What’s On

Welcome to your guide to what's on in Durham.

With the current situation regarding Coronavirus, all events in the near future have been cancelled. We will try and keep things up to date on these pages, but if you do see an event listed as still being on, phone the venue beforehand.

Durham is home to world-class events including the bi-annual Lumiere Light Festival and the epic outdoor live action show Kynren at Bishop Auckland. Every weekend you’ll find something new to enjoy, catch a show at The Gala Theatre in Durham City or The Witham in Branard Castle. And time your visit so you don’t miss one of the county’s top events including the T20 Vitality Blast cricket tournament, Bishop Auckland Food Festival and Wolsingham Agricultural Show.

Not to be missed in 2020 - top acts return to the Emirates Riverside in Chester-Le-Street for a series of summer concerts including Little Mix, Westlife and Michael Buble. Tickets on sale now!  

Whether it’s a food festival getting your taste buds tingling, music or dance getting your toes tapping, drama putting you on the edge of your seat, an exhibition that opens your eyes, a heritage event bringing the past to life or a festival that lets you get back to nature – you’re certain to have an eventful time when staying in Durham.

Find out what’s not to be missed on your visit to Durham with our list of Top 10 Events.