Skip To Main Content

  • Accommodation
    • Don't Miss
      • City Breaks
      • Spa Breaks
      • Dog Friendly
      • Stunning Stays
    • Hotels
    • B&B and Guest Houses
    • Inns & Pubs
    • Self Catering & Holiday Cottages
      • Self Catering Agencies
    • Caravan, Camping & Glamping
    • Hostels
    • Accessible Accommodation
  • Things to Do
    • Don't Miss
      • Binchester Roman Fort
      • Beamish Museum
      • Bishop Auckland Town Hall
      • Bowlees Visitor Centre
      • Crook Hall Gardens
      • Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Centre
      • Durham Castle Tours
      • Durham Cathedral
      • Durham Cricket
      • Durham Town Hall
      • Durham University Botanic Garden
      • Durham University Oriental Museum
      • Hamsterley Forest
      • Hardwick Park
      • High Force
      • Killhope
      • Kynren- An epic Tale of England
      • Locomotion
      • Palace Green Library
      • Raby Castle
      • Seaham Harbour Marina
      • The Auckland Project
      • Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery
      • The Bowes Museum
      • Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
      • Wharton Park
    • Attractions
      • Castles & Historic Houses
      • Cathedral & Churches
      • Hands on History
      • Gardens & Parks
      • Family Fun
      • Museums & Galleries
      • Waterfalls & Reservoirs
    • Activities
      • Adventure Activities
      • Cycling
      • Family Fun Activities
      • Festival & Events Organisers
      • Fishing
      • Golf
      • Horse Riding
      • Spas
      • Walking
    • Entertainment
      • Cinema
      • Theatre
    • Shopping
      • Antiques
      • Arts & Crafts
      • Farm Shops & Markets
      • Garden Centres
      • Only in Durham
      • Independent Shops & Boutiques
      • Shopping Centres
    • Sightseeing, Tours & Guides
      • Attraction Tours
      • Tour Guides
      • Scenic Tours
      • Cycling Tours
      • Walking Tours
      • Durham City Guide - Churches, Chapels and Cafes
    • Weddings
      • Historic Wedding Venues
      • Hotel Wedding Venues
      • Wedding Fairs & Events
      • Stag & Hen Party Ideas
      • Wedding Packages
  • What's On
    • What's on this Week
    • Family Events
      • Summer Holidays
      • Free Events
    • 2025 Unmissable Events
    • Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
      • Cinema Venues
      • Theatre Venues
    • Sports
    • Dark Skies Events
    • Food & Drink
    • Exhibitions
  • Food & Drink
    • Don't Miss
      • Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Palace
      • Botanic Garden Café
      • Cafe Bowes at The Bowes Museum
      • Durham Dales Centre Tea Room
      • El Castillo
      • Gala Lounge
      • High Force Hotel and Waterfall
      • Hotel Indigo Rotunda Bar
      • Jozef’s Riverside Bar & Restaurant
      • Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop
      • Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
      • Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
      • Ozone at Seaham Hall
      • The Dining Room
      • The Dunes Café
      • The Falls Café at Bowlees Visitor Centre
      • The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens
      • The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk
      • The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo Durham
      • The Oak Room Restaurant
      • The Tower Cafe
      • The Vinery at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
      • Undercroft Restaurant
      • Ushaw Café
    • Restaurants
    • Tearooms & Coffee Shops
    • Pubs & Bars
    • Get a Taste of Durham
    • Afternoon Tea in Durham
  • Inspire Me
    • Don't Miss
      • Auckland Palace
      • Beamish Museum
      • Dalton Park
      • Durham Cathedral
      • Hamsterley Forest
      • High Force
      • Killhope
      • Kynren – an epic tale of England
      • North Pennines National Landscape
    • Short Break Ideas
      • Dark Skies
      • Dog Friendly Durham
      • Romantic Getaways
      • Spa Breaks
      • Golf Breaks
      • Weddings
      • City Break
    • Seasonal
      • Spring Breaks
      • Summer Breaks
      • Autumn Breaks
      • Winter Breaks
    • Budget-Friendly Days Out in Durham
    • Explore From Your Door
    • Discover Durham's Great Outdoors
    • Discover Wellness in Durham
    • Go Car Free in Durham
    • Only in Durham
    • Delve Into Our Heritage
    • Durham's Unmissable Highlights
    • Itineraries
    • Durham Videos
  • Explore Durham
    • Durham City
    • Durham Dales
    • Vale of Durham
    • Durham Coast
    • Durham Towns
      • Barnard Castle
      • Bishop Auckland
      • Chester-le-Street
      • Seaham
      • Stanhope
    • North Pennines National Landscape
    • North East England
  • Visitor Information
    • Information Points
    • Maps of Durham
    • Getting to Durham
    • Getting Around Durham
      • Car Hire
      • Taxis
      • Electric Car Charging Points
    • Accessible Durham
    • Sustainable and Responsible Tourism in Durham
    • Publications
    • Durham Apps
    • Discover Durham Digitally

