press, and the Department of Cultural Anthropology for the book launch of “Sick Work: Exhaustion, Labor, and …
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Honor the dead at the Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel. Visitors are invited to contribute photos, objects, or paper-chain links in remembrance of loved ones as part of this sacred Mexican tradition.
“Betsey Brown” is a new musical, with a book by Erika Dickerson-Despenza, music and lyrics by Crystal Monee Hall, produced by Jamila Ponton Bragg (T’96). The New Works Lab at …
In MAJOR, a dance-theater work by Ogemdi Ude, five Black femmes explore the power, memory, and physicality of majorette dance.
A standout from Sweden’s chamber scene, Camerata Nordica’s self-conducted octet dives into Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Shostakovich, performing from within the ensemble for a thrilling sense of collaboration and energy.
This two-hour workshop will cover the basics of screen printing: putting images on screens (making a stencil), ink mixing, and how to effectively use a squeegee.
This class introduces the traditions of Dia de Muertos. We will construct an ofrenda and learn how to produce paper cempaxochitl (marigolds) and papel picado (cut paper).