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  1. Music group Kiddars Luck - The 1900s Pit Village band hall.

    Add Pit Village Music Hall - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Pit Village Music Hall - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Beamish

    Head to The 1900s Pit Village band hall where music group Kiddars Luck will be hosting the Pit Village Music Hall from 11.30am-2.30pm, a musical celebration of the North East, including clog dancing and a surprise guest or two!

    Dates

    From:
    19 Oct 2025Open 11:30 - 14:30
    From:
    16 Nov 2025Open 11:30 - 14:30
    More info for Pit Village Music Hall - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  2. Staithe & Le Faux Chat.

    Add Staithe & Le Faux Chat - Claypath Delicatessen to your Itinerary

    Staithe & Le Faux Chat - Claypath Delicatessen

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Marius (le faux chat) is a half-Scottish, half-French singer-songwriter. He takes inspiration from a wide range of influences - his album ' White Walls of Silence' aims to evoke the atmosphere of the Scottish islands through sounds, texture and…

    Dates

    From:
    18 Oct 2025Open 18:30 - 21:00
    More info for Staithe & Le Faux Chat - Claypath Delicatessen
  3. Representatives from our armed forces, past and present, in Durham Cathedral

    Add Remembrance Sunday Service 2025 in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Remembrance Sunday Service 2025 in Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Religious Event

    Durham City

    We are joined by representatives from our armed forces to remember those who have given their lives in service of their country, and those serving who put their lives at risk today.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Nov 2025Open 10:15 -
    More info for Remembrance Sunday Service 2025 in Durham Cathedral
  4. Event poster, a woman with devil horns and tail dressed in white

    Add Frankie Archer live at Old Cinema Launderette to your Itinerary

    Frankie Archer live at Old Cinema Launderette

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Gilesgate, Durham

    Guardian 'One to Watch' Frankie Archer (Glastonbury, Later... with Jools Holland) brings her boundary-smashing feminist electrofolk to Durham Old Cinema Launderette with new single 'The Demon Lover'

    Dates

    From:
    12 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30
    More info for Frankie Archer live at Old Cinema Launderette
  5. Cartoon image of a group of people sitting around a table playing musical instruments

    Add Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Bishop Auckland

    Join us for a monthly evening of traditional tunes, songs, and easy-going community spirit. Hosted by renowned local musician Paul Martin (aka ‘The Dunholm Piper’) with special guest players, these sessions bring people together through…

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project
  6. A selection of disco glitter balls

    Add Decades Disco at Beamish Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Decades Disco at Beamish Hall Hotel

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Put on your dancing shoes and party the night away to classics from the 80s, 90s and noughties.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
    From:
    19 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Decades Disco at Beamish Hall Hotel
  7. 'The Crucible' by Arthur Miller. Posters shows five faceless Puritan women.

    Add The Crucible - St Mary's Anglican Church to your Itinerary

    The Crucible - St Mary's Anglican Church

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Barnard Castle

    Set during the Salem witch trials of 1692, The Crucible is a timeless masterpiece that crackles with urgency. Beneath the surface of its historical setting lies a chilling reflection of our own world — where fear spreads like wildfire, truth is…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2025to25 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00
    More info for The Crucible - St Mary's Anglican Church
  8. Whitney Houston tribute act at the Radisson Blu

    Add Whitney Houston Queen of the Night to your Itinerary

    Whitney Houston Queen of the Night

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham City

    Relive the magic of Whitney Houston! Get ready to sing and dance to all of your favourite hits. This incredible ‘Celebration of Whitney’ tribute show features all the late diva’s most powerful hits, performed by the amazing Hayley-Ria.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2025
    More info for Whitney Houston Queen of the Night
  9. Advert for Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat with details of event including time and location with image of Joseph

    Add Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat to your Itinerary

    Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Chester le Street

    CAOS Musical Theatre Company's production of this family favourite.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Nov 2025to15 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
  10. Chris Difford

    Add Chris Difford: A Little Stand-Up And A Little Sit-Down at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Chris Difford: A Little Stand-Up And A Little Sit-Down at The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Barnard Castle

    Enjoy an intimate performance by double Ivor Novello award-winning lyricist and founding member of the rock group Squeeze, Chris Difford.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Chris Difford: A Little Stand-Up And A Little Sit-Down at The Bowes Museum
  11. Pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith.

    Add Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
  12. Folk musicians playing together in the Band Hall in The Pit Village.

    Add Folk on Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Folk on Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Beamish

    Come and join The Cloth Cappers in The Band Hall in the Pit Village.  Featuring songs, tunes and dancing our musicians will be providing entertainment to suit all tastes with lively chorus songs and some high quality folk music between 12pm - 3pm.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
    From:
    7 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
    More info for Folk on Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  13. Jimmy Regal and The Royals performing on stage.

    Add Jimmy Regal and The Royals - Claypath Delicatessen to your Itinerary

    Jimmy Regal and The Royals - Claypath Delicatessen

    Type

    Type:

    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

    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 18:30 - 21:00
    More info for Jimmy Regal and The Royals - Claypath Delicatessen
  14. The organ in St Peter's Chapel  at Auckland Palace

    Add Organ Recital Series at Auckland Palace to your Itinerary

    Organ Recital Series at Auckland Palace

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Bishop Auckland

    The popular Organ Recital Series returns to St Peter’s Chapel.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    18 Oct 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
    More info for Organ Recital Series at Auckland Palace
  15. Lucky Numbers graphic image of lotto balls

    Add Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman (Comedy) to your Itinerary

    Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman (Comedy)

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Back Silver Street, Durham

    It seems nana has a winning lottery ticket…… but where is it and how will her family react ???

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2025Open 14:30 -
    From:
    24 Nov 2025to28 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -
    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 14:30 -
    More info for Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman (Comedy)
  16. Taylor Swift performing on stage at a concert

    Add The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Swifties, get ready to sing your heart out, swap your bracelets, share the love and Shake It Off! The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight is here, and it's pure magic!

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2025to30 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
  17. Glitz & Glam - Party Night

    Add Glitz & Glam - Party Night to your Itinerary

    Glitz & Glam - Party Night

    Type

    Type:

    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

    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    More info for Glitz & Glam - Party Night
  18. G4 Christmas 2025 - Christmas tree in background

    Add G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral
  19. Image of The Snowman © Snowman Enterprises

    Add The Snowman – Film with Live Orchestra to your Itinerary

    The Snowman – Film with Live Orchestra

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    The College, Durham City

    Make this Christmas truly unforgettable with a special screening of the beloved festive classic The Snowman, brought to life by a live performance from a professional orchestra.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for The Snowman – Film with Live Orchestra
  20. Steeleye Span performing on stage.

    Add Legendary Folk Rockers "Steeleye Span" Touring The Release Of Their New Album "Conflict" to your Itinerary

    Legendary Folk Rockers "Steeleye Span" Touring The Release Of Their New Album "Conflict"

    Type

    Type:

    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

    From:
    24 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 22:30
    More info for Legendary Folk Rockers "Steeleye Span" Touring The Release Of Their New Album "Conflict"
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