Don't Miss

  • Durham City short breaks

    City Break

  • A family getting on a tram at Beamish

    Family Fun

  • Seaham summer beach holiday fun

    Summer Breaks

  • Fireworks at Kynren

    Summer Holidays

A German Flag
This is Durham logo
Menu
  • Durham the Culture County logo
  • Print Logo
Close Navigation

You are here > Home > What's On > Summer Highlights

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.

Loading..

Number of results:

Number of results: 368

, currently showing 201 to 220.

  • Previous Prev
  • 1
  • 2
  • ...
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • ...
  • 18
  • 19
  • Next Next
Sort By: A-Z Lowest A-Z Highest
  1. 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
  2. Jim Smith holding a lamb

    Add Jim Smith "Prime Cuts" - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Jim Smith "Prime Cuts" - The Witham

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Jim Smith is one of Scotland's most beloved farming comedians, bringing his unique blend of rural humour and sharp storytelling to audiences across the country.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Jim Smith "Prime Cuts" - The Witham
  3. Bowes Museum team giving a 'Spotlight Tour' to two visitors.

    Add Spotlight Tour - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Spotlight Tour - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Talks

    Barnard Castle

    A friendly and informative introduction to an exhibition, the collection or building. Led by The Bowes Museum’s team of Visitor Attendants, Curators and Volunteer Tour Guides, join us for an informal 30-minute tour, everyday at 11:00 to find out…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Jan 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 11:00 -
    More info for Spotlight Tour - The Bowes Museum
  4. Agnes Barnes standing with her hands on her hips in front of images of a smiley face, a German flag, and childhood photos.

    Add Angela Barnes ANGST - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Angela Barnes ANGST - The Witham

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    A brand-new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo. Angela is a worrier. Whatever it is, she'll worry about it. But don't let that worry you – she'll worry enough for the both of you.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Angela Barnes ANGST - The Witham
  5. Sausages on the BBQ at Lumley Castle Tipi

    Add BBQ & Beer Night with Live Music - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    BBQ & Beer Night with Live Music - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Chester le Street

    Bring your appetite, your mates, and your love of all things grilled and brewed. The fire’s crackling, the beer’s cold, and the tipi’s calling. Don’t miss it!

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00
    More info for BBQ & Beer Night with Live Music - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel
  6. The Three Inch Fools performing outdoor theatre at Raby Castle

    Add The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I - Three Inch Fools - Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I - Three Inch Fools - Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Staindrop

    Get ready for a royally ridiculous evening of musical mayhem as The Three Inch Fools return with their brand-new show: a side-splitting Tudor romp where history and hilarity collide!

