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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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Children/Family events
Durham City
This summer, Durham Cathedral will welcome Peter Walker’s installation – Peace Doves.
Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
This exhibition brings together works of art that portray the declining years of the coal mining industry.
Exhibition
Durham City
The exhibition is the result of months of work by MA Museum and Artefact Studies students from the University of Durham. Repair and Care: The Norman Chapel Project will be open from the 24th May 2024, and will be accessible through Durham Castle…
Exhibition
Durham City
This exhibition marks the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition, the first Western, and ultimately tragic, attempt to climb the highest mountain in the world.
Exhibition
Durham
Curated by a team of MA Museum and Artefact Studies students from Durham University, this unique exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the history of the Norman Chapel.
Exhibition
Durham City
Living Objects shows a display of poems by DU Poetry Society.
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
Are you ready for another fun-filled summer of Vitality Blast cricket at Seat Unique Riverside? Season tickets are on sale now from the Box Office, again offering unbelievable value with all seven games for £70!
Outdoor Event
Dalton le Dale, Seaham
Share the magic of the Full Moon with like minded Earthlings gathered around the fire in the sacred circle set in one of our beautiful meadows in the Embrace of Nature at Dalton Moor Farm, Seaham
Children/Family events
Durham City
Explore our new exhibition all about play and toys, then try making your own game.
Heritage Walks
Newbiggin
Spend the day exploring how to read the landscape on Saturday 22 June, 10am to 3pm.
Markets
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Farmers' Market taking place on the 4th Saturday of the month, lots of local suppliers.
Concert
Bishop Auckland
We welcome Mania – The ABBA Tribute! From London’s West End to Las Vegas, Mania is the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute and has performed in over 35 countries around the world, delighting millions for more than two decades.
Children/Family events
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Summer Fest is a month long event at Auckland Castle, happening every weekend, from 22nd June to 20th July.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Afternoons are dead boring now, everyone knows that, even proper fools. So, why not come to this game show what Lee Kyle is hosting? It is for children but also for adults if they are stupid. Lee has made some gunge and it will get chucked over the…
Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham
A play adapted from the classic book by E. Nesbit. The children, as adults, look back on their childhood and relive their time as The Railway Children.
Festival
Bishop Auckland
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.
Nature
Forest in Teesdale, Barnard Castle
A guided walk through upland meadows of Widdybank Farm with Natural England's Martin Furness.
Charity event/Fundraiser
Consett
Two open gardens, refreshments, plant and craft stalls.
Workshop
Lanchester
Join us and Adeline and Twine for a relaxing afternoon of knotting and being creative and learn how to create a macrame rainbow or cactus (please make your choice upon ordering).
Festival
Seaham
June brings us the Summer Solstice with the longest day, also called Litha. Join us for a very special family festival style celebration.
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