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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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Theatre
Durham City
Step into the spotlight with the stars of tomorrow! Join us for an electrifying showcase from the talented Performing Arts students of New College Durham's Class of 2025
Concert
Durham
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of music as the sensational Ella Henderson takes centre stage at the historic Durham Cathedral, as part of this year's Live at the Cathedral concert series.
Fete / Fair
Durham
Three-Day Summer Craft Fair at Brancepeth Castle (25–27 July 2025): Explore over 70 indoor and outdoor craft stalls, offering unique handmade creations like art, pottery, ironwork, woodwork, jewellery, textiles, garden plants, and more. Try craft…
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Explore the Bowes’ collection in a captivating new tour for 2025, highlighting a selection of objects and artworks with LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) stories spanning from Ancient Greece to the 20th…
Children/Family events
Bishop Auckland
A Medieval Mayhem event will take over Auckland Palace grounds on Saturday 26th July, offering a packed programme of performances, crafts and activities.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Comedy
Barnard Castle
Four Hour Long Work In Progress Shows.
Walking Event
Murton
Join Climate Action North for a nature‑focused wellbeing walk across the tranquil parkland at Dalton Park. As part of the nationwide Big Butterfly Count, you’ll help record butterfly and moth sightings, contributing valuable data that helps monitor…
Performance
Owengate, Durham City
The 'UK’s # 1 Poetry Teacher' explores the theories of Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson to find out why he writes the kind of poetry that he does. Will you find answers too? A hilarious and moving journey through the stages of life. Strong language…
Arts & Crafts
St. Johns Chapel, Bishop Auckland
The Northern Art Fair 2025 is a celebration of creativity and talent, offering two full days of artistic expression and inspiration. Join us in the picturesque village of St. John's Chapel, Weardale for a vibrant showcase of diverse artworks from…
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
See the museum’s renowned ceramic collection re-imagined into a vibrant and interactive experience for all ages.
Comedy
Durham
With fork-related accidents up by 7% and the teaspoon declared hazardous (size-to-injury wise), there has never been a better time to polish your cutlery safety awareness. Safety expert Ian Crawford serves his classic safety tips alongside all-new…
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
Join us for an evening filled with bags of fun enjoying covers of Northern Soul, Motown and more.
Music Event
Owengate, Durham City
Steve Pledger will again be performing a selection of award-winning songs at Durham Fringe Festival 2025. His songs - taken from across his 4 critically-acclaimed albums - reflect the times in which we live and are sure to be delivered with his…
Comedy
Durham
After a chance meeting at a failed Big Brother audition changed his life and the lives of others, Phil now brings us a show to save all men from a mental health crisis (well, maybe not all men). As heard on BBC Radio 4.
Food & Drink
Chester le Street
Durham Cricket ground will play host to Argie Bhaji XL on July 26th & 27th, a spectacular two-day celebration of Indian food, music, and culture.
Theatre
Durham City
Ellie’s world shatters when her partner runs off with her closest friend. As she spirals, unexpected counsellors emerge from her past, leading her on a wild journey of self-discovery. But as the thrill of surrender takes hold, the line between…
Theatre
Durham City
This haunting piece of theatre is an intensive journey through XIX century asylum room, courtroom, monastery cell, banks of the Thames but also depths of the human’s mind.
Summer Event
Seaham
Join us as we celebrate Summer at Seaham Hall. Enjoy sea views, live music and a delicious BBQ hosted in the ground of our stunning Georgian house.
A perfect Summers Afternoon ...
Walking Event
The College, Durham
Discover the hidden history of the woods and riverbanks that form the spectacular setting for the cathedral. Explore their historic features and trace their change from defensive site to Victorian pleasure garden on this 1.5-mile-long walk.
Theatre
Durham City
Who killed t’Duke is a classic whodunnit set in Medieval England where the Marx Brothers meets Murder Mystery! All that’s left of William Longbotham, Duke of Snetterdale is his ghost, which still roams this Earth today waiting for his killers to be…
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