# Durham Convention Center and Armory Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/durham-convention-center-and-armory-durham/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/durham-convention-center-and-armory-durham
- **VenueScore™:** 8.8/10 (Durham Right-to-Work State Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Durham Convention Center and Armory Campus, Durham, NC
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State

Audit 1 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Durham Convention Center and Armory (Durham Convention Center and Armory Campus, Durham, NC)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at Durham Convention Center and Armory (1 Mapped Shows)
- **[North Carolina Society of Surveyors Annual Convention & Trade Show 2026](https://conventions.com/events/ncss-annual-convention)** — Jan 28–31, 2026 | 650+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **North Carolina Society of Surveyors Annual Convention & Trade Show** (Construction & Trades Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-01-28 – 2026-01-31 | 650+ B2B Attendees | Durham Convention Center and Armory Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (15,000 sq. ft.) | $30–$38/sf (~$7,150 10×10 Est.)

## 12-Month Compression Matrix
- **JAN (Peak):** Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
- **FEB (Peak):** High Association & Expo Demand
- **MAR (Peak):** Peak Spring Convention Window
- **APR (Moderate):** Shoulder Openings Late April
- **MAY (Moderate):** Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
- **JUN (Value):** Summer Value Rates Begin
- **JUL (Value):** Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
- **AUG (Value):** High Availability & Value Pricing
- **SEP (Moderate):** Fall Season Kickoff
- **OCT (Peak):** Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
- **NOV (Moderate):** Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
- **DEC (Value):** Mid-December Corporate Value Window