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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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Historical
Durham
Way Back When: 1940s is back for its fifth instalment on Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 July 2025!
Concert
Brancepeth
In their summer concert 2025, the Durham Singers will perform music for Evening prayer.
Dance
Peterlee
It's back - Daytime Clubbing: 80s & 90s. After a sell-out launch, we're turning it up for round two… and it's a battle of the decades.
Children/Family events
Beamish
Join us at our Colliery and Pit Village, and discover all about a colliers life.
Workshop
Lanchester
The workshop is suitable for those new to aromatherapy. A printed handbook of the sessions will be given for you to refer back to at home.
Wedding Fairs and Events
Darlington
Experience the magic of Hall Garth Hotel, nestled in its expansive 70-acre parkland. Our enchanting venue offers a picturesque setting with hidden gardens, graceful weeping willows, and charming kissing bridges, perfect for capturing those timeless…
Children/Family events
Durham City
There are over eighty allotment gardens to visit (open from 14.00 to 17.00), the churchyard and St Margaret's Church to explore (open from 14.00 to 17.00), and the Centre (open from 11.00 to 16.00).
Golf Events
Durham
Prizes will only be awarded to teams where all players have submitted at least 4 WHS scores within the previous 12 months
Exhibition
Staindrop
Take a moment to slow down, breathe, and immerse yourself in the captivating world of art at Raby Castle. Our new programme invites you to step away from the hustle and bustle and spend an hour truly connecting with the artworks in our collection.…
Walking Event
Durham City
Come and enjoy free history tours of Durham Market Hall, hosted by local historian and archivist, David Butler.
Lecture
Barnard Castle
In this insightful talk on Joséphine Bowes, Curator of Fine Art and Design, Dr. Howard Coutts will examine her artistic endeavours, deep understanding of the 1860s French art scene, and passion for collecting contemporary French paintings. Discover…
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Join Rachel Whitworth, Curator of Fashion & Textiles for an insightful introduction to the new Joséphine: A Woman of Taste and Fashion exhibition.
Exhibition
Station Road, Darlington
An exhibition reflecting on the history of steam railways and how the rail industry is gearing up for a second revolution driven by the growing green technologies sector in Teesside.
Exhibition
Durham City
800 years after the 1225 Magna Carta was issued, this exhibition will feature all six documents, exploring why Durham Cathedral came to have them, what they meant for life in the north of England, and their continuing importance today.
Walking Event
Port Clarence, Middlesbrough
Whether you're brand new to birdwatching or simply looking to brush up on the basics, join us for our relaxed, beginner-friendly birdwatching walks each month.
Show / Display
Durham City
The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 12th July 2025.
Theatre
Staindrop
Get ready for a royally ridiculous evening of musical mayhem as The Three Inch Fools return with their brand-new show: a side-splitting Tudor romp where history and hilarity collide!
Children/Family events
Durham City
Discover the latest scientific research we've been doing on a very special statue of Guanyin and use your imagination to recreate how it might have looked like 500 years ago.
Durham University Oriental Museum, Durham City
Show / Display
Beamish
See the North Eastern Meccano Society display at Beamish.
Children/Family events
Bishop Auckland
Dance the afternoon away at this traditional social gathering with live music from the fantastic Tyne Valley Big Band, led by musical director Dave Hignett and accompanied by the fabulous vocals of Barbara Hignett.
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