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Events
Fire & Ice Festival
27 - 28 February 2026. Follow the magical fire and ice trail around historic Durham City and enjoy beautiful hand carved ice sculptures and flame beacons.
Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary
28 March - 6 September 2026: A must-visit multi-gallery exhibition at The Bowes Museum.
Bishop Auckland Food Festival
18 - 19 April 2026: The region's biggest food event has plenty on the menu with exciting street food, tempting tipples, indulgent treats and buckets full of family fun. A weekend of incredible celebrity chef demonstrations, regional food & drink traders & local entertainers.
England Women v New Zealand ODI
10 May 2026: Durham’s Seat Unique Riverside stadium will play host to England Women as they take on New Zealand in a thrilling One Day international.
Durham Regatta
June 2026 dates TBC: A spectacular weekend of racing and entertainment along the banks of the River Wear at Durham Regatta - the UK’s second oldest regatta!
England v India ODI
1 July 2026: The England Men’s team will return to Durham’s Seat Unique Riverside stadium in 2026 with a One Day international against stellar opposition.
The Durham Miners' Gala
11 July 2026: Held on the 2nd Saturday of July in Durham City since 1871, with more than 200,000 people marching to celebrate trade union and community values.
Durham Brass Festival
12 - 19 July 2026: Durham’s loudest festival promises to be bigger and better than ever as it celebrates two decades of bringing one of the biggest celebrations of brass to the region.
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England
18 July to 12 Sept 2026: The award-winning night-time show, Kynren - An Epic Tale of England returns to Bishop Auckland for another spectacular summer season.
Durham Fringe Festival
29 July - 2 August. 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 children and youth shows.
Seaham Food Festival
1 - 2 August 2026: Seaham Food Festival returns to the Durham Coast with delicious street food, cookery classes, live music, TV chefs and tasty local produce.
Wolsingham Show
September 2026 dates TBC. 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.
North Pennines Stargazing Festival
October 2026 dates TBC: 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 2026 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
4 - 6 December 2026: Soak up the atmosphere at Durham City’s annual festive festival, with fabulous Christmas shopping, carol services, live music, street performers and more!
