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Summer Highlights

From festivals and fetes to vintage vehicles and open air theatre, enjoy a packed summer of fun in Durham with events to enthral and excite the whole family.

Embrace the warmth and vibrancy of summer in Durham with our curated guide to seasonal highlights. Discover a plethora of events, from lively festivals and outdoor performances to family-friendly activities and cultural showcases. Immerse yourself in the richness of summer arts, enjoy open-air concerts, and savor culinary delights at seasonal workshops. Whether it's nature excursions or festive celebrations, Durham's summer highlights offer a diverse array of experiences for all. Stay connected with the latest happenings and make the most of your summer in Durham, where every moment becomes a highlight.

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  1. A blank cat and dog bisque figurine on a white shelf with a pink background

    Add Bisque Pottery Workshops to your Itinerary

    Bisque Pottery Workshops

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque cat or dog figurine, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum's collection.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Bisque Pottery Workshops
  2. Cross in The Nave of Durham Cathedral.

    Add Lent Talks - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Lent Talks - Durham Cathedral

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    Religious Event

    Durham City

    You are warmly invited to a series of discussions every Sunday during Lent. Each week will feature leading figures in the world of the creative arts in conversation with Reverend Canon Michael Hampel Vice-Dean and Precentor of Durham Cathedral.

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    22 Feb 2026
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    1 Mar 2026
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    8 Mar 2026
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    15 Mar 2026
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    22 Mar 2026
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    29 Mar 2026
    More info for Lent Talks - Durham Cathedral
  3. 2 tables, banquet style, beautifully decorated for a wedding.

    Add Wedding Open Days - Redworth Hall to your Itinerary

    Wedding Open Days - Redworth Hall

    Type

    Type:

    Wedding Fairs and Events

    Newton Aycliffe

    Join us at Redworth Hall Hotel in County Durham for one of our wedding open days, the perfect chance to explore our stunning spaces, meet our expert team, and start shaping your celebration.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
    More info for Wedding Open Days - Redworth Hall
  4. The popular street food markets will return to Stanley Front Street on Friday 27 February

    Add Stanley Street Food Market to your Itinerary

    Stanley Street Food Market

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Stanley

    Sizzling street food, fire pits, toasted marshmallows and family friendly entertainment.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Feb 2026Open 15:00 - 20:00
    More info for Stanley Street Food Market
  5. Gary Delaney

    Add Gary Delaney "Work In Progress" to your Itinerary

    Gary Delaney "Work In Progress"

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    See Gary’s new jokes months before your friends and family do!

    Dates

    From:
    2 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Gary Delaney "Work In Progress"
  6. Crowds gather in rainbow colours to celebrate Durham Pride.

    Add Durham Pride 2026 to your Itinerary

    Durham Pride 2026

    Type

    Type:

    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

    From:
    30 May 2026
    More info for Durham Pride 2026
  7. The Hound of The Baskervilles 22nd - 28th November 2026.

    Add The Hound of the Baskervilles - The City Theatre to your Itinerary

    The Hound of the Baskervilles - The City Theatre

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Back Silver Street, Durham

    A reduced cast production of this classic tale.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
    From:
    23 Nov 2026to27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
    From:
    28 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
    More info for The Hound of the Baskervilles - The City Theatre
  8. Spindizzy attraction at Diggerland Durham

    Add Special Half Term Offer at Diggerland to your Itinerary

    Special Half Term Offer at Diggerland

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    Children/Family events

    Langley Park

    A special half term offer at Diggerland Durham, Buy 2, get 2 free!

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026to1 Mar 2026
    More info for Special Half Term Offer at Diggerland
  9. Headshot of Laura Lexx smiling.

    Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Laura Lexx - YO-YO to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Laura Lexx - YO-YO

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    In a 10 year marriage eventually your partner sees it all. Every bad idea. Every silly decision. The real twist is that somewhere along the way, you have to believe them. And maybe, just maybe.. you learn to love yourself too.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Laura Lexx - YO-YO
  10. Poster advertising the event with an image of a book by Liz Million.

