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Embrace the enchantment of winter with our curated selection of winter events in Durham.

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  1. Sung Eucharist at Durham Cathedral

    Add Sung Eucharist for the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) to your Itinerary

    Sung Eucharist for the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)

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    Religious Event

    Durham

    Our celebrations of God becoming man in Jesus Christ at Christmas reach their climax on Monday 2 February when we mark the ancient feast of Candlemas when Mary and Joseph presented the Christ Child in the Temple in Jerusalem in an act of…

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    From:
    2 Feb 2026Open 17:30 - 18:30
    More info for Sung Eucharist for the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
  2. Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion

    Add Spotlight Tour - Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Spotlight Tour - Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum

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    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.

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    From:
    5 Feb 2026Open 11:00 - 11:30
    More info for Spotlight Tour - Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum
  3. Gavin Webster

    Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gavin Webster - The Gathering Of The Gav to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gavin Webster - The Gathering Of The Gav

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    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Gavin Webster is back on tour again, this time with his acclaimed Edinburgh show 'The Gathering Of The Gav' with brand new routines added to it to make it an unforgettable theatre experience.

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    From:
    6 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gavin Webster - The Gathering Of The Gav
  4. The Welfare Collective.

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    The Welfare Collective / Paul Nowak / Stephen Smith

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    Music Event

    Durham City

    Durham Miners Association present an evening of live music.

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    6 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 22:30
    More info for The Welfare Collective / Paul Nowak / Stephen Smith
  5. Choir performing at Durham Cathedral

    Add Handel's Messiah with Durham Cathedral Choir and the Avison Ensemble - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Handel's Messiah with Durham Cathedral Choir and the Avison Ensemble - Durham Cathedral

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    Concert

    Durham City

    Durham Cathedral Choir performs Handel’s ever-popular Messiah with acclaimed early music specialists the Avison Ensemble. Enjoy well-loved music retelling the story of Christ, including the majestic ‘Hallelujah’ Chorus, one of the most famous pieces…

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    From:
    7 Feb 2026
    More info for Handel's Messiah with Durham Cathedral Choir and the Avison Ensemble - Durham Cathedral
  6. Smiling person with short, curly blonde hair and round brown glasses, resting their chin on one hand. They are wearing a patterned blue-and-white top

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    Front Row Talks: Gillian Smellie

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    Barnard Castle

    The fashion industry plays a significant role in the climate crisis and is often guilty of greenwashing. Join Gillian Smellie for an enlightening talk on ethical fashion and discover how intentional choices can help you adopt a more sustainable…

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    From:
    8 Feb 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for Front Row Talks: Gillian Smellie
  7. A couple on their wedding day posing for a photo at Beamish Hall Country Hotel

    Beamish Hall Country House Hotel Wedding Fair

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    Stanley

    Official Luxury Wedding Fair on Sunday 8th February 2026. A Beautiful Wedding Venue & An Amazing Array of The Very Best Local Wedding Suppliers Exhibiting.

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    8 Feb 2026Open 12:00 - 15:00
    More info for Beamish Hall Country House Hotel Wedding Fair
  8. Simon Brodkin

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    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Simon Brodkin - Work In Progress

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    Barnard Castle

    Hot off the back of his smash hit UK tour, and three incredible, sold-out nights at London's Hammersmith Apollo, Simon Brodkin is back and better than ever!

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    10 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Simon Brodkin - Work In Progress
  9. Illustration of a Masquerade Ball

    Add Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball - Manor House Hotel & Spa, West Auckland to your Itinerary

    Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball - Manor House Hotel & Spa, West Auckland

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    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…

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    13 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
    More info for Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball - Manor House Hotel & Spa, West Auckland
  10. Paul Sinah

    Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Paul Sinha - 2 Sinha Lifetime to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Paul Sinha - 2 Sinha Lifetime

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    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Paul celebrated his 30th anniversary in stand-up last year and despite his continued quiz successes, his Radio 4 series, and his decision to write a memoir, rather than a hastily patched together murder mystery, Paul is not ready to exit the stage…

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    From:
    13 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Paul Sinha - 2 Sinha Lifetime
  11. Orchestra playing in candlelight

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    Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight

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    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.

