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Festivals & Events
St. Ives Road, Consett, County Durham
DH8 7PY County Durham
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of DH8 7PY:
Annual Festivals & Events
Durham Miners Gala
Annually, during July
Location: County Durham
A historic annual celebration of the mining heritage of Durham, featuring parades, brass bands, and speeches.
Lumiere Durham
Annually, during November
Location: County Durham
A spectacular biennial light festival that transforms Durham’s landmarks into illuminated works of art.
Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Annually, during April
Location: County Durham
A large food festival showcasing local produce, street food, chef demonstrations, and family entertainment.
Kynren
Annually, during July-September
Location: County Durham
An epic outdoor live action show that retells 2,000 years of British history, performed in Bishop Auckland.
Weardale Agricultural Show
Annually, during August
Location: County Durham
A traditional agricultural show with livestock competitions, equestrian events, rural crafts, and food stalls.
Durham Miners Gala
Annually, during July
Location: County Durham
A historic annual celebration of the mining heritage of Durham, featuring parades, brass bands, and speeches.
Lumiere Durham
Annually, during November
Location: County Durham
A spectacular biennial light festival that transforms Durham’s landmarks into illuminated works of art.
Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Annually, during April
Location: County Durham
A large food festival showcasing local produce, street food, chef demonstrations, and family entertainment.
Kynren
Annually, during July-September
Location: County Durham
An epic outdoor live action show that retells 2,000 years of British history, performed in Bishop Auckland.
Weardale Agricultural Show
Annually, during August
Location: County Durham
A traditional agricultural show with livestock competitions, equestrian events, rural crafts, and food stalls.
Other Events"
Merryoaks Community Hall Coffee Morning
July 5
Merryoaks Community Hall, Durham
.
Come and meet others in your local community, in the warm and accessible surroundings of Merryoaks Community Hall.
Lost Minds Festival
July 12
Exhibition Park,, Newcastle upon Tyne
.
Now in July to catch the summer sun, Lost Minds is gearing up for its biggest year yet - with a super-charged line-up to boot.
It's The Economy, Stupid!
July 17
Live Theatre, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Armed with bags, boxes and an old board game, Joe Sellman-Leava and Dylan Howells embark on a quest to uncover how the economy wins elections, and why the force that dominates our lives is so bloody complicated!
Developed with and directed by internationally acclaimed Katharina Reinthaller, and produced by Worklight Theatre, It's the Economy, Stupid! is a bold new play from the Fringe First winning creators of Labels and Fanboy, touring the UK after its sold-out, critically acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe! .
Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2025
July 25
Brancepeth Castle, Durham
Three-Day Summer Craft Fair at Brancepeth Castle
Discover a world of creativity at the historic Brancepeth Castle this summer! Around 70 unique craft stalls will showcase stunning handmade creations, ranging from art and jewellery to textiles, pottery, glass, leather, and much more. With indoor and outdoor stalls, you'll find everything from beautiful and practical pottery to garden plants.
Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2025
July 26
Brancepeth Castle, Durham
Three-Day Summer Craft Fair at Brancepeth Castle
Discover a world of creativity at the historic Brancepeth Castle this summer! Around 70 unique craft stalls will showcase stunning handmade creations, ranging from art and jewellery to textiles, pottery, glass, leather, and much more. With indoor and outdoor stalls, you'll find everything from beautiful and practical pottery to garden plants.
Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2025
July 27
Brancepeth Castle, Durham
Three-Day Summer Craft Fair at Brancepeth Castle
Discover a world of creativity at the historic Brancepeth Castle this summer! Around 70 unique craft stalls will showcase stunning handmade creations, ranging from art and jewellery to textiles, pottery, glass, leather, and much more. With indoor and outdoor stalls, you'll find everything from beautiful and practical pottery to garden plants.
Fawlty Towers Weekend 02/08/2025
August 2
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham,, Durham
.
You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.
Blanchland Artisan Market and Feel Good Fair
August 3
Blanchland Village Hall, Consett
.
