Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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The Girl on a Train Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel - The City Theatre
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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?
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- 28 June 2026Open 14:30 -
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- 29 June 2026to3 July 2026Open 19:30 -
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- 4 July 2026Open 14:30 -
Open Air Theatre – The Three Inch Fools – King Arthur and the Holy Fail
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Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
Staindrop
Join us for a magical evening as we welcome back the brilliant Three Inch Fools to present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem, in the atmospheric setting of Raby Castle's open-air theatre.
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- 26 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
Durham Brass Festival 2026
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Festival
Durham
BRASS is back in 2026 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 12 - 19 July.
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- 12 July 2026to19 July 2026
Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter "Fiona Bevan" and Scottish Singer-Songwriter "Adam Beattie's" Double Header Tour at Old Cinema Laundrette
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Music Event
Durham
Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie 'Uplifting Reveries Of Love' (Mojo Magazine) and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan 'Startling odysseys' (The Guardian) embark on a double headline tour of the UK in celebration of their…
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- 13 June 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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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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- 14 June 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 12 July 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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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
NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ
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Music Event
Howden le Wear, Crook
JONATHAN EYRE plays a concert of Christmas music including Carols, etc. at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ.
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- 20 Dec 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
Motown By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral
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Concert
Durham City
Expect to hear the soulful sounds of your favourite artists, from The Supremes, The Temptations and Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder, The Commodores, Marvin Gaye and many more!
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- 2 Oct 2026to3 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
Durham University Student Performing Arts - Masquerade
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Concert
Durham City
Step into a world of glittering mystery as Durham University Student Performing Arts presents Masquerade, a night of elegance, opulence, and unforgettable music.
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- 12 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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
Opulence at Lumley Castle Hotel
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Music Event
Chester-Le-Street
Lumley Castle Hotel at Chester-le-Street, County Durham, will be the backdrop for Opulence, running on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September.
While the big-name performers are not being unveiled until later this month, organisers have promised it will…
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- 4 Sept 2026to5 Sept 2026
Nothern Lights at Durham Cathedral
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Music Event
Durham
We're excited to announce that Northern Lights, the Durham University mixed A Cappella group of singers, will be joining us for a special fundraising concert on Saturday 6th June 2026.
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- 6 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Durham Brass Festival’s Big and Little Brass Bashes
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Festival
Durham
Durham Brass Festival’s Big and Little Brass Bashes are going on tour again this year, bringing free concerts to towns and communities across County Durham.
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- 13 July 2026to17 July 2026
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
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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
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- 20 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series - Chloë Piano Trio (violin, cello & piano).
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Concert
Bishop Auckland
The Chloé Piano Trio, Tunnell Trust Award Winners 2024/25, was formed in 2017 by talented emerging musicians at the Royal College of Music, London. They previously were Kirckman Trust Young Artists and winners of the Royal Philharmonic Society…
Dates
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- 11 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
Orchestra North East Concert - Ann Dobson Hall
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Music Event
Millhill Lane,, Durham
Orchestra North East will be performing on Sunday July 5th 2026 at 3pm in the Ann Dobson Hall, Van Mildert College, Millhill Lane, Durham DH1 3LH.
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- 5 July 2026Open 14:30 - 17:30
The Hound of the Baskervilles - The City Theatre
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Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
A reduced cast production of this classic tale.
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- 22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
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- 23 Nov 2026to27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
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- 28 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
The Female of the Species - Comedy by Joanna Murray-Smith - The City Theatre
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Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
Margaret Mason is a best selling women's lib author with writer block. Will a visit from a fan help or hinder? And why the handcuffs?
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- 12 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
The Last Days of Trump (A Liberal Fantasy) - The Department of Music Theatre
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Theatre
Durham
It's 2028 and octogenarian two-term President Donald Trump is finally about to be replaced for good. Will he go rogue like last time, or will a plan to keep him focused on golf, gorilla documentaries, porn, and developing his perfect presidential…
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- 1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 19:45 - 20:45
Derwent Fest 2026
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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
Dan Whitehouse Continues To Renew, Reinvent and Reimagine with James Thoroughgood at The White Room Music Cafe
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Music Event
Stanley
Dan Whitehouse is always searching for something new. Over a career spanning more than two decades, the acclaimed Black Country artist has continually evolved, shifting from the introspective acoustic singer-songwriter of his early solo records into…
Dates
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- 11 June 2026Open 19:30 - 22:45
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