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Events and things to do in Durham

Wednesday 29 April

THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY: Connecting People in a Digital World

The Croft@Crook CIC host an open event to engage with the people of County Durham on sustainably shaping shared social and digital futures

Thursday 30 April

30Apr

Into the Light Spotlight: Culture County Conversation

Time TBCRedhills Durham Miners Hall

Join artists, creatives and partners from across County Durham for an interactive event exploring the future of culture in our county.

Friday 1 May

1May

Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble

Time TBCDurham Cathedral

A unique concert will take place on the 1st of May at the magnificent Durham Cathedral

1May

Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble

18:00 - 19:45Durham Cathedral

The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki!

Tuesday 5 May

5May

Information & Advice Event

Time TBCNew College Durham

We invite you to join us on campus to discuss your options for studying at NCD.

Thursday 7 May

7May

The Addams Family Musical

Time TBCNew College Durham

The Addams Family is a darkly comic musical centered on the famously creepy, kooky Addams clan.

Sunday 10 May

10May

Durham Writes Poetry Taster Session: Durham City

Time TBCCollected

Join poet Katharine Goda for a 90 minute poetry taster session as part of New Writing North's Durham Writes.

Monday 11 May

11May

Gender, affective injustice & ‘the greatest medical scandal of the 21st c.'

Time TBCInstitute for Medical Humanities • Durham University

Katharine Cheston discusses the treatment of people with ME and its wider implications in terms of affective injustice in healthcare.

Saturday 16 May

16May

Allo Allo Weekend

13:00 - 10:00Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham

You will arrive lunch time where you will be greeted by Rene and Edith.

16May

Allo Allo Weekend

13:00 - 10:00Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham

You will arrive lunch time where you will be greeted by Rene and Edith.

Saturday 23 May

23May

An Evening of Radiohead at Durham Cathedral

Time TBCDurham Cathedral

An Evening of Radiohead, performed by a full band, vocalists & string quartet in the ethereal surroundings of Durham Cathedral.

23May

Mat Hunsley - Durham, Claypath Deli

Time TBCClaypath Delicatessen

Mat Hunsley brings his alt-folk sound to Durham as the Newcastle songwriter tours his acclaimed debut, The Things We Need.

Saturday 30 May

30May

#NEW DATE # Durham Pride 2026

Time TBCThe Sands

We're back to celebrate love, diversity and community spirit at Durham Pride 2026 - it's going to be a day full of joy and acceptance!

Saturday 20 June

20Jun

Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight

Time TBCDurham Cathedral

Enjoy an exceptional classical concert in the beautiful candlelit setting of Durham Cathedral.

Wednesday 1 July

1Jul

Import procedures (Face to face in Durham)

Time TBCNorth East England Chamber of Commerce*

Our Trade Ready Training courses are aimed at helping you become trade compliant no matter where you are on your export journey.

Thursday 29 October

29Oct

Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral

19:00 - 22:00Durham Cathedral

Scouting For Girls will be performing the greatest hits live in the breathtaking Durham Cathedral in October.

29Oct

Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral

19:00 - 22:00Durham Cathedral

Scouting For Girls will be performing the greatest hits live in the breathtaking Durham Cathedral in October.

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