We're turning up the heat with a huge Fire & Ice Festival
A cool festival is back to turn up the heat later this month.
The free Fire & Ice Festival returns to Durham City from 27th – 28th February 2026, bringing two spectacular days of sculptures, live displays, and family-friendly entertainment to the heart of the city.
Events will run from 10am – 5pm on both the Friday and Saturday.
The free event transforms Durham’s streets with ice carvings, interactive installations, fiery performances, and dramatic live shows through the day.
Visitors can follow a themed trail of hand-crafted ice sculptures, watch live carving demonstrations, and enjoy magical moments as the city lights up with colour, creativity, and atmosphere - with plenty of photo opportunities along the way.
“Fire and Ice is always a cracking event for both little kids and big kids alike. Thousands of people head to the city to enjoy a great day out for all the family,” said Paul Howard, BID Manager.
The team who create the sculptures, ice sculpture specialists Glacial Arts, have worked on major projects, including creating pieces for Game of Thrones.
More on this year’s theme will be announced closer to the time, with previous themes including music, stars of the screen and mythical creatures.