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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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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 -
Relentless Band, Caller Fee Lock - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Relentless are an energetic ceilidh band blurring the line between traditional and contemporary dance music. With boundless enthusiasm and musical intensity, they drive the dancing with a power that’s bold and utterly infectious.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
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.
Dates
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- 5 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Eagles By Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
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Concert
Durham City
Featuring a spellbinding cast of West End singers and incredible live band, Take It Easy and join us at the Hotel California for an unforgettable evening of Eagles hits, as you've never heard them before!
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- 15 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:15
Calum Baird - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
Calum Baird is an emerging Scottish folk, punk and story-telling singer-songwriter and musician who's been featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio Scotland.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
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
'The Homecoming'. The Sharon Shannon Trio; The Alistair Anderson Band; Easington Colliery Band with the Wilsons - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Over a career spanning 30 years, Sharon Shannon has redefined Irish traditional music while becoming one of its greatest stars. Her unique accordion style, inspired by traditional fiddle playing, has brought Irish music to a global audience.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
Ushaw Proms - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Concert
Bearpark, Durham
Experience the tradition and grandeur of The Last Night of the Proms in the breathtaking St Cuthbert’s Chapel.
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- 3 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
Durham Folk Festival - Redhills Durham Miners Hall
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham City
Join us for our first Durham Folk Festival, 18 - 20 September 2026. The best folk artists in the country, plus pub music sessions, free family events, ceilidhs and more.
Venue
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- 18 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 00:00
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.
Dates
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- 23 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
The DMA Singaround - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
The first singing session of the weekend. The Market Tavern was the birthplace of the Durham Miners' Association. We're celebrating the historic roots of Redhills, our Festival Hub, with a session dedicated to mining songs.
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- 18 Sept 2026Open 16:00 - 18:00
An hour or so with The McKeaney Sisters - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
We were delighted when Anna, Rosie, Peggy and Kathleen accepted our invitation to perform at the first Durham Folk Festival for a rare opportunity to hear them in England. We can think of no better representatives of a true, honest singing tradition.
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 15:30 - 16:30
Windborne; Angeline Morrison - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
Windborne went viral in 2017 for singing the Chartist anthem "The Song of the Lower Classes" outside Trump Tower. From the USA, their music has deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony and protest. Known for the innovation of their arrangements,…
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
Calum Baird - People's Bookshop - Durham Folk Festival
Type
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Festival
Durham
Calum Baird is an emerging Scottish folk, punk and story-telling singer-songwriter and musician who's been featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio Scotland.
Dates
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
Voices from the Tradition - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Featuring Anne Lamb & Graeme Bell, the McKeaney Sisters, Ruth & Sadie Price, Katie Howson and Mark Borthwick
Dates
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
The Dolly Story - The Pavilion
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Music Event
Peterlee
Dolly Parton Tribute - Live Music.
Dates
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- 14 Nov 2026Open 15:00 - 19:00
Introduction to the Uilleann Pipes - Durham Folk Festival
Type
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Festival
Market Place, Durham
If you've ever fancied learning the traditional Irish pipes, this is a fantastic first step.
Dates
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
Mark Harrison - Claypath Delicatessen
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Music Event
Durham City
MARK HARRISON is widely considered one of the most original and interesting blues artists around. His alternative, all-original music has taken him to some iconic venues and festivals in the UK, attracting acclaim wherever he goes. In 2019 he…
Dates
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 18:30 - 21:00
Banter - Ceilidh - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Banter is a dynamic English folk and ceilidh quartet known as the "world's smallest big band", featuring Simon Care, Nina Zella, Tim Walker, and Mark Jolley. Prepare for a joyous night of dancing!
Dates
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- 18 Sept 2026Open 20:30 - 22:30
Leveret; Belinda O'Hooley & Jackie Oates; the Tom McConville Band - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
Leveret is a masterful collaboration between three of England's finest folk musicians: Andy Cutting, Sam Sweeney and Rob Harbron. Their trademark groove, energy and intuitive playing make them a must-see live band.
Dates
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- 18 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 23:00
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