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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Christmas Big Sing
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
All are welcome to this year's Christmas Sing-A-Long with Forget Me Nots (Dementia Friendly Singers)
Dates
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay - Durham Cathedral
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Concert
Durham
Discover the music of Coldplay at Durham Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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- 20 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
Friends Christmas Concert
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Join us for our Annual Christmas Concert. Celebrate the festive season at our Friends' Christmas Concert with Durham Cathedral Young Singers, Rock Choir North East and the Consett Citadel Salvation Army Band.
Dates
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- 28 Oct 2026to10 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
A Starry Night with Innominata Choir
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Annfield Plain, Stanley
A Starry Night with Innominata Choir. A Celebration of Christmas through music and readings with carols for audience participation.
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
In Concert at The Bowes Museum
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Concert
Barnard Castle
Enjoy unforgettable evenings of live music in the beautiful Jubilee Room at The Bowes Museum.
Dates
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- 4 Dec 2026to5 Dec 2026
The Big Christmas Sing A-Long with Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong - Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Get ready to lift your voices and celebrate the festive season as The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long embarks on its debut UK tour in November and December 2026. Starring much-loved performers and presenters Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong, this…
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- 2 Dec 2026Open 19:30 -
A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
This winter, feel the chill of Christmas past, the urgency of the present, and the hope of a future redeemed as Alfie Joey, performs his own solo version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens; a timeless tale, told like you’ve never seen it before.
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- 29 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 16:00
Winter Wonderband
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Winter Wonderband is a collaboration founded in 2012 between long term musical friends – Saul Rose on melodeon (Faustus, Waterson Carthy, War Horse), Beth Porter on Cello (Spell Songs, Wayward Band, Bookshop Band), Maclaine Colston on hammered…
Dates
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 19:30 -
Back To The...2000s Christmas Party Night
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Carville, Durham
Bringing back all the hits from the 00s to Now! Get ready for stage games, interaction, the best in music and dance anthems! Full decor and stage set, dancers and DJ, sing dance and party the night away, Lip Sync Battles, Dance Competitions and…
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- 10 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
The Ultimate DJ & Sax Christmas Party - Afterglow
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Carville, Durham
Glow up your Christmas celebration with a high-impact night of music, movement and mesmerising entertainment. Be welcomed by glamorous stilt walkers, then lose yourself in the infectious beats of our live DJ and sax sensation as they take the party…
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
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- 11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
Country Christmas - An evening with Ellie Caile
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Join us for a festive evening of great food and live entertainment at Country Christmas. Enjoy a delicious two-course meal, followed by live music from Ellie Caile, performing country favourites and festive hits to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Dates
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 18:30 -
The Dolly Story - The Pavilion
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Music Event
Peterlee
Dolly Parton Tribute - Live Music.
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- 14 Nov 2026Open 15:00 - 19:00
GreenMatthews: Gaudete!
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Carols, songs and tunes from Yuletide Past!
Venue
Dates
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- 9 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 21:45
A Starry Night with Innominata Choir
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Lanchester
A Starry Night with Innominata Choir. A Celebration of Christmas through music and readings with carols for audience participation.
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- 18 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
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
Brass and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour - Durham Cathedral
Type
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Festive Event
Durham
This isn’t just a collection of Christmas music – it’s a celebration of the season’s full emotional range. Joy, wonder, reflection, play. Big bold choruses and quiet, candlelit moments. Music that lets you sing along one minute and stop to breathe…
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- 27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
Forget Me Notes Christmas Concert - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Bearpark, Durham
You’re warmly invited to an inclusive, fun and family-friendly afternoon of Christmas music on Saturday 5 December, set in the stunning surroundings of St Cuthbert’s Chapel. This special event will showcase Ushaw’s much-loved dementia-friendly…
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- 5 Dec 2026
Jazz Noël: The Christmas Sessions
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Jazz Noël is all about bringing people together through the warmth and joy of live music during the festive season. Blending well-loved Christmas tunes made famous by legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole with fresh, modern…
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- 3 Dec 2026Open 19:30 -
Christmas Glam Rock Night with Micky Glam
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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Get ready to sparkle, shine, and rock around the Christmas tree at our unforgettable Christmas Glam Rock Night with the incredible Micky Glam. Step back into the glittering world of the ’70s with iconic hits from T.Rex, Mud, Wizzard, Slade and more.…
Dates
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- 11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 -
John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920) with Live accompaniment by Aaron Hawthorne at the Wurlitzer organ
Type
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Music Event
Howden le Wear, Crook
Award-winning young Scottish organist AARON HAWTHORNE plays another 'live' silent movie accompaniment following his widely acclaimed performance last year.
Dates
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- 22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
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