# Theatre Events in Durham - **Subtitle**: Theatre Events in Durham - Explore and buy tickets for events, drama, theatre, shows, plays, and many more. - **Category**: Theatre - **Display Name**: Theatre events - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 820.4k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f49c3220-a4ad-11f0-8c82-13e83d5272e0-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/950615a0-5b84-11f0-9fe0-99af372744cf-rimg-w200-h200-dc060312-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68e271ac24e78.jpg ## About Attending a theatre workshop could be tremendous fun and an absolute stress buster. Be it improv, musicals, open mics, screening or performing arts in [CITY], we have got it all covered. If you wish to step into the world of theatre and want to learn acting or storytelling, you can even register for theatre workshops happening in [CITY]. Express and Impress and Collaborate with the theatre artists and hone your skills by simply attending a few theatre events every week or during weekends. Find out the best theatre events in [CITY]. You will be surprised to find yourself locked in a laughter riot with your friends. ## Theatre Events in Durham - **Event Name**: Durham Fringe Festival 2026 - **Description**: Durham Fringe returns Wednesday 29 July to Sunday 2 August with over 140 unique shows. There's something for any age, taste, or mood. Who knows what you might discover? 2026 is our 6th year and it's our most ambitious scale to date. Experience events at - **Date**: Wed Jul 29 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Aug 02 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/durham-fringe-festival-2026/200030044865405 - **Venue**: Durham City Centre, Durham, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81ZDljMjMwMjQzZmU2ZDJlNjMwMzJlZWY4MDRiMjkzYWY1NTEzYTc1YzMwNjhhZWI4M2UyY2U1ZDdmMzM4YjI0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA1MDUwNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4Mjk3MjEwNA.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre, festivals, performances, entertainment - **Event Name**: Fake - Durham Fringe Festival - **Description**: It's pretty, but is it art? Through magic, comedy and storytelling, Chris Cook shares the story of a faker so skilled he had to forge his way to freedom, an artist so talented he may himself be a fraud, a magician whose promise conceals a lie, and a myste - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri Jul 31 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Jul 31 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/fake-durham-fringe-festival/200030285527656 - **Venue**: The Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy83MjFiZDUzNzcwNmVlOWI4N2IzNDBlZTk4YWU4NTMxMTY5MDFkY2NkZWM0NmQ5ZjBmNTdkNmUxMTFjNmM3MzIzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUyNy1kY2YwZjBmMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MjgwODYwMg.avif - **Categories**: festivals, art, comedy, storytelling - **Event Name**: Outdoor theatre with Illyria: Pinocchio - **Description**: Carlo Collodi’s classic is a perennial favourite. It is the third most translated book in the world, having appeared in no fewer than 260 languages since it was published in 1883, and has never been out of print. Childless toymaker Geppetto buys a piece o - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 28 - **Date**: Thu Jul 23 2026 at 06:15 pm – Thu Jul 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/outdoor-theatre-with-illyria-pinocchio/200029948479925 - **Venue**: Frankland Lane, DH1 5SZ Durham, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lMGUxMjdiNzk2ODJhYTljYjZmMThmZmJlZjQ2YTFhMDlmZTIzMzY0YTdiYTY2OTUyODI5NDVmMjBkM2JlNGIxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2U1YzU0My1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MjU5NzMyMA.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre, trips-adventures, live-music, dog - **Event Name**: Blind Dating - **Description**: Thu 30 Jul - Sat 1 Aug, 9pm Booking: https://durhamfringe.co.uk/events/blind-dating/ How About Both are an unapologetically disabled circus duo with a show that sparks more than just controversy! Join Rachael and Sophie for Blind Dating. Enjoy the spectac - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Thu Jul 30 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sat Aug 01 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/blind-dating/200030257084210 - **Venue**: Fellows' Garden, Durham Castle - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Blind+Dating+&date=Thu+Jul+30+2026+at+09%3A00+pm&bg=1 - **Event Name**: The Pantaloons present Twelfth Night at Crook Hall Gardens - **Description**: Enjoy an innovative outdoor theatre performance of the classic Shakespeare play. "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them!" Get in a fight. Cross-dress. Throw on some yellow stockings. Love can make you do t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 36 - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/the-pantaloons-present-twelfth-night-at-crook-hall-gardens/200030102398148 - **Venue**: Frankland Lane, DH1 5SZ Durham, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84MTdiNTY5ZGEyNzk0ZWExOGI5YmQzMzkyNDk5MTNmYWE0ZmMwYTFkNGY3YTMzODJmZTkzZjBkNDEzMGQxN2MzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNmMWQ2NDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODI2MDkwNjg.avif - **Categories**: music, art, theatre, live-music, comedy, trips-adventures, entertainment - **Event Name**: Twelfth Night | Outdoor theatre in Durham - **Description**: "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them!" Get in a fight. Cross-dress. Throw on some yellow stockings. Love can make you do the funniest things…! The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 11 - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/twelfth-night-|-outdoor-theatre-in-durham/200030114332355 - **Venue**: Crook Hall, Durham - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hNzBmMTYyYjRiNjIxMGJjZjRiMWFlY2E5MWFjMjc3MWE4MWQ0NDc5YjI3MjNmNTI0MzczMzU5OWJjYmU5NzJjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNmMWQ2NDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODI0Nzk3MTk.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre, music, live-music, comedy, trips-adventures, entertainment - **Event Name**: Flat 504 at Durham Fringe - **Description**: Come see our three shows of Flat 504 in the beautiful Durham Castle Gardens at this years Durham Fringe! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Fri Jul 31 2026 at 05:10 pm – Sun Aug 02 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/flat-504-at-durham-fringe/200030114339122 - **Venue**: Fellows' Garden, Durham Castle - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy80NWViNTMwMzEzMDkwNjVjMjNlODE3MmU1NjNjMjRiOGY3ZWQ2M2Y2NDMyYTY5Y2JiOGE1MzJmMTZkYWM0ZjRmLXJpbWctdzk2MC1oNjk2LWRjMWExNDMzLWdtaXI_dj0xNzgyNjQ1NjMw.avif - **Event Name**: Mabel: Shakespeare's Mercutio Reimagined - **Description**: Mercutio is dead. Almost. In his fractured mind, a woman emerges. Is she real or imagined? MABEL is an intimate exploration of the final moments of Mercutio, one of Shakespeare's most compelling characters brought to you by Sisu Theatre - UK based femal - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 11 - **Date**: Fri Jul 31 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Aug 02 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/mabel-shakespeares-mercutio-reimagined/200030250200049 - **Venue**: Gala Durham - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80ODJmMzU5MWE2NmU4NTUwYTQ0YzRhYTU2NDJlOGY4MzZmMjllZTkwY2I1ZmU4NGU2MjM5ZWRhZjYwMmNhNWQ0LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDE5MjAtZGNjMjdkNzUtZ21pcj92PTE3ODI5MjcwOTQ.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre - **Event Name**: The Great British Bake Off Musical - **Description**: 🍰The Great British Bake Off Musical 🗓️ 15th - 18th July 2026 🎟️ Tickets: £12 http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ferryhill-stage-society Or call 07804581292🎶🧁🍞🍰🎬🎭🎟️ - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Wed Jul 15 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/the-great-british-bake-off-musical/200030296538353 - **Venue**: Mainsforth Community Centre - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=The+Great+British+Bake+Off+Musical&date=Wed+Jul+15+2026+at+07%3A00+pm&bg=4 - **Categories**: live-music - **Event Name**: Romeo and Juliet - **Description**: Romeo and Juliet are getting on a bit, but not past it yet. Their families can’t stand each other and quite like a fight, just for fun. They fall in love, but their children don’t approve. Seems drawing your pension doesn’t mean you can have your own way - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - **Date**: Sat Jul 04 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Jul 04 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/romeo-and-juliet/200029948006412 - **Venue**: Shadforth Village Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy80MzllY2JmOTQ5MzQ3MWM2NWQ0ZTQyMDc4ZjNlOGE2MWYwN2JkMjI5MDY5MTlmN2QyMDMxODQ2MzMyOGExOGQxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kY2Q0YmRhOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MjY0NTYwOA.avif - **Categories**: art, fine-arts ## Trending Events in Durham - **Event Name**: The North East Volunteers for Liberty at The Big Meet. - **Description**: We will be parading at the 140th Durham Miners Gala; the world's greatest celebration of community, international solidarity, and working class life. Last year more than 150,000 people packed the streets of Durham to enjoy the sights and sounds of The Bi - **Venue**: Durham Miners' Gala - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/63a9de5a85f8b312a39c8096143c656f96a693bcca9f6db542d6b2c016741eaf-rimg-w1200-h900-dc464548-gmir?v=1782654887 - **Event Name**: Patriots going to Durham Miners Gala - **Description**: DURHAM MINERS GALA SATURDAY 11TH JULY 10AM ONWARDS!!! - **Venue**: Durham, England - UK - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2f1a6c28b8aed0351784b7b58aff1b523b6a3c8e67045591341f2944e368b559-rimg-w1200-h670-dcd6dfe8-gmir?v=1781918117 - **Event Name**: GMB - Durham Miners Gala - **Description**: 140th Durham Miners Gala Come and join us at this years Durham Miners Gala as we march through the streets of Durham to Durham Racecourse. The branch will be marching from Market Place at 09:00 with our branch