Events
Fire & Ice Festival
February 23-24: 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
20 - 21 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.
England Women v New Zealand ODI
26 June: Durham’s Seat Unique Riverside stadium will play host to England women as they take on New Zealand in the first of a three match one-day series.
The Durham Miners' Gala
13 July: The Big Meeting has been 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.
England v Australia ODI
24 September: England men's team will take on Australia at the home of Durham Cricket next summer.
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England
27 July - 14 Sept: The award-winning night-time show, Kynren - An Epic Tale of England returns to Bishop Auckland for another spectacular summer season.
Seaham Food Festival
3 - 4 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
July 5-13: Durham’s loudest festival returns with an incredible line up of events, plus brilliant bands and musicians from across the globe.
Wolsingham Show
September 7-8: 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 25 - November 3: 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 11-13: 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
6 - 8 December: Soak up the atmosphere at Durham City’s annual festive festival, with fabulous Christmas shopping, carol services, live music, street performers and more!