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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
Blackhall Colliery
A day of carnival fun for all the family! Take part in all of our activities including: Children's funfair rides (additional charges), face painting, local treat stalls, garden games, a circus workshop & more!
Children/Family events
Lanchester
Join us, this Summer, for another very popular Children's Beginner's Art Workshop with our resident artist Mags from PastelArt by Mags where you will learn to paint, in soft pastels, this adorable Scruffy Mutt.
Children/Family events
Durham City
See a beautiful boat on display and make your own watercolour sail boat.
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.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Find out about the ancient Egyptian obelisk on display and create your own 3D model to take home.
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 City
Learn some Chinese characters and try writing your own.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Celebrate the music of George Michael and Wham! with the acclaimed Steve Mitchell and his wonderful solo show.
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.
Festival
Edmundbyers
Derwent Fest is back for 2024, from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th August.
Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge
Children/Family events
Durham City
Bastet was the Ancient Egyptian goddess of protection. Find out why she was so important and make a fun cat painting.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Find out about the Shang Dynasty of China and make a scary taotie mask with embossed metal detail.
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!
Show / Display
Durham
Durham's City Centre will host over a hundred classic cars, a great family day out with displays in the Market Place, on Palace Green, in Millennium Place and Framwellgate and Elvet Bridges.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Create your own Indian-style miniature painting.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Create your own mini mosaic from glass tiles.
Agricultural Show
St. Johns Chapel
The Weardale Show returns on Saturday 31st August 2024.
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