10 upcoming events in Darlington
September 2026
Darlington Rhythm & Tunes Festival
A free weekend music festival with live bands across Market Square and Riverside stages in Darlington town centre.
Rhythm & Tunes Weekend
Free outdoor music festival at Darlington Market Square and River Side, part of the town's summer events programme.
Tees Cottage Pumping Station Open Weekend (September)
Heritage steam open weekend at the Victorian pumping station on Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, with working steam engines on display.
October 2026
Tees Cottage Pumping Station Open Weekend (October)
Autumn open weekend at the historic steam pumping station near Darlington, showcasing the site's restored Victorian engines.
Darlington Restaurant Week
Biannual dining event across participating restaurants in Darlington town centre offering discounted menus.
November 2026
Diwali Celebrations
Community Diwali festival event held in Darlington town centre marking the Hindu festival of lights.
Darlington Christmas Lights Switch On
Annual festive light switch-on event in Darlington Market Square with live music and a short firework display.
Tees Cottage Pumping Station Open Day (November)
Late-season open day at the Tees Cottage Pumping Station heritage site in Darlington, County Durham.
December 2026
Dolphin Centre Christmas Party Nights 2026
Festive party night events at the Dolphin Centre leisure venue in Darlington during the Christmas season.
Darlington Ice Sculpture Trail
Festive ice sculpture trail through Darlington town centre as part of the Christmas events programme.