Upcoming · Durham, United Kingdom
Things to Do in Durham, United Kingdom
Durham hosts around 600 upcoming events in total, with approximately 150 scheduled for the next 30 days. The city has a population of about 48,000 according to 2011 figures. Currently, nearly all listed events require payment, as the share of free events is about zero percent. Hiking and outdoors activities dominate the schedule with around 350 listings, followed by community and social gatherings at about 50. Concerts and live music appear roughly 30 times, while seasonal holidays, workshops, classes, and speed dating or singles events round out the programme with counts between 18 and 20 each. Major venues hosting these activities include the Durham Indoor Market, Sunderland Live, Loft, Durham Gala Theatre, The Rainton Arena, and a secret venue yet to be announced. Popular performers with upcoming dates feature comedians Jack Dee, Michael Spicer, and John Kearns, alongside bands like Scouting For Girls and Boney M. Visitors planning their month should expect a heavy focus on outdoor pursuits and paid entertainment across these established locations.
City facts
- Weather
- 12°C · Overcast · High 13° / low 10°C · 91% precip
- Population
- 48,069 (2011)
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music26Theater & Performing Arts12Comedy10Festivals2Exhibitions & Art4Food & Drink7Sports & Fitness6Family & Kids3Nightlife & Clubbing11Hiking & Outdoors354Workshops & Classes22Movies & Film3Community & Social48Business & Networking13Wellness & Mindfulness10Seasonal & Holiday24Speed Dating & Singles18🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Wed 21 Oct
Sold out9:00 · £1277.69 +
IACBAM 3004:2025 - CBAM Fundamentals
Decerna House · #32-33, Annitsford, NE23 7BF
Business & Networking
£1277.69 +
12:00 · £5.99 +
Durham Audio Tour: Hands That Built Durham
Durham Indoor Market · Indoor Market, Durham DH1 3NJ, UK, Durham, DH1 3NJ
Hiking & Outdoors
£5.99 +
12:00 · £0 +
Teesside Built Environment Networking
Teesside International Airport · Teesside Airport, Darlington, DL2 1LU
Business & Networking
£0 +
15:00 · £3 +
DUCFS Daytime Sessions: Live at Tango
Tango Durham · 39 Saddler St, DH1 3NU
Concerts & Live Music
£3 +
22:45 · £1 +
CASA DURHAM // HOUSE, DISCO, DANCE MUSIC // THE LOFT (REFURBED) // 21ST OCTOBER
Loft · 15-17 North Road, DH1 4SQ
Concerts & Live Music
£1 +
23:00 · £1.90 +
ROTATE 805: WALK ON CFS
Fabios · 66 Saddler St, DH1 3NP
Community & Social
£1.90 +
Thu 22 Oct
12:00 · £5.99 +
Durham Audio Tour: Hands That Built Durham
Durham Indoor Market · Indoor Market, Durham DH1 3NJ, UK, Durham, DH1 3NJ
Hiking & Outdoors
£5.99 +
14:00 · £38.62 +
Painting Movement & Energy
Potto village hall · 14 Cooper Ln, Potto, DL6
Workshops & Classes
£38.62 +
18:00 · £10 +
Pizza and Quiz Night Middlesbrough October 2026
Maggie's, Middlesbrough · Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Food & Drink
£10 +
18:00 · £24.45 +
Horror Car Wash
Sunderland Live · Rainton Business Park, Mercantile Road,, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 5PH
Community & Social
£24.45 +
19:00 · £0 +
The Mystic Market Social
The Vault · East Row, Darlington, DL1 5PN
Community & Social
£0 +
19:30 · £3.41 +
Vibe Dance Fitness Yarm
Yarm Wellness · High Church Wynd, Yarm, TS15 9BQ
Wellness & Mindfulness
£3.41 +
19:30 · See listing
John Kearns - Tilting At Windmills
Durham Gala Theatre · Millenium Place
ComedyJohn Kearns
See listing
Sold out22:00 · £2 +
UNHINGED Thursday - Queer Student Nights Out 🏳️🌈
Fabios · 66 Saddler St, DH1 3NP
Community & Social
£2 +
22:30 · Free
Thursday Indie Loft FONTAINES SPECIAL
Loft · 15-17 North Road, DH1 4SQ
Concerts & Live Music
Free
Fri 23 Oct
12:00 · £5.99 +
Durham Audio Tour: Hands That Built Durham
