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  1. Add Halloween Evening - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Halloween Evening - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Halloween

    Stanley

    Something spooky is coming… Step back in time and get ready for a night you’ll never forget.
    Join us for a special spine-tingling experience as Beamish is transformed into The Un-living Museum of the North.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Halloween Evening - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  2. Add The Wilsons' Farewell Set; The Welfare Collective; Johnny Handle - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    The Wilsons' Farewell Set; The Welfare Collective; Johnny Handle - Durham Folk Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Flass Street, Durham

    The Wilsons are our Patrons, and proud purveyors of North East song and the most powerful family vocal harmonies. Their set will close this year's festival.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
    More info for The Wilsons' Farewell Set; The Welfare Collective; Johnny Handle - Durham Folk Festival

  3. Add A Dove Among a Flock of Old Crows: Women Traditional Musicians in England - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    A Dove Among a Flock of Old Crows: Women Traditional Musicians in England - Durham Folk Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    When exploring traditional music, why do we find so little information about its women musicians? Katie Howson ranges across England, looks across the Irish Sea and the Atlantic (and even further afield) to discover more about them. Through music,…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2026Open 13:30 - 15:00
    More info for A Dove Among a Flock of Old Crows: Women Traditional Musicians in England - Durham Folk Festival

  4. Add Introduction to the Uilleann Pipes - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Introduction to the Uilleann Pipes - Durham Folk Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Market Place, Durham

    If you've ever fancied learning the traditional Irish pipes, this is a fantastic first step.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
    More info for Introduction to the Uilleann Pipes - Durham Folk Festival

  5. Add A Nightmare Before Christmas - Creepy Carnival Edition - Durham Cricket to your Itinerary

    A Nightmare Before Christmas - Creepy Carnival Edition - Durham Cricket

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Step into a world where cobwebs meet Christmas lights and festive fun takes a darker twist. This is Durham Cricket’s spooktacular alternative party night; perfect for those who like their celebrations with a side of mischief. Enjoy a hauntingly good…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
    More info for A Nightmare Before Christmas - Creepy Carnival Edition - Durham Cricket

  6. Add Christmas Daytimes - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Christmas Daytimes - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Experience the magic of a traditional Christmas through time at Beamish.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026to24 Dec 2026
    More info for Christmas Daytimes - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  7. Add Dan Jackson: Howay the Lads! - Durham Book Festival to your Itinerary

    Dan Jackson: Howay the Lads! - Durham Book Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Delve into the fascinating history of Newcastle United with Dan Jackson in Howay the Lads!: a richly detailed celebration of North East England through the eyes of the club’s loyal supporters and players. 

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
    More info for Dan Jackson: Howay the Lads! - Durham Book Festival

  8. Add There’s A Monster In Your Show - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    There’s A Monster In Your Show - Gala Durham

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    Type:

    October Half Term

    Durham

    Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series comes to Durham in a brand-new musical show.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for There’s A Monster In Your Show - Gala Durham

  9. Add Bowes Book Club: Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Bowes Book Club: Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    Unravel the web of secrets within Rock Paper Scissors, Alice Feeney's psychological thriller about a couple whose anniversary trip to a remote chapel reveals the fragile games people play in relationships.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for Bowes Book Club: Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney - The Bowes Museum

  10. Add Voices from the Lough: Li Ban, Barry Kerr - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Voices from the Lough: Li Ban, Barry Kerr - Durham Folk Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Flass Street, Durham

    A celebration of Lough Neagh and the Bann in the ancient province of Ulster by the world-class musicians it has produced.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 16:15
    More info for Voices from the Lough: Li Ban, Barry Kerr - Durham Folk Festival

  11. Add Holly Sterling: Karate Kids Storytime - Durham Book Festival to your Itinerary

    Holly Sterling: Karate Kids Storytime - Durham Book Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Join Maya and her friends as they learn to spin, kick and block their way through their karate class, learning new moves and mastering their minds and bodies, with a little help from each other along the way in this fun and exciting story time as…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 10:45
    More info for Holly Sterling: Karate Kids Storytime - Durham Book Festival

  12. Add Eagles By Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Eagles By Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Featuring a spellbinding cast of West End singers and incredible live band, Take It Easy and join us at the Hotel California for an unforgettable evening of Eagles hits, as you've never heard them before!

    Dates

    From:
    15 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:15
    More info for Eagles By Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

  13. 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
    More info for Durham Jazz Festival

  14. Add Barnard Castle Market to your Itinerary

    Barnard Castle Market

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    Type:

    Markets

    Barnard Castle

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Wednesday 8.00am to 16.30

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Barnard Castle Market

  15. Add Morris Dance Displays - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Morris Dance Displays - Durham Folk Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Morris dance displays in the Market Square, including performances from:

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Morris Dance Displays - Durham Folk Festival

  16. Add Christmas Family Explorer - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Christmas Family Explorer - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Darlington

    Make magical memories this Christmas with one simple, all-inclusive ticket. Step into The Enchanted Forest, immerse yourself in Raby Castle at Christmas & enjoy the Deer Park & Walled Gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027Open 10:00 - 14:00
    More info for Christmas Family Explorer - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  17. Add The Working Class Library on Tony Harrison with Special Guest Christopher Eccleston - Durham Book Festival to your Itinerary

    The Working Class Library on Tony Harrison with Special Guest Christopher Eccleston - Durham Book Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Award-winning actor Christopher Eccleston joins hosts of the Working Class Library podcast, Richard Benson, editor of The Bee, and Claire Malcolm, CEO of New Writing North, to discuss the legacy of the renowned poet Tony Harrison, in a special live…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2026Open 17:00 - 18:00
    More info for The Working Class Library on Tony Harrison with Special Guest Christopher Eccleston - Durham Book Festival

  18. Add A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Bearpark, Durham

    This December, feel the chill of Christmas past, the urgency of the present, and the hope of a future redeemed as Alfie Joe, performs his own solo version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens; a timeless tale, told like you’ve never seen it…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026
    More info for A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  19. Add Johnny Handle Album (Re) Launch - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Johnny Handle Album (Re) Launch - Durham Folk Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Flass Street, Durham

    A book launch that's only 47 years late. The Johnny Handle Songbook, first published in 1979 and full of songs that have become standards, has always been sought after. A number of copies of this wonderfully illustrated book have recently…

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 16:00 - 17:00
    More info for Johnny Handle Album (Re) Launch - Durham Folk Festival

  20. Add Festive Paperwhite Bulb Bowl Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Festive Paperwhite Bulb Bowl Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop, Darlington

    Join Deborah from Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle for a Paperwhite bowl workshop, with beautiful views across the Walled Gardens as your backdrop. In this elegant seasonal session, you’ll create a planted bowl of fragrant…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Festive Paperwhite Bulb Bowl Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens