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Things to do in Durham, October 2026

October 2026: events in Durham.

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October 2026
Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

Wed, Oct 7

Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

The Witham Barnard Castle · Durham

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Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10

The Southmartins

The Forum Music Centre · Durham

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Michael Spicer - Hope All's Well

Tue, Oct 20

Michael Spicer - Hope All's Well

Durham Gala Theatre · Durham

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John Kearns - Tilting At Windmills

Thu, Oct 22

John Kearns - Tilting At Windmills

Durham Gala Theatre · Durham

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Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 30

Boney M. Live in Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral · Durham

From £52

Candlelit string quartet in a church — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 – Sat, Dec 12 · 08:30 PM

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Durham Town Hall · Durham

From £20

Macro of piano hammers and strings — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 30 – Sat, Dec 19 · 08:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen

Durham Town Hall · Durham

From £20

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

  • Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
  • Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
  • Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running