Festival and event news

A unique County Durham landmark is to be transformed by a celebrated local artist as part of a year of celebrations to mark its half-century.

A Roman encampment - complete with soldiers, traders and traditional artisans - will be brought to life in County Durham next week.

Adults with disabilities enjoyed all the fun of the fair with their families and carers at a circus-themed celebration in County Durham.

Our annual literary festival returns this October with headline guests including Louis de Bernières, Jung Chang, Caroline Criado Perez, Carrie Gracie, Mark Haddon, Joanne Harris, Kerry Hudson, Alexander McCall Smith, Roger McGough, Suzanne Moore, David Nicholls, Elif Shafak, Colm Tóibín, and Kirsty Wark.

A classic tale of friendship and discovery will be brought to life as The Secret Garden comes to Wharton Park this Saturday.

Young people are invited to put on a show of their own making, thanks to a special summer school at the Gala Theatre.

Wet weather failed to dampen the enthusiasm of 100 families who signed up for the first ever Paula's Families on Track event in Durham on Saturday.

Up and coming young actors from across County Durham will transport audiences to roaring twenties Chicago this summer.

Thousands of runners have taken to the streets of Durham on the hottest day of the year, cheered on by big crowds of spectators.

After a burst water main led to an emergency closure of the A167 northbound at Neville's Cross in Durham, Events of the North and us have issued a statement about changes to arrangements for the Prince Bishops Durham City Run 10k and 5k races on Thursday evening.

County Durham families have been given the chance to be inspired by marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe when they take part in a brand-new running initiative later this month.

It's a day that marks half a century of one of the most celebrated moments in history - and one that is commemorated in County Durham in truly unique style.

Our summer guide provides lots of ideas and suggestions for events, activities and venues that will provide the perfect day out.

Cricket World Cup fever is well and truly gripping the nation and one of the world's biggest sport events is now just days away from arriving in County Durham.

Organisers of Seaham Food Festival have taken the very difficult decision to cancel today's events due to the horrendous weather.

The UK's largest light festival is set to return with shining splendour this November, and organisers are calling for people to be part of it.

Durham County Council libraries will be hosting craft sessions to round off the half term holidays.

Durham will host its most ambitious ever Lumiere light festival in 2019, featuring a selection of some favourites from the past decade of festivals.