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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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Festival
Bishop Auckland
Royal Northern Sinfonia is the orchestra of the North East and Cumbria, based at The Glasshouse in Gateshead. They are the UK’s only full-time chamber orchestra – 37 incredible musicians coming together to play awe-inspiring classical music by the…
Children/Family events
Durham
Join Curious Arts at Ushaw for Mini Pride, a celebration of everything that’s unique and wonderful about families!
Outdoor Event
Seaham
Mental Health Swims is an award-winning, mental health peer support community. The regular dip at Seaham takes place on the last Sunday of every month - booking required.
Festival
Bishop Auckland
On this night, we welcome a special Family Night celebration featuring 2 stellar acts, Unicorn Dance Party and Mad Alice Theatre Company!
Show / Display
Staindrop
Join us for a day of Classic Cars at Raby Castle!
Festival
High Street, Spennymoor
Spennymoor Mural Festival returns this summer!
Children/Family events
Beamish
This summer, Beamish invites you to take part in a range of fun-filled activities lined up every day during the local school holidays, 1st July to 3rd September.
Participatory Event
Seaham
Take time out to unwind and spend time within yourself, to luxuriate in the complex soundscape that surrounds and caresses you.
Music Event
Seaham
Drumming has been practiced for many thousands of years as a way to communicate, share experience, and build community.
Wedding Fairs and Events
Stanley
Combining a luxury country location, stunning décor, and sensational backdrops, South Causey Inn offers an unmatched setting for the most perfect of wedding celebrations.
Historical
Staindrop
Sir Henry Vane the Younger, 1613-1662; Discovering an extraordinary life and legacy.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Acclaimed UK singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight' an intimate five-piece acoustic live tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell.
Featuring songs such as 'California', 'Blue', 'Woodstock' 'Both Sides Now', 'Coyote', 'Big…
Concert
Bishop Auckland
Take a trip back to Detroit’s heyday in the 60s with the brand-new A Night To Remember Motown Show. A stellar cast of critically-acclaimed performers and divinely-gifted musicians authentically recreate the sound responsible for lifting an entire…
Festival
Stanhope
Stanhope Weekender is a live music event in the heart of Stanhope, Weardale.
Festival
Durham
An eclectic, vibrant and colourful celebration of brass music in all its forms – artistically excellent, rooted in our communities, and welcoming to everyone.
Summer Event
Bishop Auckland
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Beyond the Barricade is the UK’s leading musical theatre concert, starring past principals from Les Misérables.
Workshop
Lanchester
After the sell out of all of our previous Art Workshops we have added another date to our busy schedule of events. Join us for a Beginner's Art Workshop with our resident artist Mags from PastelArt by Mags where you will learn to paint, in soft…
Food & Drink
Wynyard
Celebrate the spirit of Wimbledon with our specially curated menu featuring classic British delicacies infused with a touch of tennis-themed flair.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
In answer to overwhelming support, former members of John Coghlan's Quo – Mick Hughes, Rick Chase, Pete Mace and Russ Chadd have reformed under the name of QUO CONNECTION in order to begin the next chapter.
Music Event
Blanchland
Join us for another fantastic 2024 Garden Gig! David will be singing us a few songs in our garden so join us from 3pm until 5pm where snacks and drinks will be available to purchase.
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