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Embrace the enchantment of winter with our curated selection of winter events in Durham.
From festive markets to seasonal performances, immerse yourself in the magic of the season. Discover the warmth of community and the joy of celebration as you explore Durham's winter events. Plan your winter break filled with unforgettable experiences and festive delights.
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Christmas and New Year
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland
Join us in the grandeur of the Knights Hall to celebrate the arrival of 2025! We will be asking everyone to dress to impress. Arrive at 7pm to a canapes and fizz reception, enjoy a delicious meal served at 8pm, then party the night away with our…
Performance
Old Elvet, Durham
Surround yourself in the world of magic in this interactive and immersive show!
Pantomimes
Chester-le-Street
Mother Goose and her son Silly Billy are down on their luck, practically penniless with only Pricilla the Goose to their name until one day, a golden spell makes them EGG-straordinarily rich!
Children/Family events
Durham City
Expect 3 epic DJs playing all your favourite 80s tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of Durham Cathedral.
Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Lord Spinner Webbe has invited friends and family to his grand home for Christmas/New Year celebrations. His Lordship has a reputation for practical jokes and a love of riddles and secret passageways throughout his home.
Food & Drink
Chester le Street
Join us for a lively Burns Night Banquet, celebrating Scottish tradition with a four-course meal which includes haggis, a goblet of red wine, a goblet of mead, and a dram of whisky per guest.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
The gloves are off and he's packing a punchline, so let's speak easy and laugh freely.
Children/Family events
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland
Join us for an unforgettable Burns Night Supper at The Manor House Hotel & Spa!
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
The event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer, and founder of the Kielder Observatory, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
In his trademark punchy style, Sam takes you on a whirlwind journey through the chaos of the modern.
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Join Rachel Whitworth, Curator of Fashion & Textiles for an insightful introduction to the new Joséphine: A Woman of Taste and Fashion exhibition.
Valentines Day
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland
Step into a night of mystery and thrill at our Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball, co-hosted by the one and only Dean Midas! This exclusive event is inspired by the chilling, award-winning short slasher films shot in the same building by Dean Midas…
Valentines Day
Chester le Street
Nora Chance is ready to debut her newest book, 101 Shades of Love. But with three dead fiancés in her past, Nora’s own love story seems destined to stay between the covers of her novels.
Music Event
Durham City
Celebrate Valentine's night with an unforgettable evening of music in one of Durham's most romantic settings. Step into the timeless beauty of Durham Cathedral, the perfect stage for a night of passion and elegance.
Concert
The College, Durham
To celebrate their famous harmonies, the boys are touring the UK's most beautiful cathedrals for stunning, intimate, piano-led concerts.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
A funny, heart-warming show all about the brilliant things that happen when you grow up in a house where sign language is the first language used,
Food & Drink
Chester le Street
Guests arrive at the opulent Black Mansion for an elegant 1950s cocktail party, only to discover their host has vanished, presumed dead. But who is behind the crime?
Comedy
Barnard Castle
More expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.
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