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  1. Text, 'Tom Hingley Plays Inspiral Carpets at The Witham' and image of Tom Hingley crouching on a chair.

    Add Tom Hingley of Inspiral Carpets (Acoustic Solo Show) to your Itinerary

    Tom Hingley of Inspiral Carpets (Acoustic Solo Show)

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Tom Hingley of Inspiral Carpets (Acoustic Solo Show)
  2. Four musicians silhouetted against a winter sunrise, holding various early musical instruments

    Add GreenMatthews: Gaudete! to your Itinerary

    GreenMatthews: Gaudete!

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    Carols, songs and tunes from Yuletide Past!

    Venue

    The Witham, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    9 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 21:45
    More info for GreenMatthews: Gaudete!
  3. Jonathan Eyre at the Wurlitzer Organ

    Add NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ to your Itinerary

    NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    JONATHAN EYRE plays a concert of Christmas music including Carols, etc. at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ
  4. A group of festive choir singers, wearing purple and holding song books.

    Add Christmas Choir to your Itinerary

    Christmas Choir

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Step into the magic of the festive season and join us for a truly special Christmas Choir Evening at South Causey Inn... Soak up the cosy atmosphere as the wonderful Consett Citizens Choir fill the room with beautiful, heartwarming Christmas…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Dec 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for Christmas Choir
  5. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) advertising poster.

    Add John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920) with Live accompaniment by Aaron Hawthorne at the Wurlitzer organ to your Itinerary

    John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920) with Live accompaniment by Aaron Hawthorne at the Wurlitzer organ

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920) with Live accompaniment by Aaron Hawthorne at the Wurlitzer organ
  6. A group of choir singers in a festive chapel, smiling.

    Add Forget Me Notes Christmas Concert - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Forget Me Notes Christmas Concert - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Bearpark, Durham

    You’re warmly invited to an inclusive, fun and family-friendly afternoon of Christmas music on Saturday 5 December, set in the stunning surroundings of St Cuthbert’s Chapel. This special event will showcase Ushaw’s much-loved dementia-friendly…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026
    More info for Forget Me Notes Christmas Concert - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  7. A silhouette of a person against a bright moon, the person is looking confidently to the right and holding a polkadot sack on a stick over their shoul

    Add Dick Whittington to your Itinerary

    Dick Whittington

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    Type:

    Pantomimes

    Consett

    This family pantomime and much-loved fairy tale is brought to life with song, fun, frolics and comedy by local amateur CBS Theatre Group. Dick Whittington arrives in London to seek his fame and fortune and sets off on a wild adventure where he…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Jan 2027to16 Jan 2027Various Opening Times
    More info for Dick Whittington
  8. A group of performers, wearing fancy dress, lined up on an orange stage.

    Add New College Durham: Curtain Up! West End and Broadway to your Itinerary

    New College Durham: Curtain Up! West End and Broadway

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham City

    Our annual Level 3 Performing Arts students invite you to join them for an exciting evening of musical theatre, featuring spectacular excerpts from some of the West End and Broadway’s most beloved shows

    Dates

    From:
    4 Feb 2027Open 19:00 -
    More info for New College Durham: Curtain Up! West End and Broadway
  9. An illustrated poster for A Christmas Carol, with Scrooge in a top hat.

    Add A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Bearpark, Durham

    This December, feel the chill of Christmas past, the urgency of the present, and the hope of a future redeemed as Alfie Joe, performs his own solo version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens; a timeless tale, told like you’ve never seen it…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026
    More info for A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  10. A person sat on the grass smiling with their eyes closed whilst playing the guitar.

    Add Gala Lunchtime Concert (January) to your Itinerary

    Gala Lunchtime Concert (January)

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    The Harry Orme Trio - Fronted by guitarist/vocalist Harry Orme, alongside drummer Josh Ketch and Peter Whittingam and Tina May Jazz Award-winning bassist Fergus Quill, this trio brings together three distinctive voices from Leeds’ thriving jazz…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Jan 2027Open 13:00 -
    More info for Gala Lunchtime Concert (January)
  11. An image of a person in a gold dress looking up with their arms out and smiling, surrounded by candles in an ornate building.

