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  1. The Three Inch Fools performing at Raby Castle

    Add A Midsummer Night’s Dream -Three Inch Fools - Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream -Three Inch Fools - Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle

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    Theatre

    Staindrop

    Join us for a magical evening as we welcome back the brilliant Three Inch Fools to perform Shakespeare’s most iconic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in the atmospheric setting of Raby Castle’s open-air theatre.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for A Midsummer Night’s Dream -Three Inch Fools - Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle
  2. Headshot of Ella Henderson

    Add Ella Henderson: Live at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Ella Henderson: Live at Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham

    Prepare for an unforgettable evening of music as the sensational Ella Henderson takes centre stage at the historic Durham Cathedral, as part of this year's Live at the Cathedral concert series.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Ella Henderson: Live at Durham Cathedral
  3. Derwent Fest 2025 poster displaying some of the acts

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    Derwent Fest 2025

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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

    Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025to16 Aug 2025
    More info for Derwent Fest 2025
  4. Queen of the Quack. Woman with a duck hat on her head.

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Queen of the Quack to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Queen of the Quack

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham City

    Ellie’s world shatters when her partner runs off with her closest friend. As she spirals, unexpected counsellors emerge from her past, leading her on a wild journey of self-discovery. But as the thrill of surrender takes hold, the line between…

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2025to27 July 2025Open 19:15 -
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Queen of the Quack
  5. image of Bon Jovi tribute band on stage

    Add Bon Jovi Forever to your Itinerary

    Bon Jovi Forever

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Barnard Castle

    'One wild night tour' – The only Bon Jovi tribute show you need to see!

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Bon Jovi Forever
  6. Painting of a theatre auditorium showing audience in period dress

    Add Bishop Auckland Choral Society at Auckland Palace to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland Choral Society at Auckland Palace

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Bishop Auckland

    This summer, we are delighted to welcome Bishop Auckland Choral Society to Auckland Palace for a spectacular evening of music.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
    More info for Bishop Auckland Choral Society at Auckland Palace
  7. Treble Clef on background of poster - text reads, 'As Time Goes By' Lanchester Choral Society

    Add Lanchester Choral Society presents 'As Time Goes By' to your Itinerary

    Lanchester Choral Society presents 'As Time Goes By'

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    Type:

    Concert

    Lanchester

    Lanchester Choral Society presents 'As Time Goes By'

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2025Open 18:45 - 21:30
    More info for Lanchester Choral Society presents 'As Time Goes By'
  8. man looking at a hot air balloon in the shape of a brain

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: The Debrief to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: The Debrief

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    Theatre

    6 Back Silver Street, Durham City

    Award-winning Rational Madness Theatre presents Paul Levy's unique and disturbing solo theatre examination of Life after Near Death.

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to24 July 2025Open 15:00 - 15:50
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: The Debrief
  9. Glass slipper

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Charming to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Charming

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham

    It's twenty years after the wedding. Cinderella has filed for divorce. The Slipper has shattered! What's a Prince to do? A brand new comedy by celebrated playwright Annie Lux.

    Dates

    From:
    24 July 2025to25 July 2025Open 22:00 -
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Charming
  10. Forget me Not poster showing event details and location

    Add Forget Me Not Singers to your Itinerary

    Forget Me Not Singers

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Chester le Street

    Dementia Friendly Choir. 

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2024to22 May 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Forget Me Not Singers
  11. Karen Hall playing cello

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Delusions and Grandeur to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Delusions and Grandeur

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham City

    Featuring Suite Number One in G Major by JS Bach and personal comedic pieces crafted in Idiot classes.

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to27 July 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Delusions and Grandeur
  12. photo of Lee Mead in black against blue background

    Add Lee Mead - The Best of Me to your Itinerary

    Lee Mead - The Best of Me

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Barnard Castle

    Lee Mead, star of Television and award winning West End leading man, is back for 2025! This production features Lee's outstanding live band and stunning musical arrangements.

    Dates

    From:
    21 May 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Lee Mead - The Best of Me
  13. Durham Brass 2025 Festival logo

    Durham Brass Festival 2025

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    BRASS is back in 2025 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 13 - 20 July, with a headline performance by Bill Ryder-Jones.

    Dates

    From:
    13 July 2025to20 July 2025
    More info for Durham Brass Festival 2025
  14. The Hunchback of Notre Dame written in gold on a red background.

    Add The Hunchback of Notre Dame presented by CBS Theatre Group to your Itinerary

    The Hunchback of Notre Dame presented by CBS Theatre Group

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Consett

    Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, and music from the animated Disney film in 2002, this story is set in 1482 in Paris; the deformed Cathedral bell ringer Quasimodo and his guardian Archdeacon Claude Frollo are central to the tale.

    Dates

    From:
    3 June 2025to7 June 2025Open 19:15 -
    More info for The Hunchback of Notre Dame presented by CBS Theatre Group
  15. Raby Castle and gardens

    Add Much Ado About Nothing - Handlebards - Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Much Ado About Nothing - Handlebards - Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Staindrop

    Settle in for an unforgettable evening of open-air theatre as the brilliant HandleBards return to Raby Castle with their delightfully chaotic, bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2025Open 18:30 -
    More info for Much Ado About Nothing - Handlebards - Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle
  16. Crook Hall gardens

    Add Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Local musicians Julie and William bring an extra dimension to the historic gardens and hall with live performances on the third Monday of each month.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Feb 2025to20 Oct 2025
    More info for Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens
  17. Grand Finale all cast of Kynren view from the tribune

    Add Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025 to your Itinerary

    Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025

    Type

    Type:

    Performance

    Toronto, Bishop Auckland

    Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.
    In 2025, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the…

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025Open 21:15 -
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    26 July 2025Open 21:15 -
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    23 Aug 2025Open 20:30 -
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    30 Aug 2025Open 20:15 -
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    6 Sept 2025Open 20:00 -
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    13 Sept 2025Open 19:45 -
    More info for Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025
  18. Lottery balls, text reads, 'Lucky Numbers', by Mike Yeaman (comedy)

    Add Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman (Comedy) to your Itinerary

    Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman (Comedy)

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Fowlers Yard, Durham

    Does winning the Lottery bring the family together …….. they'd know if they could find it!

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2025Open 14:30 -
    From:
    24 Nov 2025to28 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -
    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 14:30 -
    More info for Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman (Comedy)
  19. Actress portraying a Victorian woman in despair.

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Whispers to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Whispers

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham City

    This haunting piece of theatre is an intensive journey through XIX century asylum room, courtroom, monastery cell, banks of the Thames but also depths of the human’s mind.

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2025to27 July 2025Open 21:45 -
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Whispers
  20. The Specials Ltd Poster

    Add The Specials Ltd to your Itinerary

    The Specials Ltd

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Barnard Castle

    The Specials Ltd are the world's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records Legends, The Specials.

    Dates

    From:
    13 June 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for The Specials Ltd
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