Durham Fringe Festival 2026
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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 11 venues across Durham city centre:
🌟 Palace Green Stretch Tent 🌟 Department of Music, Palace Green 🌟 Fellows' Garden, Durham Castle🌟 Gala Theatre Main Auditorium 🌟 Gala Theatre Studio 🌟 The City Theatre 🌟 Assembly Rooms Theatre 🌟 Leonard's Coffee House🌟 Cafedral 🌟 Fabio's Bar 🌟 The Academy, our brand new performing arts venue coming to Prince Bishops! 🌟
As you explore the lineup to choose what you’ll see this year, know that you are supporting performers from County Durham, across the UK, and indeed the world. From County Durham to California!
2026 is our 6th year and it's our most ambitious scale to date. Experience events at 11 venues across Durham city centre:
🌟 Palace Green Stretch Tent 🌟 Department of Music, Palace Green 🌟 Fellows' Garden, Durham Castle🌟 Gala Theatre Main Auditorium 🌟 Gala Theatre Studio 🌟 The City Theatre 🌟 Assembly Rooms Theatre 🌟 Leonard's Coffee House🌟 Cafedral 🌟 Fabio's Bar 🌟 The Academy, our brand new performing arts venue coming to Prince Bishops! 🌟
As you explore the lineup to choose what you’ll see this year, know that you are supporting performers from County Durham, across the UK, and indeed the world. From County Durham to California!
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Durham City Centre, Durham, United Kingdom
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