    Add The Music of Whitney: The Candlelight Concert to your Itinerary

    The Music of Whitney: The Candlelight Concert

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Join for a celebration of the timeless music and voice of Whitney Houston. This tribute brings together a world-class live band and one of the UK’s leading Whitney Houston tribute artists, delivering her greatest hits with authenticity, passion and…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Apr 2027Open 19:30 - 21:10
    More info for The Music of Whitney: The Candlelight Concert
  12. A group of performers dancing on a dark stage with the central performer climbing on someone's back.

    Add Se Gaest | The Guest to your Itinerary

    Se Gaest | The Guest

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    Type:

    Performance

    Durham City

    When a stranger washes up on the shores of England, a community in turmoil is forced to confront their attitudes towards tolerance, survival, blame, nostalgia, and the changing world around them. 

    Dates

    From:
    25 Feb 2027Open 19:30 -
    More info for Se Gaest | The Guest
  13. A glitter ball, with the text that reads, dance anthems disco, on a green glittery background.

    Add Dance Anthems Christmas Disco Party Night to your Itinerary

    Dance Anthems Christmas Disco Party Night

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Get ready for an unforgettable night! Our resident DJ will be spinning the hottest anthems, the best beats & non-stop fun all night!

    Dates

    From:
    3 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    From:
    6 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
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    10 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
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    16 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    From:
    27 Dec 2026to28 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    More info for Dance Anthems Christmas Disco Party Night
  14. A group of choir singers in an ornate chapel with an audience in front.

    Add Durham Choral Society presents 'Messiah' to your Itinerary

    Durham Choral Society presents 'Messiah'

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Start the new year with a memorable musical experience as Durham Choral Society performs Handel's magnificent Messiah in the awe-inspiring setting of Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Jan 2027Open 19:30 -
    More info for Durham Choral Society presents 'Messiah'
  15. Durham Cathedral illuminated in blue light with an orchestra playing.

    Add The Love Orchestra to your Itinerary

    The Love Orchestra

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    An immersive orchestral celebration of romance, passion, and timeless love stories. Enjoy music from your favourite love stories performed by a 16-piece orchestra and vocalists. Hear music from: La La Land, Beauty & The Beast, Titanic, Frozen, The…

    Dates

    From:
    19 Feb 2027Open 19:30 -
    More info for The Love Orchestra
  16. A view of an orchestra in an ornate church setting, lit up with red and blue lights with a large audience.

    Add Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated to your Itinerary

    Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and cinema's most iconic music with a live chamber orchestra illuminated by light. 1 hour and 15 minutes jam-packed with cinema's most iconic music, beautifully performed by a live chamber orchestra, including:…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Feb 2027Open 19:15 - 22:45
    More info for Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated
  17. A festive display including a golden electric guitar, a glitter ball and platform boots.

    Add Christmas Glam Rock Night with Micky Glam to your Itinerary

    Christmas Glam Rock Night with Micky Glam

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Get ready to sparkle, shine, and rock around the Christmas tree at our unforgettable Christmas Glam Rock Night with the incredible Micky Glam. Step back into the glittering world of the ’70s with iconic hits from T.Rex, Mud, Wizzard, Slade and more.…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for Christmas Glam Rock Night with Micky Glam
  18. A grumpy Scrooge character, wearing striped pyjamas and a night cap holding a lamp. BLue text which reads 'A Christmas Carol With Alfie Joey' on a bla

    Add A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey to your Itinerary

    A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    This winter, feel the chill of Christmas past, the urgency of the present, and the hope of a future redeemed as Alfie Joey, performs his own solo version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens; a timeless tale, told like you’ve never seen it before.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 16:00
    More info for A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey
  19. Bold gold text which reads 'A night to remember, Motown Show,' with a variety of singers in the centre on a navy blue background surrounded by gold st

    Add A Night To Remember Motown Show to your Itinerary

    A Night To Remember Motown Show

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Consett

    A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960’s Detroit. Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Jan 2027Open 19:30 -
    More info for A Night To Remember Motown Show
  20. A musician duo holding instruments and wearing christmas hats whilst smiling.

    Add Fools Gold Christmas Show to your Itinerary

    Fools Gold Christmas Show

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Our Christmas Show has all the usual ingredients of a Fool’s Gold Show - the songs -performed live, the fascinating stories behind the songs, the images to bring it all to life - and of course, a big helping of Christmas! You will know the songs -…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026Open 16:30 - 19:00
    More info for Fools Gold Christmas Show
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