Key Events

Cycling Festival | Freedom of the Borough Parade | Darlington Community Walk | Darlington Rhythm and Blues | Festival of Dance | Mayor's Ball | Fireworks Spectacular | Christmas Party Nights |

Bringing Community Events and Festivals to Darlington
Come along and join in the celebrations and entertainment.
It will be time well spent

List of events for January to December 2010 [PDF, 106kb]

For information on any event please contact the Events Team on (01325) 388427 or 388151 or e-mail the Events Team at eventsteam@darlington.gov.uk 

For images of our events please see our flickr collection

June - October

Darlington Cycling Festival
June - October 2010

For further details, please view our Darlington Cycling Festival Page.

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September

Freedom of The Borough Parade 

Wednesday 8 September 2010, 1pm, Starting at Northgate

In recognition of their strong links to the region and tremendous service, Darlington Borough Council recently agreed to confer the 'Freedom of the Borough' on The RIFLES Regiment.  The Freedom of the Borough is the highest civic distinction that can be conferred upon individuals or collective bodies in recognition of outstanding service or particular civic association. 
 

In September this year The RIFLES will be holding a number of ‘Freedom Parades’ throughout the North East of England, and  the first in this series of parades will be held in Darlington at 1pm on Wednesday, 8th September 2010.  The parade will commence in Northgate (outside Marks and Spencers) and process through Prebend Row and West Row, before turning left into Horsemarket and the Market Square, where the Freedom of the Borough will be officially conferred on The RIFLES Regiment.

Everyone is welcome to attend this event and show their support for The RIFLES Regiment. 

Map of Route [pdf document]

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Darlington Community Walk

Sunday 12 September, 10am, Starting from Springfield Park

8 mile route and 2.5 miles wheels friendly route.
The Darlington Community Walk is a chance to get out and get active in the Darlington countryside. 
Bring along family! 

Please note advanced entries is closed.

We are taking entries on the day from Springfield Park, between 09:00 - 09:45.  T-shirt option is not available for those entering on the day.

Supported by:

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Darlington Rhythm and Blues

Sunday 19 September, Market Square

 We have another great line up for this year's FREE Rhythm 'n' Brews Festival, including Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band; King King with Alan Nimmo, The Dirty Robbers and The Scott McKeon Band.

For more information, view our RnB Festival leaflet [PDF document, 1.62 mb].

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Festival of Dance

Saturday 25 and Sunday 26th September 2010

Come and enjoy Darlington's new Festival of Dance dance weekend where you can sample and join in with all dance forms in Joseph Pease Place and the Market Square.

There will be demonstrations from local dance schools, a chance to learn and participate in a Salsa class , Line dancing, Ceroc, Zumba and Street dancing.

On Saturday evening from 6pm the market square will come alive with a Caribbean themed party night, Carnival Crew Tees Valley will warm the audience before the Paradise Steel Band take to the stage to perform Soca or soul calypso (a form of Popular West Indian music originated in the islands of Trinidad and Tobago).  The Royal Blood Reggae band from Leeds will then take to the stage to end the evening with Reggae music and dance.

A mass dance performance will be the highlight on Sunday with local dance schools performing their chosen dance routines throughout the afternoon.

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OCTOBER

The Mayor's Charity Ball 'Under the Sea'

Friday 15 October 2010, The Dolphin Centre

Reception 6.45pm, Dinner 7.30pm, Carriages 1.00am

Following the success of the 2009 Mayor's Ball, this year's Ball promises to be just as fantastic.  The theme for this year's ball is 'Under the Sea', which will provide a luxurious evening of first class entertainment along with delicious food and excellent service.

The worshipful the Mayor, Councillor Bryan Thistlethwaite, would like to extend an invitation to all local people and businesses to attend this amazing evening that celebrates the magical world beneath the waves.

Dress:  Dinner jacket or lounge suite (miniature medals/badges may be worn)
Tickets £43 (all monies raised will be donated to the Mayor's charities - Diabetes UK, CLIC and RNLI)

For further information and to purchase tickets, contact Hazel Watson on 01325 387732 / 07967822186 or email hazel.watson@darlington.gov.uk

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November

Fireworks Spectacular

Saturday 6 November 2010

Details to follow shortly

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December

Christmas Party Nights
Tickets now on Sale

Friday 10 December - New Retros
Saturday 11 December - The Conmitments
Thursday 16 December - Lee Lard (Peter Kay Tribute)
Friday 17 December - Abba Again
Saturday 18 December - Take That By Storm

Tickets £29.50 (unless otherwise stated), to include a 3-course meal with complimentary drink on arrival and a disco in our marquee lined sports hall.  Doors open at 7pm, meal served at 7.30pm.

For further information or to purchase tickets please contact 01325 486555.

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