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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham City
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Number of results: 56
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Featured Events
Journey of a Century: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum - Durham University Oriental Museum
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Exhibition
Durham City
Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum.
Dates
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- 26 Sept 2025to31 May 2026
Lent Talks - Durham Cathedral
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Religious Event
Durham City
You are warmly invited to a series of discussions every Sunday during Lent. Each week will feature leading figures in the world of the creative arts in conversation with Reverend Canon Michael Hampel Vice-Dean and Precentor of Durham Cathedral.
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- 15 Mar 2026
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- 22 Mar 2026
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- 29 Mar 2026
Durham World Heritage Day
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Join us on Saturday 18th April to celebrate World Heritage Day and visit our wonderful attraction
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- 18 Apr 2026
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
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Music Event
Durham
Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral.
Dates
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- 20 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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
G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral
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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.
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- 23 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
World Book Day Trail: February Half Term at Crook Hall Gardens
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Family Fun
Durham
Step into a world of stories this February half term at Crook Hall Gardens. Unlock secrets hidden among the pages of your favourite books and become the hero of your own adventure. Every twist in the path brings a new challenge along this self-led…
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Ongoing Events
Kathryn Tickell & Amy Thatcher at Ushaw
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Music Event
Durham
The intuitive musical interplay between Kathryn and Amy is born out of a long-standing creative friendship. Kathryn’s pipes marry beautifully with Amy’s exquisite accordion playing.
Dates
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- 13 Mar 2026Open 19:30 -
'Nachtwache' - Elvet Methodist Church
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Music Event
Durham
Durham University Choral Society returns to the stage for a preview of its international tour repertoire in the resonant acoustics of Elvet Methodist Church here in Durham.
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- 13 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore
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Concert
Durham City
Join us at the magnificent Durham Cathedral for Our Precious Concert – one of our most beloved and best-selling programmes, now coming to Durham in its most magical form yet.
Dates
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- 13 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
Palatinate Ensemble Performs: Beethoven' 5th Symphony
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Concert
Durham
Join the Palatinate Ensemble for their Epiphany term concert, as they perform the iconic Beethoven Symphony No.5!
Dates
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- 14 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
Six Prince Bishops and What Did They Do for Durham? Ken Bradshaw
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Guided Walk
Durham
A meander through Durham’s medieval city looking at the huge influence of the Kings of Northern England. We look at Pudsey, Tunstall, Van Mildert, Flambard, Cosin and Barrington.
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- 14 Mar 2026Open 11:30 -
St Patrick's Day at Walkergate Durham
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Food & Drink
Durham City
This year, the St Paddy's celebrations will descend on Walkergate on Saturday 14th March from 12pm-5pm, just in time for the Six Nations 2026 Super Saturday!
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- 14 Mar 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00
The Too Bad Jims
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Music Event
Durham
The Too Bad Jims consist of blues veterans Little Victor, Son Jack Jr., and Nick Simonon. It's no coincidence that their band name is a nod to the legendary album by R.L. Burnside, one of the pioneers of the genre.
Dates
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- 14 Mar 2026Open 18:30 - 21:00
Discover Redhills: Past, Present and Future Guided Tour
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Heritage
Durham City
Whether you’re passionate about Durham’s coalfield heritage, curious about social change, or simply looking for a unique experience, a Redhills tour offers a rare insight into the power of community and solidarity.
Dates
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- 15 Mar 2026Open 12:00 - 13:30
Durham University Chamber Choir: I Heard a Voice from Heaven
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Music Event
The College, Durham
Join Durham University Chamber Choir on a journey from prayer to deliverance, bringing together the stunning passion of Łukaszewski's Lamentations with Howells' awe-inspiring Requiem in the Chapter House of the Cathedral.
Dates
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- 16 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
‘Iron Ladies’ Film screening followed by Q&A with special guest Heather Wood - Women of the Northeast: Past, Present and Future
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International Womens Day
Durham
Women of the Northeast: Past, Present and Future ‘Iron Ladies’ Film screening followed by Q & A with special guest Heather Wood.
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- 18 Mar 2026Open 13:30 -
Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique
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Concert
The College, Durham
Durham University Palatinate Orchestra's 90-piece Symphony Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony, his Pathétique Symphony, and music by Elgar and Pejačević in Durham Cathedral.
Dates
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- 18 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique
Type
Type:
Music Event
Durham
Durham University Palatinate Orchestra's 90-piece Symphony Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony, his Pathétique Symphony, and music by Elgar and Pejačević in Durham Cathedral.
Dates
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- 18 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Noo Noo Forest School - St Johns Hall Meadowfield
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Children/Family events
Meadowfield
Forest school for primary age.
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- 21 Mar 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 18 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 23 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 20 June 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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