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Things to do in Durham, October 2026

Browse 25 upcoming events and things to do in Durham during October 2026. Highlights include Metallica by Damaged Inc + guests, Twisterella Festival, Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Metallica by Damaged Inc + guests

Metallica by Damaged Inc + guests

Durham · The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-TeesFri, Oct 2Events

🎟️ From £13

Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts

Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts

Durham · ARC Stockton Arts CentreSat, Oct 3Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

Alison Moyet

Alison Moyet

Durham · Stockton GlobeSun, Oct 4Music
Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

Durham · The Witham Barnard CastleWed, Oct 7Culture & Art
Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Durham · Middlesbrough Town HallThu, Oct 8Culture & Art
Ghost Dance

Ghost Dance

Durham · The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-TeesFri, Oct 9Music
A live music performance.

Twisterella Festival

Durham · Teesside University, Students UnionSat, Oct 3Music

🎟️ From £21

Jim Jones All Stars

Jim Jones All Stars

Durham · The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-TeesSat, Oct 10Events
The Southmartins

The Southmartins

Durham · The Forum Music CentreSat, Oct 10Music
TV Smith

TV Smith

Durham · The Green RoomSun, Oct 11Music

🎟️ From £14

The Men They Couldn't Hang

The Men They Couldn't Hang

Durham · The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-TeesThu, Oct 15Events

🎟️ From £28

Arab Strap

Arab Strap

Durham · The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-TeesFri, Oct 16Music

🎟️ From £31

Run The Enemy

Run The Enemy

Durham · The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-TeesSat, Oct 17Events

🎟️ From £13

Alice Cooper Devil on My Shoulder Book Tour

Alice Cooper Devil on My Shoulder Book Tour

Durham · Stockton GlobeSat, Oct 17Music

🎟️ From £25

Blues in the Bar Featuring Carley's Wreck and Ruin

Blues in the Bar Featuring Carley's Wreck and Ruin

Durham · The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-TeesSun, Oct 18Events
Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Durham · Middlesbrough Town HallSun, Oct 18Culture & Art
Michael Spicer - Hope All's Well

Michael Spicer - Hope All's Well

Durham · Durham Gala TheatreTue, Oct 20Culture & Art
John Kearns - Tilting At Windmills

John Kearns - Tilting At Windmills

Durham · Durham Gala TheatreThu, Oct 22Culture & Art
The Legends in Vegas - After Hours

The Legends in Vegas - After Hours

Durham · Stockton GlobeFri, Oct 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From £30

Joe Ramsey

Joe Ramsey

Durham · The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-TeesFri, Oct 23Events
The Proclaimers

The Proclaimers

Durham · Stockton GlobeSat, Oct 24Music
Adam Rowe - Fashionism

Adam Rowe - Fashionism

Durham · Middlesbrough Town HallFri, Oct 30Culture & Art
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Freezin'

Durham · Princess Alexandra AuditoriumTue, Oct 27Culture & Art

🎟️ From £21

Steve Backshall - Deadly Live!

Steve Backshall - Deadly Live!

Durham · Stockton GlobeSat, Oct 31Family Friendly
The successpit Illuminati Party

The successpit Illuminati Party

Durham · The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-TeesSat, Oct 31Culture & Art

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