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Between Wednesday 29 July – Sunday 2 August, we’ll host 140+ different acts across 11 venues in Durham City Centre. 

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Harriet Kemsley: Work In Progress

Presented as part of Durham Fringe Festival, in collaboration with Gala Durham 

Following her eye-opening appearance on the first series of Last One Laughing UK, multi-award winning stand-up comedian Harriet Kemsley tries out new material in this work in progress show. As seen and heard on Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and co-host of the wildly successful Single Ladies In Your Area podcast, Harriet has been described by Time Out as ‘a very funny rising star’ and as one of Rhod Gilbert’s ‘Ten Comics to See’ in the Mail on Sunday.

Age restriction: 14+

Tickets: £15* (Available via Gala Durham website)

*Tickets to Harriet Kemsley’s show are not part of our Discover Durham Fringe ticket bundle deal

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We are returning for our second year at @durhamuniversity Department of Music! This is a stunning venue located just off Palace Green, very close to two other stages you'll find at Durham Fringe 2026. Historic Building? ✅ Stunning grand piano? ✅ Packed from day to night with incredible shows? ✅ You'll find these shows in this venue's lineup 👇 The Rookery Band @therookeryband @bbcupload Takeover Tag Team: Full Score Barbershop Choir Improv on Demand THE LAST DAYS OF TRUMP The Improvesarios @improvesarios UNREDACTED @amity_sings @isa6elmaria Olivia Graham: Legend & Lore @oliviagrahammusic Daniel Cainer: What Am I, Chopped Liver? Delusions and Grandeur Abbie Finn Trio @abbiefinndrums You Decide A TAPESTRY OF LIFE @jessaliversidge Inglenook @inglenook_folkband Florence Andrea, singer-songwriter The World at 15mph... ish Find tickets only on our website.
New venue announcement! 📣 This year, we are thrilled to be bringing shows to @leonardscoffeehouse 💛 This is a character-packed cafe in Fowler's Yard. Their upstairs area will transform into a cosy, atmospheric performance space every evening of Durham Fringe, offering a great backdrop for music, comedy & spoken word. Here are the shows you'll find at Leonard's 👇 Cardinals and cardinality Adele Cliff's Topical Late Show with Adele Cliff Matthew Wheelwright-Bug Boy Stuart Thomas: Bad Fatty (Work In Progress) Confessions Maxim Yarushkin Trevor Bickles: Where to Guv? Alex Redman - Sunshine Space Cadet Finding Folklore Dom McGovern: Stuns in New Photo (WIP) David Mitchell It Just So Happened: An Alternative History Show Steve Pledger Gobby Lass: Still Talking To You Explore this venue's lineup & book tickets on our website (see link in our bio)
If you've been to one of the first five Durham Fringe Festivals, there's a good chance you've seen one of our shows at @fabsdurham 🙌 We are so excited to return to this top-floor diamond of a venue with these shows 👇 Granny Apocalypse Mark Daniels: That's Terrifying. Can We Brunch Now? WOKE Alex Love: How To Win A Pub Quiz 2026 101 Impressions In One Hour Kelly Rickard Burning Love Shy Bairns Comedy The Stand-Up Experience Jukebox, The Musical Stephen Catling: Clownfish Out Of Water Ask A Stripper: Pulling Back The G-String Richard Cobb: Best Job in the World Find tickets for shows at Fabio's here: https://durhamfringe.co.uk/events/?&venue=94 📸 Photo by @johnlyons99
Durham Fringe will return to @cafedraldurham this summer! 🎉 Here are the shows you'll be able to catch in this sun-soaked, plant-filled cosy venue 👇 WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU MAKES YOU FUNNIER Adele Cliff Tries Out Her New Jokes (WIP) The Castle of Truth Brogan Brannan Jake Baker: The Gentle Men's Club ReSIStance Heroes and villains - a musical journey by Pen and Stu Michael Brunström: William Tell versus the Algorithm Percy Savage: Notorious P.I.G. A Pilgrim's Song Mills & Farrell Find tickets for Cafedral shows on our website (link in our bio) 📸 Photo by @johnlyons99
It's time for us to shine a light on our 2026 venues! First up, we are proud to announce the return of one of our most long-standing Fringe venues to this year's programme... @assemblyroomstheatre Shows coming to Assembly Rooms this year are 👇 @queenoftheempire_play The Beauty is a Beast @tocapturethewildlife Oranges and Lemons Heist: How to steal a masterpiece Fake Liminal By yon bonnie banks 80's Party Game Show! INFESTATION Trickhead Yes, My Lord... Proceed with Caution Dance City Presents Walking with the Wind Find tickets for Assembly Rooms shows on our website (find the link in our bio) 📸 Photo by @richardeyers.photography
Will you be donning purple this summer? Do you want to be bathed in the warm glow of a tech desk? Durham Fringe volunteer registration is OPEN 🙌 📆 The 6th Durham Fringe Festival returns 29 July - 2 August. Come join us! Develop skills, meet amazing people & watch incredible shows! Roles include Front of House & technical support. Find out more & register at durhamfringe.co.uk/volunteer 📸 Photos by @richardeyers.photography at our 2025 festival
The 2026 Durham Fringe Printed Programme 🙌 85 pages detailing over 140 unique shows coming to this year's festival. 11 venues across the city centre -- some familiar and some brand new. Pick up a programme from various racks cultural venues, cafes, stations and more. You can always browse the full programme online at durhamfringe.co.uk/events TICKETS NOW ON SALE 🎟️
OUR BIGGEST FESTIVAL PROGRAMME IS NOW LIVE! 🙌 140+ shows across 11 venues in Durham City Centre. Our 6th year is an incredible range of talented performers from across the world. Theatre, music, comedy, magic, dance, circus, cabaret, workshops, and things especially for little ones in your family. Discover the next incredible stage show. Support grassroots talent. Enjoy a truly memorable experience against the backdrop of a stunning historic city. Head to durhamfringe.co.uk to explore the full programme & book tickets.
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