Gala Lunchtime Concert (February)
Joe Steels Group Joe’s latest project draws together some of the most exciting musicians from the North-East to perform an Read more.
Gordon Buchanan
Lions and Tigers and Bears Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the Read more.
Comedy Club 4 Kids
Like the name says it’s a Comedy Club 4 Kids! Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under Read more.
The Audience
Presented by NT Live by Peter Morgan Directed by Stephen Daldry Returning to cinemas for the first time in over Read more.
Ben Fogle
WILD Presented by Nigel McIntyre & Gareth Watson Ben Fogle’s theatre show WILD brings to life on stage, stories and Read more.
Giselle
Presented by Royal Ballet & Opera Performed by The Royal Ballet The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Read more.
Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival 2026
Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at Gala Durham. A thrilling theatrical Read more.
Othello
Shakespeare’s Othello rages to life on the big screen like never before in a ‘compelling’ (★★★★ Telegraph) new production starring Read more.
The Comedy Store (March)
With over 35 years’ experience in the business and as the premiere name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned Read more.
Aisling Bea
Older Than Jesus Presented by Chambers Touring BAFTA and British Comedy Award-winning Irish stand-up Aisling Bea is finally hitting the Read more.
Durham University Orchestral Society: The Firebird
Durham University Orchestral Society presents Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite and more music inspired by Slavic folklore, including Dvořák’s the Water Goblin, Read more.
Amy Mason
Behold! Presented by Little Wander and Queenie Miller When Amy Mason got hacked, she lost her number, bank account and Read more.

















