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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Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join in and get creative at this hands-on workshop for children aged 5 and over.
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026
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Type:
Performance
Bishop Auckland
Step into Kynren, a live action outdoor theatre spectacular that immerses you in 2000 years of history on an epic scale.
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to12 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Summer of Fun 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Type:
Family Fun
Beamish
Throughout the summer holidays, experience a variety of engaging activities across the museum’s different time periods.
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Summer Holidays at The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
School's out! This summer, discover a packed programme of family-friendly activities inspired by the The Bowes Museum's collection, exhibitions and beautiful parkland.
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
The House Cup - The Hole in Wand
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Seaham
The House Cup
18th July – 6th September
Five Houses. Five Locations. One House Cup.Venue
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 18:00
Summer of Fun 2026: Step into Stories at Beamish Museum
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Type:
Summer Event
Beamish
Pick up an activity book from the Entrance, choose from six adventures and enjoy a journey through Beamish from the perspective of a person from the past.
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Free Cricket Summer Programmes - Durham Cricket
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Type:
Summer Event
Chester-le-Street
Durham Cricket Foundation, with support from Accenture and ECB is running a number of free one-day and two-day holiday camps with food for children aged 5-11 during the summer holidays.
Dates
- From:
- 20 July 2026to1 Sept 2026
Colour and Light: Stained Glass Exhibition - Durham Cathedral
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Type:
Summer Event
Durham
This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Rose Window. Plan your summer day out as we explore the stories behind the cathedral's much-loved stained glass.
Dates
- From:
- 22 July 2026to14 Sept 2026
50 Years of Rowley Station at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Heritage
Beamish
Celebrate 50 years of Rowley Station at Beamish with this special event.
Dates
- From:
- 25 July 2026to26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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:
- 26 July 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00
The Italian Car Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Show / Display
Staindrop
Italian Car Show 2026 in collaboration with Auto Italia Magazine.
Dates
- From:
- 26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Snakes & Shakes - Lanchester Garden Centre
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Lanchester
Do you love snakes? Do you want to learn more about our slithery friends ? Do you also crave delicious milkshakes?
If you answered yes to any (or all) of the above questions then this event is for you!Dates
- From:
- 27 July 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
Percy Savage: Notorious P.I.G. - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
For his entire life, Percy Savage has been on a quest to find his authentic self. This has not been helped by endless comparisons to tank engines, lightning thieves and park keepers. Now, via his hatred of a certain brand of M&S confectionary he is…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 19:45 - 20:45
A Pilgrim’s Song - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
Marking ten years since his acclaimed song 'City of Sanctuary', Durham folk singer-songwriter Sam Slatcher presents an intimate evening of songs and stories from a modern pilgrim. Inspired by journeys of sanctuary, chance encounters on trains, and…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 18:35 -
Durham Fringe Family Showcase - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
Sample a taste of Durham Fringe 2026 at our FREE family showcase. See up to 6 different family-friendly acts from this year's programme, squeezed into 60 minutes. The perfect event if you're not sure what to go see at this year's festival.
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026Open 13:45 - 14:45
It Just So Happened: An Alternative History Show - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
Award-winning stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford hosts this show for history fans. Three guest comedians / history buffs perform short stand-up sets based ‘on this day’ in history before exploring some possible alternative histories of Durham people…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026Open 19:40 - 20:40
Granny Apocalypse - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
It's the end of the world, the end of the world when Granny Apocalypse enters the ring...
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026Open 19:40 - 20:40
How Do I Hold It? - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
Tabatha waited decades to see her favorite reclusive musician perform live. When an anniversary concert in London was announced, she bought the first ticket. What happened next happens to one in three women. What happened after that happens to no…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 21:40 - 22:30
Brooklyn’s Magic Hour - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Theatre
Durham
Join Brooklyn-Ellis Carr as he returns for Durham Fringe 2026 with his brand new show. Prepare for an hour of mystery, illusion and laughter with the teenage magic sensation. You will be amazed by the mind-blowing magic and may even have the…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026to31 July 2026Open 17:40 - 18:40
ALL HAIL THE GREAT COSMIC MOTHER! - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
ALL HAIL THE GREAT COSMIC MOTHER! is an immersive hour of storytelling, music, and myth. Combining live voice, guitar, violin, evocative projections and atmospheric soundscapes, this reflective performance invites audiences on a journey through…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026to31 July 2026Open 16:15 - 17:15
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