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Experience the excitement of summer with our collection of summer events in Durham.
From outdoor concerts to cultural festivals, immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the season. Discover endless opportunities for adventure and entertainment as you explore Durham's summer events. Plan your summer getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of joy amidst the warmth of the season.
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Performance
Owengate, Durham City
If there's one thing to say about Lizzie Lovejoy, it's that they're a right Gobby Lass! Join them at Durham Fringe Festival for a spoken word celebration of the North East, filled with local stories, humour and a little bit of Northern dialect…
Theatre
Durham
It's twenty years after the wedding. Cinderella has filed for divorce. The Slipper has shattered! What's a Prince to do? A brand new comedy by celebrated playwright Annie Lux.
Lecture
Barnard Castle
Explore Joséphine Bowes' journey as a collector, focusing on her passion for ceramics in this insightful talk by Curator of Fine Art and Design, Dr. Howard Coutts.
Fete / Fair
Durham
Three-Day Summer Craft Fair at Brancepeth Castle (25–27 July 2025): Explore over 70 indoor and outdoor craft stalls, offering unique handmade creations like art, pottery, ironwork, woodwork, jewellery, textiles, garden plants, and more. Try craft…
Music Event
Newton Aycliffe
We're thrilled to announce that Ayclive Festival is back for its third year, bigger and better than ever! By popular demand, we're expanding to a two-day event, taking place on Friday 25th July and Saturday 26th July 2025.
Concert
Durham
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of music as the sensational Ella Henderson takes centre stage at the historic Durham Cathedral, as part of this year's Live at the Cathedral concert series.
Theatre
Durham City
Step into the spotlight with the stars of tomorrow! Join us for an electrifying showcase from the talented Performing Arts students of New College Durham's Class of 2025
Theatre
Durham City
Welcome to the Bureau's Secret One-To-One Surveillance Branch, where every person on earth is keenly surveyed by an FBI Agent! In this musical comedy, ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ meets espionage and bureaucracy, as two FBI agents help their awkward…
Comedy
Owengate, Durham City
Fresh from performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Durham Fringe regular and 2023 Leicester Comedy Award Nominee Adele Cliff returns to examine lying, honesty and consequences. The many time Joke of the Fringe nominee, double…
Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Join us for a pond dipping session as we explore the hidden aquatic world beneath the surface.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Learn how archaeologists study Ancient Egyptian mummies and make an x-ray of your own!
Durham University Oriental Museum, Durham City
Comedy
Durham
After his debut show was listed as one of the British Comedy Guide's recommended shows, and he was subsequently nominated for Best Newcomer at the Comedian's Choice Awards, he comes back to address his bizarre name, being forgotten in time, and the…
Comedy
Durham
After a chance meeting at a failed Big Brother audition changed his life and the lives of others, Phil now brings us a show to save all men from a mental health crisis (well, maybe not all men). As heard on BBC Radio 4.
Comedy
Durham
With fork-related accidents up by 7% and the teaspoon declared hazardous (size-to-injury wise), there has never been a better time to polish your cutlery safety awareness. Safety expert Ian Crawford serves his classic safety tips alongside all-new…
Performance
Owengate, Durham City
The 'UK’s # 1 Poetry Teacher' explores the theories of Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson to find out why he writes the kind of poetry that he does. Will you find answers too? A hilarious and moving journey through the stages of life. Strong language…
Theatre
Durham City
Ellie’s world shatters when her partner runs off with her closest friend. As she spirals, unexpected counsellors emerge from her past, leading her on a wild journey of self-discovery. But as the thrill of surrender takes hold, the line between…
Food & Drink
Chester le Street
Durham Cricket ground will play host to Argie Bhaji XL on July 26th & 27th, a spectacular two-day celebration of Indian food, music, and culture.
Children/Family events
Durham City
See a beautiful Japanese kimono and try dressing up your own mini doll.
Durham University Oriental Museum, Durham City
Music Event
Owengate, Durham City
Steve Pledger will again be performing a selection of award-winning songs at Durham Fringe Festival 2025. His songs - taken from across his 4 critically-acclaimed albums - reflect the times in which we live and are sure to be delivered with his…
Theatre
Durham City
Who killed t’Duke is a classic whodunnit set in Medieval England where the Marx Brothers meets Murder Mystery! All that’s left of William Longbotham, Duke of Snetterdale is his ghost, which still roams this Earth today waiting for his killers to be…
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