Summer Highlights

Number of results: 142

, currently showing 121 to 140.

• Prev
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• Next

1. 

   Durham Brass Festival 2026

   Type

   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. 

   Durham Jazz Festival

   Type

   Type:

   Festival

   Old Cinema Launderette in Gilesgate,

   The 2026 Durham Jazz Festival will run from Friday 23rd October through to Sunday 25th October.

   Dates

   From:

   23 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026

   More info for Durham Jazz Festival
3. 

   

   Jupiter The Giant Planet - Grassholme Observatory

   Type

   Type:

   Stargazing Events

   nr Mickleton

   On these dark starry nights, we are treated to a planetary delight as this celestial heavyweight lines up for our telescopes.

   Dates

   From:

   23 Jan 2026to24 Jan 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00

   More info for Jupiter The Giant Planet - Grassholme Observatory
4. 

   

   Front Row Talks: Paul and Lucy Hull - The Bowes Museum

   Type

   Type:

   Talks

   Barnard Castle

   Just like The Bowes Museum, For the Love of the North celebrates artists, designers and makers. Join Paul and Lucy Hull for an inspiring talk on supporting Northern creatives and how thoughtful design can deepen our connections with the places we…

   Dates

   From:

   8 Mar 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30

   More info for Front Row Talks: Paul and Lucy Hull - The Bowes Museum
5. 

   

   Family Open Day - The Bowes Museum

   Type

   Type:

   Children/Family events

   Barnard Castle

   Join us for a free day of family-friendly activities. Inspired by the museum's Pippa Hale: Pet Project exhibition, enjoy a variety of activities as we celebrate all things pets at the museum.

   Dates

   From:

   21 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

   More info for Family Open Day - The Bowes Museum
6. 

   

   Messiaen’s La Nativité du Seigneur - Durham Cathedral

   Type

   Type:

   Music Event

   Durham City

   Olivier Messiaen’s great organ work reflecting on the story of Jesus’s nativity performed on one of the country’s great cathedral organs by Daniel Cook and interspersed with readings from scripture. This recital is offered prayerfully and free of…

   Dates

   From:

   14 Jan 2026Open 17:30 -

   More info for Messiaen’s La Nativité du Seigneur - Durham Cathedral
7. 

   

   Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan - Gala Durham

   Type

   Type:

   Theatre

   Durham

   Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears.

   Dates

   From:

   27 Feb 2026Open 19:30 -

   More info for Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan - Gala Durham
8. 

   

   Seaham Food Festival 2026

   Type

   Type:

   Festival

   Seaham

   The festival welcomes thousands of visitors each year for two days of sun, sea, family fun and, of course, food. 

   Dates

   From:

   1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026

   More info for Seaham Food Festival 2026
9. 

   

   Funny Way To Be Comedy: Simon Brodkin - Work In Progress

   Type

   Type:

   Comedy

   Barnard Castle

   Hot off the back of his smash hit UK tour, and three incredible, sold-out nights at London's Hammersmith Apollo, Simon Brodkin is back and better than ever!

   Dates

   From:

   10 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

   More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Simon Brodkin - Work In Progress
10. 

    

    Verdi "Requiem"

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham City

    With over 250 musicians and conducted by the celebrated Tim Burke (Musical Director of the Royal Northern Sinfonia Chorus and Tête à Tête Opera), this performance promises to be a true highlight of the musical year.

    Dates

    From:

    30 Jan 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

    More info for Verdi "Requiem"
11. 

    

    Sam Avery "Thunderstorm"

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    In his trademark punchy style, Sam takes you on a whirlwind journey through the chaos of the modern.

    Dates

    From:

    30 Jan 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00

    More info for Sam Avery "Thunderstorm"
12. 

    

    Cliffecon 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Newton Aycliffe

    Cliffecon 2026 is a comic con and pop culture event in County Durham.

    Dates

    From:

    9 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    More info for Cliffecon 2026
13. 

    

    The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

    Type

    Type:

    Performance

    Durham City

    Neil Gore, presents this SELL OUT one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the…

    Dates

    From:

    25 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    More info for The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
14. 

    

    An Evening with Will Todd: Jazz Missa Brevis, Passion Music and a set from 'All Will be Well'

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Durham Choral Society invites you to a celebration of the music of Durham-born composer Will Todd.

    Dates

    From:

    24 Jan 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00

    More info for An Evening with Will Todd: Jazz Missa Brevis, Passion Music and a set from 'All Will be Well'
15. 

    

    The Sham Fender Experience at South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Stanley

    Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music, incredible energy, and all the anthems you know and love. The Sham Fender Experience is coming to South Causey Inn, bringing the electrifying sound of Sam Fender to life in a show that feels just…

    Dates

    From:

    16 Jan 2026Open 19:00 -

    More info for The Sham Fender Experience at South Causey Inn
16. 

    

    The Welfare Collective / Paul Nowak / Stephen Smith

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham City

    Durham Miners Association present an evening of live music.

    Dates

    From:

    6 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 22:30

    More info for The Welfare Collective / Paul Nowak / Stephen Smith
17. 

    

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

    Type

    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
18. 

    

    The High Force Polar Quest

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Forest in Teesdale

    Step into a frosty woodland world full of winter magic on our self-led High Force Polar Quest Trail.

    Dates

    From:

    22 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026

    More info for The High Force Polar Quest
19. 

    

    Tom Hume: Retrospective - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham

    The first comprehensive exhibition of the work of Tom Hume, a Durham-based artist and art teacher.

    Dates

    From:

    8 Nov 2025to31 Jan 2026

    More info for Tom Hume: Retrospective - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
20. 

    

    The Durham County Show

    Type

    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    nr Thornley

    The Annual Durham County Show is a vibrant event featuring a variety of activities and attractions for all ages.

    Dates

    From:

    4 July 2026to5 July 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00

    More info for The Durham County Show

• Prev
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• Next