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Text reads, 'Victory Over The Sun Encounters with Light' against a multicoloured background of light emerging from darkness.

Victory Over the Sun: Encounters with Light - The Light

Openings

Season

22nd August 2026-17th January 2027
Sepia photograph showing members of The Durham Light Infantry leaning from the windows of a train.

We Are The Durhams: The Durham Light Infantry

Openings

Season

22nd August 2026-31st December 2026
Crowds enjoy show jumping at Weardale Show.

156th Weardale Agricultural Show 2026

Openings

2026

29th August 2026
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    What's on this Week
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Close-up of Jodie Fitzgibbon performing

Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn

South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

Dr John Castling and Professor Christopher Gerrard with archaeology students and volunteers - Credit Stuart Boulton

Archaeology ‘Open Lab’ - an Auckland Project Exhibition

Wine and a selection of scones and jams.

Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force

What's New in the Culture County

  1. Birdseye view of The Storied Lands.
    Kynren – The Storied Lands
    Discover an unforgettable day of live shows, immersive experiences and epic storytelling at Kynren – The Storied Lands, opening on 18 July 2026 in Bishop Auckland.
    1. 18 Jul 202612 Sep 2026
  2. People walking past The Light
    The Light
    Bringing together art and science, The Light will be a welcoming and engaging space where visitors can explore internationally significant exhibitions; artists will be encouraged to create and collaborate; and communities can gather.
    1. 22 Aug 202631 Dec 2026
  3. The Story
    The Story
    The grade II listed Mount Oswald has undergone restoration to create an exciting new local history centre – The Story, and a new register office for the county.
  4. A view of the exterior of Redhills Durham Miners Hall on a sunny day.
    Redhills Durham Miners Hall
    Following an ambitious renewal project Redhills – the historic Durham Miners’ Hall is now open.
    1. 1 Jan 202631 Dec 2026
  5. The Rising at Raby Castle
    The Rising at Raby Castle
    At Raby Castle they have written the next chapter of history, with 'The Rising' that has restored magnificent spaces to create a destination with a difference.
  6. Remaking Beamish
    Remaking Beamish
    Remaking Beamish is the biggest development in Beamish Museum’s history. The exciting project includes over 25 new exhibits and attractions and is bringing a new era to the museum.