The free Durham Art Walk Holiday Market is Nov. 21-22, 2026: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. at the Durham Arts Council and downtown venues.

The Durham Art Walk Holiday Market is a free two-day sale of work by regional artists, starting at the Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St., and spreading to galleries and shops across downtown. This year it is Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22, 1 to 5 p.m.

Last checked 2026-11-07.

The Durham Arts Council runs the market, with handmade goods, live music and local food indoors and out. Questions go to the council at 919-560-2787.

Upcoming dates

  • Sat. Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sun. Nov. 22, 1 to 5 p.m.

Where it is and parking

Start at the Durham Arts Council building, 120 Morris St. More than 50 artists sell in its indoor and outdoor markets, with live music in the DAC Garden, a Kids Zone with free crafts and the official Art Walk Passport to pick up. The council lists these other stops for 2026:

  • 5 Points Gallery, 109 E. Chapel Hill St.
  • Fate & Folklore, 123 Market St., Unit B
  • Through This Lens, 303 E. Chapel Hill St., showing Carl Chiarenza and Avery Danziger from Nov. 20
  • The Artisan Market at 305, 305 E. Chapel Hill St.
  • Cecy’s Gallery & Studios, 417 Foster St.
  • Indio, 905 W. Main St., Suite 20G
  • Delores Pottery, 1010 W. Main St.
  • Boardinghouse Arts, 703 W. Trinity Ave.
  • Super G Print Lab, 933 E. Main St.

The Durham Arts Council’s visitor page points to two places to park. The Durham Centre Parking Garage, a paid city deck, is directly across Morgan Street from the building, with entrances on Morgan and Morris streets. The Manning Place lot, entered from Morris Street on the building’s south side, has limited parking and six accessible spaces, and visitors can be dropped off there at a gently sloped ramp to the main entrances. Both are city-owned. Our getting around Durham guide has more on downtown parking.

Tickets and cost

Entry is free and no ticket is needed. Some venues sell optional extras: Delores Pottery lists make-your-own ceramic ornaments for $25 and painting a premade ornament for $20, and says it will give away 100 free handmade North Carolina ornaments while they last.

What to know

  • Two different start times. Saturday opens at 10 a.m.; Sunday does not open until 1 p.m.
  • Indoors and out. The DAC market is partly outdoors, so dress for the weather.
  • Kids are welcome. The DAC Kids Zone has free crafts, and Delores Pottery invites children to its studio.
  • Accessibility. The Durham Arts Council building has elevators to all three levels, accessible restrooms on every floor and a free wheelchair on request.
  • Same weekend: the downtown Holiday Tree Lighting is 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at CCB Plaza.

For more gift markets this season, see our Black Friday and holiday shopping guide.

Dates and venues as listed on the Experience Downtown Durham, North Carolina calendar and confirmed on the organizer’s site.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Durham Art Walk Holiday Market 2026?

Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22, 1 to 5 p.m.

Is the Durham Art Walk Holiday Market free?

Yes. The Durham Arts Council runs it as a free two-day event. Some venues sell optional activities, such as ornament making at Delores Pottery.

Where is the Durham Art Walk Holiday Market?

It starts at the Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St., where more than 50 artists sell in indoor and outdoor markets, and continues at galleries and shops across downtown Durham.

Where do I park for the Art Walk Holiday Market?

The Durham Centre Parking Garage is across Morgan Street from the Durham Arts Council, with entrances on Morgan and Morris streets. The Manning Place lot next to the building has limited parking and six accessible spaces.