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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. 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
  2. A group of parkrun volunteers in pink jackets outside Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens.

    Add Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens - parkrun to your Itinerary

    Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens - parkrun

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    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Durham

    A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Nearby Sunday 2k junior parkrun events for 4 to 14 year olds and their families can be found here.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Jan 2026to26 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens - parkrun
  3. K-Beat Demon Breaker Bash

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    K-Beat Demon Breaker Bash

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Lanchester

    Step into a world of colour, music, and pure idol magic! Our K-POPping Children's Party is packed with upbeat songs, fun dance routines, adorable meet-and-greet moments, and plenty of photo opportunities to capture every superstar smile.

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026Open 17:30 - 19:00
    More info for K-Beat Demon Breaker Bash
  4. Spring Garden Fair at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Spring Garden Fair - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    Staindrop

    Celebrate the garden's reawakening after its winter slumber as spring breathes new life into the landscape. Watch as petals unfurl and fresh shoots push through the earth, signalling the season's vibrant return.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to25 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Spring Garden Fair - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  5. Pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith.

    Add Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
  6. 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:
    14 June 2026
    More info for Sound Bath & Meditation Session - Raby Castle
  7. Durham Cathedral and surrounding countryside.

    Add Ramble Worldwide Celebrates 80 Years with FREE Guided Walks Across England this Summer to your Itinerary

    Ramble Worldwide Celebrates 80 Years with FREE Guided Walks Across England this Summer

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Durham

    This summer, Ramble Worldwide, the original walking holiday specialist with a charitable ethos, is offering a programme of free guided walks across England and Scotland to celebrate its 80th birthday.

    Join us on this free guided sample walk to…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Aug 2026
    From:
    16 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 13:30
    More info for Ramble Worldwide Celebrates 80 Years with FREE Guided Walks Across England this Summer
  8. customers next to nick-nacks and jewellery market stall

    Add Stanley Market to your Itinerary

    Stanley Market

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Stanley

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8.00-16:00

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Stanley Market
  9. Various fruits and vegetables

    Add St Margaret's Allotments and Churchyard Nature Day to your Itinerary

    St Margaret's Allotments and Churchyard Nature Day

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Durham

    An event to draw attention to, and deepen knowledge of, the richness of the wildlife on St Margaret's Allotments and St Margaret's Churchyard.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for St Margaret's Allotments and Churchyard Nature Day
  10. Durham Opera Ensemble performing to an audience.

    Add Gilbert & Sullivan in Concert - Redhills Miners' Hall to your Itinerary

    Gilbert & Sullivan in Concert - Redhills Miners' Hall

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Join Durham Opera Ensemble for an evening celebrating the music of Gilbert and Sullivan. This third-term concert brings together a lively performance of their most popular works, performed by a company of current members and alumni. With plenty of…

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Gilbert & Sullivan in Concert - Redhills Miners' Hall
  11. Photo of Dan Whitehouse

    Add Dan Whitehouse Continues To Renew, Reinvent and Reimagine with James Thoroughgood at The White Room Music Cafe to your Itinerary

    Dan Whitehouse Continues To Renew, Reinvent and Reimagine with James Thoroughgood at The White Room Music Cafe

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Stanley

    Dan Whitehouse is always searching for something new. Over a career spanning more than two decades, the acclaimed Black Country artist has continually evolved, shifting from the introspective acoustic singer-songwriter of his early solo records into…

    Dates

    From:
    11 June 2026Open 19:30 - 22:45
    More info for Dan Whitehouse Continues To Renew, Reinvent and Reimagine with James Thoroughgood at The White Room Music Cafe
  12. Classic black car at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.

    Add Beamish 53rd Reliability Run - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North to your Itinerary

    Beamish 53rd Reliability Run - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Beamish

    It's time for the 53rd annual Beamish Reliability Run!

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Beamish 53rd Reliability Run - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North
  13. Grimethorpe Colliery Band

    Add Grimethorpe Colliery Band In Concert to your Itinerary

    Grimethorpe Colliery Band In Concert

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham City

    Founded over a century ago in a Yorkshire mining village, Grimethorpe Colliery Band achieved a worldwide reputation from the hit film Brassed Off and are regarded as one of Britain's finest brass bands.

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2026Open 14:00 -
    More info for Grimethorpe Colliery Band In Concert
  14. Mrs Smith 1,2,3 eyes on me with 
illustrations of flowers and leaves

    Add Mrs Smith "123, Eyes on Me!" - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Mrs Smith "123, Eyes on Me!" - The Witham

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Mrs Smith was an ordinary teacher until she went viral on Facebook and accidentally became a comedian.

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Mrs Smith "123, Eyes on Me!" - The Witham
  15. Master Sales Navigator to sell more, sell smarter, and sell higher.

    Add Social Selling With Sales Navigator - Glow to your Itinerary

    Social Selling With Sales Navigator - Glow

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe

    This Masterclass is ideal for salespeople, senior business development teams, sales-focused business owners, and marketers looking to support their company's lead generation and sales efforts.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Aug 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
    More info for Social Selling With Sales Navigator - Glow
  16. People outside Brancepeth Castle on a sunny day enjoying the Summer Craft Fair.

    Add Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2026 to your Itinerary

    Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Durham

    A spectacular three -day craft fair in a country castle! 70 stalls of unique crafts. Cafes open serving delicious home made food and cakes. Craft workshops and activities.

    Dates

    From:
    24 July 2026to25 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    26 July 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00
    More info for Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2026
  17. Tom McGuinness, The Hewer, 1980s, oil on board. Gemini Collection, Zurbarán Trust

    Add Tom McGuinness: Out of the Darkness - Mining Art Gallery to your Itinerary

    Tom McGuinness: Out of the Darkness - Mining Art Gallery

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    Our new Tom McGuinness exhibition opens on 18 February 2026. In his centenary year, the Mining Art Gallery celebrates this quiet man who communicated through his art – he did not seek simply to record details of the mining industry but expressed…

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026
    More info for Tom McGuinness: Out of the Darkness - Mining Art Gallery
  18. Families and children relax on hay bales under a green canopy tent, holding cups of hot drinks and gathered around a small fire pit, with open country

    Add Nature Camp - Low Way Farm to your Itinerary

    Nature Camp - Low Way Farm

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Enjoy a family-friendly weekend of nature themed activities at Low Way Farm in Holwick, Teesdale. Organised by the North Pennines National Landscape tea

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 12:00 - 14:00
    More info for Nature Camp - Low Way Farm
  19. Carrie Hope Fletcher concert poster

    Add Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light Tour to your Itinerary

    Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light Tour

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Carrie Hope Fletcher (Heathers, Cinderella, Calamity Jane), one of the UK's most beloved musical theatre stars, is set to light up cathedrals across the UK in her breathtaking new Ghost Light concert tour.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
    More info for Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light Tour
  20. 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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Sedgefield Farmers Market
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