1. 2022 Top Ten Events
    2022 Top Ten Events
    Durham is home to world-class events, discover Durham’s most unmissable for 2022.
  2. Summer Highlights
    Summer Highlights
    Enjoy a packed summer of fun in Durham with events to enthral and excite the whole family.
  3. Heritage Open Days
    Heritage Open Days
    Discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of free tours, events and activities which bring to life local history and culture. We hope you enjoy Heritage Open Days in Durham.
  4. Ethan Hayter wins in cycle race in Warrington with spectators both sides of road.
    Tour of Britain 2022 - Stage 3 - Durham to Sunderland
    The 2022’s Tour of Britain’s first foray into England comes on stage three, which takes place between Durham and Sunderland.
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  5. Halloween Events
    Halloween Events
    A selection of spooky events happening this Halloween across the county.
  6. Festive Events
    Festive Events
    Find out what's happening across the county this Christmas. From the traditional Christmas festival to the Polar Express.

  • Halloween Durham

    Halloween Events

    A selection of spooky events happening this Halloween across the county.

  • Durhams top 10 events

    Durham Brass Festival

    International acts will bring Durham to life in Summer 2022 with Durham Brass Festival.

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    2022 Top Ten Events

    Durham is home to world-class events, discover Durham’s most unmissable for 2022.

  • Durham City Run

    Summer Highlights

    Enjoy a packed summer of fun in Durham with events to enthral and excite the whole family.

  • Seaham Food Festival

    Seaham Food Festival

    Seaham Food Festival will be making a welcome return to the Durham coast on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August 2022.

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Christ on the Cross by Doménikos Theotokópoulos and Christ of St John of the Cross by Salvador Dalí

Dali / El Greco: Christ on the Cross

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Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

Openings

2022

6th August 2022-10th September 2022
Ethan Hayter wins in cycle race in Warrington with spectators both sides of road.

Tour of Britain 2022 - Stage 3 - Durham to Sunderland

Openings

2022

6th September 2022

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Inspired by Lindisfarne Gospels 2022 Logo

Indian Miniature Painting at The Oriental Museum

Sounds on the Bounds at Ushaw. Illustration of the grounds.

Sounds on the Bounds at Ushaw

Christ on the Cross by Doménikos Theotokópoulos and Christ of St John of the Cross by Salvador Dalí

Dali / El Greco: Christ on the Cross

Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

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