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  1. Add Northern Lights presents… Horrible Harmonies (History as you’ve never heard it before!) - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Northern Lights presents… Horrible Harmonies (History as you’ve never heard it before!) - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    History Gets Remixed! Strap in as Northern Lights, Durham University’s internationally award-winning group, takes you on a musical journey through time.

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    From:
    31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Northern Lights presents… Horrible Harmonies (History as you’ve never heard it before!) - Durham Fringe Festival

  2. Add What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Funnier - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Funnier - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Ever wondered how to survive life’s messy, awkward, and chaotic moments with your sanity (mostly) intact? Comedian Thao Cao has been there—surviving near-death experiences, racism on public transport, and endless teasing about her Vietnamese…

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 21:10 - 22:00
    More info for What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Funnier - Durham Fringe Festival

  3. Add Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Castle Theatre Company is delighted to announce its 2026 touring production of one of Shakespeare’s most entertaining comedies: The Merry Wives of Windsor. Packed with trickery, duels, and a whole array of unique costuming, The Merry Wives of…

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 17:30 -
    More info for Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor - Durham Fringe Festival

  4. North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2026

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    Stargazing Events

    The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is returning for 2026 – running between Friday 16 October and Sunday 1 November.

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    From:
    16 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
    More info for North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2026

  5. Add Walking with the Wind - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Walking with the Wind - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Durham

    Close to nature. Embraced by love.

    Adapted from the picture book by acclaimed Chinese illustrator Xiong Liang, Walking with the Wind follows Little Wood Child and the Wind as they travel through forests, caves and fields, meeting a host of playful…

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 13:00 -
    More info for Walking with the Wind - Durham Fringe Festival

  6. Add Oyster Festival at Hardwick Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Oyster Festival at Hardwick Hall Hotel

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    Food & Drink Festival

    Sedgefield

    ONE of the North East’s top festivals will be adding a new dimension to this year’s event – by supporting a charity which is working to restore native oysters to the region.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 18:00
    More info for Oyster Festival at Hardwick Hall Hotel

  7. Add Deluge - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Deluge - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    A comic exploration of grief, inspired by a break-up and over 40 interviews gathered via a social media call-out. In the wake of a relationship, a woman tries to contain the overflow of her thoughts... She ends up stuck in a ladder, fighting against…

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 21:00 - 22:00
    More info for Deluge - Durham Fringe Festival

  8. Add Percy Savage: Notorious P.I.G. - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Percy Savage: Notorious P.I.G. - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    For his entire life, Percy Savage has been on a quest to find his authentic self. This has not been helped by endless comparisons to tank engines, lightning thieves and park keepers. Now, via his hatred of a certain brand of M&S confectionary he is…

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    From:
    29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 19:45 - 20:45
    More info for Percy Savage: Notorious P.I.G. - Durham Fringe Festival

  9. Add The best ever cartoon draw along in the world ever - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    The best ever cartoon draw along in the world ever - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Alex Collier is a Viz Comic cartoonist and a writer of all your most favourite animated shows - from Mr Bean to Danger Mouse, My Little Pony and Dennis and Gnasher Unleashed. Come join Alex as he shows you how to draw the best ever mega amazing…

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 11:45 - 12:45
    More info for The best ever cartoon draw along in the world ever - Durham Fringe Festival

  10. Add Lichfield & Larmouth Present: “The Greatest Magic Show” - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Lichfield & Larmouth Present: “The Greatest Magic Show” - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    The Greatest Magic Show is coming to the Durham Fringe. After sold-out shows at previous Fringes, award-winning magicians Tim Lichfield and Andy Larmouth are back for 2026 with a BRAND-NEW show

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 17:30 - 18:20
    More info for Lichfield & Larmouth Present: “The Greatest Magic Show” - Durham Fringe Festival

  11. Add Derwent Fest 2026 to your Itinerary

    Derwent Fest 2026

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    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

    Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
    More info for Derwent Fest 2026

  12. Durham Book Festival 2026

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    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
    More info for Durham Book Festival 2026

  13. Add Of Mice and Men - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Of Mice and Men - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Of Mice and Men is the classic John Steinbeck story of two men struggling to survive in an unforgiving world. Fringe management have exclusive rights to the 2 hand production directed by Larry Lamb ( Gavin and Stacy)  Edinburgh Assembly Rooms and a…

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 18:10 - 19:10
    More info for Of Mice and Men - Durham Fringe Festival

  14. Add A Pilgrim’s Song - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    A Pilgrim’s Song - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Marking ten years since his acclaimed song 'City of Sanctuary', Durham folk singer-songwriter Sam Slatcher presents an intimate evening of songs and stories from a modern pilgrim. Inspired by journeys of sanctuary, chance encounters on trains, and…

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 18:35 -
    More info for A Pilgrim’s Song - Durham Fringe Festival

  15. Add Improv on Demand - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Improv on Demand - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Ever wanted to see Tony Robinson take Time Team back to the 1980s? Or watch Mary Berry judge cakes after a moderate amount of gin? Or even see the ambitious Eastenders omnibus set on the moon? Absolute Onions presents Improv on Demand! You'll get to…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026Open 21:10 - 22:10
    More info for Improv on Demand - Durham Fringe Festival

  16. Add Sea Shanties - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Sea Shanties - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Tickets are on sale now for Sea Shanties, a love story between mermaid and fisherman, and land and sea.

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
    More info for Sea Shanties - Durham Fringe Festival

  17. Add It’s Your Role - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    It’s Your Role - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Answer the call and become the hero in an interactive D&D adventure! Returning to the Durham Fringe after a fantastic run in 2025 - It's Your Role is an Off-West End fantasy show based on the popular roleplaying game: Dungeons & Dragons. 

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2026to1 Aug 2026Open 20:30 - 22:00
    More info for It’s Your Role - Durham Fringe Festival

  18. Add Harun Musho’d: Why I Don’t Talk To People About Terrorism - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Harun Musho’d: Why I Don’t Talk To People About Terrorism - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Return of the 2023 sell-out hit show. Harun Musho'd is an Arabic name. Good news is I can't fly a plane. Bad news is I have a rucksack. If you don't like that joke, don't come to this show.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
    More info for Harun Musho’d: Why I Don’t Talk To People About Terrorism - Durham Fringe Festival

  19. Add Harriet Kemsley: Work In Progress - Gala Durham - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Harriet Kemsley: Work In Progress - Gala Durham - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Comedy

    Durham

    Following her eye-opening appearance on the first series of Last One Laughing UK, multi-award winning stand-up comedian Harriet Kemsley tries out new material in this work in progress show.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026Open 20:30 -
    More info for Harriet Kemsley: Work In Progress - Gala Durham - Durham Fringe Festival

  20. Add Love Factually - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Love Factually - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Ever wish you could re-live your “how we met” story? Well now you can.

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026to31 July 2026Open 16:40 -
    More info for Love Factually - Durham Fringe Festival