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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Forget Me Notes Christmas Concert - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Bearpark, Durham
You’re warmly invited to an inclusive, fun and family-friendly afternoon of Christmas music on Saturday 5 December, set in the stunning surroundings of St Cuthbert’s Chapel. This special event will showcase Ushaw’s much-loved dementia-friendly…
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- 5 Dec 2026
Black History Month Showcase - Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre
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Performance
Durham
Roots x ACS are proud to present an evening commemorating and honouring our cultures, featuring a variety of performances from monologues to musical numbers, celebrating Black Heritage from across the diaspora.
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- 21 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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 -
The Comedy Store (October) - Gala Durham
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Comedy
Durham
With over 35 years’ experience in the business and as the premiere name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new talent, and remains the place to see stars of the future.
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- 2 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
There’s A Monster In Your Show - Gala Durham
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October Half Term
Durham
Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series comes to Durham in a brand-new musical show.
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- 28 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Juan Martín In Concert - The Bowes Museum
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Concert
Barnard Castle
Following two successful shows in 2025, The Bowes Museum is excited to welcome back world-renowned flamenco guitarist, Juan Martín.
Hailed as one of the greatest exponents of flamenco guitar, Martín has captivated audiences across the globe with his…Dates
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- 23 Oct 2026to24 Oct 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
The Snowman: Film with Live Orchestra - Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Make it a Christmas to remember with a special screening of the much-loved film. The Snowman, shown on the big screen with its unforgettable soundtrack performed live by a professional orchestra.
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- 5 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Ballet Black at 25 - Gala Durham
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Performance
Durham City
Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a much-anticipated return to Gala Durham. For twenty-five years, Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black has brought bold new ballet to stages across the UK, creating and sharing original stories…
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- 1 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral
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Concert
Durham City
Scouting For Girls will be performing their greatest hits live in Durham Cathedral.
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- 29 Oct 2026Open 19:45 - 22:00
Jo Harrop – ‘Love Now, Pay Later’ Hometown Album Launch - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Durham
Jo Harrop brings an intimate and deeply expressive performance blending timeless standards with music from her critically acclaimed albums, alongside guitarist Jamie McCredie and pianist Paul Edis.
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 14:00 -
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
A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Children/Family events
Bearpark, Durham
This December, feel the chill of Christmas past, the urgency of the present, and the hope of a future redeemed as Alfie Joe, performs his own solo version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens; a timeless tale, told like you’ve never seen it…
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- 6 Dec 2026
Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay - Durham Cathedral
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Concert
Durham
Discover the music of Coldplay at Durham Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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- 20 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
Dean Stockdale Quartet: Celebrating Oscar Peterson - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Durham
Bold, modern jazz led by one of the North East’s most exciting pianists. Expect soaring improvisation, tight interplay and fresh, contemporary energy.
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 13:00 -
Tom Atkinson’s Electric Miles: Celebrating Jack Johnson - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Durham
Tom Atkinson’s Electric Miles celebrates the centenary of Miles Davis with a powerful tribute to his groundbreaking electric jazz era, revisiting music from the iconic Tribute to Jack Johnson and beyond.
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 14:00 -
In Concert at The Bowes Museum
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Concert
Barnard Castle
Enjoy unforgettable evenings of live music in the beautiful Jubilee Room at The Bowes Museum.
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- 9 Oct 2026to10 Oct 2026
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- 17 Oct 2026
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- 23 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026
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- 4 Dec 2026to5 Dec 2026
SwanNek (Support Jacob Egglestone) - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Durham
SwanNek are a Newcastle-based contemporary jazz collective creating bold, emotionally charged music that blends jazz with a wide range of modern influences.
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- 23 Oct 2026Open 21:00 -
Ushaw Proms - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Concert
Bearpark, Durham
Experience the tradition and grandeur of The Last Night of the Proms in the breathtaking St Cuthbert’s Chapel.
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- 3 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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
Zoe Gilby & Andy Champion - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Durham
Winner of Parliamentary Jazz Awards Jazz Vocalist Of The Year 2019, Zoë has teamed up with her husband, the innovative and powerful double bassist Andy Champion for a voice and double bass duo. This exceptional pairing creates an electrifying…
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
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