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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham City
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Featured Events
Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio - Palace Green Library
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Exhibition
Durham
This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.
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- 4 Apr 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
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.
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- 25 May 2025to26 Jan 2026
Magna Carta and the North - Durham Cathedral
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Exhibition
Durham City
800 years after the 1225 Magna Carta was issued, this exhibition features all six documents, exploring why Durham Cathedral came to have them, what they meant for life in the north of England, and their continuing importance today.
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- 11 July 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 -
Durham Fringe Festival 2025
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Festival
Durham City
Between 23rd and 27th July 2025, Durham Fringe Festival will host a spectacular array of performing arts across nine Durham City Centre venues. Audiences will be invited to explore over 110 unique acts across a programme of 270+ performances. Genres…
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- 23 July 2025to27 July 2025
MG Car Display - Durham University Botanic Garden
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Show / Display
Durham
The Durham MG & Classic Car Club was formed in 2001 for local car enthusiasts interested in MG cars, both classic and modern. This informal gathering will showcase cars representing models produced from the late 1940s through to the early 2000s.
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- 3 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
The HandleBards: Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' (Outdoor Theatre) - Wharton Park
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Theatre
Durham
The HandleBards return to Wharton Park in summer 2025. Make the most of the early bird offer, tickets make a great Christmas gift. Book here for The Handlebards. - make the most of the early bird offer - visit and search for Wharton Park.
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- 15 Aug 2025Open 18:30 -
Ushaw Classic Car and Bike Show - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Show / Display
Durham
Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show returns for more motoring madness on Saturday 24 May 2025. Featuring hundreds of vintage and classic vehicles, live music, trade stalls and family friendly activities. What’s better than one Ushaw Classic Car & Bike…
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- 31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Durham Brick Show Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Show / Display
Durham
On the weekend of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025, feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show.
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- 13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025
Viking Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Family Fun
Durham
On Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September head to Ushaw for their Viking Weekend where history comes alive!
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- 27 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Faith in the North: Lord’s Prayer Tour - Durham Cathedral
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Religious Event
The College, Durham
Hear the Lord's Prayer and teachings, as part of the Faith in the North tour as The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell visits all twelve dioceses in the Northern Province of the Church of England.
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- 3 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
S&DR200 Presents WOW North East (Women of the World) International Festival
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Performance
Durham City
The first ever WOW Festival in the north-east of England will be packed with unmissable talks and performances, celebrating achievements and stories from women, girls, and non-binary people from the region and beyond.
Dates
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- 17 Oct 2025to18 Oct 2025
Jack and the Beanstalk - Gala Durham
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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
Ongoing Events
Family Storytelling: Magna Carta
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Children/Family events
Durham
Hear from local storyteller and writer Elizabeth Baker, as she shares original and thought-provoking tales, as you learn more about Magna Carta and the North exhibition, as history comes to life. Booking is not required.
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- 22 July 2025Open 10:00 - 15:30
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- 5 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 15:30
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- 12 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 15:30
Magna Carta - Secret Spaces - Durham Cathedral
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Historical
Durham
Join us on this exclusive tour of the Cathedral’s secret spaces that are rarely open to the general public.
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- 22 July 2025Open 13:00 -
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All These Pretty Things
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Music Event
Durham City
An emotionally raw blend of memoir and song, Tracey Yarad's All These Pretty Things is a phoenix rising from the ashes story.
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- 23 July 2025to25 July 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
Durham Fringe Festival: Alone I-N-S-I-D-E
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Theatre
Durham City
On her first day prison officer Casey will be placed into The Isolation wing with the hardened officer Stafford to show her the ropes. Whilst there, Casey will encounter The Mad, The Bad and The Sad of the prison world.
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- 23 July 2025to24 July 2025Open 20:30 -
Durham Fringe Festival: Amity – Back From The Brink
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Music Event
Owengate, Durham City
An exhilarating show for all lovers of music and poetry.
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- 23 July 2025Open 17:30 - 18:30
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- 27 July 2025Open 17:30 - 18:30
Durham Fringe Festival: COUAC … Physical Comedy
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Comedy
Durham City
This wordless show is an invitation to reflect on the place of nature and technology in our lives and the importance of preserving our humanity.
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- 23 July 2025to25 July 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
Durham Fringe Festival: Crossland & Wilkinson: Mean Business
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Comedy
Durham
Emma Crossland & Sam Wilkinson welcome you to Crossland & Wilkinson, the funniest megacorporation on the FTSE100. This induction covers vital topics like company history, your place in our grand plan (sorry, "strategy") and all the usual corporate…
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- 23 July 2025Open 19:30 -
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- 25 July 2025Open 19:30 -
Durham Fringe Festival: Dance City Boundless Company
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Choreographed by North East Artist Kristin Kelly Abbott, 'Changing Reflections' explores the transformation we all experience through life and getting older.
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- 23 July 2025to24 July 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
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