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  1. Durham Brass Festival 2026

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    BRASS is back in 2026 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 12 - 19 July. 

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2026to19 July 2026
    More info for Durham Brass Festival 2026

  2. Add Yesterbus Classic Bus Gathering at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Yesterbus Classic Bus Gathering at Locomotion

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    Featuring a display of classic buses from across the region.

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2026
    More info for Yesterbus Classic Bus Gathering at Locomotion

  3. Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Andy Zaltzman - The Zaltgeist 2026 – A Second Thwack to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Andy Zaltzman - The Zaltgeist 2026 – A Second Thwack

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Following a sell-out 2024/2025 national run, Andy Zaltzman – host of The Bugle podcast and BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz, statistician on Test Match Special, and champion of Taskmaster series 18 – extends his hit tour into 2026.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Andy Zaltzman - The Zaltgeist 2026 – A Second Thwack

  4. Add Peterlee Comic Con to your Itinerary

    Peterlee Comic Con

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Peterlee

    The inaugural Peterlee Comic Con will have special guests.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Peterlee Comic Con

  5. Add Well Being Wander to your Itinerary

    Well Being Wander

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    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Bedburn

    This peaceful self guided experience blends the ancient practice of forest bathing with a curated well being bundle to enjoy along the way.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Well Being Wander

  6. Add Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Phil Kelsall MBE from the Tower Ballroom Blackpool to your Itinerary

    Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Phil Kelsall MBE from the Tower Ballroom Blackpool

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Resident organist of the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool, PHIL KELSALL MBE, plays a concert of favourite music at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the New Victoria Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Phil Kelsall MBE from the Tower Ballroom Blackpool
  7. The Plotters' Forest Mischievous Rabbit Trail - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Add The Plotters' Forest Mischievous Rabbit Trail - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Plotters' Forest Mischievous Rabbit Trail - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Easter

    Staindrop

    Families are invited to pick up a trail sheet at the entrance and embark on an exciting adventure through our Christmas Tree plantation. As you explore the winding paths, look for giant, colourful eggs hidden along the way. It’s the perfect outdoor…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Plotters' Forest Mischievous Rabbit Trail - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  8. Add Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Scouting For Girls will be performing their greatest hits live in Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026Open 19:45 - 22:00
    More info for Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral

  9. Add Into the Light Spotlight: Culture County Conversation to your Itinerary

    Into the Light Spotlight: Culture County Conversation

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    Type:

    Talks

    Durham

    Join artists, creatives and partners from across County Durham for an interactive event exploring the future of culture in our county.
    Into the Light invites artists, creative practitioners, cultural organisations and partners from across County…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 18:30
    More info for Into the Light Spotlight: Culture County Conversation

  10. Add The Music Of Bruce Springsteen By Candlelight to your Itinerary

    The Music Of Bruce Springsteen By Candlelight

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Calling all Hungry Hearts… it's time to get your motor runnin'! The Music of Bruce Springsteen by Candlelight is rolling into town and guaranteed to have you Dancing In The Dark!

    Dates

    From:
    23 Apr 2026to24 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for The Music Of Bruce Springsteen By Candlelight

  11. Add Darlington and Durham Running Day to your Itinerary

    Darlington and Durham Running Day

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage

    Newton Aycliffe,

    Darlington & Durham Running Day 2026 — a fantastic celebration of classic and modern buses, transport heritage, and community fun!

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Darlington and Durham Running Day

  12. 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

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    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

  13. Add Derwent Fest 2026 to your Itinerary

    Derwent Fest 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Edmundbyers

    A weekend festival of live tribute music, food and drink, and children’s activities and entertainment, set in a stunning location, not far from you. Bring all the family, including the dog, and enjoy some fun, quality time together.

    Venue

    Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
    More info for Derwent Fest 2026

  14. Add Miss Rachel "Down on the Farm" Breakfast to your Itinerary

    Miss Rachel "Down on the Farm" Breakfast

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Lanchester

    Join us for a delicious cooked breakfast, fun and photos at our  breakfast with Miss. Rachel event.

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2026Open 09:00 - 10:30
    More info for Miss Rachel "Down on the Farm" Breakfast

  15. Add Raby Castle Pleasure Ride to your Itinerary

    Raby Castle Pleasure Ride

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    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Staindrop

    Join us for another Darlington Riding Club Pleasure Ride at Raby Castle. Take advantage of 10 miles of off-road riding through the beautiful grounds of the Raby Estate including parts not usually seem to members of the public.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Apr 2026
    More info for Raby Castle Pleasure Ride

  16. Add Stephen Bainbridge Exhibition at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Stephen Bainbridge Exhibition at Locomotion

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Shildon

    Original railway artwork on display.

    Dates

    From:
    22 June 2026to17 July 2026
    More info for Stephen Bainbridge Exhibition at Locomotion

  17. Add Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series - Chloë Piano Trio (violin, cello & piano). to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series - Chloë Piano Trio (violin, cello & piano).

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Bishop Auckland

    The Chloé Piano Trio, Tunnell Trust Award Winners 2024/25, was formed in 2017 by talented emerging musicians at the Royal College of Music, London. They previously were Kirckman Trust Young Artists and winners of the Royal Philharmonic Society…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
    More info for Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series - Chloë Piano Trio (violin, cello & piano).

  18. Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Mrs Smith - 123, Eyes on Me! to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Mrs Smith - 123, Eyes on Me!

    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 Funny Way To Be Comedy: Mrs Smith - 123, Eyes on Me!

  19. Add Durham Musical Theatre Company presents The Prince of Egypt to your Itinerary

    Durham Musical Theatre Company presents The Prince of Egypt

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham

    Following on from their multi-award nominated productions of The Producers, Half a Sixpence, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Evita and Chess, Durham Musical Theatre Company will be one of the first amateur groups in the UK to stage The Prince of Egypt…

    Dates

    From:
    12 May 2026to16 May 2026Open 19:00 -
    From:
    13 May 2026Open 14:00 -
    From:
    16 May 2026Open 14:00 -
    More info for Durham Musical Theatre Company presents The Prince of Egypt

  20. Add Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series Continues in May with Solo Pianist Sherri Lun to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series Continues in May with Solo Pianist Sherri Lun

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Bishop Auckland

    Born in 2003, in Hong Kong and currently based in London, Sherri Lun has swiftly established herself as a rising soloist on the international stage. She has performed extensively across Europe, Asia, and the United States.

    Dates

    From:
    22 May 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
    More info for Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series Continues in May with Solo Pianist Sherri Lun