Festival and event news

The annual literary festival returns this October with headline guests including LJ Ross, Jeremy Vine, Fiona Hill, Richard O'Neill and the announcement of the Gordon Burn Prize.

Food-lovers from across the region flocked to County Durham's coastline for two days of festival fun.

With just days left to go until Seaham Food Festival, organisers are reminding festival goers to plan their journey before they travel.

An award-winning chef at a County Durham spa and hotel will be showcasing the best of local produce at Seaham Food Festival.

Thousands of people have come together across County Durham to enjoy the sound of Durham BRASS.

From well-known music and street performances to sports games and arts and crafts, there will be plenty of entertainment for people to get their teeth into during Seaham Food Festival.

In just five weeks' time, a County Durham seaside town will come to life with a scrumptious selection of food vendors and entertainment.

Rehearsals are now well underway for the return of Durham BRASS in just over two weeks.

Two celebrity chefs born and bred in the North East have been confirmed as the final additions to a star-studded line-up for Seaham Food Festival.

A programme of activities will be taking place at venues across County Durham to celebrate Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller heritage.

A new exhibition which shares personal views of strength and wellbeing is now on show at a historic County Durham venue.

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.

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.

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.