    Add Draw Along with Liz Million at Shotton Library to your Itinerary

    Draw Along with Liz Million at Shotton Library

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Shotton Colliery

    Love Art, Love to Draw ? why not come along to Shotton Library on Friday 27th of February 10.30am- 12noon for a interactive drawing session with our favourite illustrator Liz Million.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Draw Along with Liz Million at Shotton Library
  11. Black and white image of a cave opening out to sea.

    Add Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Ushaw Moor , Durham

    Welcome to listen Durham Singers performing new Easter time music. St Mark Passion is a composition for choir, orchestra and soloists by our favourite living composer Oliver Tarney.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  12. Louis Brennan performing.

    Add Louis Brannan and Greg Brice to your Itinerary

    Louis Brannan and Greg Brice

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham City

    Dubliner Louis Brennan is a singer-songwriter in the blues/folk tradition whose work has drawn favourable comparisons to Leonard Cohen, and Kris Kristofferson.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Feb 2026Open 18:30 - 21:00
    More info for Louis Brannan and Greg Brice
  13. Fools Gold Blaydon Races poster showing a painting of people and their dogs enjoying the Blaydon Races.

    Add Fools Gold Blaydon Races - St Johns Hall Meadowfield to your Itinerary

    Fools Gold Blaydon Races - St Johns Hall Meadowfield

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Meadowfield

    Acoustic Duo. Seats £7. Refreshments on sale or BYOB.

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2026Open 16:30 - 19:30
    More info for Fools Gold Blaydon Races - St Johns Hall Meadowfield
  14. Two people having afternoon tea at High Force Hotel.

    Add Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel to your Itinerary

    Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Mother's Day

    Forest-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Join us this Mother's Day at High Force Hotel & Waterfall for our traditional take on afternoon tea with a selection of savoury sandwiches, scones and sweet treats. The perfect treat for loved ones, this Mother's Day.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Mar 2026Open 16:30 - 16:30
    More info for Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel
  15. Tibetan and crystal singing bowls

    Add Sound Bath & Meditation Session - Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Sound Bath & Meditation Session - Raby Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Staindrop

    Experience a profound and restorative Sound Bath & Meditation session under the expert guidance of Stephen, a highly qualified meditation instructor, set within the tranquil and historic surroundings of Raby Castle. This one-hour session offers an…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Mar 2026
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    12 Apr 2026
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    10 May 2026
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    14 June 2026
    More info for Sound Bath & Meditation Session - Raby Castle
  16. An audience watching a performance of WOW part of the S&DR200 festival

    Add S&DR200 - WOW North East : Wow Show to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - WOW North East : Wow Show

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Middlesbrough

    WOW North East returns following autumn’s hit festival to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 with an afternoon of local stories, inspiring interviews and (many) reasons to be hopeful.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Mar 2026Open 14:15 -
    More info for S&DR200 - WOW North East : Wow Show
  17. Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique

    Add Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique to your Itinerary

    Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Durham University Palatinate Orchestra's 90-piece Symphony Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony, his Pathétique Symphony, and music by Elgar and Pejačević in Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique
  18. Clay Pigeon Shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley

    Add Clay Pigeon Shoot at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Clay Pigeon Shoot at South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Stanley

    Experience the thrill of clay pigeon shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Feb 2026
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    21 Mar 2026
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    18 Apr 2026
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    16 May 2026
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    20 June 2026
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    18 July 2026
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    15 Aug 2026
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    19 Sept 2026
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    17 Oct 2026
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    21 Nov 2026
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    19 Dec 2026
    More info for Clay Pigeon Shoot at South Causey Inn
  19. Easter Food & Craft Market at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

    Add Easter Food & Craft Market to your Itinerary

    Easter Food & Craft Market

    Type

    Type:

    Easter

    Staindrop

    Celebrate Easter at Raby Castle with a weekend full of food, crafts, and fun for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Easter Food & Craft Market
  20. Jonathan Eyre at the Wurlitzer Organ

    Add NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ to your Itinerary

    NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    JONATHAN EYRE plays a concert of Christmas music including Carols, etc. at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ
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