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Live Music on the Roof of The Durham Hotel

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Jody Mace

The Durham Hotel, 315 East Chapel Hill Street in Durham, hosts events on its rooftop that are free for all, even if you’re not staying at hotel. The hotel also features a coffee bar inside.

You can see the upcoming events on their event page and Facebook page.

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Upcoming Events in 2025

Live Music: Alli J
7:30 to 9 p.m. (Dates below)
Free

  • March 26
  • April 23
  • May 28
  • June 25
  • July 30
  • August 13
  • September 17
  • October 22

Jazz on the Roof with Al Strong and friends
Dates below
7 to 9:30 p.m.
Free

  • April 16
  • May 15
  • June 19
  • July 17
  • August 21
  • September 18

Storytime on the Roof with Durham County Library
Dates below
10:30 to 11 a.m.
Free

Enjoy a morning of stories, songs, dancing and community fun.

  • May 14
  • June 4
  • July 9
  • August 6
  • September 10
  • October 29 (Halloween Storytime — costumes encouraged)

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Ally J on the Roof
When
Monthly on the 4th Wednesday @ 7:30 pm-9:00 pm (March 26, 2025 - June 25, 2025)
What
Ally J on the Roof
Where
The Durham Hotel
Cost
FREE
When
May 14, 2025 @ 10:30 am-11:00 am
What
Storytime on the Roof with Durham County Library
Where
The Durham Hotel
Cost
FREE
Add to Calendar: Google Outlook/iCal
When
May 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm-9:30 pm
What
Al Strong Presents: Jazz on the Roof
Where
The Durham Hotel
Cost
FREE
Add to Calendar: Google Outlook/iCal
When
June 4, 2025 @ 10:30 am-11:00 am
What
Storytime on the Roof with Durham County Library
Where
The Durham Hotel
Cost
FREE
Add to Calendar: Google Outlook/iCal
When
July 9, 2025 @ 10:30 am-11:00 am
What
Storytime on the Roof with Durham County Library
Where
The Durham Hotel
Cost
FREE
Add to Calendar: Google Outlook/iCal
When
July 30, 2025 @ 7:30 pm-9:00 pm
What
Alli J on the Roof
Where
The Durham Hotel
Cost
FREE
Add to Calendar: Google Outlook/iCal
When
September 10, 2025 @ 10:30 am-11:00 am
What
Storytime on the Roof with Durham County Library
Where
The Durham Hotel
Cost
FREE
Add to Calendar: Google Outlook/iCal
When
October 29, 2025 @ 10:30 am-11:00 am
What
Halloween Storytime on the Roof with Durham County Library
Where
The Durham Hotel
Cost
FREE
Add to Calendar: Google Outlook/iCal
When
August 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am-11:00 am
What
Storytime on the Roof with Durham County Library
Where
The Durham Hotel
Cost
FREE
Add to Calendar: Google Outlook/iCal

The Durham Hotel

315 East Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC

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