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I - Three Inch Fools - Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle
  7. Cirque du Soleil Clown Master conceptor Daniel Passer playing the accordion

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Heading into Night: A Clown Ode on…[forgetting] to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Heading into Night: A Clown Ode on…[forgetting]

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham City

    HEADING INTO NIGHT IS A clown ode (on forgetting) - it is joyous irreverent dance - innocence at the loss of memories - ecstatic glee at the regaining. Performed by Cirque du Soleil Clown Master conceptor Daniel Passer. In engagement and…

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to25 July 2025Open 21:45 -
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Heading into Night: A Clown Ode on…[forgetting]
  8. Nashville recording artist Jeremy McComb

    Add Jeremy McComb at Steam Machine Brewing Company to your Itinerary

    Jeremy McComb at Steam Machine Brewing Company

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Newton Aycliffe

    Country singer Jeremy McComb is coming to Newton Aycliffe.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Aug 2025Open 18:30 - 21:45
    More info for Jeremy McComb at Steam Machine Brewing Company
  9. Vitality Blast 2025 Fixtures - Sportsman and Sportswoman playing cricket.

    Vitality Blast 2025 Fixtures

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Chester le Street

    Vitality Blast T20 from Wednesday, 11 June 2025 to Friday, 18 July 2025 at BANKS Homes Riverside.

    Dates

    From:
    11 June 2025to18 July 2025
    More info for Vitality Blast 2025 Fixtures
  10. Barry Hyde

    Add Durham Brass Festival: Barry Hyde & Durham Miners Association Brass Band perform “Miners’ Ballads” to your Itinerary

    Durham Brass Festival: Barry Hyde & Durham Miners Association Brass Band perform “Miners’ Ballads”

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    The Futureheads’ frontman Barry Hyde, brings his deeply personal and evocative new solo album, Miners’ Ballads, to life in a special live performance.

    Dates

    From:
    14 July 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Durham Brass Festival: Barry Hyde & Durham Miners Association Brass Band perform “Miners’ Ballads”
  11. Stalls at Sedgefield Farmers Market on the village green

    Add Sedgefield Farmers Market to your Itinerary

    Sedgefield Farmers Market

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Sedgefield

    The market is run by Sedgefield Development Trust - and is held every first Sunday of the Month, on the village green, from 8.30am to 12.30pm - and includes a free community stall, music tent & health bus.

    The free stall is available to clubs and…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Sedgefield Farmers Market
  12. Black and white photo of Tom Stade looking off to the left.

    Add Tom Stade "Naughty By Nature" - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Tom Stade "Naughty By Nature" - The Witham

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    The legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show.

    Dates

    From:
    22 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
    More info for Tom Stade "Naughty By Nature" - The Witham
  13. Details of event with a decorated Christmas wreath and snow flakes

    Add Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration to your Itinerary

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Sedgefield

    Julia Loudon presents Midwinter Magic.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2025Open 19:15 - 21:15
    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration
  14. A bus made from Meccano

    Add Meccano Exhibition 2025 to your Itinerary

    Meccano Exhibition 2025

    Type

    Type:

    Show / Display

    Beamish

    See the North Eastern Meccano Society display at Beamish.

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2025to13 July 2025
    More info for Meccano Exhibition 2025
  15. Taylor Swift lookalike in a cowgirl hat and silver platforms.

    Add Swift-Tea Party - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Swift-Tea Party - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Bargate Bank, Lanchester

    Join us this "Cruel Summer" for our very first Swift-Tea - with live singing, games, dance competitions and of course meet & greet with photo opportunities.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Aug 2025Open 17:30 - 19:00
    More info for Swift-Tea Party - Lanchester Garden Centre
  16. poster tribute night Freddie mercury

    Add Freddie Mercury Tribute Night to your Itinerary

    Freddie Mercury Tribute Night

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Peterlee

    Get ready to ROCK as we bring you an electrifying night of Queen's greatest hits with an unmissable Freddie Mercury Tribute.  

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30
    More info for Freddie Mercury Tribute Night
  17. A colourful teapot with peacock feathers painted onto it.