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    From:
    14 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight
  12. My Deadly Valentine. Illustration of a woman holding a rose and a book titled '101 Shades of Love'.

    Add My Deadly Valentine - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    My Deadly Valentine - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    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.

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    From:
    14 Feb 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00
    More info for My Deadly Valentine - Lumley Castle Hotel
  13. Spiers & Boden posing with their instruments.

    Add Spiers & Boden - "Boden The Showman, Spiers The Melodeon-Wielding Wizard" to your Itinerary

    Spiers & Boden - "Boden The Showman, Spiers The Melodeon-Wielding Wizard"

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    Music Event

    Barnard Castle

    Spiers & Boden have been at the forefront of the English traditional folk scene for 25 years both as a ground breaking duo and as founder members of folk phenomenon Bellowhead.

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    From:
    18 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
    More info for Spiers & Boden - "Boden The Showman, Spiers The Melodeon-Wielding Wizard"
  14. Tom McGuinness, The Hewer, 1980s, oil on board. Gemini Collection, Zurbarán Trust

    Add Tom McGuinness: Out of the Darkness - Mining Art Gallery to your Itinerary

    Tom McGuinness: Out of the Darkness - Mining Art Gallery

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    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    Our new Tom McGuinness exhibition opens on 18 February 2026. In his centenary year, the Mining Art Gallery celebrates this quiet man who communicated through his art.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

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    From:
    18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026
    More info for Tom McGuinness: Out of the Darkness - Mining Art Gallery
  15. Martin and Eliza Carthy

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    Martin & Eliza Carthy

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    Music Event

    Durham City

    This powerhouse pair are still making music together, as they always have. Together, they perform an eclectic range of songs and tunes from their vast family repertoire.

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    From:
    20 Feb 2026Open 19:45 - 22:30
    More info for Martin & Eliza Carthy
  16. Phil Ellis

    Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Phil Ellis - Bath Mat to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Phil Ellis - Bath Mat

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    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Following his three big award wins at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, Phil, the very definition of funny bones, presents his brand-new show.

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    From:
    20 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Phil Ellis - Bath Mat
  17. A woman leans over a table helping two young children with an arts-and-crafts activity. The children sit at a bright yellow table covered with paper,

    Add Family Open Day - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Family Open Day - The Bowes Museum

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    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Join us for a free day of family-friendly activities. Inspired by the museum's Pippa Hale: Pet Project exhibition, enjoy a variety of activities as we celebrate all things pets at the museum.

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    From:
    21 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Family Open Day - The Bowes Museum
  18. People stood watching the traditional lion dance at Millennium Place Durham, part of the Lunar New Tear celebrations.

    Chinese New Year 2026 Celebrations - The Year of The Horse

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    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Durham City with a programme of exciting events.

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    From:
    21 Feb 2026
    More info for Chinese New Year 2026 Celebrations - The Year of The Horse
  19. Cross in The Nave of Durham Cathedral.

    Add Lent Talks - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Lent Talks - Durham Cathedral

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    Religious Event

    Durham City

    You are warmly invited to a series of discussions every Sunday during Lent. Each week will feature leading figures in the world of the creative arts in conversation with Reverend Canon Michael Hampel Vice-Dean and Precentor of Durham Cathedral.

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    From:
    22 Feb 2026
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    8 Mar 2026
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    15 Mar 2026
    More info for Lent Talks - Durham Cathedral
  20. Angela Barnes

    Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Angela Barnes - ANGST to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Angela Barnes - ANGST

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    A brand-new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo. Angela is a worrier. Whatever it is, she'll worry about it. But don't let that worry you – she'll worry enough for the both of you.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Angela Barnes - ANGST
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