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Durham, The Culture County
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Dads Go Free Father's Day Weekend - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Father's Day
Staindrop
Celebrate Father's Day Weekend at Raby Castle – Dads Go FREE!
Dates
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- 20 June 2026to21 June 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Dan Whitehouse Continues To Renew, Reinvent and Reimagine with James Thoroughgood at The White Room Music Cafe
Type
Type:
Music Event
Stanley
Dan Whitehouse is always searching for something new. Over a career spanning more than two decades, the acclaimed Black Country artist has continually evolved, shifting from the introspective acoustic singer-songwriter of his early solo records into…
Dates
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- 11 June 2026Open 19:30 - 22:45
David Austin Exclusive Rose Talk - Poplar Tree Garden Centre
Type
Type:
Talks
Durham
An Afternoon with David Austin Roses.
Dates
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- 6 July 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
Derwent Fest 2026
Type
Type:
Festival
Edmundbyers
A weekend festival of live tribute music, food and drink, and children’s activities and entertainment, set in a stunning location, not far from you. Bring all the family, including the dog, and enjoy some fun, quality time together.
Venue
Dates
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- 14 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
Detective Rooms Open Days
Type
Type:
Murder Mystery
Durham
A new immersive visitor attraction has opened in Durham, offering residents and visitors the opportunity to step into the role of a detective and solve realistic investigations.
Dates
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- 12 June 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 25 June 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Featured Events
Discover Big Library - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
Type:
Historical
Durham
Experience the Big Library on the first Friday of every month (July-Dec 2026) as we celebrate the 175th anniversary of one of Britain’s most extraordinary historic libraries.
Dates
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- 3 July 2026to4 Dec 2026
DIY Designer Tees - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Workshop
Barnard Castle
Inspired by the activism explored in the Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller - Visionary exhibition, visitors can print a protest T-shirt in this drop-in workshop led by designer Kelly Ewing. With over 20 years' experience, including showing at…
Dates
- From:
- 20 June 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
Ongoing Events
Durham Book Festival 2026
Type
Type:
Durham Book Festival
Durham
The Durham Book Festival takes place from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October, celebrating the power of the written word.
Dates
- From:
- 9 Oct 2026to11 Oct 2026
Featured Events
Durham Brass Festival 2026
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
BRASS is back in 2026 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 12 - 19 July.
Dates
- From:
- 12 July 2026to19 July 2026
Durham Brass Festival’s Big and Little Brass Bashes
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
Durham Brass Festival’s Big and Little Brass Bashes are going on tour again this year, bringing free concerts to towns and communities across County Durham.
Dates
- From:
- 13 July 2026to17 July 2026
Ongoing Events
Durham Christmas Festival
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham Market Place, Durham City
Durham Christmas Festival returns – the perfect combination of Christmas shopping and seasonal entertainment in the unique and stunning setting that is Durham City Centre.
Dates
- From:
- 4 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026
Featured Events
Durham City Run Festival
Type
Type:
Sporting Event
Durham City
Ten years after the first Durham City Run in 2016, the 5K and 10K races return to the historic city centre this July!
Experience a midsummer evening of running around some of Durham’s most iconic historic landmarks, and collect a medal and goody bag…Dates
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- 16 July 2026to18 July 2026
Durham Cricket - England Men v India Men T20 International
Type
Type:
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
England Men take on India Men in an exciting T20 International on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
Dates
- From:
- 1 July 2026
Durham Cricket - England Men v Sri Lanka Men ODI
Type
Type:
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
England Men take on Sri Lanka Men in a thrilling one day international on Tuesday 22 September 2026.
Dates
- From:
- 22 Sept 2026
Durham Cricket 2026 Vitality Blast T20
Type
Type:
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
Durham Men and Women kick off their home Vitality Blast campaign against Leicestershire Foxes and Hampshire Hawks in the first of five double headers at Banks Homes Riverside in 2026.
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2026to10 July 2026
Ongoing Events
Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market
Type
Type:
Markets
Durham city
Durham’s Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market is now on the first Thursday of each month – open from 9am until 4.30pm, or until stock has sold out.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Durham Fringe Festival 2026
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham City
Between 29th July and 2nd August 2026, Durham Fringe Festival will host a spectacular array of performing arts. Genres include theatre, music, stand-up comedy, comedy theatre, magic, spoken word, cabaret, dance, physical theatre, circus, and…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
Durham Jazz Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Old Cinema Launderette in Gilesgate,
The 2026 Durham Jazz Festival will run from Friday 23rd October through to Sunday 25th October.
Dates
- From:
- 23 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026
Durham Miners' Gala 2026
Type
Type:
Show / Display
Durham City
The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 11th July 2026.
Dates
- From:
- 11 July 2026
Durham parkrun
Type
Type:
Wellness Event
Stockton Rd , Durham
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Nearby Sunday 2k junior parkrun events for 4 to 14 year olds and their families can be found here.
Dates
- From:
- 3 Jan 2026to26 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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