# Events & Things To Do in Durham in May 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in May 2026 in Durham. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in May 2026 in Durham.
- **Category**: May
- **Display Name**: Events in May
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Wondering what to do on the weekend or on a not-so-fun night? We have all you need, discover all the happening events in May [YEAR] in Durham and find the best picks of yourself. Be it a theatre workshop, meditation class or an entertaining concert, there are a bunch of curated events in Durham in May [YEAR] for you.

## May Events in Durham

- **Event Name**: Ross Noble: Cranium Of Curiosities
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsRoss Noble has 44 upcoming events.Note: Over 16s only. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.Ticket Limit
  - **Date**: Tue May 11 2027 at 07:30 pm – Tue May 11 2027 at 09:30 pm (00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/ross-noble-cranium-of-curiosities/210003693563850
  - **Venue**: Durham Gala Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre
- **Event Name**: Crookfest
  - **Description**: The Ultimate Bank Holiday All-DayerMusic Genres :  Rock, Indie, Indie Pop, Pop Rock
  - **Date**: Sun May 02 2027 at 11:00 am – Sun May 02 2027 at 11:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/crookfest/300042724927
  - **Venue**: Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Ground
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  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Durham Trail 5K and 10M
  - **Description**: Part of the Urban Trails series of races by Trail Outlaws. 

The Durham Trails 5K and 10M offers runners a fabulous opportunity to run some beautiful trails in Durham City and and the areas surrounding the city. The 10 mile route starts in Durham City bef
  - **Date**: Sun May 23 2027 at 10:00 am – Sun May 23 2027 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/durham-trail-5k-and-10m/200030725599316
  - **Venue**: The Graham Sports Centre
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Sports
- **Event Name**: Tom Davis: Spudgun
  - **Description**: Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 11 Sep 2026 at 11:00 AM

Ticketmaster Presale : Thu, 10 Sep 2026 at 11:00 AM

Artist Presale : Thu, 10 Sep 2026 at 11:00 AM
  - **Date**: Sat May 15 2027 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/tom-davis-spudgun/200030700272016
  - **Venue**: Gala Durham
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  - **Categories**: Art
- **Event Name**: Fleetwood Bac
  - **Description**: The world’s first and the UK’s most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute show - rated by The Times as one of the U.K.’s top 5 tributes alongside The Bootleg Beatles, Bjorn Again and the Counterfeit Stones.

The show focuses on the Rumours era (still the 5th bi
  - **Date**: Fri May 21 2027 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Flass Street, DH1 4BE Durham, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: JUNIOR ghost hunt at Vane Tempest Hall
  - **Description**: Join us on May 8th 2027 for our Junior Investigation at Vane Tempest Hall. This investigation is suitable for children/teens ages 10 to 17 with an accompanying adult. The event will include an equipment workshop and a mini investigation with suitable, age
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sat May 08 2027 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 08 2027 at 11:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/junior-ghost-hunt-at-vane-tempest-hall/200030699345955
  - **Venue**: Vane Tempest Hall
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  - **Categories**: workshops, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Flo & Joan - With Feeling
  - **Description**: DOORS: TBC START: 19:30

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 30 Oct 2026 at 10:00 AM

Artist Presale : Thu, 29 Oct 2026 at 10:00 AM
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Thu May 20 2027 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/flo-and-joan-with-feeling/200030889877013
  - **Venue**: Gala Durham
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  - **Categories**: art

## Trending Events in Durham

- **Event Name**: Brancepeth Castle Christmas Craft Fair 2026
  - **Description**: A three -day craft fair at Brancepeth Castle near Durham. 70 stalls of unique crafts. Cafes open serving home made food and cakes. Workshops. Unique gifts.27-29 November 2026Get
  - **Venue**: Brancepeth Castle
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- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Durham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at Durham Cathedral under the gentle glow of candle
  - **Venue**: Durham Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: The Big Christmas Sing A-Long with Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsAled Jones has 13 upcoming events.Alexander Armstrong has 13 upcoming events.Note: A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancell
  - **Venue**: Durham Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Durham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Durham Town Hall under the gentle glow of candleli
  - **Venue**: Durham Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: Butterfly Ball in tribute to Amanda Seymour 2026
  - **Description**: We can’t wait to welcome you to our 9th Charity Butterfly ball which is held every year in tribute to Amanda Seymour by the Melanoma-Me Foundation. 

This event is a night to celebrate the amazing work the charity does and the difference made for the mela
  - **Venue**: Ramside Hall
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- **Event Name**: Johns' Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir at Durham Cathedral
  - **Description**: Experience the breathtaking harmonies of Johns' Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir live in the magnificent Durham Cathedral.
  - **Venue**: Durham Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: Bollynights Durham - DIWALI SPECIAL 🕶️  | Friday 13th November | Home & Botanic
  - **Description**: Bollynights Durham – Diwali Special 🪔 | Kala Chashma 🕶️ 
Durham, get your Kala Chashma ready! 🕶️🔥
Celebrate Diwali with BollyNights at Home & Botanic for a night of Bollywood favourites, Punjabi bangers and Desi dancefloor anthems! Gather your fri
  - **Venue**: Home & Botanic Durham
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- **Event Name**: Paint Sip Turtle Bay Durham
  - **Description**: Party @ Turtle Bay in the heart of Durham.  2 for £13 Cocktails. Free Raffle.  Always a Sell Out.About this EventPaint Sip @ Turtle Bay Durham!Get re
  - **Venue**: Turtle Bay Durham
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- **Event Name**: Cocktail Masterclass
  - **Description**: Last Saturday monthly cocktail masterclass! Make & enjoy cocktails, mezze boards, certificates & vouchers. 12–2pm in the Foxes Club.About this EventShake, stir and sip your way through an unforgettable cocktail ex
  - **Venue**: The Curious Mr Fox
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top May events in Durham?
  - **A:** Ross Noble: Cranium Of Curiosities (Tue May 11 2027 at 07:30 pm at Durham Gala Theatre), Crookfest (Sun May 02 2027 at 11:00 am at Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Ground), Durham Trail 5K and 10M (Sun May 23 2027 at 10:00 am at The Graham Sports Centre), Tom Davis: Spudgun (Sat May 15 2027 at 07:30 pm at Gala Durham), Fleetwood Bac (Fri May 21 2027 at 07:30 pm at Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Flass Street, DH1 4BE Durham, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: How can I find May events in Durham?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming May events in Durham on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for May events in Durham?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for May events in Durham?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting May events in Durham include Durham Gala Theatre, Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Ground, The Graham Sports Centre.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for May events in Durham?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting May events in Durham include MICK PERRIN WORLDWIDE, Trail Outlaws, Gala Durham.
- **Q**: Are there any online May events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many May events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new May events in Durham?
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