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Events
Fire & Ice Festival
February 2025: dates TBC. Follow the magical fire and ice trail around historic Durham City and enjoy beautiful hand carved ice sculptures and flame beacons.
S&DR200 Festival
March - November 2025: To mark the 200th anniversary of the opening, the nine-month S&DR200 international festival will take place across Durham and Tees Valley.
England v West Indies ODI
6 June 2025: The England men’s team will return to Durham’s Seat Unique Riverside stadium in 2025 with two one day internationals against stellar opposition.
Bishop Auckland Food Festival
12 -13 April 2025: The region's biggest food event has plenty on the menu with exciting street food, tempting tipples, indulgent treats ready and buckets full of family fun.
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England
19 July to 13 Sept 2025: The award-winning night-time show, Kynren - An Epic Tale of England returns to Bishop Auckland for another spectacular summer season.
Seaham Food Festival
August 2025, dates TBC: Seaham Food Festival returns to the Durham Coast with delicious street food, cookery classes, live music, TV chefs and tasty local produce.
The Durham Miners' Gala
12 July 2025: Held on the 2nd Saturday of July in Durham City since 1871, with more than 200,000 people marching to celebrate trade union and community values.
Durham Brass Festival
July 2025, dates TBC: Durham’s loudest festival returns with an incredible line up of events, plus brilliant bands and musicians from across the globe.
England Women v India ODI
22 July 2025: Durham’s Seat Unique Riverside stadium will play host to England women as they take on India in the third and final match of the one-day series.
Wolsingham Show
September 2025, dates TBC Celebrate the county’s farming life at England’s oldest and Durham’s biggest open-air agricultural show. A jam-packed weekend of family-friendly entertainment.
Lumiere Durham
November dates TBC: Lumiere, the UK’s leading and most successful light festival, will return to Durham City in 2025 with a new programme of spectacular light artworks.
North Pennines Stargazing Festival
October 25 - November 3 2024: Unlock the wonders of the night sky with 'out of this world' activities and events suitable for all ages and stargazing fans, whether you're a beginner or expert.
Durham Book Festival
October 2025, dates TBC: the annual celebration of all things books takes place in and around Durham City each October with an incredible programme of live and digital events.
Durham Christmas Festival
6 - 8 December 2024: Soak up the atmosphere at Durham City’s annual festive festival, with fabulous Christmas shopping, carol services, live music, street performers and more!
