Duke Performances

Duke Performances is now Duke Arts Presents!

"Duke Arts Presents is the next chapter for professional presenting at Duke. We will continue Duke Performances’ long tradition of presenting world-class professional dance, music and theater, while adding the best of visual and literary arts."
- John V. Brown, Vice Provost for the Arts

Here are a few things to know:

1. We are kicking off our new season with an opening week celebration featuring large-scale puppetry, jazz legends, a film screening, a beyond-the-cosmos virtual reality experience and more!
2. Stay tuned on August 15 for our full 2023-24 season announcement.
3. All Duke Arts Presents events, announcements and updates will be posted at Duke Arts. Like our page to stay in the loop!

We can't wait for you all to join us on this new chapter. Learn more about our new season at dukearts.org

Photo of Terence Blanchard by Cedric Angeles.

Thanks to Christian Lopez for an incredible closing event! 🌿🎵

Vocalist and guitarist Christian Lopez had the crowd swaying and moving until the end of the evening on Wednesday with his mix of folk, americana, and rock. 🔥🎸

That's a wrap for Music in the Gardens this summer. Thank you to all who joined us at Duke Gardens and at Motorco this year! 🎶

📸 1: Robert Zimmerman
📸 2&3: Rob Underhill