Festival and event news

Organisers at a County Durham theatre have hailed the success of its recent Christmas pantomime, and are already looking forward to entertaining audiences once again next December.

Those wanting to uncover the secrets of their family history can find out how to get started with the return of a series of popular online courses.

With pantomime season in full swing, two County Durham theatre venues are providing accessible performances of their Christmas shows, so that all audiences can share in the festive fun.

Swashbuckling sword fights, hidden treasure, and an adventure on the high seas await audiences who are going to a County Durham theatre's Christmas panto this year.

Young audiences can help three mice save a little girl's Christmas, as a children's festive show takes to the stage in County Durham from next month.

Families can take a trip through 'Sherburn Forest' to find a heroic outlaw and his band of merry men and women, as a County Durham venue's annual festive panto returns to the stage.

With excitement for Lumiere building, volunteers are needed to help make the magic happen.

With just days to go until Bishop Auckland Food Festival, visitors are being encouraged to plan their journey ahead of the weekend.

News the BBC is to make its biggest investment in the North East in decades has been welcomed by the partnership spearheading County Durham's Bid to be UK City of Culture 2025.

Foodies can look forward to a weekend of tasty treats and delicious dishes as traders across County Durham and beyond prepare to show off their produce at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

A free exhibition featuring artwork from veterans and the Armed Forces community officially opened to the public at the weekend.

Tickets are now on sale for a new season of shows at Gala Durham, including the return of the theatre's annual pantomime, a new Christ-mouse musical for families, and lots of familiar faces.

Organisers of a popular County Durham food festival have announced the line-up of celebrity chefs who will be each adding a unique flavour to the weekend.

Young people from The Durham Federation school in Ushaw Moor will produce a major art installation at this year's Lumiere Festival in November.

Gala Durham will be going on tour this summer with a family performance to enchant audiences across County Durham.

Three acclaimed authors will be talking about their latest novels in an annual reading event.

A historic town hall is set to host its first exhibition since its refurbishment, at which families and visitors will be able to explore the fascinating secrets of the Roman gladiators.

A Bosnian refugee who fled persecution will speak about the most difficult period in his life, when he shares his story of struggle and survival to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

Creative craft sessions and a spook-tastic story will be available online for families to enjoy this half term.

The unique architecture of a popular County Durham park will become the focal point of a new upcoming art project.