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Use our calendar to find out what’s happening on the date you are visiting Durham, or search by event type, venue, or theme.
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Strike! Art Collective

28 June 2024 - 14 November 2024

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Outdoor Art Gallery, Art Collection

STRIKE is a new women-led public art collective in County Durham. Together they use public art to take up space without apology, saying farewell to the many ‘sorrys’ of the women who walked before them.

  • Creative
  • Everyone

Durham Art Collective

10 July 2024 - 10 July 2024

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

7 Owengate, Art Collection

A youth group for 12-18 year olds to learn practical art skills.

  • Creative
  • School students

Portrait and Figure Drawing with Isabel Gotti 3. Figure Drawing Crash Course

12 July 2024 - 12 July 2024

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

7 Owengate, Art Collection

Want to sharpen your drawing skills or draw? Join our Arts Social with Durham University's Art Collection for a tutored drawing session.

  • Creative
  • Everyone
  • Lifelong Learners and Community groups
  • Students in HE

Festival of Archaeology Fun

13 July 2024 - 13 July 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Handle some archaeological finds from Ancient Egypt and China and try our special archaeology trail.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Archaeological Illustration for All at the Museum of Archaeology

14 July 2024 - 14 July 2024

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology

Join us on Sunday, 14th July from 1-4pm at the Museum of Archaeology for a unique opportunity to learn about archaeological illustration. Part of the Festival of Archaeology, this event is free and open to everyone—no experience necessary.

  • Creative
  • Festival
  • Holiday activities
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

What’s on across our venues

Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Garden, Historic Libraries at Palace Green, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and our World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. Whatever your interest, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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