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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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The Jive Aces: Swingin' Christmas Show
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Get ready to kick off the festive season with a swing! The UK's number one jive and swing band, The Jive Aces, are set to perform their highly-anticipated "Swingin' Christmas Show" at The Witham on Friday, December 12th, at 7:30 p.m.
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- 12 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 23:00
Skiffle Session & Uke Club - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Music Event
Beamish
Join us for an afternoon of skiffle music in the 1950s welfare hall! Enjoy our own band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump performing from 12pm until 1pm, followed by our Uke Club from 1.15pm until 2.15pm where you can develop your ukulele skills.
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- 30 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
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- 28 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project
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Music Event
Bishop Auckland
Join us for a monthly evening of traditional tunes, songs, and easy-going community spirit. Hosted by renowned local musician Paul Martin (aka ‘The Dunholm Piper’) with special guest players, these sessions bring people together through…
Venue
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- 1 Aug 2025to31 Dec 2025
A Christmas Carol at Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
A festive treat for all the family, Dickens’ beloved tale of redemption is brought to the stage at Durham Cathedral in an authentic and joyful adaptation from Operation Moonlight.
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- 17 Dec 2025Open 19:30 -
Voices of the New Era
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Concert
Durham City
Join the Palatinate Ensemble for their first concert of the year - a journey through the 20th century featuring works by Gustav Holst, Jean Absil, and more!
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- 6 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight
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Music Event
Durham City
Celebrate Valentine's night with an unforgettable evening of music in one of Durham's most romantic settings. Step into the timeless beauty of Durham Cathedral, the perfect stage for a night of passion and elegance.
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- 14 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Vivaldi - Four Seasons at Christmas
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Celebrate the season with Vivaldi's iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you've never heard it before.
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- 29 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
Christmas Service with Ushaw Chapel Choir
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Join us for our Christmas Service — a festive and welcoming gathering filled with music, reflection, and community spirit.
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- 14 Dec 2025Open 14:00 -
Turkey & Tinsel - Party Night
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Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join us in The Knights Hall for our Retro Christmas Celebration.
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- 5 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
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- 12 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
Christmas Carol Service - The Auckland Palace
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Christmas and New Year
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Join us for a magical evening of festive cheer at the historic St Peter’s Chapel, as Revd Dr Chris Knights, Chaplain to the Bishop of Durham, leads a heartwarming carol service filled with seasonal favourites.
Venue
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- 21 Dec 2025Open 15:00 - 15:50
Durham Fringe Festival 2026
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Festival
Durham City
Between 29th July and 2nd August 2026, Durham Fringe Festival will host a spectacular array of performing arts. Genres include theatre, music, stand-up comedy, comedy theatre, magic, spoken word, cabaret, dance, physical theatre, circus, and…
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- 29 July 2026to2 Aug 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
Christmas Carols at Ushaw – Hexham & Newcastle Diocesan Choir
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Children/Family events
Durham
What better way to sing in the festive season than with Christmas Carols at Ushaw!
Dates
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- 11 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
The Ultimate Glam Rock Night at South Causey Inn
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Christmas Glam Rock celebration with Micky Glam...
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- 5 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
Christmas Brass Band at South Causey Inn
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Get ready for a truly unforgettable festive experience this Christmas season...
Our much-loved Christmas Brass Band is making its triumphant return, bringing an evening of spectacular live music that the whole family will enjoy. Step into the…
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- 8 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
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- 18 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman (Comedy)
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Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
It seems nana has a winning lottery ticket…… but where is it and how will her family react ???
Dates
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- 24 Nov 2025to28 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -
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- 29 Nov 2025Open 14:30 -
Frankie Mack - Singer & Showman
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Music Event
Peterlee
If you've holidayed in Tenerife, you've probably seen Frankie Mack live… now catch him one night only at The Peterlee Pavilion!
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- 25 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 19:00
Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn
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Music Event
Stanley
Sit with us and enjoy live music every Friday, where we welcome a brilliant mix of local musicians from all across the North East to our cosy indoor bar - with a roaring log-burning fire.
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- 14 Nov 2025to11 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
The Darling Dollies with Afternoon Tea - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Step into vintage glamour and festive cheer with an Afternoon Tea with the sensational Darling Dollies! Enjoy delicious treats and sparkling tunes as they perform classic Christmas favourites and selections from their signature repertoire, all…
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- 14 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 15:45
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- 20 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 15:45
Festive Brass and Voices: Durham Choral Society and the NASUWT Brass Band
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Get into the Christmas spirit by joining the Durham Choral Society and the NASUWT Brass Band for an evening of festive music.
Dates
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- 6 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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