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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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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
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- 21 Dec 2025Open 15:00 - 15:50
The Christmas Swing Soirée, with Robbie Raines at South Causey Inn
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Celebrate Christmas with glamour, festive cheer, and timeless swing.
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
Skiffle Session & Uke Club - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Music Event
Beamish
Join us for an afternoon of skiffle music in the 1950s welfare hall! Enjoy our own band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump performing from 12pm until 1pm, followed by our Uke Club from 1.15pm until 2.15pm where you can develop your ukulele skills.
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- 28 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
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 -
Verdi "Requiem"
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Music Event
Durham City
With over 250 musicians and conducted by the celebrated Tim Burke (Musical Director of the Royal Northern Sinfonia Chorus and Tête à Tête Opera), this performance promises to be a true highlight of the musical year.
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- 30 Jan 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
80s Silent Disco in Durham Cathedral - Durham Cathedral
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Expect 3 epic DJs playing all your favourite 80s tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of Durham Cathedral.
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- 16 Jan 2026Open 19:00 -
Whitney Houston Queen of the Night
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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.
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- 12 Dec 2025
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?
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- 7 Mar 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00
The Jive Aces: Swingin' Christmas Show
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Get ready to kick off the festive season with a swing! The UK's number one jive and swing band, The Jive Aces, are set to perform their highly-anticipated "Swingin' Christmas Show" at The Witham on Friday, December 12th, at 7:30 p.m.
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- 12 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 23:00
A Night of Soul and Stardust at South Causey Inn
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the timeless elegance of Motown and the soulful power of iconic divas...
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- 12 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
Frankie Mack - Singer & Showman
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Music Event
Peterlee
If you've holidayed in Tenerife, you've probably seen Frankie Mack live… now catch him one night only at The Peterlee Pavilion!
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- 25 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 19:00
Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Concert
Ushaw Moor , Durham
Welcome to listen Durham Singers performing new Easter time music. St Mark Passion is a composition for choir, orchestra and soloists by our favourite living composer Oliver Tarney.
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- 28 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Organ Recital Series at Auckland Palace
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Music Event
Bishop Auckland
The popular Organ Recital Series returns to St Peter’s Chapel.
Venue
Dates
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
Durham Fringe Festival 2026
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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…
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- 29 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
The Snowman with Live Orchestra
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Step into the wonder of the season with a heartwarming performance of The Snowman — perfect for all ages.
Dates
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- 13 Dec 2025
Christmas Brass Band at South Causey Inn
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Get ready for a truly unforgettable festive experience this Christmas season...
Our much-loved Christmas Brass Band is making its triumphant return, bringing an evening of spectacular live music that the whole family will enjoy. Step into the…
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- 18 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
An Evening with Will Todd: Jazz Missa Brevis, Passion Music and a set from 'All Will be Well'
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Music Event
Durham
Durham Choral Society invites you to a celebration of the music of Durham-born composer Will Todd.
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- 24 Jan 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
Christmas Service with Ushaw Chapel Choir
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Join us for our Christmas Service — a festive and welcoming gathering filled with music, reflection, and community spirit.
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- 14 Dec 2025Open 14:00 -
Turkey & Tinsel - Party Night
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Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join us in The Knights Hall for our Retro Christmas Celebration.
Dates
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- 12 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight
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Music Event
Durham City
Celebrate Valentine's night with an unforgettable evening of music in one of Durham's most romantic settings. Step into the timeless beauty of Durham Cathedral, the perfect stage for a night of passion and elegance.
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- 14 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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