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Embrace the beauty of autumn with our curated selection of autumn events in Durham.
From harvest festivals to scenic walks, immerse yourself in the rich colors and flavors of the season. Discover the warmth of community and the charm of autumnal traditions as you explore Durham's autumn events. Plan your autumn getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of serenity amidst the changing landscapes.
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Halloween
Newton Aycliffe
Cliffecon Halloween Edition will be taking place on Saturday 25th October 2025 at Oakleaf Sports Complex.
You can expect all the delicious geekiness of Cliffecon but with a spooky twist!
Concert
The College, Durham
Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden will be performing the greatest hits from Boyzone & Westlife live in Durham Cathedral with their full band in October.
Family Fun
Sedgefield
Forest Club is a hands-on experience designed to engage children with the world around them through natural and play based activities. The programme is aimed at children between two and six years of age. Each session will include a different …
Stargazing Events
Newbiggin
Celebrate the North Pennines Stargazing Festival with guided stargazing and astronomy, arts and crafts, and an enchanting, evening sing-along. Suitable for all ages with facts, food and fun for everyone.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Explore the nature surrounding Crook Hall Gardens with a ranger.
Stargazing Events
Newbiggin
Discover the freedom of trail running at night, in the company of experienced runners, as we follow the route of the High Force and Bowlees Geotrail.
Stargazing Events
Forest In Teesdale
Discover the Magic of the Night Sky — Together.
Music Event
Durham
Swifties, get ready to sing your heart out, swap your bracelets, share the love and Shake It Off! The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight is here, and it's pure magic!
Comedy
Barnard Castle
A funny show about a deadly serious subject, a celebration of and for the female of the species. Invisible no more.
Halloween
Peterlee
Get ready for a spooktacular night of fun at Peterlee's Children's Halloween Party.
Children/Family events
Sedgefield
As autumn fades and winter takes hold, there's no better time to discover the fascinating world of wildfowl at Hardwick Park.
Bonfire Night
Toronto, Bishop Auckland
Join us for the seventh edition of our sensational Pyromusical on Saturday, 1st November 2025.
Bonfire Night
Chester le Street
The Festival of Fireworks is back and set to light up the skies over Banks Homes Riverside on Saturday 1st November 2025 in collaboration with Chester-le-Street CC.
Children/Family events
Meadowfield
Hour of science experiments for primary age children.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Enjoy an intimate performance by double Ivor Novello award-winning lyricist and founding member of the rock group Squeeze, Chris Difford.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
Hal is back with a brand-new tour with a show that promises to stick it to 'The Man', as long as 'The Man' doesn't stick it back to him.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
A celebration of the altogether too frequent weaknesses that make us human. A regular on TV and radio with credits including Live At The Apollo, The News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth, Fighting Talk, Dancing With The Stars, and The Blame Game, as…
Workshop
Bargate Bank, Lanchester
Have you ever fancied trying a fused glass workshop? Join us and Julie's Hand Crafted Glass for our Christmas Fused Glass Workshop.
Exhibition
Durham
The first comprehensive exhibition of the work of Tom Hume, a Durham-based artist and art teacher.
Children/Family events
Beamish
We will be holding special commemorations at the museum for Remembrance Sunday.
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