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From theatre and music, to exhibitions, festivals and sporting events, Durham is home to many world-class events.

Every week you’ll find something new to enjoy. Whether it’s a food festival getting your taste buds tingling, music or dance getting your toes tapping, drama putting you on the edge of your seat, an exhibition that opens your eyes, a heritage event bringing the past to life or a festival that lets you get back to nature – you’re certain to have an eventful time in Durham.

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