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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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Comedy
Barnard Castle
A funny show about a deadly serious subject, a celebration of and for the female of the species. Invisible no more.
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!
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.
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.
Children/Family events
Meadowfield
Hour of science experiments for primary age children.
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…
Exhibition
Durham
The first comprehensive exhibition of the work of Tom Hume, a Durham-based artist and art teacher.
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.
Children/Family events
Beamish
We will be holding special commemorations at the museum for Remembrance Sunday.
Festival
The UK’s light art biennial. The hugely popular event will take place over three evenings this autumn, from Thursday to Saturday, 13th -15th November.
Christmas and New Year
Sedgefield
Julia Loudon presents Midwinter Magic.
Exhibition
Seaham
EDAN Artists' Winter Show details TBC
Pantomimes
Durham City
Join Jack and his friends as we are transported to a land of magical creatures and a very hungry Giant.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it. Andy is back with a brand-new show.
Christmas and New Year
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Palace's dazzling light trail AGLOW will light up the skies of Bishop Auckland once again this Christmas.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever.
Concert
Shildon
As this is a special year for Shildon and this date is very close to the Railway Institute’s own birthday date (the day when Timothy Hackworth and his friends founded the Institute in 1833) we’re going to have a special concert to bring our…
Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
It seems nana has a winning lottery ticket…… but where is it and how will her family react ???
Christmas and New Year
Durham
The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to bring you more shows and locations in 2025. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.
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