# 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**: 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)
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  - **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**: 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
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  - **Date**: Sat May 08 2027 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 08 2027 at 11:00 pm (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: Vane Tempest Hall
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  - **Categories**: workshops, nonprofit
- **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

## Trending Events in Durham

- **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**: ARCHIVES - The UK's Newest Throwback Party | Durham Freshers 2026 - Final Release Selling Fast ⚡️
  - **Description**: Archives - Chapter One: FRESHERS 🎉 | Durham Freshers 2026

📍 HOME AND BOTANIC


⚡️ 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: Tribute to Adele
  - **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 Adele at Durham Town Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight. T
  - **Venue**: Durham Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: Motown By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral
  - **Description**: Motown By Candlelight comes to Durham Cathedral!

Sat 3rd Oct at 19:30

Calling all Motown music maniacs… I heard it through the grapevine, that Motown by Candlelight is finally here and guaranteed to have you dancing in the street!

Featuring a spectacul
  - **Venue**: Durham Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: ARCHIVES - The UK's Newest Throwback Party | Durham Freshers 2026
  - **Description**: Archives - Chapter One: FRESHERS 🎉 | Durham Freshers 2026

📍

⚡️ 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**: Motown By Candlelight comes to Durham Cathedral!
  - **Description**: Motown By Candlelight comes to Durham Cathedral!

Fri 2nd Oct at 19:30

Calling all Motown music maniacs… I heard it through the grapevine, that Motown by Candlelight is finally here and guaranteed to have you dancing in the street!

Featuring a spectacul
  - **Venue**: Durham Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: CASA DURHAM: OPENING PARTY PT2 // HOUSE, DISCO, DANCE MUSIC // THE LOFT (REFURBED)
  - **Description**: WELCOME TO CASA DURHAM: OPENING PART 2
After an amazing response to this project, selling out in just under 12 hours, we’ve now put week two tickets live!!
Powered by Groovement and Jinky Sounds, CASA is here to give the people of durham what you've been
  - **Venue**: Loft Durham
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- **Event Name**: Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral
  - **Description**: Scouting For Girls will be performing the greatest hits live in the breathtaking Durham Cathedral in October.ArtistsScouting for GirlsMusic Genres :  2000s, Indie, Indie Pop, Pop, Rock
  - **Venue**: Durham Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: Eagles By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral!
  - **Description**: Eagles By Candlelight comes to Durham Cathedral!

Thu 15th Oct at 19:30

Featuring a spellbinding cast of West End singers and incredible live band, Take It Easy and join us at the Hotel California for an unforgettable evening of Eagles hits, as you’ve ne
  - **Venue**: Durham Cathedral
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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), 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), JUNIOR ghost hunt at Vane Tempest Hall (Sat May 08 2027 at 07:00 pm at Vane Tempest Hall), Crookfest (Sun May 02 2027 at 11:00 am at Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Ground).
- **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, The Graham Sports Centre, Gala Durham.
- **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?
  - **A:** Follow the May category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new May events are listed in Durham.

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