# 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)
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  - **Venue**: Durham Gala Theatre
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## Trending Events in Durham

- **Event Name**: Durham Folk Festival
  - **Description**: For over two decades, The Demon Barbers have redefined live Folk performance with their explosive fusion of traditional music, English folk dance and Hip-Hop choreography. 

Described as “one of the most imaginative and inspirational Folk shows in the UK”
  - **Venue**: Durham Folk Festival
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- **Event Name**: ⚠️ 20% OFF ALL TICKETS & 20% OFF FOOTASYLUM APP 💸📲  Durham Big Freshers Icebreaker - Presented by FOOTASYLUM - UK Largest Freshers Events - Sold Out 10 Years Running 🏆
  - **Description**: The Big Freshers Icebreaker Tour - Presented by FOOTASYLUM  - Officially The UK'S Biggest Freshers Tour!!
Welcome to the biggest, craziest, most talked about event of your freshers week.SOLD OUT EVERY YEAR SINCE 2009!
Get ready for an Icebreaker experienc
  - **Venue**: Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern Durham
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- **Event Name**: An Evening of Kate Bush at Durham Cathedral
  - **Description**: An Evening of Kate Bush - performed live by a full band, vocalists and string quartet in the ethereal surroundings of Durham Cathedral.About this EventLet Me In are back with a brand new show, exploring the evocative musi
  - **Venue**: Durham Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: Durham Official Big Freshers Icebreaker - UK Largest Freshers Events - Sold Out 10 Years Running 🏆
  - **Description**: The Big Freshers Icebreaker Tour - Officially The UK'S Biggest Freshers Tour!!
Welcome to the biggest, craziest, most talked about event of your freshers week.SOLD OUT EVERY YEAR SINCE 2009!
Get ready for an Icebreaker experience that is bigger and better
  - **Venue**: Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern Durham
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- **Event Name**: Hollywood Adventure
  - **Description**: After multiple sell-out successes at Gala Durham, the North East Film Orchestra and conductor Lewis Wilkinson return with Hollywood Adventure, a swashbuckling journey through the most famous action-packed film scores of all time, performed by 65 of the re
  - **Venue**: Gala Durham
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- **Event Name**: ARCHIVES - The UK's Newest Throwback Party | Durham Freshers 2026 - Final Release Selling Fast ⚡️
  - **Description**: Archives - Chapter One: FRESHERS 🎉 | Durham Freshers 2026

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⚡️ THE OFFICIAL FRESHERS ARCHIVES ⚡️
— UNLOCKING THE VAULT —
Durham’s new era of throwbacks 🔙

🌴💿No TikTok edits, no overplayed remixes… just the tracks that actually ran the
  - **Venue**: Home & Botanic Durham
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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, DH1 3NJ
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- **Event Name**: ARCHIVES - The UK's Newest Throwback Party | Durham Freshers 2026
  - **Description**: Archives - Chapter One: FRESHERS 🎉 | Durham Freshers 2026

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⚡️ THE OFFICIAL FRESHERS ARCHIVES ⚡️
— UNLOCKING THE VAULT —
Durham’s new era of throwbacks 🔙

🌴💿No TikTok edits, no overplayed remixes… just the tracks that actually ran the era 💿🌴📹 Late night
  - **Venue**: Venue Announcement Coming Soon!
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- **Event Name**: Open Trials - North East (u8-u16)
  - **Description**: Train & play in front of scouts from clubs from the Premier League, Championship & Leagues 1 & 2. Non-League and full time football/education routes also available.  Cat 1 to Cat 4 Academies. Get feedback on your performance and showcase your
  - **Venue**: Durham University - Maiden Castle Sports Centre
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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).
- **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.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for May events in Durham?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting May events in Durham include MICK PERRIN WORLDWIDE.
- **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?
  - **A:** Follow the May category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new May events are listed in Durham.

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