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What’s on
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Stone Valley Festival North 2022
5th August - 7pm - Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, Durham
Stone Valley Festival is an experience like no other. Complete with an amazing line up, including The Bootleg Beatles, The Stranglers and The Boomtown Rats, this year's weekend is not one to be missed. Camping is secure and the festival promises a warm, friendly atmosphere for everyone who attends. Book a last minute ticket here: stonevalleyfestival.co.uk/stone-valley-north
Brass Bands at the Beamish Bandstand 6th August - 2pm - Beamish Museum, Stanley
Every weekend in August, Beamish Museum will be welcoming a different brass band to the band stand in the 1900’s town. The month will be kicked off by Sound Track Brass, playing on the 6th of August, followed by Aycliffe & Brancepeth Brass Band, North East Concert Band, Houghton Brass, Hexham Brass, Stanhope Silver band and Spinoff Sax. Book a ticket to Beamish, any weekend in August, to catch the event: beamish.org.uk
Horrible Histories, Terrible Tudors - Live 10th August - Various Times - Gala Theatre, Durham
Meet your favourite people from history, live at the Gala Theatre. This time, the Terrible Tudors will be making an appearance and you’ll get to hear all of the legends and the lies from Henry VIII and Elizabeth I themselves! Enjoy history, with all of the nasty bits left in, at the Gala Theatre: galadurham.co.uk/horrible-histories
Durham Children’s Book Festival
24th August - 10am - Durham Market Place, Durham
Two days of bookish fun are coming to Durham. So many children’s books will be brought to life in the heart of Durham, for our young people to enjoy. The festival includes an Authors’ and Illustrators’ Marquee, where there will be four daily workshops. Authors such as Kylie Dixon and Tom Rogers will be in attendance. In St Nic’s, there will be a chill out space with quieter activities, where children can access things at their own pace: thisisdurham.com/whats-on
Rave Kidz Summer Party
29th August - 1pm - Rainton Arena, Houghton-le-Spring
Enjoy an afternoon of uplifting family friendly dance and rave music, that will encourage everyone to hit the dance floor. Alongside all of the tunes, there will be plenty of games during warm-up sets, confetti cannons, laser shows, glow sticks and more! Make sure you order your tickets for the biggest party of the summer, now: raintonarena.co.uk/events/rave-kidz-summer-party
Durham Beer Festival
31st August - 4pm - Durham City Rugby Club, Durham
After having to call off the festival in 2020 and 2021, Durham Beer Festival is delighted to be returning this year for the 40th festival. Right now, 30 hand pulls are scheduled to be in attendance, and between 6 and 8 ciders will be available. All entry to the festival payable on the door, where wristbands will be issued and beer tokens can be bought. Find out more here: durhambeerfestival.org.uk
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