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Experience the vibrancy of spring with our handpicked selection of spring events in Durham.
From blooming flower festivals to outdoor concerts, immerse yourself in the season's charm and energy. Discover a world of excitement and cultural enrichment as you explore Durham's spring events. Plan your spring getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of joy amidst the beauty of the season.
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Comedy
Barnard Castle
See Gary’s new jokes months before your friends and family do!
Easter
Staindrop
Celebrate Easter at Raby Castle with a weekend full of food, crafts, and fun for all ages.
Easter
Beamish
Enjoy an Egg-cellent Easter at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.
Easter
Lanchester
Easter Bath Bomb Workshop – Creative Fun for Kids!
Music Event
Howden le Wear, Crook
Dr. Kevin Morgan FRCO play a variety of popular and light classical music at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the New Victoria Centre.
Children/Family events
Meadowfield
Science experiments for over 5's.
Easter
Lanchester
Join us this Easter for our very first Big Easter Physics Workshop where the children will explore energy and forces with an Easter theme. The children will make Easter bunnies stretch, jump and even fly. All the children will get to take home what…
Easter
Lanchester
Join us for our Big "Chocolate" Science Easter Workshop where each child gets to make their own Easter Chocolate as we explore States of Matter.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the UK's top comic magician.
Nature
Staindrop
Step into the vibrant spring gardens of Raby Castle for an inspiring morning of hands‑on learning with Becky Crowley, Raby's Garden Specialist.
Food & Drink Festival
Bishop Auckland
A weekend of incredible celebrity chef demonstrations, regional food, drink traders & local entertainers.
Heritage
Newton Aycliffe,
Darlington & Durham Running Day 2026 — a fantastic celebration of classic and modern buses, transport heritage, and community fun!
Children/Family events
Durham City
Join us on Saturday 18th April to celebrate World Heritage Day and visit our wonderful attraction
Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
A man and a woman alone in a room. Four times over. What will we get?
Comedy
Barnard Castle
Following a sell-out 2024/2025 national run, Andy Zaltzman – host of The Bugle podcast and BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz, statistician on Test Match Special, and champion of Taskmaster series 18 – extends his hit tour into 2026.
Music Event
Peterlee
If you've holidayed in Tenerife, you've probably seen Frankie Mack live… now catch him one night only at The Peterlee Pavilion!
Talks
Durham
Explore the big ideas in space through art, music and conversation at this one-night-only experience, in an immersive, historic setting.
Guided Walk
Staindrop
Experience the enchanting beauty of spring with the Bluebell Walk at Raby Castle. Hike uphill through the castle's picturesque woodlands, where vibrant carpets of bluebells create a breathtaking natural display.
Festival
Willington , Crook
Crook Fest 2026. One day. Three stages. 18 bands.
Family Fun
Beamish
Did you know that, historically, May Day was one of the biggest celebrations of the year? Come along and find out why as we celebrate a traditional May Day in The Pit Village and at Pockerley Old Hall.
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