Come one, come all to the Blanchland Artisan Makers Market and Feel-good Fair on Sunday, August 3rd! Immerse yourself in a feel-good day of creativity and community in the iconic and picturesque village of Blanchland.
The Best Of Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana, QOTSA)
October 24
Little Buildings, Newcastle
Foo Fighters | Nirvana | QOTSA
The Best Of Grohl is the ultimate rock show based in the UK dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl. Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age, Tenacious D, Probot & Them Crooked Vultures.
The Newcastle 1.5K, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun
November 15
Exhibition Park., Newcastle upon Tyne
.
2025 ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN! SECURE YOUR MORUNNING PLACE TODAY.
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero
November 19
Utilita Arena Newcastle, , Newcastle upon Tyne
. Disney On Ice returns this autumn with a brand-new magical adventure for the whole family! Audiences will discover what it truly means to be a hero as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from the Disney Kingdom come together to bring timeless tales to life as they take families on a journey of unforgettable moments.
G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral
November 22
Durham Cathedral,, Durham
.
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK for 39 dates.
Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
November 27
Hexham Abbey, Hexham
Enjoy an exceptional musical evening in the lead-up to Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons along with Rachmaninov's ever-popular Second Piano Concerto, in the spectacular candlelit setting of Hexham Abbey.
Featuring the outstanding musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta along with renowned concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith and a leading violin soloist to be confirmed, it'll be perfect way to celebrate the festive season in style!
'Stunning' Classic FM
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Victoria Lyon (violin)
Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
Programme
Pachelbel – Canon in D
Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No.
Classic Clapton 40th Anniversary Concert
December 5
The Glasshouse, Gateshead, Gateshead
CLASSIC CLAPTON the World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band featuring front-man Mike Hall will make a welcome return to The Glasshouse in December 2025. This will be a special concert to celebrate the anniversary of their first ever gig which took place in Newcastle 40 years ago.
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Newcastle
December 18
Royal Station Hotel, Tyne and Wear
Celebrating 50 years of Fawlty Towers, this ‘fresh comic invention’ (British Comedy Guide) continues to reign supreme as the longest-running and most celebrated stage adaptation of the beloved sitcom.
Basil, Manuel and Sybil are in town—and they’re bringing a healthy dose of mayhem to your door.
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
December 18
Hexham Abbey, Hexham
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set within the enchanting surroundings of Hexham Cathedral , an architectural jewel in the heart of the city.
Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you’ve never heard it before.
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
December 19
Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set within the enchanting surroundings of Newcastle Cathedral , an architectural jewel in the heart of the city.
Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you’ve never heard it before.
G4 Christmas 2025 - Hexham Abbey
December 27
Hexham Abbey, Hexham
.
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK for 39 dates.
Phantoms of the Popera - Consett
June 6
Empire Theatre and Cinema,, Consett
.
Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer
Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems
Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, Greatest Showman, Rent, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, Lion King, Aspects of Love, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Rocky Horror Show and many more.
Merryoaks Community Hall Coffee Morning
July 5
Merryoaks Community Hall, Durham
. Come and meet others in your local community, in the warm and accessible surroundings of Merryoaks Community Hall.
Lost Minds Festival
July 12
Exhibition Park,, Newcastle upon Tyne
. Now in July to catch the summer sun, Lost Minds is gearing up for its biggest year yet - with a super-charged line-up to boot.
It's The Economy, Stupid!
July 17
Live Theatre, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Armed with bags, boxes and an old board game, Joe Sellman-Leava and Dylan Howells embark on a quest to uncover how the economy wins elections, and why the force that dominates our lives is so bloody complicated! Developed with and directed by internationally acclaimed Katharina Reinthaller, and produced by Worklight Theatre, It's the Economy, Stupid! is a bold new play from the Fringe First winning creators of Labels and Fanboy, touring the UK after its sold-out, critically acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe! .
Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2025
July 25
Brancepeth Castle, Durham
Three-Day Summer Craft Fair at Brancepeth Castle Discover a world of creativity at the historic Brancepeth Castle this summer! Around 70 unique craft stalls will showcase stunning handmade creations, ranging from art and jewellery to textiles, pottery, glass, leather, and much more. With indoor and outdoor stalls, you'll find everything from beautiful and practical pottery to garden plants.
Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2025
July 26
Brancepeth Castle, Durham
Three-Day Summer Craft Fair at Brancepeth Castle Discover a world of creativity at the historic Brancepeth Castle this summer! Around 70 unique craft stalls will showcase stunning handmade creations, ranging from art and jewellery to textiles, pottery, glass, leather, and much more. With indoor and outdoor stalls, you'll find everything from beautiful and practical pottery to garden plants.
Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2025
July 27
Brancepeth Castle, Durham
Three-Day Summer Craft Fair at Brancepeth Castle Discover a world of creativity at the historic Brancepeth Castle this summer! Around 70 unique craft stalls will showcase stunning handmade creations, ranging from art and jewellery to textiles, pottery, glass, leather, and much more. With indoor and outdoor stalls, you'll find everything from beautiful and practical pottery to garden plants.
Fawlty Towers Weekend 02/08/2025
August 2
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham,, Durham
. You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.
Blanchland Artisan Market and Feel Good Fair
August 3
Blanchland Village Hall, Consett
. Come one, come all to the Blanchland Artisan Makers Market and Feel-good Fair on Sunday, August 3rd! Immerse yourself in a feel-good day of creativity and community in the iconic and picturesque village of Blanchland.
The Best Of Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana, QOTSA)
October 24
Little Buildings, Newcastle
Foo Fighters | Nirvana | QOTSA The Best Of Grohl is the ultimate rock show based in the UK dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl. Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age, Tenacious D, Probot & Them Crooked Vultures.
The Newcastle 1.5K, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun
November 15
Exhibition Park., Newcastle upon Tyne
. 2025 ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN! SECURE YOUR MORUNNING PLACE TODAY.
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero
November 19
Utilita Arena Newcastle, , Newcastle upon Tyne
. Disney On Ice returns this autumn with a brand-new magical adventure for the whole family! Audiences will discover what it truly means to be a hero as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from the Disney Kingdom come together to bring timeless tales to life as they take families on a journey of unforgettable moments.
G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral
November 22
Durham Cathedral,, Durham
. Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK for 39 dates.
Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
November 27
Hexham Abbey, Hexham
Enjoy an exceptional musical evening in the lead-up to Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons along with Rachmaninov's ever-popular Second Piano Concerto, in the spectacular candlelit setting of Hexham Abbey. Featuring the outstanding musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta along with renowned concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith and a leading violin soloist to be confirmed, it'll be perfect way to celebrate the festive season in style! 'Stunning' Classic FM Featuring The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Victoria Lyon (violin) Warren Mailley-Smith (piano) Programme Pachelbel – Canon in D Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No.
Classic Clapton 40th Anniversary Concert
December 5
The Glasshouse, Gateshead, Gateshead
CLASSIC CLAPTON the World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band featuring front-man Mike Hall will make a welcome return to The Glasshouse in December 2025. This will be a special concert to celebrate the anniversary of their first ever gig which took place in Newcastle 40 years ago.
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Newcastle
December 18
Royal Station Hotel, Tyne and Wear
Celebrating 50 years of Fawlty Towers, this ‘fresh comic invention’ (British Comedy Guide) continues to reign supreme as the longest-running and most celebrated stage adaptation of the beloved sitcom. Basil, Manuel and Sybil are in town—and they’re bringing a healthy dose of mayhem to your door.
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
December 18
Hexham Abbey, Hexham
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set within the enchanting surroundings of Hexham Cathedral , an architectural jewel in the heart of the city. Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you’ve never heard it before.
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
December 19
Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set within the enchanting surroundings of Newcastle Cathedral , an architectural jewel in the heart of the city. Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you’ve never heard it before.
G4 Christmas 2025 - Hexham Abbey
December 27
Hexham Abbey, Hexham
. Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK for 39 dates.
Phantoms of the Popera - Consett
June 6
Empire Theatre and Cinema,, Consett
. Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, Greatest Showman, Rent, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, Lion King, Aspects of Love, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Rocky Horror Show and many more.
