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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham City
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Featured Events
150 Years of Wedding Dresses at Ushaw
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Exhibition
Durham
150 Years of Wedding Dresses showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and evolving trends that have defined one of the most memorable days in countless lives.
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- 28 Mar 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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.
Dates
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- 9 June 2026to27 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Extinction - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens
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Summer Event
Bearpark, Durham
Extinction affects us all and one in ten of our wildlife in the UK is critically endangered. Scientists have identified five periods of mass extinction over the geological record and the question is now being asked: are we in a sixth? The exhibition…
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- 20 June 2026to8 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Colour and Light: Stained Glass Exhibition - Durham Cathedral
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Summer Event
Durham
This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Rose Window. Plan your summer day out as we explore the stories behind the cathedral's much-loved stained glass.
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- 22 July 2026to14 Sept 2026
80’s Party Game Show! - Durham Fringe Festival
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Festival
Durham
Unleash your party animal, throw on your 80's fancy dress, and become part of the most outrageous game show ever created.
Dates
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- 29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 21:45 -
A Pilgrim’s Song - Durham Fringe Festival
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Festival
Durham
Marking ten years since his acclaimed song 'City of Sanctuary', Durham folk singer-songwriter Sam Slatcher presents an intimate evening of songs and stories from a modern pilgrim. Inspired by journeys of sanctuary, chance encounters on trains, and…
Dates
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- 29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 18:35 -
ALL HAIL THE GREAT COSMIC MOTHER! - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
ALL HAIL THE GREAT COSMIC MOTHER! is an immersive hour of storytelling, music, and myth. Combining live voice, guitar, violin, evocative projections and atmospheric soundscapes, this reflective performance invites audiences on a journey through…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026to31 July 2026Open 16:15 - 17:15
Brooklyn’s Magic Hour - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
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Theatre
Durham
Join Brooklyn-Ellis Carr as he returns for Durham Fringe 2026 with his brand new show. Prepare for an hour of mystery, illusion and laughter with the teenage magic sensation. You will be amazed by the mind-blowing magic and may even have the…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026to31 July 2026Open 17:40 - 18:40
Dance City Presents - Durham Fringe Festival
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Festival
Durham
Boundless is the name of Dance City’s 55+ company which provides a unique opportunity for mature dancers in the region to develop their contemporary dance and performance skills as well as technical ability.
Dates
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- 29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 14:45 -
Deluge - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
A comic exploration of grief, inspired by a break-up and over 40 interviews gathered via a social media call-out. In the wake of a relationship, a woman tries to contain the overflow of her thoughts... She ends up stuck in a ladder, fighting against…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 21:00 - 22:00
Durham Fringe Family Showcase - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
Sample a taste of Durham Fringe 2026 at our FREE family showcase. See up to 6 different family-friendly acts from this year's programme, squeezed into 60 minutes. The perfect event if you're not sure what to go see at this year's festival.
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026Open 13:45 - 14:45
Durham Fringe Festival 2026
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Type:
Festival
Durham City
Between 29th July and 2nd August 2026, Durham Fringe Festival will host a spectacular array of performing arts. Genres include theatre, music, stand-up comedy, comedy theatre, magic, spoken word, cabaret, dance, physical theatre, circus, and…
Dates
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- 29 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
Granny Apocalypse - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
It's the end of the world, the end of the world when Granny Apocalypse enters the ring...
Dates
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- 29 July 2026Open 19:40 - 20:40
How Do I Hold It? - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
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Festival
Durham
Tabatha waited decades to see her favorite reclusive musician perform live. When an anniversary concert in London was announced, she bought the first ticket. What happened next happens to one in three women. What happened after that happens to no…
Dates
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- 29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 21:40 - 22:30
INFESTATION - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
INFESTATION is set in the English countryside in early winter of 1916. Dorothy gets a letter from the front that her husband James has been injured and is being honourably discharged- he’s coming home. However, when he arrives Dorothy notices that…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026to31 July 2026Open 20:40 -
It Just So Happened: An Alternative History Show - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
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Festival
Durham
Award-winning stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford hosts this show for history fans. Three guest comedians / history buffs perform short stand-up sets based ‘on this day’ in history before exploring some possible alternative histories of Durham people…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026Open 19:40 - 20:40
Love Factually - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
Ever wish you could re-live your “how we met” story? Well now you can.
Dates
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- 29 July 2026to31 July 2026Open 16:40 -
Mills & Farrell - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
Mills & Farrell, traditional/contemporary folk duo, travel the world in pursuit of music, both the ancient and in inspiration. Coming from backgrounds of Australian rock (David Farrell) and Nova Scotian folk (Janet Mills), they use two voices and…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 17:30 - 18:15
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