Annual highlights include the St Cuthbert’s Day procession in March, World Heritage celebrations in the Spring, Durham University Congregations and the Durham Miners’ Gala in July, Heritage Open Days in September and the Lumiere Festival in November (every two years).
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Forthcoming Events
- Dec 1
Durham Christmas Festival 2023
Friday 1st December 2023 at 10.00am Location: Various locations around the World Heritage Site and City Centre - Dec 1
Durham Cathedral: Geology Talk and Tour
Friday 1st December 2023 at 10.00am Location: Durham Cathedral, DH1 3EH - Dec 1
Durham Cathedral Institute debate
Friday 1st December 2023 at 7.30pm Location: Durham Cathedral, DH1 3EH Tickets Free - booking required - Dec 2
Durham Christmas Festival 2023
Saturday 2nd December 2023 at 9.00am Location: Various locations around the World Heritage Site and City Centre - Dec 2
Carol-a-thon!
Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 10.00am to 5.00pm Location: Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN - Dec 2
The City Of Durham Trust: Autumn Talk: Durham Castle and Cathedral, nine years a World Heritage Coordinator
Saturday 2nd December 2023 at 2.00pm Location: Elvet Riverside, New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JT: Room 140 - Dec 3
Durham Christmas Festival 2023
Sunday 3rd December 2023 at 10.00am Location: Various locations around the World Heritage Site and City Centre - Dec 4
A Jazzy Christmas in Durham Castle Great Hall!
Monday 4th December 2023 at 8.30pm Location: Durham Castle DH1 3RW - Dec 6
Friends of Durham Cathedral Christmas Concert
Wednesday 6th December 2023 at 7.30pm Location: Durham Cathedral, DH1 3EH Tickets £10.00 for members: £15.00 non–members: £10.00 8 to 18 yr olds: Carers/Under 8’s go free! (but must have a ticket) - Feb 5
Durham Cathedral Friends Lecture Series
Monday 5th February 2024 at 7.00pm Location: Priors Hall, Durham Cathedral, DH1 3EH Tickets Free to members, £5 non members - Mar 4
Durham Cathedral Friends Lecture Series
Monday 4th March 2024 at 7.00pm Location: Prior's Hall, Durham Cathedral, DH1 3EH Tickets Free to members, £5 non members. Open to all