Events in Darlington From 6th April – 12th April 2026

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You can find a range of events in Darlington this week, with activities suited to different schedules. Outdoor family sessions, creative workshops, and live music performances are all on offer, reflecting the town’s active civic life. The Edward Pease Free Library remains central to learning, hosting 3D printing demonstrations for children after school as part of a local education initiative. Kids can also join seasonal nature study walks in Teesdale Park woodland trails during weekends. Evening events take place at venues across town, including smaller pubs along Market Place and the Old Town Hall, with live music from local acts each night. These contribute to Darlington’s moderate nightlife intensity, offering accessible evenings that mix acoustic sets, spoken word nights, and interactive arts sessions.

Families can attend holiday programmes at Darlington Library or join guided walks through historically significant areas near railway junctions, an effort to raise awareness of early civic architecture. Adults might also enjoy niche performances such as a retrospective on industrial-era design held in a former rail warehouse space, highlighting the town’s historic role along the East Coast Main Line.

Check the listings below for times and venues.

Tuesday 7th April

Forest School Holiday Programme Mount Pleasant Primary School 7/8/9 April

· Family & Kids

Children participate in outdoor holiday activities at Forest School at Mount Pleasant Primary School.

Move More Holiday Programme Firthmoor Community Centre 7/8/9 April

· Family & Kids

A holiday programme offering physical and enrichment activities for children, run by the Move More team.

Move More Holiday Programme at Shildon Railway Museum. Tuesday 7th April

· Fitness & Outdoors

The Move More Team offers a holiday programme visit to Shildon Railway Museum with outdoor activities.

Thursday 9th April

Connected Communities - Creative Storytelling Workshops

· Culture & Arts

Creative storytelling workshops explore themes of place, memory, and belonging at Darlington Library.

The Shoop Shoop Show

· Darlington Hippodrome · Nightlife & Music

A tribute show celebrating Cher's career across decades, featuring disco and pop-rock performances.

The Listening Post

· Nightlife & Music

A performance evening showcasing top regional musicians and performative art at The Vault on April 9, 2026.

Saturday 11th April

The Hive: Design And Print - Saturdays (Ages 6+)

· Family & Kids

Children aged 6 and up can design custom models and print them using 3D printers at Darlington Library.

Pet Pals - Easter

· Pets at Home Darlington · Family & Kids

Families can join free Easter-themed pet-related activities at Pets at Home Darlington.