Festival and event news

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

Strengthening international links and creating more opportunities for young people to travel the world and learn about other cultures are the key aims of a new alliance.

The full programme of 37 international artworks for Lumiere 2021 has been revealed, following the announcement that County Durham has made it onto the longlist for UK City of Culture 2025.

People across County Durham and beyond came to Bishop Auckland to celebrate all things food, when a popular festival returned this weekend with extra flavour.

County Durham will be transformed into a giant book club this October as 5,000 free books are gifted to residents as part of Durham Book Festival.

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.

England's largest festival of culture and history returns this week, offering free access to some of County Durham's hidden gems.

Making tasty treats with a top TV baker is just one of the activities on offer at this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

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.

Seeds of hope have been planted at a County Durham hub as part of a summer event to spread positivity.

Visitors are encouraged to plan their journeys to Seaham Food Festival in advance this weekend as the event makes its welcome return to the County Durham coastline.

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.

Television favourite Rosemary Shrager is looking forward to cooking for the crowds at a County Durham food festival this summer.

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.