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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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Arts & Crafts
Castle Eden
Craft supplies at low prices . From wool to resin, find a bargain for your craft needs. Free entry, free parking.
Festival
Durham
BRASS is back in 2025 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 13 - 20 July, with a headline performance by Bill Ryder-Jones.
Children/Family events
Durham City
The Futureheads’ frontman Barry Hyde, brings his deeply personal and evocative new solo album, Miners’ Ballads, to life in a special live performance.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Following Bill’s recent collaborations with the BBC Concert Orchestra, this show will bring a bold new reimagining of Iechyd Da to this year’s Durham Brass Festival.
Historical
Durham
Join us on this exclusive tour of the Cathedral’s secret spaces that are rarely open to the general public.
Demonstration
Sedgefield, County Durham
Members Night Workshop. For more details please find us on Facebook @ Ferryhill, Sedgefield & District Flower Club.
Exhibition
Seaham
2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of EDAN. We would like to mark this with an exhibition that shows both the range of work that we are currently undertaking and also something of our history.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Writer and broadcaster, Stuart Maconie, will host Loose Ends from Redhills on Wednesday 16th July.
Talks
Shildon
As we’re into the Stockton & Darlington Railway Bicentenary year, we’re teaming up with the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway and Jane Hackworth-Young to present a series of talks at Timothy Hackworth’s own Institute.
Sporting Event
Durham City
The Durham City 5K and 10K races returns to Durham on Thursday 17th July 2025.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Durham Brass Festival hosts BBC Radio 4 The Verb. Simon Armitage & LYR performing “Firm As A Rock We Stand” with Easington Colliery Brass Band. Plus poetry presented by Ian McMillan.
Film
Staindrop
Outdoor cinema at Raby Castle.
Children/Family events
Stanley
Enjoy a fantastic summer of fun at Beamish Museum!
Children/Family events
Durham City
Durham City comes alive in July with some of the very best street bands from the UK and beyond in ‘Streets of Brass’.
Performance
Toronto, Bishop Auckland
Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.
In 2025, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the…
Children/Family events
Durham City
This year, Brass Festival will take over the streets…and the water too! Cruise along the River Wear on the Prince Bishop, with our fantastic street bands onboard.
Children/Family events
Durham City
This year, Brass Festival will take over the streets…and the water too! Cruise along the River Wear on the Prince Bishop, with our fantastic street bands onboard.
Children/Family events
Durham City
This unique programme pairs Northeast artists with talented brass ensembles to create new music and take part in a unique and unforgettable performance.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Get on your dancing shoes as our street bands bring the party to the park from 5pm to 9pm.
Children/Family events
Durham City
This year, Brass Festival will take over the streets…and the water too! Cruise along the River Wear on the Prince Bishop, with our fantastic street bands onboard.
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