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You’re certain to have an eventful time in Durham.

From food festivals and live sport, to literary events and spectacular outdoor performances, discover 2025's highlights from Durham’s packed programme of festivals and events.

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  • Fire and Ice in Durham

    Fire & Ice Festival

    28 February to 1 March 2025. Follow the magical fire and ice trail around historic Durham City and enjoy beautiful hand carved ice sculptures and flame beacons.

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  • Stockton and Darlington Railway development

    S&DR200 Festival

    29 March to 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.

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  • cricket match at Emirates riverside ground, Durham

    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.

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  • Durhams top 10 events

    Bishop Auckland Food Festival

    12 to 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.

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  • Durhams top 10 events - Kynren

    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.

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  • Seaham Food Festival

    Seaham Food Festival

    2 to 3 August 2025: Seaham Food Festival returns to the Durham Coast with delicious street food, cookery classes, live music, TV chefs and tasty local produce.

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  • Durham Miners Gala

    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.

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  • Durhams top 10 events

    Durham Brass Festival

    13 to 20 July 2025: Durham’s loudest festival returns with an incredible line up of events, plus brilliant bands and musicians from across the globe.

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  • Durhams top 10 events

    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.

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  • Wolsingham Show 2019

    Wolsingham Show

    6 to 7 September 2025. 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.

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  • Lumiere Durham

    Lumiere Durham

    13 to 15 November 2025: 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.

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  • North Pennines Stargazing Festival

    North Pennines Stargazing Festival

    October 2025 dates TBC: 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.

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  • Durhams top 10 events

    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.

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  • Durhams top 10 events

    Durham Christmas Festival

    5 to 7 December 2025: Soak up the atmosphere at Durham City’s annual festive festival, with fabulous Christmas shopping, carol services, live music, street performers and more!

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