What’s On in Durham

Whatever time of year you choose to visit you will find a wide choice of events in Durham to entertain you, with a year round programme of world-class festivals and performances.

Taste buds will be tingling in April at the Wear Valley Food Festival, whilst traditional brass bands, funk, jazz and ska will all be performing as part of Brass-Durham International Festival in July.
Sports fans will be on the edge of their seats in September at the England v Australia One-Day Cricket International at The Riverside, whilst the Durham Regatta, the North East's premier rowing event, attracts crews from across Europe.

Many of Durham's attractions host a year round programme of exciting and engaging events, such as The Bowes Museum in the picturesque market town of Barnard Castle and Crook Hall and Gardens with its Medieval manor house. You can even combine shopping with entertainment at Dalton Park who offer a packed programme of events for all the family to enjoy.