Grammy-winning singer is coming to Durham. How & when to see her perform
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- Grammy-winning singer Jill Scott is set to perform in Durham, North Carolina.
- The neo-soul artist is coming to DPAC on Thursday, June 18.
- Pre-sale tickets are available. Seats go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. March 11.
On Wednesday, March 11, the Durham Performing Arts Center announced a second Jill Scott performance. This story has been updated.
A Grammy-winning singer is set to bring her tour to North Carolina.
Neo-soul artist Jill Scott will perform in Durham in June, and tickets already are on sale.
“The To Whom This May Concern Tour will center on a series of residency-style performances, placing live band instrumentation at the heart of the experience,” Live Nation wrote in a Monday, March 9 news release. “Each city will host uniquely curated shows designed to create deep, immersive connections between artist and audience.”
Here’s what to know about the singer’s Durham show and how to get tickets.
Where and when is the concert?
The performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18 and Saturday, June 20. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Scott is set to take the stage at the Durham Performing Arts Center in downtown Durham. Parking is available at nearby decks.
“This event will be a phone-free experience,” DPAC wrote on its website. “Use of cell phones, smartwatches, smart accessories, cameras, or recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space at this event. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smartwatches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event.”
How to get tickets for Jill Scott
Pre-sale tickets for the Durham show are available until 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 10. Fans can sign up for access at laylo.com/missjillscott.
Then starting 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, tickets are set to go on sale to the general public. You will be able to find seats at missjillscott.com.
Scott released her latest album “To Whom This May Concern” in February, roughly 25 years after dropping her hit single “A Long Walk.”
“Renowned for live performances that blend power, intimacy, and authenticity, Scott returns to the stage backed by a masterful live band and delivers vocals that often surpass her recordings, reminding audiences why she remains one of the most revered voices in music,” Live Nation wrote.
Scott also will sing in Charlotte on Tuesday, June 16. The concerts are part of a tour that includes more than a dozen stops across the United States and abroad, according to her website.
Triangle concerts
Scott is one of many major musicians coming to the Triangle this year, including Paul Simon, Noah Kahan, Jefferson Starship and Phish.
This story was originally published March 10, 2026 at 11:25 AM.
