PLAYlist Concert Series 2025: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Join us for an electrifying night of music with The Dirty Dozen Brass Band! Celebrating over 45 years since their founding in 1977, this GRAMMY Award-winning New Orleans-based band has revolutionized the brass band tradition by blending bebop jazz, funk, and R&B/soul. Known for their high-energy performances and genre-bending sound, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band has toured five continents and collaborated with artists such as Modest Mouse, Widespread Panic, and Norah Jones.

Event Schedule
6:00 PM - Grab dinner, drinks & explore the Night Market
7:00 PM - DJ Travis Gales sets the vibe with his Friday Night Mix, live from the park
7:30 PM - The Dirty Dozen Brass Band takes the stage—don’t miss a moment
9:00 PM - The night continues with a community-wide dance party, featuring DJ Travis Gales

Know Before You Go

• Free and open to all – Gather your friends and family
• Lawn seating available – Bring a blanket or chair
• ADA accessible venue – Durham Central Park welcomes everyone
• Free parking – Available in lots at Foster St. and Morris St.
• Leashed pets welcome – Because music is better with furry friends

Support PLAYlist Concert Series
Help keep Durham’s premier free concert series thriving. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here: Durham Central Park PLAYlist Sponsorships.

Vendor Opportunities
Are you a local artist, business, or food truck? Be a part of the Night Market! Apply here: Vendor Application

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