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Music Event
Sedgefield
Join Sedgefield Lyric Singers! Sedgefield's community choir is back rehearsing after the summer break.
Christmas and New Year
Communities across County Durham can make the most of some free festive fun this winter. A series of free events and workshops will form part of a Winter Wonders programme which will run until February 2023.
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.
Theatre
Durham
The Uneasy Sleeps of Max Maxwell is an exciting new one act play currently touring the UK, looking at the ethical implications of AI. The performance is followed by a panel discussion by leading local scientists, during which the audience can raise…
Music Event
Durham City
Acclaimed vocal ensemble EXAUDI returns to Durham with a unique and fascinating programme exploring the chromatic music of 16th-century Renaissance Italy.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
The Jive Aces are renowned for their high-energy swinging music and spectacular live show and have toured in over 40 countries worldwide. They strive to spread smiles and cheer with their swinging music and classic vintage style from crooning smooth…
Music Event
Consett
The ultimate celebration of the greatest female anthems of all time!
Charity event/Fundraiser
Durham City
At 7pm on the 5th of February 2023 local musicians and Durham University students will stand united against suicide at the 'Never Give Up' concert.
'Never Give Up' will bring together a fantastic showcase of talent to raise awareness of suicide in…
Theatre
Fowler's Yard, Durham city
A group of indolent,corrupt officials in a remote country town are hoodwinked by a rascal into believing he is a government inspector from St. Petersburg.
Theatre
Durham City
Durham University's largest musical theatre society, DULOG, return to Gala, Durham, next month with their annual Gala musical, HELLO, DOLLY!, which promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Theatre
Barnard Castle
Theatre Space North East are delighted to be reviving their popular and acclaimed production of GIRL IN THE MACHINE by award-winning writer, Stef Smith.
Theatre
Durham
Combining theatre, original live music and animation The Devil Danced in Our Eyes is a funny and moving one-person show that explores sexuality and the effects of mental illness on a family.
Music Event
Durham City
Live music at Claypath Deli.
Valentines Day
Stanley
A romantic day in the Farmhouse...Enjoy this luxury British tradition of afternoon tea in the beautiful surroundings of the Farmhouse Orangery.
Music Event
Consett
One of the UK’s premier live concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular…
Theatre
Durham City
A musical theatre production by the level 3 Performing Arts Students of New College Durham that encapsulates all of the family ties in shows from the West End and Broadway.
Comedy
Durham City
Fresh from supporting Ed Gamble on his UK tour, Petts uses her trademark cerebral “laddishness” to examine her desperate attempts at living in the moment, the darts and her (strictly non-romantic) love for men.
Music Event
Consett
Get ready for the ultimate feel-good show celebrating the music of legendary hitmakers – Lionel Richie and Diana Ross.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Join Stellar Anderson as she performs original songs from her solo material and The Stellar Anderson Project. Featuring international virtuoso violinist Joana Carvalhas playing her original songs on violin with a looper pedal; together they will…
Children/Family events
Durham City
Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, and performs with his guitar and animations to sell-out crowds all over the country.
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