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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Faber Academy Workshop: Life Writing with Amy Key - Durham Book Festival
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Festival
Durham
Join Faber Academy and writer Amy Key for a day-long workshop of reading, writing and sharing your work with like-minded people.
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- 10 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
St Catherine's Child in Concert at The Bowes Museum
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Concert
Barnard Castle
The Bowes Museum is delighted to welcome back emerging artist Ilana Zsigmond, AKA St Catherine's Child, for her second live performance in the beautiful setting of the Jubilee Room. Don't miss this chance to experience an evocative evening of…
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- 10 Oct 2026Open 18:30 -
Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Music Event
Beamish
Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
Dan Jackson: Howay the Lads! - Durham Book Festival
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Festival
Durham
Delve into the fascinating history of Newcastle United with Dan Jackson in Howay the Lads!: a richly detailed celebration of North East England through the eyes of the club’s loyal supporters and players.
Dates
- From:
- 11 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
Regency Romance with Sophie Irwin and the History Gossip - Durham Book Festival
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Festival
Durham
Before Bridgerton, there was Georgette Heyer, the original Queen of Regency Romance. Now, for the first time since her death in 1974, best-selling author Sophie Irwin writes a continuation of Heyer’s beloved books, fusing her brilliantly witty and…
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
Life Writing with Louise Doughty and Nicola Wilding - Durham Book Festival
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Festival
Durham
When secret truths are revealed about our families’ inner lives, how do writers portray them faithfully and respectfully in their work?
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
Folklore Across Forms - Durham Book Festival
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Festival
Durham
Morvern Graham, Amy Jeffs and Aimée MacDonald explore how modern interpretations of folklore can bring new life to ancient stories through prose and visual art. Visual artist Morvern Graham shares her new take on our country’s traditional folktales…
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 17:30 - 18:30
The Working Class Library on Tony Harrison with Special Guest Christopher Eccleston - Durham Book Festival
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Festival
Durham
Award-winning actor Christopher Eccleston joins hosts of the Working Class Library podcast, Richard Benson, editor of The Bee, and Claire Malcolm, CEO of New Writing North, to discuss the legacy of the renowned poet Tony Harrison, in a special live…
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 17:00 - 18:00
PBS Showcase with Clementine Ewokolo Burnley, Helen Mort and Padraig Regan - Durham Book Festival
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Festival
Durham
The Poetry Book Society presents three award-winning poets featured in their prestigious Autumn 2026 recommendations list.
Dates
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
Sleep Stories: Romalyn Ante, Naomi Booth and Sarah Hall - Durham Book Festival
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Festival
Durham
Writers Romalyn Ante, Naomi Booth and Sarah Hall join us to discuss three specially commissioned short stories, which form part of Sleep Stories, a podcast series blending science and fiction, inspired by the contemporary sleep crisis.
Dates
- From:
- 11 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm
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Halloween
This year we will grow over 100,000 pumpkins spread out over 20 acres. There will be 17 varieties, 6 different colours and sizes ranging from 500g to 12kg. Don't worry about carrying all those pumpkins; we will have plenty of wheelbarrows to help.
Dates
- From:
- 11 Oct 2026to12 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
North East Fantasy - Durham Book Festival
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Festival
Durham
North East authors H.F. Askwith and Hannah Kaner talk about their latest novels, Half a Dark Heart and A Snake Among Swans. They will discuss what makes a great fantasy novel, from seriously bold heroines and magical settings to reimagined myths and…
Dates
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 17:30 - 18:30
Clare McGlynn and Natasha Walter in Conversation - Durham Book Festival
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Festival
Durham
At a time when women’s rights are being rolled back, Clare McGlynn and Natasha Walter join us to discuss how we can turn the tide on the violent sexual content that is reshaping modern society and build supportive and hopeful communities for women.
Dates
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00
Voices from the River Gaunless with Jake Morris-Campbell - Durham Book Festival
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Festival
Durham
In a new commission, writer Jake Morris-Campbell explores how a beguiling watercourse near Bishop Auckland – the River Gaunless, a tributary of the River Wear, known in Old Norse as ‘useless,’ – is being saved and enhanced for the community today.…
Dates
- From:
- 11 Oct 2026Open 16:00 - 17:00
Developing Your Writing with Jerwood Fellows - Durham Book Festival
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Type:
Festival
Durham
For early career writers, making the jump from debut publication to the next project can be complex and full of uncertainty. In this event, writers Kym Deyn, Katherine Horrex and J.A. Mensah will speak about their experiences as New Writing North’s…
Dates
- From:
- 11 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
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