The Durham Hotel's Holiday Market is 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, with local gift vendors and seasonal drinks, in support of the Durham YMCA's Y Learning.
The Durham Hotel’s annual Holiday Market is 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, in the hotel’s lobby and mezzanine at 315 E. Chapel Hill St. in downtown Durham. Entry is by ticket, sold for two arrival times, and the evening supports the Y Learning program at the Durham YMCA.
Last checked 2026-11-06.
Upcoming dates
- Wed. Dec. 9, 6 to 9 p.m.
The hotel calls this its annual market; it has not posted a date for 2027.
Where it is and parking
The market fills the lobby and mezzanine of The Durham Hotel, 315 E. Chapel Hill St., the mid-century former bank building just off CCB Plaza in the city center.
From the hotel’s location and parking page:
- The city’s Chapel Hill Street parking garage is down the block, at Chapel Hill Street and Rigsbee Avenue. The hotel lists the rate as $2.25 an hour.
- Metered street spaces nearby mostly have a two-hour limit and charge until 7 p.m. on weekdays, so they are free for the second half of the market.
- Meters take coins, cash, cards and the Passport Parking app.
City garage hours and free parking times are on our getting around Durham page.
Tickets and cost
Tickets are sold online through the hotel’s event page, which links to its ticketing partner. The hotel sells them for two entry windows “to keep things comfortable for all”:
- Early Arrival: entry between 6 and 7:30 p.m.
- Late Arrival: entry from 7:30 p.m. The market ends at 9 p.m.
The hotel’s event page does not state the ticket price; it is shown when you book.
What to know
- Who is selling: the hotel lists 28 local vendors, among them Big Spoon Roasters, Counter Culture Coffee, Delores Pottery, Durham Glassworks, Durham Toffee, Escazú Chocolates, Hamilton Hill Jewelry, Letters Bookshop, Lil’ Farm and Peach Basket Books. The full list is on the event page.
- Food and drink: the hotel promises seasonal drinks alongside the shopping.
- The cause: the evening supports the Y Learning program at the Durham YMCA.
- Questions: call The Durham Hotel at 919-768-8830 or email info@thedurham.com.
More holiday shopping, including the free Durham Art Walk Holiday Market on Nov. 21-22 and the Durham Craft Market’s Dec. 13 market, is on our Black Friday and holiday shopping page. Lights, parades and concerts are on holiday lights and Christmas events.
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 Holiday Market at The Durham Hotel?
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., in the hotel’s lobby and mezzanine at 315 E. Chapel Hill St.
Do I need a ticket for the Holiday Market at The Durham?
Yes. The hotel sells tickets online for two entry times: Early Arrival, for entry between 6 and 7:30 p.m., and Late Arrival, for entry from 7:30 p.m. The market ends at 9 p.m.
Who does the Holiday Market at The Durham support?
The hotel says the evening supports the Y Learning program at the Durham YMCA.
Where do I park for The Durham Hotel?
The hotel points guests to the city’s Chapel Hill Street garage at Chapel Hill Street and Rigsbee Avenue, down the block. Metered street spaces nearby are free after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
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