Festival and event news

The Lord Lieutenant of County Durham has given school pupils preparing to perform in special Platinum Jubilee musical events the seal of approval.

The fascinating story of a First World War hero will be told at a special event in County Durham this month.

Olivier Award winning opera, high profile stand-up comics and fire-breathing family fun are just some of the highlights on offer at Gala Durham this summer.

Bishop Auckland Food Festival returned to its original spring date this year and was a roaring success, as people travelled from County Durham and beyond to celebrate all things food.

As excitement builds for the return of Durham BRASS Festival, Gala Durham is gearing up to welcome a host of world-renowned artists to the stage.

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

A story of love, tragedy and brass will take centre stage at Gala Durham later this year as the venue announces its next production.

Organisers of Bishop Auckland Food Festival are counting down the days until visitors are welcomed back to celebrate all things food.

Performers at this year's Durham BRASS have spoken of their excitement ahead of its return after two years.

Families can enjoy free fun activities this weekend in Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street and Barnard Castle as touring festivals make their final stop offs at another three locations.

County Durham is now a step closer to being named UK City of Culture 2025 and securing the colossal social and economic benefits this would bring.

From deliciously-decorated donuts to flavourful street food, traders from County Durham and beyond are preparing to show off their specialities at this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

Touring festivals making their way across County Durham will stop in two more towns this weekend.

With six weeks to go until Bishop Auckland Food Festival, organisers are excited to announce the final celebrity chef making up the weekend's line up.

Market places in Crook, Ferryhill and Durham City will become hubs of festival activity as part of a series of free events across County Durham.

Circus acts, face painting, crafts and festival activities will be taking place across the streets of County Durham this month.

Learn how to make focaccia and fruit crumble with a Bake Off star or enjoy a three-course dining experience from a celebrity chef as part of the special events taking place at this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

Visitors to one of County Durham's historic parks will have the chance to experience a one-night-only art installation event.

One of the North East's most popular food festivals has announced its first line up of celebrity chefs, as organisers prepare to welcome foodies back to Bishop Auckland this spring.

Communities and venues across County Durham are preparing to ring in the Year of the Tiger with a host of traditional events and activities.