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Embrace the enchantment of winter with our curated selection of winter events in Durham.
From festive markets to seasonal performances, immerse yourself in the magic of the season. Discover the warmth of community and the joy of celebration as you explore Durham's winter events. Plan your winter break filled with unforgettable experiences and festive delights.
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Halloween
Brasside, Durham
This October, join our Fa-BOO-lous Fun event, where there will be more giggles than ghouls for all the family! This event is friendly for kids of all ages - no scaries, but plenty of adventure and fun!
Stargazing Events
Newbiggin
Our self-guided trail this half term holiday is a Moon-themed treasure trail, all part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2025.
Halloween
Lanchester
Are you brave enough to come to Hall Hill Farm for a ghoulishly-good time?
Bonfire Night
Chester le Street
The Festival of Fireworks is back and set to light up the skies over Banks Homes Riverside on Saturday 1st November 2025 in collaboration with Chester-le-Street CC.
Children/Family events
Meadowfield
Hour of science experiments for primary age children.
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
Have you ever looked up at the night-time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars? There are four chances to book onto this event during the North Pennines Stargazing Festival: Wednesday 29 and Friday 31 October; and Saturday 1…
Talks
Staindrop
Join us for an extraordinary journey into the heart of history as we unveil the hidden stories and treasures of Raby Castle.
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop
Historical
Durham
Join us on this exclusive tour of the Cathedral’s secret spaces that are rarely open to the general public.
Bonfire Night
Toronto, Bishop Auckland
Join us for the seventh edition of our sensational Pyromusical on Saturday, 1st November 2025.
Outdoor Adventure Activities
Bishop Auckland
Step back in time and discover the hidden underground world of Weardale’s mining heritage.
Stargazing Events
Nenthead
Join Richard Darn at the Hive for this mash-up event on Saturday 1 November, 7pm to 10pm, combining a pie and peas supper and a fascinating talk on dark skies in the North Pennines – and why you should love them.
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
Due to popular demand, the team at Grassholme Observatory have laid on this exclusive family event to educate on all things spacey.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Enjoy an intimate performance by double Ivor Novello award-winning lyricist and founding member of the rock group Squeeze, Chris Difford.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
Hal is back with a brand-new tour with a show that promises to stick it to 'The Man', as long as 'The Man' doesn't stick it back to him.
Performance
Bishop Auckland
A new production by Anthony Lo-Giudice. Through dance, live music, puppetry, and storytelling Se Gæst | The Guest examines who we are, where we come from, and where we are going as a group of people who currently call England home.
Bonfire Night
Stanley
The Beamish Hall Fireworks Extravaganza returns for 2025 – and this time, it’s bigger, brighter, and better than ever!
Music Event
Beamish
Come and join The Cloth Cappers in The Band Hall in the Pit Village. Featuring songs, tunes and dancing our musicians will be providing entertainment to suit all tastes with lively chorus songs and some high quality folk music between 12pm - 3pm.
Talks
Durham
Durham, UK – September 2025 – Durham will welcome back the return of TEDxDurham on Sunday, 2 November 2025 at the Gala Durham.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
A celebration of the altogether too frequent weaknesses that make us human. A regular on TV and radio with credits including Live At The Apollo, The News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth, Fighting Talk, Dancing With The Stars, and The Blame Game, as…
Exhibition
Durham
The first comprehensive exhibition of the work of Tom Hume, a Durham-based artist and art teacher.
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