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Amy Mitchell looks ahead to Durham Book Festival, featuring some of the UK’s most exciting writers, thinkers, performers and broadcasters, with events exploring literature, politics, history, music and poetry
Tue 6 Oct 2026 | VIEW
From Wednesday 7th October, Newcastle artist Sam Wood unveils a new collection of oil paintings at Hancock Gallery, exploring the people, places and industrial heritage that have shaped North East life.
Mon 5 Oct 2026 | VIEW
North East Indie Book Fest returns to Bearpark, Durham on Saturday 3rd October, bringing together 20 independent authors for an afternoon of talks, books and community.
Fri 2 Oct 2026 | VIEW
Joanna Long catches up with the Northumberland author as she releases her new book Molly McFlynn Goes Rogue, a story which uses the felling of Sycamore Gap as a starting point and explores power of community and what can happen when ordinary people who care come together
Mon 28 Sep 2026 | VIEW
We find out as much as we can about the Newcastle-based artist ahead of their film installation (Thursday 24th September-Saturday 3rd October) and live performance (3rd October) as part of Middlesbrough Art Week
Thu 24 Sep 2026 | VIEW
More than 60 artists and makers across 25 venues will open their doors on 26–27th September and 3rd–4th October as Berwick launches its first Open Studios
Mon 21 Sep 2026 | VIEW
An adults‑only after‑hours takeover hits Discovery Museum on Friday 25th September, serves up a hands‑on night of craft, music and late‑night exploring
Mon 21 Sep 2026 | VIEW
ECLECTICUS is a wide-ranging new exhibition of drawings and sculptures by local artist Nick Banks, celebrating pure creative intuition at Newcastle Arts Centre from 19th September to 31st October.
Fri 18 Sep 2026 | VIEW
Middlesbrough Art Week 2026 returns from 24th September–3rd October with its ninth edition, delivering a ten‑day programme of exhibitions, installations, performances, screenings, talks and public events across the town under the banner An Island of Neighbours
Wed 16 Sep 2026 | VIEW
On Saturday 12th September, Darlington Library hosts Stop Write Hear’s Festival of Words, packing puppets, poetry, dialogue crafts, award‑winning authors and an open‑mic into one vibrant day.
Mon 7 Sep 2026 | VIEW
