Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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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
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
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
Durham City Run Festival
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Theatre
Durham City
Ten years after the first Durham City Run in 2016, the 5K and 10K races return to the historic city centre this July!
Experience a midsummer evening of running around some of Durham’s most iconic historic landmarks, and collect a medal and goody bag…Dates
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- 16 July 2026to18 July 2026
The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore
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Concert
Durham City
Join us at the magnificent Durham Cathedral for Our Precious Concert – one of our most beloved and best-selling programmes, now coming to Durham in its most magical form yet.
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- 13 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
Fixing at Gala Durham
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Theatre
Durham City
Drag mechanic Natalie Spanner would like to teach you all about holistic car care – how to look after our cars, but also ourselves – and invite you to get down and dirty under the bonnet.
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- 20 Feb 2026Open 20:00 -
Shrek The Musical
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Theatre
Chester-le-Street
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is an award-winning fairy tale adventure.
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- 10 June 2026to13 June 2026Various Opening Times
Sandi Thom In Concert at The Bowes Museum
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Concert
Barnard Castle
Enjoy an intimate performance by Scottish singer, Sandi Thom, at The Bowes Museum, ahead of the release of her 7th studio album.
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- 22 Mar 2026Open 19:30 -
Kathryn Tickell & Amy Thatcher at Ushaw
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Music Event
Durham
The intuitive musical interplay between Kathryn and Amy is born out of a long-standing creative friendship. Kathryn’s pipes marry beautifully with Amy’s exquisite accordion playing.
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- 13 Mar 2026Open 19:30 -
Martin & Eliza Carthy
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Music Event
Durham City
This powerhouse pair are still making music together, as they always have. Together, they perform an eclectic range of songs and tunes from their vast family repertoire.
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- 20 Feb 2026Open 19:45 - 22:30
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
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.
Dates
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- 14 Nov 2025to11 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Fools Gold Blaydon Races - St Johns Hall Meadowfield
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Music Event
Meadowfield
Acoustic Duo. Seats £7. Refreshments on sale or BYOB.
Dates
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- 9 May 2026Open 16:30 - 19:30
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 -
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
Mighty Wurlitzer 40th Anniversay Concert
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Music Event
Howden le Wear, Crook
Richard Hills FRCO and Simon Gledhill, international theatre organists, play a variety of popular and light classical music to celebrate the 40the anniversary of the opening of the mighty Wurlitzer organ in the New Victoria Centre.
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- 22 Mar 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
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Performance
Durham City
Neil Gore, presents this SELL OUT one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the…
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- 25 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ
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Music Event
Howden le Wear, Crook
Britain's Got Talent finalist JEAN MARTYN play a concert of light classical and popular music at the mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ.
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
Durham Pride 2026
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Festival
Durham City
Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your support and have a great time with friends and family. See you there!
Dates
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- 30 May 2026
Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with award winning young organist Declan Poole
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Music Event
Howden le Wear, Crook
Winner of the U.S. and U.K. Young Theatre Organist of the Year Award DECLAN POOLE plays a concert of favourite music at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the New Victoria Centre.
Dates
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- 14 June 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
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