What's on this Week
Find out what’s happening this week across the Culture County. From festivals and exhibitions, to sport and theatre, you’re certain to have an eventful time in Durham.
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What's on this Week
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S&DR200 Festival
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Festival
The 27 September 2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR), which gave birth to the modern railway. To celebrate this landmark anniversary, the nine-month S&DR200 Festival will take place across…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2025to31 May 2026
Journey of a Century: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum - Durham University Oriental Museum
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Exhibition
Durham City
Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum.
Dates
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- 26 Sept 2025to31 May 2026
Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn
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Type:
Music Event
Stanley
Sit with us and enjoy live music every Friday, where we welcome a brilliant mix of local musicians from all across the North East to our cosy indoor bar - with a roaring log-burning fire.
Dates
- From:
- 14 Nov 2025to11 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Stanley Market
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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
Bishop Auckland Market
Type
Type:
Markets
Bishop Auckland
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8:00-17:00
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Barnard Castle Market
Type
Type:
Markets
Barnard Castle
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Wednesday 8.00am to 16.30
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
South Causey Monthly Dog Walk
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Dog-Friendly
STANLEY
Join the South Causey Dog Walking Club every 1st Saturday of the month at 10 am for a picturesque stroll through the beautiful Beamish Valley.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Barnard Castle Farmers' Market
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Type:
Markets
Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market is one of the North East’s most popular markets featuring a wide range of artisan food and crafts from the region. Open 9:00 to 14:00 on the first Saturday of each month.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market
Type
Type:
Markets
Durham city
Durham’s Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market is now on the first Thursday of each month – open from 9am until 4.30pm, or until stock has sold out.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Mental Health Swims - Seaham
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Type:
Wellness Event
Seaham
Mental Health Swims is an award-winning, mental health peer support community. The regular dip at Seaham takes place on the last Sunday of every month - booking required.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Remaking Memories Together - The Bowes Museum
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Type:
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
A community-centred art project, Remaking Memories Together celebrates special places across County Durham, exploring how shared memories, creativity and storytelling can strengthen connections between people and place.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Mar 2026
Consett Market
Type
Type:
Markets
Consett
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00-16:00
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Seaham Seaside Market
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Type:
Markets
Seaham
Seaham Seaside Market is a weekly market held every Friday.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Saturday Outdoor Market
Type
Type:
Markets
Durham
Every Saturday, the Market Place is transformed by up to 30 small independent traders…it becomes a traditional, bustling, fresh air market and a great shopping experience.
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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
Durham parkrun
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Type:
Wellness Event
Stockton Rd , 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
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- 3 Jan 2026to26 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens - parkrun
Type
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
Heritage Coastal Path parkrun, Easington
Type
Type:
Wellness Event
Easington Colliery, Peterlee
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 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Durham City
Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and…
Dates
- From:
- 7 Jan 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Free Monthly Guided Walks - Wolsingham
Type
Type:
Guided Walk
Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland
Our monthly guided walks take place on the 2nd Saturday of every month leaving Wolsingham Town Hall in the Market Place at 10am.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Jan 2026to12 Dec 2026
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