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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
Seaham
Seaham Food Festival returns to the Durham coast on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August 2024. A fantastic foodie festival down by the sea!
Historical
Durham
Way Back When: 1940s is back for its fourth instalment on 2024, on Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 August!
Workshop
Lanchester
Join us and Adeline and Twine for a relaxing afternoon of knotting and being creative and learn how to create a beautiful macrame butterfly plant hanger.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Decorate a glass jar with your favourite colours.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Experiment with colour and try paper marbling.
Festival
Thornley
SVF North's new site will be much bigger than this year with much more arena space for extra bars, activities, food stalls, etc. The music will have two huge big top stages, (back by popular demand) with great views of the stages, from all over each…
Children/Family events
Durham City
See our huge Ancient Egyptian temple frieze and then make your own relief sculpture.
Children/Family events
South Road, Durham
Join us for a fun-filled day of exploring bear habitats on an interactive guided walk through the Garden, a messy bear art workshop and all your favourite bear stories.
Suitable for families with children aged 2+
Children/Family events
Durham City
Explore the sights and sounds of the Himalayas and make a cool mountain zine.
Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham City
Join Joseph Garcin, Inez Serrano and Estelle Ragault as they reveal their former lives and the paths.
Children/Family events
South Road , Durham
Get interactive with our Crazy Creatures who are visiting the Garden for the day. Animal encounters with rabbits, frogs, snakes, spiders, mice and other animals to enjoy.
Festival
Sedgefield
Hardwick Festival returns on 16th to 18th August 2024. Artists already confirmed include Beck Hill, Snow Patrol and Richard Ashcroft.
Theatre
Staindrop
Friday 16th August | 7:00pm. Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable…
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Top Secret will inspire and educate every young budding magician and scientist, as well as proving fun and exciting entertainment for all of the family.
Festival
Durham
It's all about bringing books to life for kids … and giving them great days out in the heart of Durham.
Children/Family events
Durham
Join storyteller, Elizabeth Baker, for a whole host of stories and legends from some of the different countries where the wonderful plants in our Garden grow. Drop-in sessions run between 11am and 3pm and are suitable for all ages.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Celebrate the music of George Michael and Wham! with the acclaimed Steve Mitchell and his wonderful solo show.
Festival
Edmundbyers
Derwent Fest is back for 2024, from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th August.
Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge
Markets
Staindrop
Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated return of our ever-popular Harvest Market in August 2024!
Show / Display
Durham
Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show returns for its 4th year on Saturday 25 May 2024!
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