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Experience the excitement of summer with our collection of summer events in Durham.
From outdoor concerts to cultural festivals, immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the season. Discover endless opportunities for adventure and entertainment as you explore Durham's summer events. Plan your summer getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of joy amidst the warmth of the season.
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Learn some Chinese characters and try writing your own.
Show / Display
Durham
Sit down under 15,000 Peace Doves and enjoy an exclusive 3-course meal in the crossing of Durham Cathedral surrounded by the serenity and peace of the installation and its soundtrack.
Children/Family events
Durham
Join storyteller, Elizabeth Baker, for a whole host of stories and legends from some of the different countries where the wonderful plants in our Garden grow. Drop-in sessions run between 11am and 3pm and are suitable for all ages.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Celebrate the music of George Michael and Wham! with the acclaimed Steve Mitchell and his wonderful solo show.
Festival
Edmundbyers
Derwent Fest is back for 2024, from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th August.
Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge
Children/Family events
Durham City
Bastet was the Ancient Egyptian goddess of protection. Find out why she was so important and make a fun cat painting.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Find out about the Shang Dynasty of China and make a scary taotie mask with embossed metal detail.
Markets
Staindrop
Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated return of our ever-popular Harvest Market in August 2024!
Show / Display
Durham
Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show returns for its 4th year on Saturday 25 May 2024!
Show / Display
Durham
Durham's City Centre will host over a hundred classic cars, a great family day out with displays in the Market Place, on Palace Green, in Millennium Place and Framwellgate and Elvet Bridges.
Workshop
Lanchester
Come along and join us for a morning of creative fun with Leanne from Hippy Lizard.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Create your own Indian-style miniature painting.
Show / Display
Durham
Join our day of prayer for peace across the world at Durham Cathedral. Prayers will be prayed every half hour throughout the day and visitors are welcome to light a candle and add a personal prayer for an end to conflict and war.
Music Event
Stanley
Calling all Swifties! Taylor Reloaded is coming to South Causey Inn this August...
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest names in modern music and one of the most successful artists of the last few years. The multi-award-winning singer/songwriter…
Workshop
Lanchester
Join us for a very creative children's workshop with Teesdale Felt.
Workshop
Lanchester
Join us for our very first children's workshop with Teesdale Felt.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Create your own mini mosaic from glass tiles.
Children/Family events
Durham
A one day Anime/Comic event with fun for all the family. Traders/Artists, Geeky food stalls, Cosplay Competition and more!
Agricultural Show
St. Johns Chapel
The Weardale Show returns on Saturday 31st August 2024.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Get creative and make a mini Japanese Zen garden.
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