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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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Agricultural Show
nr Thornley
The annual Durham County Show.
Concert
Brancepeth
In their summer concert 2025, the Durham Singers will perform music for Evening prayer.
Children/Family events
Beamish
Join us at our Colliery and Pit Village, and discover all about a colliers life.
Workshop
Lanchester
The workshop is suitable for those new to aromatherapy. A printed handbook of the sessions will be given for you to refer back to at home.
Exhibition
Staindrop
Take a moment to slow down, breathe, and immerse yourself in the captivating world of art at Raby Castle. Our new programme invites you to step away from the hustle and bustle and spend an hour truly connecting with the artworks in our collection.…
Walking Event
Durham City
Come and enjoy free history tours of Durham Market Hall, hosted by local historian and archivist, David Butler.
Exhibition
Durham City
800 years after the 1225 Magna Carta was issued, this exhibition will feature all six documents, exploring why Durham Cathedral came to have them, what they meant for life in the north of England, and their continuing importance today.
Exhibition
Station Road, Darlington
An exhibition reflecting on the history of steam railways and how the rail industry is gearing up for a second revolution driven by the growing green technologies sector in Teesside.
Show / Display
Beamish
See the North Eastern Meccano Society display at Beamish.
Show / Display
Durham City
The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 12th July 2025.
Festival
Durham
BRASS is back in 2025 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 13 - 20 July, with a headline performance by Bill Ryder-Jones.
Exhibition
Seaham
2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of EDAN. We would like to mark this with an exhibition that shows both the range of work that we are currently undertaking and also something of our history.
Talks
Shildon
As we’re into the Stockton & Darlington Railway Bicentenary year, we’re teaming up with the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway and Jane Hackworth-Young to present a series of talks at Timothy Hackworth’s own Institute.
Sporting Event
Durham City
The Durham City 5K and 10K races returns to Durham on Thursday 17th July 2025.
Children/Family events
Shildon
Head down to Locomotion for a summer of fun.
Performance
Toronto, Bishop Auckland
Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.
In 2025, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the…
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
Join us for a colourful and flavourful celebration as the world's best go head-to-head. England Women take on India Women in a thrilling One Day International at Banks Homes Riverside Stadium!
Festival
Durham City
This July, Durham Fringe Festival returns for its fifth year, bigger and better than ever. There’s something for everyone including theatre, comedy, dance, live music, spoken word, circus, daytime family shows, and much more.
Concert
Durham
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of music as the sensational Ella Henderson takes centre stage at the historic Durham Cathedral, as part of this year's Live at the Cathedral concert series.
Fete / Fair
Durham
Three-Day Summer Craft Fair at Brancepeth Castle (25–27 July 2025): Explore over 70 indoor and outdoor craft stalls, offering unique handmade creations like art, pottery, ironwork, woodwork, jewellery, textiles, garden plants, and more. Try craft…
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