Things to Do in Durham
413+ events and activities happening in Durham. From live music and theatre to free family days out.
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Interior Film in Commercial - 2 Day Course
📍 William Smith
£594.00
FREEFree Summer Networking with NE Networking
📍 Chester le Street Town Football Club
NE Networking (North Durham Networking) Chester-le-Street
📍 Chester le Street Town Football Club
£8.30
Forest Fun - Esh Winning Academy
📍 Esh Winning Primary School
£10.00
FREETees Valley Business Networking Event
📍 Darlington
FREEBusiness Network Meeting Chester le Street
📍 Chester Le Street Cricket Club
FREELittle Dragons
📍 Oriental Museum
FREEMulti-sports with Newcastle United Foundation
📍 North Durham Academy
FREEBilly No Mates x FUEL - Chester-le-Street Coworking
📍 Fuel Coffeeworks
FREEBoxing skills
Summer Crafting Day
📍 Crook Business Centre
£20.00
Durham Castle - Self-Guided Day
📍 Durham Castle
Free - £6.56
FREESummer of Play: SEND kids sports and games with Smile Through Sport
📍 Crook Hall Gardens
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Crook Hall Gardens tour: history and literary links
📍 Crook Hall Gardens
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Summer of Play: Sports at Crook
📍 Crook Hall Gardens
FREEPlay. Create. Compete
📍 Severn Crescent
FREENorthern Sky Design and Alpha Boxing SEND/ND/SEMH Friendly
📍 Croft Community School
FREELinks with Nature: Mindfulness Walk
📍 Easington Lane Community Access Point
FREEBUSINESS NETWORKING CHESTER - LE STREET - The Whitehills with IPC
📍 The Whitehills
FREEnextgen launch event | Thursday 13th August 2026 @ The Pin, Ramside
📍 The Pin, Ramside
Motorsport Emergency Responder Webinar
📍 Online (Zoom Webinar)
As You Like It
📍 Wharton Park
FREEDurham Business Networking Event
📍 Broomside Park (Beefeater)
FREEFree Girls Cricket Camp (Ages 8-11)
📍 Peterlee Cricket Club
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Durham offers 413+ upcoming events including live music, theatre, comedy, food festivals, family days out, sports events and free community activities. Browse our full listings for the latest recommendations.
What free things are there to do in Durham?▾
There are many free events in Durham — from outdoor festivals and markets to art exhibitions, community workshops and street performances. Check our free events page for the latest no-cost activities.
What's on in Durham this weekend?▾
Our weekend listings for Durham are updated daily. Find concerts, theatre shows, comedy nights, markets, sports events and family-friendly activities happening this Saturday and Sunday.
What are the best family activities in Durham?▾
Durham has plenty of family-friendly events including children's theatre, outdoor festivals, science workshops, arts and crafts sessions, and community events suitable for all ages.
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