Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
Whether you’re looking for drama, comedy, musicals or concerts, let us entertain you at theatre venues across the county.
.png )
Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
Number of results:
Number of results: 35
, currently showing 1 to 20.
The Girl on a Train Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel - The City Theatre
Type
Type:
Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
Adapted from the book by Paula Hawkins. A thriller. Has Rachel Watson witnessed a murder or is she a suspect?
Dates
- From:
- 28 June 2026Open 14:30 -
- From:
- 29 June 2026to3 July 2026Open 19:30 -
- From:
- 4 July 2026Open 14:30 -
Durham Brass Festival 2026
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
BRASS is back in 2026 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 12 - 19 July.
Dates
- From:
- 12 July 2026to19 July 2026
Murdered To Death by Peter Gordon - A Comedy - The City Theatre
Type
Type:
Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
A spoof Miss Marple set in a country mansion.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Sept 2026Open 14:30 -
- From:
- 28 Sept 2026to2 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
- From:
- 3 Oct 2026Open 14:30 -
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026
Type
Type:
Performance
Bishop Auckland
Step into Kynren, a live action outdoor theatre spectacular that immerses you in 2000 years of history on an epic scale.
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to12 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Verdi "Requiem"
Type
Type:
Music Event
Durham City
With over 250 musicians and conducted by the celebrated Tim Burke (Musical Director of the Royal Northern Sinfonia Chorus and Tête à Tête Opera), this performance promises to be a true highlight of the musical year.
Dates
- From:
- 30 Jan 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
Type
Type:
Performance
Durham City
Neil Gore, presents this SELL OUT one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the…
Dates
- From:
- 25 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Durham Pride 2026
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham City
Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your support and have a great time with friends and family. See you there!
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2026
Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
Type:
Concert
Ushaw Moor , Durham
Welcome to listen Durham Singers performing new Easter time music. St Mark Passion is a composition for choir, orchestra and soloists by our favourite living composer Oliver Tarney.
Dates
- From:
- 28 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Music Event
Beamish
Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.
Dates
- From:
- 11 Jan 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
- From:
- 8 Feb 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
- From:
- 8 Mar 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
- From:
- 12 Apr 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
- From:
- 10 May 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
- From:
- 14 June 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
- From:
- 12 July 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
- From:
- 9 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
- From:
- 13 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
- From:
- 11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
- From:
- 8 Nov 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
- From:
- 13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique
Type
Type:
Concert
The College, Durham
Durham University Palatinate Orchestra's 90-piece Symphony Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony, his Pathétique Symphony, and music by Elgar and Pejačević in Durham Cathedral.
Dates
- From:
- 18 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams - The City Theatre
Type
Type:
Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
Amanda Wingfield lives in her glorious past while struggling to make ends meet. A Gentleman Caller is arranged for her daughter, but will it all go to plan?
Dates
- From:
- 8 Feb 2026Open 14:30 -
- From:
- 9 Feb 2026to13 Feb 2026Open 19:30 -
- From:
- 14 Feb 2026Open 14:30 -
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Music Event
Durham
Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral.
Dates
- From:
- 20 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
An Evening with Will Todd: Jazz Missa Brevis, Passion Music and a set from 'All Will be Well'
Type
Type:
Music Event
Durham
Durham Choral Society invites you to a celebration of the music of Durham-born composer Will Todd.
Dates
- From:
- 24 Jan 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
Derwent Fest 2026
Type
Type:
Festival
Edmundbyers
A weekend festival of live tribute music, food and drink, and children’s activities and entertainment, set in a stunning location, not far from you. Bring all the family, including the dog, and enjoy some fun, quality time together.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 14 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
The Hound of the Baskervilles - The City Theatre
Type
Type:
Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
A reduced cast production of this classic tale.
Dates
- From:
- 22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
- From:
- 23 Nov 2026to27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
- From:
- 28 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
The Sham Fender Experience at South Causey Inn
Type
Type:
Music Event
Stanley
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music, incredible energy, and all the anthems you know and love. The Sham Fender Experience is coming to South Causey Inn, bringing the electrifying sound of Sam Fender to life in a show that feels just…
Dates
- From:
- 16 Jan 2026Open 19:00 -
Martin & Eliza Carthy
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
- From:
- 20 Feb 2026Open 19:45 - 22:30
Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan - Gala Durham
Type
Type:
Theatre
Durham
Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Feb 2026Open 19:30 -
80s Silent Disco in Durham Cathedral - Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Durham City
Expect 3 epic DJs playing all your favourite 80s tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of Durham Cathedral.
Dates
- From:
- 16 Jan 2026Open 19:00 -
Durham University Chamber Choir: I Heard a Voice from Heaven
Type
Type:
Music Event
The College, Durham
Join Durham University Chamber Choir on a journey from prayer to deliverance, bringing together the stunning passion of Łukaszewski's Lamentations with Howells' awe-inspiring Requiem in the Chapter House of the Cathedral.
Dates
- From:
- 16 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
© Copyright Visit County Durham. All Rights Reserved
Registered Office: Visit County Durham, East Wing, 1st Floor, Corten House, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS
Ratings & Reviews
Powered By