Durham Indoor Market · Indoor Market, Durham DH1 3NJ, UK, Durham, DH1 3NJ
Hiking & Outdoors
£5.99 +
13:00 · £38.62 +
Start Writing: Creative Writing Workshops at Culture House Sunderland
Culture House · Keel Square, Sunderland, SR1 3DX
Workshops & Classes
£38.62 +
13:30 · £5.04 +
Discover your local air ambulance: adult's session
Great North Air Ambulance Service · Urlay Nook Road, Eaglescliffe, TS16 0QB
Community & Social
£5.04 +
17:00 · £24.45 +
Horror Car Wash
Sunderland Live · Rainton Business Park, Mercantile Road,, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 5PH
Community & Social
£24.45 +
18:00 · £2 +
Woodlands Bistro & Venue Moon Market
Woodlands Bistro And Venue · Woodlands Bistro & Venue, Durham, DH7 6DY
Exhibitions & Art
£2 +
18:30 · £43.37 +
Juan Martin Live at The Bowes Museum
The Bowes Museum · Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP
Concerts & Live Music
£43.37 +
19:00 · £13.70 +
Totally Bonkers Bingo
Darlington Market · Horse Market, Darlington, DL1 5PN
Nightlife & Clubbing
£13.70 +
22:00 · £1 +
QUIDS
Loft · 15-17 North Road, DH1 4SQ
Community & Social
£1 +
Sat 24 Oct
10:00 · £5.50 +
LUSH SUNDERLAND - Punkin' Pumpkin Bath Bomb Making- 24/10/26
Lush Cosmetics Sunderland · The Bridges #Unit 30, Sunderland, SR1 3LB
Workshops & Classes
£5.50 +
12:00 · £5.99 +
Durham Audio Tour: Hands That Built Durham
Durham Indoor Market · Indoor Market, Durham DH1 3NJ, UK, Durham, DH1 3NJ
Hiking & Outdoors
£5.99 +
14:00 · £5.88 +
Open Circuit: Music Makers' Social
Cobalt Studios · 10 Boyd Street, Shieldfield, NE2 1AP
Business & Networking
£5.88 +
17:00 · £24.45 +
Horror Car Wash
Sunderland Live · Rainton Business Park, Mercantile Road,, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 5PH
Community & Social
£24.45 +
18:30 · £43.37 +
Juan Martin Live at The Bowes Museum
The Bowes Museum · Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP
Concerts & Live Music
£43.37 +
22:30 · £1.55 +
Catch Cruise 'REPPIN' IT AGAIN' Event!
Loft · 15-17 North Road, DH1 4SQ
Community & Social
£1.55 +
Sun 25 Oct
10:00 · £27.80 +
Move4Health Social
St Cuthberts Church Hall · Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 1BW
Wellness & Mindfulness
£27.80 +
Plan ahead
I GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP - SHORTS SCREENINGS BLOCK WITH Q&A's
Fri 20 Nov · Tyneside Cinema
Nerina Pallot Live at The Bowes Museum
Sat 5 Dec · The Bowes Museum
MY27 RockShox Technical University MTB Set Up and Service Training (2 Day)
Tue 24 Nov · ZyroFisher
Walk & Talk... Darlington
Sat 14 Nov · South Park Clock Tower, Tower Road, Darlington, DL1 5TG
Girls Get Together: Christmas Wreath Making Darlington (Afternoon)
Sun 6 Dec · Creative Babes Club Studios
We Are Still Young (Newcastle)
Fri 4 Dec · Digital
Get the Winter Glow with L'Oreal Luxe
Sat 5 Dec · John Lewis Newcastle
Paint Your Pet! – Colourful Abstract Pet Portrait Workshop
Wed 11 Nov · Whitley Bay Big Local
Frequently asked questions about events in Durham
- Are there any free events in Durham?
- No, the share of free events is about zero percent for the current listings. All available activities require payment to attend.
- What are the most common types of events listed?
- Hiking and outdoors activities make up about 350 of the total listings. Community and social events follow with around 50, while concerts account for approximately 30.
- Which venues host the most events in this city?
- The Durham Indoor Market and Sunderland Live have the highest number of upcoming listings. Other frequent locations include the Loft, Durham Gala Theatre, The Rainton Arena, and a venue currently listed as TBA.
- Who are some performers with upcoming dates?
- Upcoming acts include comedians Jack Dee, Michael Spicer, and John Kearns. Musical groups Scouting For Girls and Boney M also have scheduled performances.