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Events
Fire & Ice Festival
February 24-25: Follow the magical fire and ice trail around historic Durham City and enjoy beautiful hand carved ice sculptures and flame beacons.
Bishop Auckland Food Festival
22 - 23 April: The region's biggest food event has plenty on the menu with exciting street food, tempting tipples, indulgent treats ready and buckets full of family fun.
The Durham Miners' Gala
8 July: The annual Big Meeting has been held on the second Saturday of July in Durham City since 1871, every year more than 200,000 people march in Britain’s biggest celebration of trade union and community values.
England v New Zealand IT20
30 August: Fresh from the T20 World Cup in Australia, England men's team will take on New Zealand at the home of Durham Cricket next summer.
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England
29 July - 9 September: The award-winning night-time show, Kynren - An Epic Tale of England returns to Bishop Auckland for another spectacular summer season.
Seaham Food Festival
5 - 6 August: Seaham Food Festival returns to the Durham Coast with delicious street food, cookery classes, live music, TV chefs and tasty local produce.
Durham Brass Festival
9 - 16 July: Durham’s loudest festival returns with an incredible line up of events, plus brilliant bands and musicians from across the globe.
Wolsingham Show
2 - 3 September: Celebrate the county’s farming life at England’s oldest and Durham’s biggest open-air agricultural show. A jam-packed weekend of family-friendly entertainment.
Lumiere Durham
16 - 19 November: Lumiere, the UK’s leading and most successful light festival, will return to Durham City in 2023 with a new programme of spectacular light artworks.
North Pennines Stargazing Festival
20 Oct - 5 Nov: Unlock the wonders of the night sky with 'out of this world' activities and events suitable for all ages and stargazing fans, whether you're a beginner or expert.
Durham Book Festival
October dates TBC: the annual celebration of all things books takes place in and around Durham City each October with an incredible programme of live and digital events.
Durham Christmas Festival
1 - 3 December: Soak up the atmosphere at Durham City’s annual festive festival, with fabulous Christmas shopping, carol services, live music, street performers and more!