    Add Be You at The Bowes - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Be You at The Bowes - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Talks

    Barnard Castle

    Be You at The Bowes is a LGBTQIA+ co-production working group is the first of its kind at the Museum, teaming up with regional partners and working as a community to learn from one another and grow together. The group will investigate…

    Dates

    From:
    22 July 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    From:
    5 Aug 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
    From:
    19 Aug 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
    From:
    2 Sept 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
    From:
    16 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    From:
    30 Sept 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
    From:
    14 Oct 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
    From:
    28 Oct 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
    From:
    11 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
    From:
    25 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
    From:
    9 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
    More info for Be You at The Bowes - The Bowes Museum
  18. Any Parsons pressing a button with an image of a rocket launching into space behind him

    Add Andy Parsons "Please #@!$ off to Mars" - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Andy Parsons "Please #@!$ off to Mars" - The Witham

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it. Andy is back with a brand-new show.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Andy Parsons "Please #@!$ off to Mars" - The Witham
  19. 5 murder mystery participants in traditional clothing, one holding a hammer.

    Add Murder Mystery Dinner Murder-Ton - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Murder Mystery Dinner Murder-Ton - Lumley Castle Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Chester le Street

    Lady Whistlethorne’s scandal sheet has the Ton in an uproar—her latest column is filled with whispers, secrets, and social ruin. But no one expected it to end in murder.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
    More info for Murder Mystery Dinner Murder-Ton - Lumley Castle Hotel
  20. Drums in a steel barn decorated with fairy lights and cushions

    Add Drum Circle & Sound bath - Dalton Moor Farm to your Itinerary

    Drum Circle & Sound bath - Dalton Moor Farm

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Seaham

    Awaken the Fire, Soothe the Soul. A Deeply Restorative Session of Rhythm and Sound for Wellbeing - Immerse yourself, mind, body, and soul, into the layers and healing frequencies of sound and rhythm. From Drum Beat to Deep Peace - Join the Journey…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2025Open 17:30 - 19:30
    From:
    2 Sept 2025Open 17:30 - 19:30
    From:
    7 Oct 2025Open 17:30 - 19:30
    More info for Drum Circle & Sound bath - Dalton Moor Farm
  • Previous Prev
  • 1
  • 2
  • ...
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • ...
  • 18
  • 19
  • Next Next
Loading..Loading..
  • Enewsletter Sign Up

  • Contact Us

  • Print Page
  • Email Page
Home Accommodation
  • Hotels,
  • B&B and Guest Houses,
  • Inns & Pubs,
  • Self Catering & Holiday Cottages,
  • Caravan, Camping & Glamping,
  • Dog Friendly,
  • Hostels,
Things to Do
  • Attractions,
  • Activities,
  • Shopping,
  • Sightseeing, Tours & Guides,
What's On
  • Family Events,
  • 2025 Unmissable Events,
  • What's on this Week,
  • Cinema, Theatre & Music Events,
  • Dark Skies Events,
Food & Drink
  • Restaurants,
  • Tearooms & Coffee Shops,
  • Pubs & Bars,
  • Get a Taste of Durham,
  • Tasty Places to Stay,
  • Foodie Events,
Inspire Me
  • Short Break Ideas,
  • Discover Durham's Great Outdoors,
  • Delve Into Our Heritage,
  • Durham's Unmissable Highlights,
  • Itineraries,
Explore Durham
  • Durham City,
  • Durham Dales,
  • Vale of Durham,
  • Durham Coast,
  • Durham Towns,
  • North East England,
Visitor Information
  • Information Points,
  • Maps of Durham,
  • Getting to Durham,
  • Getting Around Durham,
  • Accessible Durham,
  • Sustainable and Responsible Tourism in Durham,
  • Publications,
Submit Event
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Site Map
  • Submit Event
  • Terms & Conditions

© Copyright Visit County Durham. All Rights Reserved

Registered Office: Visit County Durham, East Wing, 1st Floor, Corten House, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS

  • North East England logo

Ratings & Reviews

Powered By

tripadvisor

  • Durham County Council