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Things to do in Durham, August 2026

Browse 6 upcoming events and things to do in Durham during August 2026. Highlights include Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Brennan Reece & Louise Leigh, Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, The Courettes and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Brennan Reece & Louise Leigh

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Brennan Reece & Louise Leigh

Durham · The Forum Music CentreSat, Aug 1Culture & Art

🎟️ From £13

Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

Durham · Durham CathedralSat, Aug 8Music
The Courettes

The Courettes

Durham · The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-TeesFri, Aug 14Events

🎟️ From £19

Moving Pictures - Rush Tribute

Moving Pictures - Rush Tribute

Durham · The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-TeesSat, Aug 15Music
Detonata - Delirium / Cataracts release party

Detonata - Delirium / Cataracts release party

Durham · The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-TeesFri, Aug 21Culture & Art
Tyne Maiden - Iron Maiden Tribute

Tyne Maiden - Iron Maiden Tribute

Durham · The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-TeesFri, Aug 28Music

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Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

  • Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
  • Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
  • Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead