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Bull City Band Expo

Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Time: 2:45 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue: C.E. Jordan High School, Durham

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Category: Community

Marching Into a New Durham TraditionDurham, get ready — the Inaugural Bull City Band Expo brings five outstanding high school marching bands together for one afternoon of music, community, and Durham pride. Watch Jordan, Northern, Hillside, Riverside, and Southern high schools take the field, with local middle school bands joining in for the National Anthem and pep tunes. They'll have everything you need from concessions, raffles, community, and great music from amazing students.Performance Schedule2:45 PM Gates Open — concessions & seating open3:15 PM Opening Ceremony — National Anthem, welcome remarks3:30 PM Northern High School Band3:45 PM Hillside High School Band4:00 PM Riverside High School Band4:15 PM Southern High School Band4:30 PM Jordan High School Band Marching Regiment — Closing Feature5:00 PM Closing Ceremony

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Bull City Band Expo

“Bring ear protection for toddlers, as stadium band music can get very loud.”

When
Next Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Ages
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Price
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durhamkid friendly

The Bull City Band Expo is a community music showcase featuring performances from five Durham high school marching bands. This inaugural event brings together local student musicians for an afternoon of field shows, pep tunes, and a collaborative National Anthem performance with area middle schoolers. Gates open at 2:45 PM at C.E. Jordan High School, with the performances running in quick fifteen-minute intervals starting at 3:30 PM. This fast-paced schedule is ideal for younger children who might lose interest during longer events. While ticket prices are not pre-announced, expect standard high school event fees and budget extra for the stadium concession stands. This event makes a simple, high-energy Saturday outing that supports local schools. It is a loud, active environment where your kids do not have to sit perfectly still, making it a stress-free way to spend a September afternoon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the event located and where should we park?
The expo takes place at the C.E. Jordan High School stadium in Durham. Parking is available in the main school lots adjacent to the athletic fields.
What is the schedule of performances?
Gates open at 2:45 PM, followed by the opening ceremony at 3:15 PM. Northern, Hillside, Riverside, Southern, and Jordan high schools will perform back-to-back from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

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Schedule

Bull City Band Expo runs Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 2:45 PM - 5:30 PM.

Getting There

C.E. Jordan High School is at 6806 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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