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Have an eventful start to 2025 across the Culture County. From celebrating the beginning of Lunar New Year with crafts, traditional snacks, and music at Durham University Oriental Museum, to attending the S&DR200 opening event celebrating the region's role in the history of the railways. We have plenty of events to launch your eventful start to 2025, and have picked a few highlights below…
Folk on Sunday at Beamish, The Living Museum of The North
Enjoy folk music at Beamish Museum on 5 January and join The Cloth Cappers in The Band Hall in the Pit Village. Featuring songs, tunes and dancing, the musicians will be providing entertainment to suit all tastes with lively chorus songs and some high-quality folk music between 12pm – 3pm.
Robin Hood pantomime at Park view Theatre
The pantomime adventure of Robin Hood arrives at the Park View Theatre for three nights starting 16 January. The production tells the story of the fine folk of Sherwood Forest, who are terrorised by the mounting taxes imposed by the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham, who'll stop at nothing to seize the throne of England and claim the fair Maid Marian as his bride. Only the outlaw Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men can save the day.
White Liars and Black Comedy at the Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre
Pitch Productions takes on one of "the funniest and most brilliant short plays" in its rendition of White Liars and Black Comedy, the hilarious double-billed farce by Peter Shaffer. Starting 23 January and running for two nights. White Liars delves into the tangled web of class and truth, where characters' lies become their truth.
Pitman by Eliot Smith Dance at The Bowes Museum
Experience the world of the Pitmen Painters at The Bowes Museum on 6 February. The famous amateur art group from Ashington bring the Pitmen Paintings to life through powerful and entertaining contemporary dance. With intimate solos, duets and dramatic ensemble dancing the work explores the hopes, dreams, and determination of the Ashington Group.
Lantern Festival at Durham University Oriental Museum
The annual Lantern Festival at the Oriental Museum on 12 February celebrates the beginning of the new lunar year. A late-night opening at the Oriental Museum will mark the Lunar New Year, where you can try your hand at the Year of the Snake crafts, sample delicious New Year snacks, listen to stories, music and more.
Durham Drama Festival 2025 will be a week-long celebration of new student writing from 16-23 February. Join the Durham Student Theatre for the 50th Anniversary of the Durham Drama Festival, which will be featuring nine new plays across three venues, helping to showcase the wealth of emerging talent at the UK's largest and most prolific student theatre scene.
Experience the magic of Fire and Ice in Durham City from 28 February to 1 March. The festival will be a spectacular winter event transforming the city centre into a captivating wonderland. Stunning ice sculptures, carved by world-class artists, are displayed throughout the streets. This family-friendly event offers interactive installations, live entertainment, and themed displays inspired by the elements of fire and ice. As you stroll through the city's historic streets, enjoy the warmth of local cafes, and marvel at this unforgettable celebration of art and creativity.
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The S&DR200 Festival will start on 1 march and will be a nine-month international festival taking place across Durham and Tees Valley. The festival is inspired by the first journey on the S&DR which gave birth to the modern railway and will include once in a lifetime steam train journeys, innovative exhibitions, visual arts and large-scale outdoor spectacles. The festival will also include the S&DR200 Fringe Festival that will showcase a series of walks by the Friends of S&DR, cycle tours by the Institution of Civil Engineers, and events made possible through the S&DR 26 Miles Community Grant Scheme, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Romeo and Juliet at Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre
The Durham University Classical Theatre are proud to present their annual Shakespeare production, Romeo and Juliet opening on 12 march and running for three nights. In this fresh take on the Shakespearean classic, the story unfolds amid the turmoil of the French Revolution.
The Bishop Auckland Food Festival will return to the Culture County on the 12-13 April. With a fantastic range of over 140 delicious street food traders and artisan food producers, bars with real ales, pop up cafes and attractions for all, the festival will be a great day out! Across the weekend there will be incredible celebrity chef demonstrations, regional food, drink traders and local entertainers.
There are plenty more experiences to discover in 2025 across the Culture County. Why not make it part of a great getaway to Durham.
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