banner. We will be joined by GMB regions - **Venue**: Durham Market Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/fc601a9de4628588721c1043cbcc94c2ece074361cac3fbb3f8dc459fc7f7368-rimg-w1040-h733-dc777973-gmir?v=1782774056 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4cb8e493f511b2cfc83fd0eb6e1021c65f6ace5d6c693123641ec2e4daf7fff8-rimg-w1024-h1024-dce9e9ea-gmir.jpg?v=1781557092 - **Event Name**: The Music Of George Michael - The Candlelight Concert - Durham Cathedral - **Description**: The Music of George Michael – The Candlelight Concert An Unforgettable Tribute in Glowing Candlelight Performed by 4 World Class Singers & an incredible live band! Prepare to be swept away by an extraordinary evening of music, atmosphere and pure em - **Venue**: Durham Cathedral - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2dd3dfe43fde50b0cb09169ee5dcf2d34b498f5cb2a92f43f3ad5c6536bbeee5-rimg-w1200-h628-dc301414-gmir?v=1782811342 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/630ebf1a94d16adc3105cbbc73e2fe3788cd3bae208a597b7ce0905539878b08-rimg-w1200-h600-dcdfb7c0-gmir.jpg?v=1771130824 - **Event Name**: Opulence - **Description**: Opulence festival presents two stages of quintessential house music. Saturday 5th SeptemberArtistsGroove ArmadaTodd TerryAlison LimerickSam DivineEats EverythingLovely Laura - **Venue**: Lumley Castle - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/88718f44ccc73710253a4e16b1d73b6b33907bd9cdc7a860f55f0f1593fd24a4-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc30bab0-gmir.jpg?v=1777984380 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a29afa00-75d7-11f1-a6ed-5146a8713f7b-rimg-w550-h550-dc150602-gmir.jpg?v=1782970443 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/21e6842381f90cd67c94e38e656037e84426cd2268f18ac7059b65fff710628f-rimg-w940-h788-dc010101-gmir?v=1782850424 ## Browse Theatre Events by Date - [Theatre Events Today in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/theatre--today) - [Theatre Events This Weekend in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/theatre--this-weekend) - [Theatre Events in July in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/theatre--july) - [Theatre Events in August in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/theatre--august) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Theatre events in Durham? - **A:** Durham Fringe Festival 2026 (Wed Jul 29 2026 at 03:00 pm at Durham City Centre, Durham, United Kingdom), Fake - Durham Fringe Festival (Fri Jul 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham), Outdoor theatre with Illyria: Pinocchio (Thu Jul 23 2026 at 06:15 pm at Frankland Lane, DH1 5SZ Durham, United Kingdom), Blind Dating (Thu Jul 30 2026 at 09:00 pm at Fellows' Garden, Durham Castle), The Pantaloons present Twelfth Night at Crook Hall Gardens (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at Frankland Lane, DH1 5SZ Durham, United Kingdom). - **Q**: What Theatre events are happening in Durham this weekend July 3–5, 2026? - **A:** Romeo and Juliet (Sat Jul 04 2026 at 06:00 pm at Shadforth Village Hall). - **Q**: What Theatre events are happening in Durham in July 2026? - **A:** Durham Fringe Festival 2026 (Wed Jul 29 2026 at 03:00 pm at Durham City Centre, Durham, United Kingdom), Fake - Durham Fringe Festival (Fri Jul 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham), Outdoor theatre with Illyria: Pinocchio (Thu Jul 23 2026 at 06:15 pm at Frankland Lane, DH1 5SZ Durham, United Kingdom), Blind Dating (Thu Jul 30 2026 at 09:00 pm at Fellows' Garden, Durham Castle), Flat 504 at Durham Fringe (Fri Jul 31 2026 at 05:10 pm at Fellows' Garden, Durham Castle). - **Q**: How can I find Theatre events in Durham? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Theatre 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 Theatre 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 Theatre events in Durham? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Theatre events in Durham include Durham City Centre, Durham, United Kingdom, The Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham, Frankland Lane, DH1 5SZ Durham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Theatre events in Durham? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Theatre events in Durham include Durham Fringe Festival, Snap the Arrow, Crook Hall Gardens National Trust. - **Q**: Are there any online Theatre events available? - **A:** Yes, many Theatre 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 Theatre events in Durham? - **A:** Follow the Theatre category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Theatre events are listed in Durham. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/dd/ebdfef41c24f3f88b6040b34cf0d71/Theatre.jpg - **Mobile Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/69/224b52d24340f1b41288dc7a40424d/Rectangle60-5.webp ## Theatre events from nearby cities - [Theatre events in Seaham](https://allevents.in/seaham/theatre) - [Theatre events in Rowlands Gill](https://allevents.in/rowlands-gill/theatre) - [Theatre events in Gateshead](https://allevents.in/gateshead/theatre) - [Theatre events in Newcastle Upon Tyne](https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/theatre)