Festival and event news

With the new school year now in full swing, youngsters have embarked on a potentially life-changing musical adventure.

Archive film footage of Bishop Auckland will be shown on the big screen this weekend as part of a festival celebrating the town's heritage.

Plastic bottles will be transformed into a unique and eco-friendly art installation when communities across County Durham come together ahead of Lumiere, the UK's largest light festival.

A two-week festival celebrating Bishop Auckland's rich and varied history is set to take place later this month.

Magic carpet rides, pop icons and a chilling desert island adventure - an exhilarating autumn awaits at a County Durham theatre.

Festival fanatics are being reminded to take the opportunity to be part of the UK's largest light festival.

People can enjoy free access to more than 80 venues across County Durham next month, as part of England's largest festival of history and culture.

A series of family history courses invite new and experienced heritage-seekers to find out about their past.

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.

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.

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.

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.