Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape - Gala Durham
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Children/Family events
Durham
A brand-new family musical for everyone over five.
Dates
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- 11 Aug 2026to13 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920) with Live accompaniment by Aaron Hawthorne at the Wurlitzer organ
Type
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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
Sounds Historical - What A Wonderful World! - The Witham
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Concert
Barnard Castle
Music from the 16th, 17th & 18th Century inspired by Awe and Wonder. Presented by the multi-grant-winning early music ensemble Sounds Historical
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- 6 Sept 2026Open 13:30 -
Olivia Graham: Legend & Lore - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
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Festival
Durham
Come all ye old souls and dreamers...
Step beyond the bounds of the modern age as Celtic bard Olivia Graham beckons you on a journey through time and legend. From the mystical shores of King Arthur’s Avalon to the desolate highland battlefield at…Dates
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- 31 July 2026Open 15:40 - 16:40
Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE with EverReady Band - Empire Consett
Type
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Family Fun
Consett
EverReady Band is bringing the award-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE to Empire Consett this October!
Join one of the UK’s most celebrated brass bands for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, laughter and cinematic magic.Dates
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 14:30 -
Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens - Crook Hall Gardens
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Music Event
Durham
Local musicians make a visit extra special.
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- 17 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 21 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 19 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Agatha Christie's A Murder Is Announced - Park View Theatre
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Theatre
Chester le Street
An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock's Victorian house. The victim is not one of the house's several occupants, but an unexpected and unknown visitor. What follows is a classic…
Dates
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- 10 Sept 2026to12 Sept 2026Open 19:15 - 21:30
Heroes and villains – a musical journey by Pen and Stu - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
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Festival
Durham
'Heroes and Villains - a musical journey' tells the tales, through song and story, of a Northumbrian heroine, an infamous highwayman, a notorious blacksmith and more! Pen and Stu play original modern folk - with BIG whistles and tenor guitars.…
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- 31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 18:50 - 19:35
Fyfe Dangerfield In Concert at The Bowes Museum
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Concert
Barnard Castle
Following a stunning performance at The Bowes Museum last year, enjoy another unforgettable evening with Brit-nominated singer-songwriter Fyfe Dangerfield, best known as the frontman of the critically acclaimed band Guillemots.
Dates
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- 9 Oct 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
Mark Harrison - Claypath Delicatessen
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Music Event
Durham City
MARK HARRISON is widely considered one of the most original and interesting blues artists around. His alternative, all-original music has taken him to some iconic venues and festivals in the UK, attracting acclaim wherever he goes. In 2019 he…
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 18:30 - 21:00
An Evening of Kate Bush - Durham Cathedral
Type
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Concert
Durham
Join for an Evening of Kate Bush performed live by a full band, vocalists and string quartet in Durham Cathedral this September. Let Me In are back with a brand new show, exploring the evocative music of Kate Bush, on a UK Cathedral tour in late…
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- 26 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
Murdered To Death by Peter Gordon - A Comedy - The City Theatre
Type
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Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
A spoof Miss Marple set in a country mansion.
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- 27 Sept 2026Open 14:30 -
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- 28 Sept 2026to2 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
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- 3 Oct 2026Open 14:30 -
Durham Jazz Festival
Type
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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
Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral
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Concert
Durham City
Scouting For Girls will be performing their greatest hits live in Durham Cathedral.
Dates
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- 29 Oct 2026Open 19:45 - 22:00
Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
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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.
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 13 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 8 Nov 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
Lichfield & Larmouth Present: “The Greatest Magic Show” - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
The Greatest Magic Show is coming to the Durham Fringe. After sold-out shows at previous Fringes, award-winning magicians Tim Lichfield and Andy Larmouth are back for 2026 with a BRAND-NEW show
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- 1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 17:30 - 18:20
Open Air Theatre - Illyria - The Pirates of Penzance - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
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Summer Event
Darlington
Set against the stunning backdrop of Raby Castle, join Illyria Theatre for a lively open-air performance of the much-loved comic opera, The Pirates of Penzance. This family-friendly event is perfect for children of all ages, offering an afternoon of…
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- 21 Aug 2026Open 18:30 -
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
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- 14 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral
Type
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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.
Dates
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- 23 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
The Magic Sweet Jar - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Palace Green, Durham
A play for children aged 6 -11 about a young girl who falls through a portal into a world made entirely of sweets. Filled with live music, puppets, homemade masks, and interactive storytelling, audiences are encouraged to help bring the story to…
Dates
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- 31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 14:15 - 15:30
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