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Eleonora Kouneni - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Durham
Eleonora Kouneni is a London-based jazz vocalist and songwriter whose emotive style blends original music with fresh interpretations of timeless jazz standards.
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 19:00 -
Christmas Concert Series - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Children/Family events
Bearpark, Durham
Celebrate the festive season with a wonderful series of Christmas concerts at Ushaw. Enjoy uplifting choirs, powerful brass, beautiful orchestral music and much-loved Christmas favourites, all performed in the magnificent St Cuthbert’s Chapel. Join…
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- 7 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026
DULOG: Shrek The Musical - Gala Durham
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Theatre
Durham
Shrek the Musical comes to Gala Durham in this hilarious and heartwarming stage spectacular, presented by Durham University’s biggest musical theatre company, DULOG.
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- 26 Jan 2027to30 Jan 2027Various Opening Times
Marvin Muoneké & Strictly Smokin’ Big Band - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
1 Millennium Place, Durham
This show brings together one of the rising stars on the UK jazz scene with one of the North East’s most beloved acts. Marvin Muoneké is a vocalist, songwriter, arranger, trumpeter and recording artist with a beautifully rich, deep and smooth voice.…
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
Jazz Noël: The Christmas Sessions
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Jazz Noël is all about bringing people together through the warmth and joy of live music during the festive season. Blending well-loved Christmas tunes made famous by legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole with fresh, modern…
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- 3 Dec 2026Open 19:30 -
After Dark - The Light
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Arts & Crafts
Aykley Heads, Durham
Art. Music. Drinks. Late. First Friday every month starting 2 October 2026.
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- 2 Oct 2026to4 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
The Snowman with Live Orchestra - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Bearpark, Durham
Step into the wonder of the season with a heartwarming performance of The Snowman — perfect for all ages. Enjoy a live orchestral accompaniment by the Durham Music Youth Orchestra as they bring the beloved animated film to life, complete with the…
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- 12 Dec 2026
Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Old Cinema Launderette in Gilesgate,
The 2026 Durham Jazz Festival will run from Friday 23rd October through to Sunday 25th October.
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- 23 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026
In Concert at The Bowes Museum
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Concert
Barnard Castle
Enjoy unforgettable evenings of live music in the beautiful Jubilee Room at The Bowes Museum.
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- 23 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026
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- 4 Dec 2026to5 Dec 2026
A Christmas Carol with Guy Masterson
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
DICKENS’ MYSTICAL CHRISTMAS FABLE BROUGHT TO LIFE! THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREAT.
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- 27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920) with Live accompaniment by Aaron Hawthorne at the Wurlitzer organ
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Music Event
Howden le Wear, Crook
Award-winning young Scottish organist AARON HAWTHORNE plays another 'live' silent movie accompaniment following his widely acclaimed performance last year.
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- 22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
A Night with Lynas & Bloom
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Arrive in style from 7pm and kick off the evening with handcrafted cocktails in our exclusive pre-event bar, setting the perfect festive mood before being seated from 7.30pm for a delicious 3-course Christmas dinner. As the night unfolds, lose…
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- 18 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:55
Janette Mason ReWired - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Durham
Janette Mason brings her acclaimed trio project ReWired to Durham Jazz Festival, reimagining classic and contemporary songs through bold, inventive jazz arrangements full of groove, creativity and energy.
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 16:30 -
Tom Waits for No Man - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Durham
Tom Waits for No Man is a heartfelt celebration of the music of Tom Waits, with vocalist Lindsay Hannon and an acclaimed North East ensemble bringing fresh arrangements, atmosphere and emotion to songs from across his legendary catalogue.
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 17:00 -
DAY Fever 70s Daytime Christmas Party
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Christmas and New Year
Carville, Durham
The UK's best 70s disco tribute party band! A non stop irresistible and iconic day of all the greatest hits from the golden era of disco. Bursting with personality and guaranteed to deliver the perfect party atmosphere. Their irresistible set list…
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- 5 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00
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- 12 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00
Tom Atkinson’s Electric Miles: Celebrating Jack Johnson - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Durham
Tom Atkinson’s Electric Miles celebrates the centenary of Miles Davis with a powerful tribute to his groundbreaking electric jazz era, revisiting music from the iconic Tribute to Jack Johnson and beyond.
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 14:00 -
Tom Hingley of Inspiral Carpets (Acoustic Solo Show)
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Music Event
Barnard Castle
Tom Hingley is an accomplished singer songwriter and guitarist , best known as the Ex lead singer with Manchester’s finest Inspiral Carpets, he sang on all the bands hits and was present at the height of their success.
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- 27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
D’Ukes of Scarth – The Ukulele Christmas Sessions
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Come along to The Witham and enjoy a fun filled afternoon of ukulele music with the D’Ukes of Scarth. Something for everyone – songs to join in with, songs to listen to, songs old, new and Christmassy.
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 14:00 -
The Ultimate DJ & Sax Christmas Party - Afterglow
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Christmas and New Year
Carville, Durham
Glow up your Christmas celebration with a high-impact night of music, movement and mesmerising entertainment. Be welcomed by glamorous stilt walkers, then lose yourself in the infectious beats of our live DJ and sax sensation as they take the party…
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
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- 11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
The Snowman with Live Brass Band - Redhills Durham Miners Hall
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Christmas and New Year
Flass Street, Durham
Fly away on a magical journey with The Snowman…
After the snow settles on a cold winter’s day, a little boy builds a Snowman. Later that night, under the glittering stars, the Snowman comes to life! Together they fly through the night sky on a…Dates
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- 6 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
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