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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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Family Fun
Peterlee
Looking for something exciting to do with the kids this summer? Peterlee Town Council is bringing you FREE Family Fun Days packed with entertainment, activities, and summer vibes!
Agricultural Show
St. Johns Chapel
The Weardale Show returns on Saturday 30th August 2025.
Dance
Peterlee
HOWDY, PETERLEE! Saddle up for the ULTIMATE Country and Western Show — Live music, line dancin', games, prizes, and a FREE glass of Moonshine to get you rollin'!
Dark Skies
Forest-in-Teesdale
Discover the magnificence of the night sky with an exciting stargazing experience at the breath-taking High Force Waterfall in County Durham.
Show / Display
Durham
Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show returns for more motoring madness on Saturday 24 May 2025. Featuring hundreds of vintage and classic vehicles, live music, trade stalls and family friendly activities. What’s better than one Ushaw Classic Car & Bike…
Children/Family events
Shildon
The highlight of the anniversary year will be Rail Futures, a celebratory festival taking place in late September and early October.
Golf Events
Durham
Senior Mens Team of 4 Open.
Show / Display
Shildon
The Churches of Shildon in County Durham will be holding a railway themed flower festival on Friday 5th Sept 2025 between 10am & 3pm.
Golf Events
Durham
Ramside Golf Day in aid of St Cuthbert's Hospice.
Show / Display
Beamish
The museum has teamed up with the North East Horticultural Society for this annual event, taking place on the museum’s Events Field, which will see fierce, friendly competition at the museum as a vast array of vegetables, flowers and crafts are put…
Agricultural Show
Wolsingham
Celebrate the county’s farming life at England’s oldest and Durham’s biggest open-air Agricultural show. A jam-packed weekend of family-friendly entertainment.
Exhibition
Durham
This Autumn at Ushaw, see a touring exhibition of prints inspired by the writing of Lafcadio Hearn’s Kwaidan book of Japanese ghost stories. Perfect for spooky season!
Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers.
Concert
The College, Durham
Re-Take That is the ultimate Take That party night, bringing the world’s biggest boy band’s greatest hits to life – live on stage.
Children/Family events
Beamish
See a remarkable carriage driving competition by the Concours d'International d'Attelage de Tradition (CIAT) take place around the museum.
Exhibition
Newton Aycliffe
Darlington Model Railway club will be hosting its annual exhibition in the Oakleaf Sports Centre but this year helping to celebrate the 200 years of the railway.
Show / Display
Durham
On the weekend of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025, feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show.
Golf Events
Durham
Open events at Brancepeth are extremely popular and usually sell out very quickly as they attract visitors from all over the North of England and beyond. We pride ourselves in making everyone’s visit to our golf course memorable by delivering…
Heritage Open Days
Palace Green, Durham City
A free self-guided visit to Durham Castle to enjoy the historic and beautiful surroundings at your own pace.
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.
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