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What’s On Events Calendar

Use our calendar to find out what’s happening on the date you are visiting Durham, or search by event type, venue, or theme.
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Binding the Bard

04 April 2025 - 02 November 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Historic Libraries

An exhibition of the entrants to our international bookbinding competition.

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Holiday activities
  • Public
  • Everyone

Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio

04 April 2025 - 02 November 2025

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Historic Libraries

This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.

  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Holiday activities
  • Public
  • Everyone

Weaving Stories: From Community Hands and Hearts

24 May 2025 - 14 September 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum

A vibrant exhibition celebrating the creativity and voices of community groups who regularly collaborate with the Oriental Museum.

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Everyone

Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club

07 June 2025 - 07 June 2025

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology

Join the Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club to develop your skills in archaeological illustration. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned illustrator, these sessions offer a chance to refine your technique, interact with real artefacts, and engage with the archaeology community in a relaxed, informal environment.

  • Creative
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Family friendly
  • Everyone
  • Lifelong Learners and Community groups
  • Local and family historians
  • Students in HE

Beat Builders

07 June 2025 - 07 June 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Spot a giant drum and make one of your very own!

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

What’s on across our venues

Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Garden, Historic Libraries at Palace Green, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and our World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. Whatever your interest, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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