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Experience the excitement of summer with our collection of summer events in Durham.
From outdoor concerts to cultural festivals, immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the season. Discover endless opportunities for adventure and entertainment as you explore Durham's summer events. Plan your summer getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of joy amidst the warmth of the season.
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Concert
Sedgefield
This year is an exceptional year for your community choirs, because Sedgefield Lyric Singers turns 50!
Join us for what promises to be a very special celebration at our 50th Anniversary Concert. Save the dates of Friday 28th and Saturday 29th June,…
Festival
Bishop Auckland
Join us at Auckland Castle for an evening with The Unthanks, the multi-award-winning folk group celebrated for their authentic blend of traditional melodies and modern sensibilities, creating a sound that is both timeless and innovative.
Concert
Brancepeth
The Durham Singers present their summer concert 'Fauré and His Pupils' to celebrate the centenary of the composer's death, and his legacy, on Saturday 29 June 2024, 7.30pm, at St Brandon's Church, Brancepeth.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Explore the Oriental Museum's collection of Japanese Manga comics and create your own to take home.
Children/Family events
Durham
Join Curious Arts at Ushaw for Mini Pride, a celebration of everything that’s unique and wonderful about families!
Festival
Bishop Auckland
Royal Northern Sinfonia is the orchestra of the North East and Cumbria, based at The Glasshouse in Gateshead. They are the UK’s only full-time chamber orchestra – 37 incredible musicians coming together to play awe-inspiring classical music by the…
Festival
Bishop Auckland
On this night, we welcome a special Family Night celebration featuring 2 stellar acts, Unicorn Dance Party and Mad Alice Theatre Company!
Outdoor Event
Seaham
Mental Health Swims is an award-winning, mental health peer support community. The regular dip at Seaham takes place on the last Sunday of every month - booking required.
Show / Display
Staindrop
Join us for a day of Classic Cars at Raby Castle!
Children/Family events
Beamish
This summer, Beamish invites you to take part in a range of fun-filled activities lined up every day during the local school holidays, 1st July to 3rd September.
Festival
High Street, Spennymoor
Spennymoor Mural Festival returns this summer!
Local Events
Chester le Street
Drop in session, free IT support for seniors.
Participatory Event
Seaham
Take time out to unwind and spend time within yourself, to luxuriate in the complex soundscape that surrounds and caresses you.
Music Event
Seaham
Drumming has been practiced for many thousands of years as a way to communicate, share experience, and build community.
Wedding Fairs and Events
Stanley
Combining a luxury country location, stunning décor, and sensational backdrops, South Causey Inn offers an unmatched setting for the most perfect of wedding celebrations.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Acclaimed UK singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight' an intimate five-piece acoustic live tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell.
Featuring songs such as 'California', 'Blue', 'Woodstock' 'Both Sides Now', 'Coyote', 'Big…
Historical
Staindrop
Sir Henry Vane the Younger, 1613-1662; Discovering an extraordinary life and legacy.
Concert
Chester le Street
Concert celebrating 1984-2024 with past, present members.
Festival
Durham
An eclectic, vibrant and colourful celebration of brass music in all its forms – artistically excellent, rooted in our communities, and welcoming to everyone.
Festival
Stanhope
Stanhope Weekender is a live music event in the heart of Stanhope, Weardale.
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