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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. Organ at Durham Cathedral.

    Add Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral

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    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Organ Recital Series 2025. Fourth Wednesday of each month at 7pm. 

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2025to22 Oct 2025
    More info for Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral
  2. Baker making a large, decorative loaf of bread at Beamish Museum

    Add Harvest Celebrations 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North to your Itinerary

    Harvest Celebrations 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Join us to experience traditional harvest celebrations!

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025to5 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Harvest Celebrations 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North
  3. details of event with an image of Margaret Manchester

    Add Talk: Margaret Manchester 'Telling her Story' to your Itinerary

    Talk: Margaret Manchester 'Telling her Story'

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    Talks

    Market Place, Wolsingham

    Step into the rich tapestry of 19th-century County Durham and Northumberland as international best selling author Margaret Manchester brings to life the stories of its women.

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Talk: Margaret Manchester 'Telling her Story'
  4. Crowds enjoying food at Chester-le-EATS. Image credit: Gareth Williams Photo & Film

    Add Chester-le-EATS 2025 to your Itinerary

    Chester-le-EATS 2025

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    Type:

    Food & Drink Festival

    Chester le Street

    Chester-le-EATS Festival Returns to Durham Cricket With An Exciting New Line-Up

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00
    More info for Chester-le-EATS 2025
  5. Painting of Old Locomotive Engine Wylam Coll from the Hatton Gallery, Newcastle University

    Add S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

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    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution
  6. Close up of Tom Bolton holding a suit of aces which cover one side of his face.

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Tom Bolton & Friends to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Tom Bolton & Friends

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    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Tom Bolton is back, and this time, he’s not coming alone. He’s bringing some of the most exciting names in magic from outside and within Durham Fringe for a night of mind-blowing illusions!

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to27 July 2025Open 17:30 -
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Tom Bolton & Friends
  7. Staff and children dressed up as Vikings at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Viking Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Family Fun

    Durham

    On Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September head to Ushaw for their Viking Weekend where history comes alive!

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Viking Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  8. Durham University Orchestral Society performing beneath the Rose Window in the Nave of Durham Cathedral

    Add Durham University Orchestral Society: Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony to your Itinerary

    Durham University Orchestral Society: Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony

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    Type:

    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Durham University Orchestral Society: Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony.

    Dates

    From:
    13 June 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Durham University Orchestral Society: Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony
  9. Classic Morris cars parked on a field at Beamish Museum

    Add Morris Car Rally 2025 to your Itinerary

    Morris Car Rally 2025

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    Show / Display

    Beamish

    See the Morris Car Club with a display of pre-1939 vehicles.

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2025to15 June 2025
    More info for Morris Car Rally 2025
  10. Pockerley at Beamish with three people dressed in period dress

    Add Pockerley 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Beamish to your Itinerary

    Pockerley 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Beamish

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    Children/Family events

    Stanley

    To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of Pockerley Old Hall, the museum will hold 30 activities at Pockerley between 17th May and 31st December 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Pockerley 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Beamish
  11. Orchestra North East Concert

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    Orchestra North East Concert

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    Concert

    Durham

    Orchestra North East is pleased to announce that its next concert will be in the Gala Theatre, Durham, on Sunday June 15th, starting at 3.00pm.

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2025Open 15:00 - 17:30
    More info for Orchestra North East Concert
  12. Lonnie Donegan

    Add Lonnie Donegan - The Stories (18+) to your Itinerary

    Lonnie Donegan - The Stories (18+)

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Barnard Castle

    Award winning songwriter and star of The Voice UK – Peter Donegan– and his older brother- Anthony Donegan – present a fantastic and unique evening of Lonnie's songs plus stories about their legendary father, 'The King of Skiffle' – Lonnie Donegan.

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Lonnie Donegan - The Stories (18+)
  13. EDAN logo

    Add EDAN Artists' Winter Show - The EDAN Gallery to your Itinerary

    EDAN Artists' Winter Show - The EDAN Gallery

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Seaham

    EDAN Artists' Winter Show details tbc

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2025to20 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for EDAN Artists' Winter Show - The EDAN Gallery
  14. Headshot of Ella Henderson

    Add Ella Henderson: Live at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Ella Henderson: Live at Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham

    Prepare for an unforgettable evening of music as the sensational Ella Henderson takes centre stage at the historic Durham Cathedral, as part of this year's Live at the Cathedral concert series.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Ella Henderson: Live at Durham Cathedral
  15. Black and white photo of a 'Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons' tribute band on stage, waving at the crowd.

    Add The Music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons by Candlelight to your Itinerary

    The Music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons by Candlelight

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    Type:

    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Join us for an incredible night of smash hits made famous by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, performed by one of the UK’s leading tribute shows, featuring an epic live band in Durham Cathedral, by candlelight.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for The Music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons by Candlelight
  16. Railway 200 logo

    Add Railway 200 Talk: “The Stockton & Darlington Railway – Getting America on Track” – with Jonathan Ratcliffe to your Itinerary

    Railway 200 Talk: “The Stockton & Darlington Railway – Getting America on Track” – with Jonathan Ratcliffe

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    Type:

    Talks

    Shildon

    As we’re into the Stockton & Darlington Railway Bicentenary year, we’re teaming up with the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway and Jane Hackworth-Young to present a series of talks at Timothy Hackworth’s own Institute.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Sept 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Railway 200 Talk: “The Stockton & Darlington Railway – Getting America on Track” – with Jonathan Ratcliffe
  17. Ariel view of Wolsingham Show

    Add Wolsingham Show 2025 to your Itinerary

    Wolsingham Show 2025

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    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    Wolsingham

    Celebrate the county’s farming life at England’s oldest and Durham’s biggest open-air Agricultural show. A jam-packed weekend of family-friendly entertainment.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025to7 Sept 2025
    More info for Wolsingham Show 2025
  18. Crook Hall gardens

    Add Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Local musicians Julie and William bring an extra dimension to the historic gardens and hall with live performances on the third Monday of each month.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Feb 2025to20 Oct 2025
    More info for Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens
  19. Silhouette of three people, and title reads, 'Secret Admirers'

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Secret Admirers to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Secret Admirers

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham City

    Welcome to the Bureau's Secret One-To-One Surveillance Branch, where every person on earth is keenly surveyed by an FBI Agent! In this musical comedy, ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ meets espionage and bureaucracy, as two FBI agents help their awkward…

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025to27 July 2025Open 20:30 -
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Secret Admirers
  20. Ghostly image of a locomotive

    S&DR200 - Ghost Train

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Darlington and Stockton

    Two major outdoor events inspired by the Stockton and Darlington Railway story.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025
    From:
    28 Sept 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Ghost Train
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