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Do you know what you are wearing to our Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Ball 👄 on Oct 30 & 31 at the Carolina Theatre? Don't dream it, be it! From shirts and jackets at @durhamvintagecollective to dresses at @dollysdurham and @aldosthriftshoppe, Downtown Durham thrift and vintage stores got you covered for your last-minute Halloween Ball costume! Comment below which character you will dress up as ⬇ and grab tickets at the box office or at the link in the bio.

🎟️ TICKET GIVEAWAY! 🎟️ [TICKETS HAVE BEEN FOUND] We’re giving away TWO tickets to Ballet Nepantla: Mística TOMORROW, October 27! Think you can find them? 👀 We’ve hidden a pair of tickets inside a Carolina Theatre tote at our Downtown Durham neighbor @mezcalitonc. Be the first to find the tote and the tickets are yours! Experience @balletnepantlaofficial’s breathtaking fusion of Mexican Folklórico, classical ballet, contemporary dance, and black light in a powerful celebration of the traditions of Día de Muertos — LIVE at the Carolina Theatre! Good luck, and ¡buena suerte!

The Durham Fringe Festival is ONE WEEK AWAY! To celebrate, we’re partnering with @durhamfringenc and @downtowndurham to give away a $50 SpendaBull giftcard and Carolina Theatre and Durham Fringe Festival merch package, so you can explore everything Downtown Durham has to offer during the festival. TO ENTER: ❤️Like the post ✅Follow @carolinatheatredurham, @durhamfringenc, @downtowndurham ⬇️Tag the friend you’re bringing to FRINGE and, for an extra entry, comment the show you’re most excited to see! Giveaway ends Sunday, October 25th at 11:59pm EST.

📢 JUST ANNOUNCED ✦ Durham's Best New Year's Eve Party! 📅 December 31, 2026 📍 Carolina Theatre & The Armory - Durham, NC 🎟 On Sale 10/23 at 10AM Celebrate the arrival of 2027 in downtown Durham with a lavish New Year’s Eve gala in the heart of the Bull City! Featuring extravagant catering by Virginia & Co and high-energy performances by Uptown and The Ray Band. This is THE party of 2026—and 2027!

The Carolina Theatre has been a fixture in the heart of Durham for 100 years! Celebrate our centennial all weekend long with historic exhibits, guided tours, and supernatural presentations, exploring the rich history and lore of this beloved downtown institution: 🎭𝟭𝟬/𝟭𝟲 | Playhouses and Picture Palaces: The Historical Theaters of Downtown Durham ɢʀᴀɴᴅ ᴏᴘᴇɴɪɴɢ! 📍Museum of @durhamhistory 🕑6:00 PM 👻𝟭𝟬/𝟭𝟳 | Carolina Theatre Historic Exhibit Public Guided Tours ꜰʀᴇᴇ! 📍Kirby Lobby 🕑12 PM- 2 PM Tours begin in 20-minute increments, with the last tour starting at 1:40 pm. 👻𝟭𝟬/𝟭𝟳 | Aloreing Destinations: Tickets Please! With @theghostguildnc 📍fullsteamatc 🕑7:00 PM

Catching Postmodern Jukebox at the Carolina Theatre of Durham on October 15? Make it a night out on the town! Sip on craft cocktails before the show or enjoy a stylish nightcap afterward at one of our neighboring downtown speakeasies and bars! 🍸 Conniption Bar & Lounge — 715 Washington Street, Suite B ☎️ Red Phone Booth — 125 W. Orange Street 🥃 Alley Twenty Six — 320 E. Chapel Hill Street 🎟️ Haven’t gotten your tickets yet? There's still time. Grab your tickets to see Postmodern Jukebox at the box office or online at the link in the bio.

🎶🚚 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝘿𝙪𝙧𝙝𝙖𝙢 🎶🚚 The @theconcerttruck has arrived in Durham and is bringing unforgettable live performances to the community for 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 in the coming days🎉 Produced by the Carolina Theatre of Durham, this unique experience brings concert hall-style music outside the walls of the theater to downtown. Grab your friends, bring a chair or blanket, and come enjoy an evening of world-class live music: 𝟵/𝟭𝟳 | 5:30 pm-7:30pm —@durhamcentralpark featuring the Southwest Elementary School Choir and cellist Zion Anderson from @kidznotes. Performance begins at 6:30pm 𝟵/𝟭𝟴 | 7:00pm —@americantobaccocampus

Celebrating 100 years of unforgettable live performances, film screenings, and community events in Downtown Durham today 🥳 Take a look back on major moments in the theater’s storied history, and see what's to come in our Centennial year and beyond on our Showtime Blog at the link in the bio.

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