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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham City
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Featured Events
S&DR200 - All Change
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Exhibition
South Road, Durham City
Through authentic voices from letters, diaries, court papers, and other day-to-day records from their collections, The Story will uncover the impact of the Stockton & Darlington Railway on the socio-economic fabric of the region.
Dates
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- 25 May 2025to26 Jan 2026
Lumiere Durham
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Type:
Festival
The UK’s light art biennial. The hugely popular event will take place over three evenings this autumn, from Thursday to Saturday, 13th -15th November.
Dates
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- 13 Nov 2025to15 Nov 2025
Jack and the Beanstalk - Gala Durham
Type
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Pantomimes
Durham City
Join Jack and his friends as we are transported to a land of magical creatures and a very hungry Giant.
Dates
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- 20 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025
G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever.
Dates
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- 22 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Grimms’ Fairy Tales reimagined: an art trail at Crook Hall Gardens at Crook Hall Gardens
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Discover familiar fairytales creatively reimagined through art.
Dates
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- 22 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 28 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 5 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 12 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 19 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 26 Dec 2025to28 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Marian Art in Durham Cathedral
Type
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Exhibition
The College, Durham
Join Professor Jane Heath from the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University on this specially curated tour of the Marian Art in Durham Cathedral.
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- 22 Nov 2025Open 11:00 -
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 11:00 -
The Christmas Orchestra - Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to bring you more shows and locations in 2025. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.
Dates
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- 25 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 20:45
Bookshop crafts for adults at Crook Hall Gardens
Type
Type:
Arts & Crafts
Durham City
This Christmas, learn how to make a fun Christmas decoration from recycled books.
Dates
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- 5 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 12 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
Christmas Party Nights at The Durham Marriott
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Whether you are organising an event for yourself and a group of friends or a corporate Christmas party, our Joiner Party Nights are always evenings to remember at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County.
Dates
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- 5 Dec 2025to6 Dec 2025
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- 12 Dec 2025to13 Dec 2025
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- 20 Dec 2025
Durham Christmas Festival
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Durham Market Place, Durham City
Durham Christmas Festival returns – the perfect combination of Christmas shopping and seasonal entertainment in the unique and stunning setting that is Durham City Centre.
Dates
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- 5 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Crook Hall Gardens Poetry Walk
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Durham City
From summer sonnets to autumn anthologies, wintery works to springtime stanzas, experience a seasonal poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens.
Dates
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- 6 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
Festive poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Experience a festive poetry walk, admiring the scenery at Crook Hall Gardens.
Dates
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
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- 21 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
Christmas gift bouquet workshop with The Northern Flower Garden at Crook Hall Gardens
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Join florist Debbie from the Northern Flower Garden for a seasonal floral workshop.
Dates
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- 20 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00
Cinderella: a Christmas puppet panto at Crook Hall Gardens
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Experience the classic tale of magic, princes, glass slippers and pumpkins at the Crook Hall Gardens puppet theatre.
Dates
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- 20 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 12:30 - 14:00
Ongoing Events
Remembrance Sunday: Honouring our Communities Service and Sacrifice
Type
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Historical
Durham
A unique reproduction Spitfire will act as a striking symbol of the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served in conflicts past and present this Remembrance Sunday.
Dates
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- 7 Nov 2025to11 Nov 2025
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- 9 Nov 2025
Brahms' Requiem - St Oswald's Church
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Music Event
Durham
The Durham Singers' next concert 'Brahms' Requiem', which will take place on Saturday 8 November 2025, at St Oswald's Church, Durham, at 7.30pm, presents glimpses of love in Brahms' life (1833–1897).
Dates
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- 8 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Christmas Gift Fair
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
We’re excited to welcome you to Ushaw for a two-day celebration of beautiful festive gift inspiration from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 November – the perfect way to start your Christmas season!
Dates
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- 8 Nov 2025to9 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Festival of Remembrance 2025 in Durham Cathedral
Type
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Festival
Durham City
This moving concert, in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund, the national charity of the British Army, remembers those who have given their lives for their Country, and Service Personnel who put their lives at risk for our liberty today.
Dates
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- 8 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -
Tom Hume: Retrospective - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
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Exhibition
Durham
The first comprehensive exhibition of the work of Tom Hume, a Durham-based artist and art teacher.
Dates
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- 8 Nov 2025to31 Jan 2026
Durham City Remembrance Parade
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Show / Display
Durham City
Members of the public are warmly invited to line the route, attend the service, and take part in this important moment of reflection and remembrance.
Dates
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- 9 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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