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After Dark - The Light
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Arts & Crafts
Aykley Heads, Durham
Art. Music. Drinks. Late. First Friday every month starting 2 October 2026.
Venue
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- 2 Oct 2026to4 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Breaking the Mould: Japanese Ceramics from the Hyatt King Collection
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Exhibition
Durham
Explore more than 250 years of Japanese ceramic art. Generously donated to the Oriental Museum in 2016 by collectors David and Anne Hyatt King, the Hyatt King collection comprises more than 2,000 ceramics spanning the eighteenth to the twentieth…
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- 2 Oct 2026to1 June 2027Open 11:00 - 16:00
The Haunted Forest: Trick or Trail - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
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Halloween
Staindrop, Darlington
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween adventure at The Plotters’ Forest! Dress up, bring your family, and get ready for a Halloween experience like no other. Get ready to unleash your inner spookiness and dive into a world of double trouble…
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- 3 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
North Pennines Stargazing Festival
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Festival
The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is back for 2026 – running between Friday 16 October and Sunday 1 November. This year is the tenth edition of the annual festival. Events are being organised by the North Pennines National Landscape team and a…
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- 16 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
Halloween At Hardwick Park - Hardwick Park
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Halloween
Stockton-on-Tees
Step into Storytime: Ten Little Monsters
Outdoor discover sessions for 5's and under involving storytelling, crafts activities, interactive trails, games and woodland play
Date: Saturday 17 October 2026
Times: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Price: £7 per childDates
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- 17 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026
Wellies, Wildlife & Autumn Fun Trail - October Half Term 2026 - Crook Hall Gardens
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October Half Term
Durham
Autumn has arrived! Leaves are falling, and the gardens are changing from bright green to lovely gold, orange, and brown.
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- 17 Oct 2026to8 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens - Crook Hall Gardens
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Music Event
Durham
Local musicians make a visit extra special.
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- 19 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
The event at Grassholme Observatory, will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer, and founder of the Kielder Observatory, where he was Director and CEO for over 11…
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- 21 Oct 2026to22 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 29 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
Black History Month Showcase - Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre
Type
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Performance
Durham
Roots x ACS are proud to present an evening commemorating and honouring our cultures, featuring a variety of performances from monologues to musical numbers, celebrating Black Heritage from across the diaspora.
Dates
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- 21 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Dark Skies Run - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
Type
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Stargazing Events
Newbiggin
Discover the freedom of trail running at night, in the company of experienced runners, as we follow the route of the High Force and Bowlees Geotrail. From Low Force we will run the Pennine Way to High Force. After experiencing the atmosphere of this…
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- 21 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
Colpitts Poetry Live: Donald Jenkins & Born Lippy; Patience Ezinwoke
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Music Event
Durham
Colpitts begins a new season with a double bill – a takeover from Donald Jenkins & Born Lippy and a set by Tees Valley based Nigerian poet Patience Ezinwoke.
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- 22 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Floral Pumpkin Workshop - South Causey Inn
Type
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October Half Term
Stanley
Enjoy a relaxed and creative evening at South Causey Inn with our beautiful Floral Workshop.
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- 22 Oct 2026Open 17:00 - 19:30
John Kearns - Tilting At Windmills - Gala Durham
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Comedy
Durham
Tilting at Windmills is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns.
Dates
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- 22 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
Why Space Travel is Hard - North Pennines Star Gazing Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Barnard Castle
Join us for an exciting dark skies event in the Langdon Beck Hotel. The evening will be led by Andy Gray – local astronomer and science educator. The evening will start with a talk from Andy Gray on why space travel is hard. Humanity has come a long…
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- 22 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
Durham Jazz Festival
Type
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Festival
Old Cinema Launderette in Gilesgate,
The 2026 Durham Jazz Festival will run from Friday 23rd October through to Sunday 25th October.
Dates
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- 23 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026
Emma Fisk’s Hot Club Du Nord - Durham Jazz Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
1 Millennium Place, Durham
Emma Fisk’s Hot Club du Nord bring to life the classic 1930s and 40s repertoire of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s Hot Club de France. Featuring British Jazz Awards Nominee Emma Fisk on violin and the exceptional talents of James Birkett…
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- 23 Oct 2026Open 13:00 -
Halloween Scarecrow Festival - South Causey Inn
Type
Type:
Halloween
Stanley
Step forth… if you dare! This Halloween, South Causey Inn comes alive with fright, fun and plenty of spooky surprises at our Halloween Scarecrow Festival...
Dates
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- 23 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
In Concert at The Bowes Museum
Type
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Concert
Barnard Castle
Enjoy unforgettable evenings of live music in the beautiful Jubilee Room at The Bowes Museum.
Dates
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- 23 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026
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- 4 Dec 2026to5 Dec 2026
John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right - Gala Durham
Type
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Talks
Durham
He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political…
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- 23 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
Juan Martín In Concert - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Concert
Barnard Castle
Following two successful shows in 2025, The Bowes Museum is excited to welcome back world-renowned flamenco guitarist, Juan Martín.
Hailed as one of the greatest exponents of flamenco guitar, Martín has captivated audiences across the globe with his…Dates
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- 23 Oct 2026to24 Oct 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
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