CenterFest is Durham’s largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina’s longest running street art festival. The 50th Anniversary CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, 2025.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CenterFest takes place in the downtown Durham loop on Main and Chapel Hill Streets in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas.
This event features musicians, dancers, street performers, a Creative Kids Zone, food vendors and tons of visual art. Read on for details about the performances, artists, parking, kids’ zone and more.
Look for updates in the Facebook event.
Fall is looking great around the Triangle, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, as well as our list of Raleigh area haunted trails and pumpkin patches, hayrides and corn mazes! We have also put together a big list of Halloween events and Trick or Treat events!
This is a free event, but donations are suggested.
Kids’ Zone
The Creative Kids Zone features kids’ rides, with small ticket price, and free art projects for kids.
Check back soon for details.
Visual Art
Explore art from a wide variety of media, including:
- Ceramics
- Digital media
- Drawing
- Fiber (decorative)
- Fiber (wearable)
- Glass
- Jewelry
- Leather
- Mixed media
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Wood
Stage Schedules
Check back soon!
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and it’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
More Festivals
Take a look at a few upcoming festivals:
