What's On in Durham

What’s On is the best place to keep up to date with Durham’s cultural calendar. From festivals and major events to creative workshops and amateur productions, you’ll find all the information you need in these pages.

The What’s On pages are being updated all the time. There are currently activities included up until the end of October. Check in regularly so you don’t miss out on fun-filled opportunities across the county.

Something not included? If you are organising, or taking part in an event that fits into one of the three themes outlined below, contact the creative team here

Festival Durham

A fun-filled calendar promoting Durham as one of the UK's premier cultural destinations. It will restore Durham's position as an historic meeting place by creating new festivals and Read More...

Cultural City, Cultural County

Activities which involve people from all over the county in cultural pursuits, often leading to a celebration in the City. The Gala Theatre is leading a project to Read More...

Creative Durham

Creative activities at grassroots level, promoting Durham as a place where creative people can live and work and encouraging people to express themselves and their communities through culture Read More...

* Information was correct when added to the system, we advise you check with individual venues to confirm details.

Great news – Lumiere, the magical festival of light which many of you enjoyed last November was a winner at Tuesday’s Journal Culture Awards. And ...

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