The Velvet Countdown: Durham’s Premier New Year’s Eve Experience Live Music at Hilton Durham near Duke University – Durham, NC
The Velvet Countdown: Durham’s Premier New Year’s Eve Experience Live Music at Hilton Durham near Duke University – Durham, NC
Don’t miss this upcoming event in Durham, NC. Happening on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Hilton Durham near Duke University. Doors open at 8:00 PM.
The Velvet Countdown is a premier New Year’s Eve experience hosted at the Hilton Durham near Duke University, curated for guests who expect more than a typical celebration. This multi-room, three-bar event blends live music, elite DJ programming, and a refined social atmosphere designed to carry the night with intention and ease.
The evening’s soundscape is led by DJ Most Wanted, DJ Decipher, CJ Baker Band, and Mayor Morrison, creating a seamless progression from live performance to high-energy DJ sets as the countdown approaches.
Designed with both sophistication and purpose, a portion of proceeds supports nonprofits focused on community care, food insecurity, maternal health, and clothing closets — allowing guests to celebrate while contributing to meaningful local impact.
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