Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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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
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
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
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
Fyfe Dangerfield In Concert at The Bowes Museum
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Concert
Barnard Castle
Following a stunning performance at The Bowes Museum last year, enjoy another unforgettable evening with Brit-nominated singer-songwriter Fyfe Dangerfield, best known as the frontman of the critically acclaimed band Guillemots.
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- 9 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
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 -
Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens - Crook Hall Gardens
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Music Event
Durham
Local musicians make a visit extra special.
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- 21 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 19 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Martin Taylor in Concert - The Bowes Museum
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Concert
Barnard Castle
Experience an unforgettable evening of live music as multi-award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor MBE performs in the intimate setting of The Bowes Museum's Jubilee Room.
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- 17 Oct 2026Open 18:30 -
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
Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE with EverReady Band - Empire Consett
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Family Fun
Consett
EverReady Band is bringing the award-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE to Empire Consett this October!
Join one of the UK’s most celebrated brass bands for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, laughter and cinematic magic.Dates
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 14:30 -
Motown By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral
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Concert
Durham City
Expect to hear the soulful sounds of your favourite artists, from The Supremes, The Temptations and Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder, The Commodores, Marvin Gaye and many more!
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- 2 Oct 2026to3 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
Bowie By Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
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Concert
Durham City
We are delighted to bring you Bowie by Candlelight, featuring 'David Live' The David Bowie Tribute Show. An incredible night of Bowie anthems including Let's Dance, Starman, Life on Mars, Rebel Rebel and more, performed by candlelight.
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- 16 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:15
The Snowman with Live Orchestra - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Bearpark, Durham
Step into the wonder of the season with a heartwarming performance of The Snowman — perfect for all ages. Enjoy a live orchestral accompaniment by the Durham Music Youth Orchestra as they bring the beloved animated film to life, complete with the…
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- 12 Dec 2026
Murdered To Death by Peter Gordon - A Comedy - The City Theatre
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Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
A spoof Miss Marple set in a country mansion.
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- 27 Sept 2026Open 14:30 -
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- 28 Sept 2026to2 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
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- 3 Oct 2026Open 14:30 -
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 -
Juan Martín Masterclass - The Bowes Museum
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Master Class
Barnard Castle
Aspiring flamenco players can take advantage of an opportunity to spend time with one of the world's guitar greats.
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
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
Fletcher Perkins - Slug & Lettuce Live
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Music Event
Durham City
Big vibes. Live sounds. Killer cocktails.
Every Friday from 8pm, Slug & Lettuce Walkergate turns up the energy with S&L LIVE — bringing you fresh local talent, feel-good anthems, and the soundtrack the start of your weekend deserves.
Join us on…Dates
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- 25 Sept 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
Ensemble ’84 - The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists
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Theatre
Peterlee
Ensemble ’84’s adaptation of Robert Tressell’s The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists brings a
classic story of work, poverty and solidarity to Horden’s new Playhouse. Set in the early twentieth century, the story follows a group of painters and…Dates
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- 30 Sept 2026to10 Oct 2026
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