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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Christmas Concert Series - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Children/Family events
Bearpark, Durham
Celebrate the festive season with a wonderful series of Christmas concerts at Ushaw. Enjoy uplifting choirs, powerful brass, beautiful orchestral music and much-loved Christmas favourites, all performed in the magnificent St Cuthbert’s Chapel. Join…
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- 7 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026
D’Ukes of Scarth – The Ukulele Christmas Sessions
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Come along to The Witham and enjoy a fun filled afternoon of ukulele music with the D’Ukes of Scarth. Something for everyone – songs to join in with, songs to listen to, songs old, new and Christmassy.
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 14:00 -
Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker - Empire Consett
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Christmas and New Year
Consett
The beloved Christmas classic returns! After last year’s acclaimed tour, Crown Ballet® brings back its dazzling production of The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece.
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- 14 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920) with Live accompaniment by Aaron Hawthorne at the Wurlitzer organ
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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
Friends Christmas Concert
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Join us for our Annual Christmas Concert. Celebrate the festive season at our Friends' Christmas Concert with Durham Cathedral Young Singers, Rock Choir North East and the Consett Citadel Salvation Army Band.
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- 28 Oct 2026to10 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
Disco, Dice & Drive ~ Immersive Christmas Party Night
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Christmas and New Year
Carville, Durham
Where Christmas parties get a serious upgrade. Think disco vibes, casino thrills, competitive racing action and Insta-worthy 360° moments – all wrapped into one electric night. Win festive prizes, challenge your friends and dance into the early…
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- 5 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
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- 12 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
Winter Wonderband
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Winter Wonderband is a collaboration founded in 2012 between long term musical friends – Saul Rose on melodeon (Faustus, Waterson Carthy, War Horse), Beth Porter on Cello (Spell Songs, Wayward Band, Bookshop Band), Maclaine Colston on hammered…
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 19:30 -
The Big Christmas Sing A-Long with Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong - Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Get ready to lift your voices and celebrate the festive season as The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long embarks on its debut UK tour in November and December 2026. Starring much-loved performers and presenters Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong, this…
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- 2 Dec 2026Open 19:30 -
Get Down ...Uptown Party Band Christmas Night
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Christmas and New Year
Carville, Durham
Ditch the carols and surrender to the sound. Get Down... Uptown brings a big-city sound to Ramside Hall, specialising in high-end pop and funk that keeps the party peaking all night!
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- 4 Dec 2026to5 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
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- 11 Dec 2026to12 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
Brass and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour - Durham Cathedral
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Festive Event
Durham
This isn’t just a collection of Christmas music – it’s a celebration of the season’s full emotional range. Joy, wonder, reflection, play. Big bold choruses and quiet, candlelit moments. Music that lets you sing along one minute and stop to breathe…
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- 27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral
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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.
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- 23 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
NSPCC Carol Service
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Join as we sing our favourite Christmas Carols in support of NSPCC.
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 11:00 -
A Starry Night with Innominata Choir
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Christmas and New Year
Lanchester
A Starry Night with Innominata Choir. A Celebration of Christmas through music and readings with carols for audience participation.
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- 18 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
So...90s Christmas Party Night
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Christmas and New Year
Carville, Durham
Get ready for this” So 90s Interactive DJ Show brings you all the greatest hits from that era, glow sticks and shell suits at the ready! Evening includes live DJ, dazzling dancers, amazing routines, giveaways, & all your favourite classic hits from…
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- 6 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
Stanley Fireworks 2026
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Bonfire Night
Stanley
Get ready for a spectacular night of fireworks, live entertainment and family fun! Bring your family and friends and join us for a fantastic night in Stanley!
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- 7 Nov 2026Open 17:00 -
Christmas Choir
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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…
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- 10 Dec 2026Open 19:00 -
Country Christmas - An evening with Ellie Caile
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Join us for a festive evening of great food and live entertainment at Country Christmas. Enjoy a delicious two-course meal, followed by live music from Ellie Caile, performing country favourites and festive hits to get you in the Christmas spirit.
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 18:30 -
Jazz Noël: The Christmas Sessions
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Jazz Noël is all about bringing people together through the warmth and joy of live music during the festive season. Blending well-loved Christmas tunes made famous by legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole with fresh, modern…
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- 3 Dec 2026Open 19:30 -
Nerina Pallott in Concert at The Bowes Museum
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Concert
Barnard Castle
Enjoy an unforgettable evening with critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot at The Bowes Museum this December.
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- 4 Dec 2026to5 Dec 2026Open 18:30 -
A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey
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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.
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- 29 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 16:00
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