Emirates Riverside is an ideal venue in County Durham for a range of events from Christmas Parties to Dinner Dances. Our banqueting suites all have stunning views across the pitch encase by rich Durham countryside and the river Wear. We have space available in a range of sizes to accommodate up to 250 people.

Hospitality and Events

We are delighted to offer you some fantastic hospitality for 2017. We have our NatWest T20 International England v West Indies taking place on the 16th September, an unmissable event to add to your sporting calendar. On the domestic front we have the fast and furious NatWest T20 Blast competition throughout the summer, alongside the Royal London 50 Over Competition and Specsavers County Championship. Durham offers fantastic value hospitality packages for all cricket fans at Emirates Riverside.

Meetings and Events

We are pleased to introduce our Meeting & Event facilities at Emirates Riverside. Our contemporary rooms are situated in highly attractive and mature parkland on the banks of the River Wear. We offer year-round facilities for conferences, road shows and meetings. With exhibition space to support your event, multiple breakout rooms and free parking for up to 200 cars, few venues can compete with the space we can offer you and your delegates.

The perfect venue for:

• Charity Events

• Gala Dinners

• Music Festivals and Concerts

• Corporate Events

• Christmas Parties

• Private Functions

• Meetings and conferences

• Outdoor Events

Christmas Parties

Emirates Riverside is a fantastic venue for your Christmas Party, you'll find something different that will suit everyone. Whether you are celebrating with family, friends or colleagues you can be assured of a World Class experience at a World Class Venue.

Outdoor Events

Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground is recognised for its ability to hold world class cricket events, and is one of the only signature outdoor venue to hold the biggest names in music. In 2006, over 16,000 music fans poured into Emirates Durham in June to enjoy a spectacular performance from superstar Elton John, other performers to appear at the stadium include operatic star Lesley Garrett, jazz sensation Jamie Cullum, reggae band UB40, James Morrison, Sugababes and Tom Jones.

In more recent years we’ve had the fantastic Jessie J and the bands from the BIG reunion (5ive, Blue & Atomic Kitten). We also hosted Madness, Simply Red and Bryan Adams over the past 2 years.

This year we play host to the biggest girl band in the world Little Mix for their highly anticipated outdoor stadium tour Summer Shout Out!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Emirates Riverside to view our impressive facilities.