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The Fruit is an arts warehouse and multi-room event venue at 305 South Dillard Street in Durham, North Carolina.
The Fruit: quick facts
Checked Sep 2026- Address
- 305 S Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701, United States Directions
- Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 20:00, Friday to Sunday 10:00 to 02:00
- Capacity
- 1,400 people
- Rooms
- Six rentable spaces, including the Blackbox (650), the Warehouse (650), Club Era (250) and a basement
About The Fruit
The Fruit is an arts warehouse and multi-room event venue at 305 South Dillard Street in Durham, North Carolina. According to its RA venue page, the 22,000 square foot complex once belonged to the Durham Fruit and Produce Company and held giant coolers for fruit and vegetables arriving by train. It now runs as a social enterprise that supports alternative, local and emerging artists, and says it has been part of Durham for 10 years, hosting more than 600 shows a year for up to 1,400 people at a time. Its spaces include the Blackbox with a stage and disco ball for 650, the Warehouse with movable gallery walls for 650, and Club Era, an 18+ gay, queer and trans bar for 250. Nights range from DJ parties to theatre, and 2026 RA listings included Qrion with Massane and DØMINA.
Where to stay near The Fruit
Hotels on the map305 S Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701, United States
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Frequently asked questions
What people search about The FruitWhat is the capacity of The Fruit in Durham?
The Fruit says it can welcome 1,400 people at one time across six rentable spaces. The Blackbox and the Warehouse each hold 650, and Club Era, the smaller gritty room, holds 250.
What are The Fruit Durham's opening hours?
The venue lists Monday to Thursday from 10am to 8pm and Friday to Sunday from 10am to 2am. Daytime is for studios, shoots and workshops, while late nights are for dance parties and shows.
What was The Fruit building in Durham before?
The complex was the Durham Fruit and Produce Company. About a century ago the 22,000 square foot warehouse held giant coolers for fruit and vegetables that arrived by train. Today it is a social enterprise for visual and performing arts.
What is Club Era at The Fruit?
Club Era is the 250-capacity room at The Fruit, an intimate space with art installations used for underground dances and listening parties. The venue describes it as Durham's own 18+ gay, queer and trans bar.
Last checked 30 September 2026 against the club's own programme. Spotted something out of date? Write to info@technoairlines.com.