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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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Children/Family events
Durham City
This summer, Durham Cathedral will welcome Peter Walker’s installation – Peace Doves.
Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
This exhibition brings together works of art that portray the declining years of the coal mining industry.
Exhibition
Durham
Curated by a team of MA Museum and Artefact Studies students from Durham University, this unique exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the history of the Norman Chapel.
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
Are you ready for another fun-filled summer of Vitality Blast cricket at Seat Unique Riverside? Season tickets are on sale now from the Box Office, again offering unbelievable value with all seven games for £70!
Outdoor Event
Dalton le Dale, Seaham
Share the magic of the Full Moon with like minded Earthlings gathered around the fire in the sacred circle set in one of our beautiful meadows in the Embrace of Nature at Dalton Moor Farm, Seaham
Concert
Bishop Auckland
We welcome Mania – The ABBA Tribute! From London’s West End to Las Vegas, Mania is the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute and has performed in over 35 countries around the world, delighting millions for more than two decades.
Children/Family events
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Summer Fest is a month long event at Auckland Castle, happening in weekends between 22nd June and 20th July.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Afternoons are dead boring now, everyone knows that, even proper fools. So, why not come to this game show what Lee Kyle is hosting? It is for children but also for adults if they are stupid. Lee has made some gunge and it will get chucked over the…
Festival
Bishop Auckland
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.
Nature
Forest in Teesdale, Barnard Castle
A guided walk through upland meadows of Widdybank Farm with Natural England's Martin Furness.
Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham
A play adapted from the classic book by E. Nesbit. The children, as adults, look back on their childhood and relive their time as The Railway Children.
Charity event/Fundraiser
Consett
Two open gardens, refreshments, plant and craft stalls.
Workshop
Lanchester
Join us and Adeline and Twine for a relaxing afternoon of knotting and being creative and learn how to create a macrame rainbow or cactus (please make your choice upon ordering).
Festival
Seaham
June brings us the Summer Solstice with the longest day, also called Litha. Join us for a very special family festival style celebration.
Historical
Durham
A city with so much history … so why not join a FREE walking tour to immerse yourself in the past of Durham.
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
The England men’s and women’s cricket teams will return to Durham’s Seat Unique Riverside stadium in 2024 with two one day internationals against stellar opposition.
Wedding Fairs and Events
Walworth
Come and see Walworth Castle set up as it would be for a wedding.
Festival
Bishop Auckland
Join us at Auckland Castle for an evening with The Unthanks, the multi-award-winning folk group celebrated for their authentic blend of traditional melodies and modern sensibilities, creating a sound that is both timeless and innovative.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Let's get curious in our exciting Curiosity and Conversation Spaces.
Theatre
Staindrop
Join us as we welcome the Three Inch Fools back to Raby Castle to perform The Secret Diary of Henry VIII. This brand new comedy highlights how the young Henry navigates the ups and downs of courtly life along with his infamous wives.
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