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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Jimmy Regal and The Royals - Claypath Delicatessen
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Music Event
Durham
Nominated by the UK Blues Federation in 2024 for band of the year and album of the year, Jimmy Regal and the Royals are one of the UK's most exciting and original bands on the circuit.
Dates
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 18:30 - 21:00
A Country Christmas Hoedown at South Causey Inn
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Boots on, spirits high—get ready to dance, dine, and celebrate Christmas country-style!
Dates
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- 6 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
Festive Brass and Voices: Durham Choral Society and the NASUWT Brass Band
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Get into the Christmas spirit by joining the Durham Choral Society and the NASUWT Brass Band for an evening of festive music.
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- 6 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
Friends Christmas Concert
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Durham Cathedral Young Singers, North East Rock Choir and Consett Citadel Salvation Army Band are back to perform festive favourites.
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- 11 Dec 2025Open 19:30 -
A Christmas Carol at Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
A festive treat for all the family, Dickens’ beloved tale of redemption is brought to the stage at Durham Cathedral in an authentic and joyful adaptation from Operation Moonlight.
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- 17 Dec 2025Open 19:30 -
Christmas Smash Hits 80s & 90s Party
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Christmas and New Year
Peterlee
It's time to rewind the clock and turn up the volume at the Christmas Smash Hits Party Night – your ultimate throwback festive bash!
Dates
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- 20 Dec 2025Open 15:00 - 19:00
Liszt's Rhapsody and Other Legends
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Concert
Durham City
Durham University Palatinate Orchestra's Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of brilliant rhapsodies and legends, including Liszt's 'Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2', Sibelius' 'Lemminkäinen Suite' and music by Rossini and Glazunov.
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- 10 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder without a Clue - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Food & Drink
Chester le Street
Guests arrive at the opulent Black Mansion for an elegant 1950s cocktail party, only to discover their host has vanished, presumed dead. But who is behind the crime?
Dates
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- 7 Mar 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00
Carols in the Chapel - Wynyard Hall
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Wynyard
Nothing will get you into the spirit of Christmas more than listening to the sound of traditional festive songs performed by exceptional local choir, Cantabile, under the musical direction of Reverend Daniel Ackerley. Finish the evening with mince…
Dates
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- 7 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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- 23 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
ABBA Duo Christmas Party at South Causey Inn
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Get ready to eat, drink, and DANCE – it's ABBA with a festive twist...
Dates
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- 29 Nov 2025Open 19:00 -
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- 20 Dec 2025Open 12:00 -
Christmas Carol Service - The Auckland Palace
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Christmas and New Year
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Join us for a magical evening of festive cheer at the historic St Peter’s Chapel, as Revd Dr Chris Knights, Chaplain to the Bishop of Durham, leads a heartwarming carol service filled with seasonal favourites.
Venue
Dates
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- 21 Dec 2025Open 15:00 - 15:50
Vivaldi - Four Seasons at Christmas
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Celebrate the season with Vivaldi's iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you've never heard it before.
Dates
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- 29 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
Jeanie and the Jollyboys - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Music Event
Beamish
Enjoy the sound of Jeanie and the Jollyboys, who will be performing in the 1950s welfare hall between 12-2pm.
Dates
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- 7 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
The Most WONDERFUL Time Of The Year
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Concert
Sedgefield
Sedgefield Lyric Singers, Lirica and SLYC delight in presenting their Festive Concert: It's The Most WONDERFUL Time Of The Year.
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- 12 Dec 2025to13 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
Voices of the New Era
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Concert
Durham City
Join the Palatinate Ensemble for their first concert of the year - a journey through the 20th century featuring works by Gustav Holst, Jean Absil, and more!
Dates
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- 6 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Turkey & Tinsel - Party Night
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join us in The Knights Hall for our Retro Christmas Celebration.
Dates
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- 5 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
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- 12 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
Durham Fringe Festival 2026
Type
Type:
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…
Dates
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- 29 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
Legendary Folk Rockers "Steeleye Span" Touring The Release Of Their New Album "Conflict"
Type
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Music Event
Barnard Castle
The band will undertake a full UK tour in support of Conflict, where they will be joined by recent member Athena Octavia – part of indie folk band Iris & Steel and an acclaimed classical violinist.
Dates
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- 24 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 22:30
Freddie Mercury Tribute Night
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Music Event
Peterlee
Get ready to ROCK as we bring you an electrifying night of Queen's greatest hits with an unmissable Freddie Mercury Tribute.
Dates
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- 29 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30
Glitz & Glam - Party Night
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Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Dress to impress as you join us in the Knights Hall to celebrate the festive season in style.
Dates
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- 6 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
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