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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham City
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Number of results: 81
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Featured Events
Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio - Palace Green Library
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Exhibition
Durham
This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.
Dates
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- 4 Apr 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
Country By Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
Type
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Concert
Durham
Calling all country music fans… we've got a show guaranteed to heal your Achy Breaky Heart! Country By Candlelight is finally here, so it's time to 'pour yourself a cup of ambition' and get ready to dance the night away!
Dates
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- 21 May 2025to22 May 2025Open 19:30 -
Durham Pride 2025
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Festival
Durham City
Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your support and have a great time with friends and family. See you there!
Dates
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- 24 May 2025to25 May 2025
Ushaw Classic Car and Bike Show - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
Type:
Show / Display
Durham
Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show returns for more motoring madness on Saturday 24 May 2025. Featuring hundreds of vintage and classic vehicles, live music, trade stalls and family friendly activities. What’s better than one Ushaw Classic Car & Bike…
Dates
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- 24 May 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
S&DR200 - All Change
Type
Type:
Exhibition
South Road, Durham City
Through authentic voices from letters, diaries, court papers, and other day-to-day records from their collections, The Story will uncover the impact of the Stockton & Darlington Railway on the socio-economic fabric of the region.
Dates
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- 25 May 2025to26 Jan 2026
Pentecost Praise at Durham Cathedral
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Religious Event
Durham
Celebrate with local churches at Durham Cathedral for Pentecost Praise, a joyous and thankful service.
Dates
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- 8 June 2025Open 18:30 -
Specialist Plant and Garden Fair - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Fete / Fair
Durham
The Specialist Plant and Garden Fair is back on Saturday 14 June 2025, once again we’re teaming up with Plant Heritage North East to bring you a special day!
Dates
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- 14 June 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
The 192nd Durham Regatta 2025
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Sporting Event
Old Elvet, Durham City
Join us for a spectacular weekend of racing and bank-side entertainment.
Dates
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- 14 June 2025to15 June 2025
Whitney Houston by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Concert
Durham
Calling all Whitney Houston fans! You have been "Saving All Your Love" for this "Moment In Time"! Get ready to experience the best of Whitney Houston "All At Once", at this epic live concert!
Dates
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- 20 June 2025Open 19:30 -
Big Bang: A Summer Space Day - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Durham
On Saturday 28 June 2025, prepare for lift-off! Ushaw is blasting into orbit for a one-day cosmic celebration of science, space and summer fun like no other.
Dates
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- 28 June 2025
Way Back When: 1940s Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
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Historical
Durham
Way Back When: 1940s is back for its fifth instalment on Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 July 2025!
Dates
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- 5 July 2025to6 July 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Magna Carta and the North - Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Durham City
800 years after the 1225 Magna Carta was issued, this exhibition will feature all six documents, exploring why Durham Cathedral came to have them, what they meant for life in the north of England, and their continuing importance today.
Dates
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- 11 July 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 -
Durham Fringe Festival 2025
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham City
This July, Durham Fringe Festival returns for its fifth year, bigger and better than ever. There’s something for everyone including theatre, comedy, dance, live music, spoken word, circus, daytime family shows, and much more.
Dates
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- 23 July 2025to27 July 2025
MG Car Display - Durham University Botanic Garden
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Type:
Show / Display
Durham
The Durham MG & Classic Car Club was formed in 2001 for local car enthusiasts interested in MG cars, both classic and modern. This informal gathering will showcase cars representing models produced from the late 1940s through to the early 2000s.
Dates
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- 3 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
The HandleBards: Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' (Outdoor Theatre) - Wharton Park
Type
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Theatre
Durham
The HandleBards return to Wharton Park in summer 2025. Make the most of the early bird offer, tickets make a great Christmas gift. Book here for The Handlebards. - make the most of the early bird offer - visit and search for Wharton Park.
Dates
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- 15 Aug 2025Open 18:30 -
Durham Brick Show Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
Type:
Show / Display
Durham
On the weekend of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025, feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show.
Dates
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- 13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025
Viking Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Durham
On Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September head to Ushaw for their Viking Weekend where history comes alive!
Dates
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- 27 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Faith in the North: Lord’s Prayer Tour - Durham Cathedral
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Religious Event
The College, Durham
Hear the Lord's Prayer and teachings, as part of the Faith in the North tour as The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell visits all twelve dioceses in the Northern Province of the Church of England.
Dates
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- 3 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
S&DR200 Presents WOW North East (Women of the World) International Festival
Type
Type:
Performance
Durham City
The first ever WOW Festival in the north-east of England will be packed with unmissable talks and performances, celebrating achievements and stories from women, girls, and non-binary people from the region and beyond.
Dates
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- 17 Oct 2025to18 Oct 2025
Jack and the Beanstalk - Gala Durham
Type
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Pantomimes
Durham City
Join Jack and his friends as we are transported to a land of magical creatures and a very hungry Giant.
Dates
- From:
- 20 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025
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