Rock the Park Concert & Movie Series

Rock the Park a Concert and Movie Series Banner

Durham Parks and Recreation offers a summer series that includes concerts and movies in a beautiful setting - Durham's parks.

Sit back, relax and enjoy family and friends while grooving to music or watching a movie on a big screen. Both activities are free and open to the public. Food vendors will be on site and food will be available for purchase.

Please bring blankets and lawn chairs. No alcohol or smoking allowed.

All Rock the Park events are currently postponed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

2020 Rock the Park Schedule

DateTimeLocationBand/Movie
Saturday, June 136 p.m. - 8 p.m.Duke Park, 106 West Knox StreetTBD
Saturday, June 278:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.Durham Central Park, 501 Foster StreetTBD
Saturday, July 116 p.m. - 8 p.m.Forest Hills Park, 1639 University DriveTBD
Saturday, July 258:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.Durham Central Park, 501 Foster StreetTBD
Saturday, August 86 p.m. - 8 p.m.Southern Boundaries Park, 100 Third Fork RoadTBD
Saturday, August 228:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.Durham Central Park, 501 Foster StreetTBD

Vendor Information

Vendor Booth TypeCity ResidentNon-City Resident
Food$50 per date$65 per date

For additional information about food vendors, visit our vendor page.

Event Cancellation Information

Events may be canceled in the case of severe inclement weather.

  • Call the weather line at 919-560-4636 and press Number 8 for the status of the event.
  • Visit Facebook and / or Twitter

Event Contact

For event information, email Kevin Jones or call 919-560-4355.