Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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The Hound of the Baskervilles - The City Theatre
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Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
A reduced cast production of this classic tale.
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- 22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
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- 23 Nov 2026to27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
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- 28 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
Derwent Fest 2026
Type
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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
Dates
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- 14 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
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Type:
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…
Dates
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- 25 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn
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Type:
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
The Female of the Species - Comedy by Joanna Murray-Smith - The City Theatre
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Type:
Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
Margaret Mason is a best selling women's lib author with writer block. Will a visit from a fan help or hinder? And why the handcuffs?
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- 12 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
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.
Dates
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- 22 Mar 2026Open 19:30 -
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
Durham Musical Theatre Company presents The Prince of Egypt
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Type:
Theatre
Durham
Following on from their multi-award nominated productions of The Producers, Half a Sixpence, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Evita and Chess, Durham Musical Theatre Company will be one of the first amateur groups in the UK to stage The Prince of Egypt…
Dates
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- 12 May 2026to16 May 2026Open 19:00 -
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- 13 May 2026Open 14:00 -
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- 16 May 2026Open 14:00 -
Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series - Chloë Piano Trio (violin, cello & piano).
Type
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Concert
Bishop Auckland
The Chloé Piano Trio, Tunnell Trust Award Winners 2024/25, was formed in 2017 by talented emerging musicians at the Royal College of Music, London. They previously were Kirckman Trust Young Artists and winners of the Royal Philharmonic Society…
Dates
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- 11 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
Live Music with Cassandra
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Type:
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
Join us for an evening filled with live music by the talented Cassandra.
Dates
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- 3 Apr 2026Open 18:00 - 22:30
Shrek The Musical
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Type:
Theatre
Chester-le-Street
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is an award-winning fairy tale adventure.
Dates
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- 10 June 2026to13 June 2026Various Opening Times
Durham Jazz Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Old Cinema Launderette in Gilesgate,
The 2026 Durham Jazz Festival will run from Friday 23rd October through to Sunday 25th October.
Dates
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- 23 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026
The Prince of Egypt
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Type:
Theatre
Durham City
Following on from their multi-award productions of "The Producers", "Half a Sixpence", "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", "Evita" and "Chess", Durham Musical Theatre Company will be one of the first amateur groups in the UK to stage "The Prince of…
Dates
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- 12 May 2026to16 May 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Phil Kelsall MBE from the Tower Ballroom Blackpool
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Music Event
Howden le Wear, Crook
Resident organist of the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool, PHIL KELSALL MBE, plays a concert of favourite music at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the New Victoria Centre.
Dates
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- 17 May 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
Ensemble 84
Type
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Theatre
Peterlee
Shakespeare - 28th May to 6th June followed by Pits, People and Players - 9th to 13th June, 125 years of Horden's history.
Dates
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- 28 May 2026to6 June 2026
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- 9 June 2026to13 June 2026
Opulence at Lumley Castle Hotel
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Type:
Music Event
Chester-Le-Street
Lumley Castle Hotel at Chester-le-Street, County Durham, will be the backdrop for Opulence, running on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September.
While the big-name performers are not being unveiled until later this month, organisers have promised it will…
Dates
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- 4 Sept 2026to5 Sept 2026
Mighty Wurlitzer 40th Anniversary Concert
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Type:
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.
Dates
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- 22 Mar 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ
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Type:
Music Event
Howden le Wear, Crook
JONATHAN EYRE plays a concert of Christmas music including Carols, etc. at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ.
Dates
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- 20 Dec 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
Durham Pride 2026
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Type:
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
Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
Type:
Concert
Ushaw Moor , Durham
Welcome to listen Durham Singers performing new Easter time music. St Mark Passion is a composition for choir, orchestra and soloists by our favourite living composer Oliver Tarney.
Dates
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- 28 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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