From Durham OnAir from Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

Iconic Brit-Rock band Embrace celebrate their 30 th Anniversary with the publication of their first ever book.

Durham Book Festival’s 2026 line-up features some of the UK's most exciting writers, thinkers, performers and broadcasters exploring literature, politics, history, music, and poetry.

Highlights Rural Touring Scheme is back with top quality arts performances in village halls and community venues across County Durham this Autumn, with tickets going on sale on Tuesday 25 August.

Durham Market Place will be transformed into a celebration of stories and imagination when the city’s Children’s Book Festival takes place on Friday 21st August 2026.

Residents North West Durham are going back in time on the dancefloor at one of the county’s landmark cultural venues.