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Find out what's happening across the county this Christmas, from the traditional Durham Christmas Festival to the annual panto and festive craft workshops.
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Festive Fun
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Rapunzel - Gala Durham Pantomime
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Pantomimes
Durham City
In the dark, tangled forest of Hamsterley stands a mysterious tower, locals swear they can hear beautiful singing drifting through the trees, a voice so pure it stops even the bravest woodcutter in their tracks.
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- 19 Nov 2026to31 Dec 2026
AGLOW 2026 - Auckland Palace and Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Bishop Auckland
The Auckland Project has announced that its much-loved illuminated trail will return to Auckland Palace from Friday 20 November to 3 January (excluding Christmas Day and New Year's Day), promising exciting new additions alongside the spectacular…
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- 20 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027
Christmas Daytimes - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Experience the magic of a traditional Christmas through time at Beamish.
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- 21 Nov 2026to24 Dec 2026
G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their 'G4 Christmas' tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK.
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- 23 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s Magical Christmas Evenings
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Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Beamish Museum Christmas Evening Tickets on Sale Soon!
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- 3 Dec 2026to4 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30
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- 10 Dec 2026to11 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30
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- 17 Dec 2026to18 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30
Durham Christmas Festival
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Christmas and New Year
Durham Market Place, Durham City
Durham Christmas Festival returns – the perfect combination of Christmas shopping and seasonal entertainment in the unique and stunning setting that is Durham City Centre.
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- 4 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026
Signature Christmas Party Nights (The Grand Festive)
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Christmas and New Year
Riverside, Chester-le-Street
Celebrate the festive season at Durham Cricket's Signature Party Nights. Enjoy an arrival drink, festive carvery, dessert and dancing with our resident DJ as part of the magical Christmas Circus 2026. Perfect for friends, family and colleagues…
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
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- 11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
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- 18 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
Durham Cricket's A Nightmare Before Christmas
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Christmas and New Year
Riverside, Chester-le-Street
Christmas meets Halloween at Durham Cricket's Christmas Circus. Enjoy a spooky welcome potion, three-course festive feast, optional costume competition, themed entertainment and dancing into the night at this unique alternative Christmas party…
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- 5 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
Bonkers Bingo! Durham Cricket
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Christmas and New Year
Riverside, Chester-le-Street
Bingo, but not as you know it. Expect festive chaos, outrageous prizes, sing-alongs, dance-offs and a night of unforgettable entertainment at Durham Cricket's Christmas Circus.
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- 5 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00
The Winter Market - The Bowes Museum
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Discover a festive seasonal wonderland at The Bowes Museum, with over 100 stalls market, food and drink, museum entry and activities for all ages.
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- 11 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
The Christmas Gameshow Spectacular - Durham Cricket
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Christmas and New Year
Riverside, Chester-le-Street
Buzzers at the ready! Join Durham Cricket's Christmas Game Show Spectacular for an interactive festive night packed with live games, audience participation, prizes, a two-course meal, DJ and dancing. The ultimate Christmas party for competitive…
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- 12 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00
A Night Under The Big Top - Durham Cricket
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Christmas and New Year
Riverside, Chester-le-Street
Celebrate the grand finale of Durham Cricket's Christmas Circus with a festive arrival drink, three-course meal, classic funfair games, DJ and dancing. A magical Christmas party where festive traditions meet the nostalgic charm of the fairground.
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
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