Welcome to durhamcity.live
A new, independent community hub for Durham, the cathedral and university city on the River Wear, local events, a business directory, guides, and neighbourhood news.
Welcome to durhamcity.live, a free, independent community hub for Durham, the cathedral and university city in County Durham. Set on a steep loop of the River Wear, Durham pairs nearly a thousand years of history, its Norman cathedral and castle are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the energy of a busy university city and a compact centre full of independent shops, markets, and riverside pubs.
What you'll find here
- What's On, a calendar of local events, from markets and theatre to community gatherings and university public events. Our listings are drawn from real local organisers.
- Directory, a growing guide to the independent shops, restaurants, cafes, and services of Durham.
- Guides & Blog, practical, locally-researched guides to eating out, days out, getting around, and moving to the area.
- Practical Info, the everyday essentials, transport, health, and Durham County Council services.
We're just getting started, and we'll be adding listings, guides, and events over the coming weeks. If you run a local business or organise events in Durham, we'd love to hear from you, get in touch.
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What's On
Durham City Walking History Tour
10:30 AM · Meets Market Hall entrance, Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ
The Music of Luther Vandross: A Candlelight Concert
Evening (see booking) · Durham Cathedral, The College, Durham, DH1 3EH
Crank It Up! 2026, Beamish Museum
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Beamish Museum, County Durham