Culture Durham Newsletter – February 2026
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The Light – Opening Summer 2026
Opening in summer 2026, The Light will be a dynamic, multipurpose cultural venue located at the heart of the Durham Innovation District on the transformed site of the former DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery.
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County Durham Theatre Company Seeks New Talent for Productions in Horden
Ensemble ‘84, a pioneering theatre company based in Horden, County Durham, has announced an Open Call for Auditions, inviting local people to train as professional actors and form the company’s cast.
The Index Music Durham Report is Here
Durham City PlaceLab, an Into the Light project, has been working with Index Music, which was commissioned to carry out research about the music community of County Durham. Between January and March 2025, Index Music gathered insights and information from local musicians, promoters, educators and music lovers.
Call out to County Durham arts/cultural organisations
County Durham Cultural Education Partnership (CDCEP) is offering the opportunity for to up to five arts and cultural organisations based in the county to work with Rachel Adam, mentor and consultant in the cultural sector, to map their education and learning activities/ offer into the National Curriculum.