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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham City
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Number of results: 62
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Featured Events
Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture - Crook Hall Gardens
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Nature
Durham
Join our gardening guru volunteers for a horticultural tour of Crook Hall Gardens.
Dates
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- 29 May 2026to30 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links - Crook Hall Gardens
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Historical
Durham
Join volunteer Chris for a guided tour of Crook Hall Gardens and the medieval hall. Learn about the history of the home, all the way back 1217, when it first appears in written records. Hear about some of the fascinating families who lived here over…
Dates
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- 3 June 2026to28 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
History of Durham City Walk - Crook Hall Gardens
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Guided Walk
Durham
A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham.
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- 9 June 2026to27 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Durham Miners' Gala 2026
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Show / Display
Durham City
The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 11th July 2026.
Dates
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- 11 July 2026
Cake Trails History Tour: Cake Trails: Durham's Female Saints and Revolutionaries
Type
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Heritage Walks
Durham City
This unique tour of Durham's historic women introduces you to the saints, artists, entrepreneurs, and revolutionaries who have all left their mark on the city and its Cathedral, and includes exclusive guided access to rare examples of Anglo-Saxon…
Dates
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- 12 July 2026Open 11:30 - 14:30
Durham's Female Saints and Revolutionaries – Cake Trails (Historic Tour)
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Guided Walk
Durham City
Grab your slice of history! In this expert-led tour, meet the the remarkable historic women of Durham Cathedral and Peninsula, with museum tickets and complimentary tea/coffee + cake included.
Dates
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- 12 July 2026Open 11:30 - 14:30
Durham City Run Festival
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Sporting Event
Durham City
Ten years after the first Durham City Run in 2016, the 5K and 10K races return to the historic city centre this July!
Experience a midsummer evening of running around some of Durham’s most iconic historic landmarks, and collect a medal and goody bag…Dates
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- 16 July 2026to18 July 2026
Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens - Crook Hall Gardens
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Music Event
Durham
Local musicians make a visit extra special.
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- 20 July 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 17 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 21 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 19 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Romeo.Juliet - Durham Fringe Festival
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Theatre
Durham City
Romeo and Juliet and the manosphere. Award-winning Shakespeare supported by Stephen Fry
Dates
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- 30 July 2026Open 20:00 - 21:45
Lament of the Wandering Head by Sun Son Theatre - Durham Fringe Festival
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Performance
Durham
"LAMENT OF THE WANDERING HEAD"--A head that flies from its body at night. A woman who flies from her homeland and never quite lands. Drawing on a supernatural legend shared across Southeast Asia, Sun Son Theatre transforms this ancient image into a…
Dates
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- 31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 15:30 -
Victory Over the Sun: Encounters with Light
Type
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Exhibition
Durham
This major exhibition brings together groundbreaking works by a diverse group of international artists who explore light in innovative and unexpected ways.
Venue
Dates
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- 22 Aug 2026to17 Jan 2027
We Are The Durhams: The Durham Light Infantry
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Durham
Discover the history of the Durham Light Infantry and the remarkable life stories of "The Durhams" from 1758 to today in this bold new permanent exhibition at The Light.
Dates
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- 22 Aug 2026to31 Dec 2026
Time by Luxmuralis at Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Durham
This October, Luxmuralis returns to Durham Cathedral, inviting visitors to step into Time, an immersive light and sound experience exploring humanity, history and imagination.
Dates
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- 7 Oct 2026to11 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Carrie Hope Fletcher - The Ghostlight Tour
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Concert
Durham City
Carrie Hope Fletcher (Heathers, Cinderella, Calamity Jane), one of the UK's most beloved musical theatre stars, is set to light up cathedrals across the UK in her breathtaking new Ghost Light concert tour.
Dates
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- 22 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Johns' Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir - Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Concert
Durham
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate a decade of musical excellence. Johns’ Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir has redefined the male voice tradition with breathtaking interpretations of chart hits, opera classics, musical theatre…
Dates
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- 14 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their 'G4 Christmas' tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK.
Dates
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- 23 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Guided Walk: Durham and the River Wear - Crook Hall Gardens
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Type:
Guided Walk
Durham
Explore the city's green spaces and wander along the River Wear.
Dates
Ongoing Events
Soundbath with Live Guitar - Laxey Cottage
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Type:
Wellness Event
High Street, Durham
Guided breathwork followed by live guitar.
Dates
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- 9 July 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Slug & Lettuce Live
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Performance
Durham
Get ready for a night of live music and celebration at Slug & Lettuce Durham, as local singer songwriter Annis Rallis launches her brand new single, STAY!
Head down to S&L Walkergate on 10th July from 7pm-10pm for an incredible evening of live…
Dates
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- 10 July 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
A Concert by The Argus Singers - Sherburn Hill Salvation Army
Type
Type:
Concert
Sherburn Hill
A concert of choral music to suit all tastes.
Dates
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- 11 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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