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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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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.
Dates
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- 16 Jan 2026Open 19:00 -
Wicked Brunch
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Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join us for a spellbinding fusion of pop perfection and Broadway magic.
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- 20 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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
Decades Disco at Beamish Hall Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Put on your dancing shoes and party the night away to classics from the 80s, 90s and noughties.
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- 19 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
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.
Dates
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- 14 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
The Darling Dollies with Afternoon Tea - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Step into vintage glamour and festive cheer with an Afternoon Tea with the sensational Darling Dollies! Enjoy delicious treats and sparkling tunes as they perform classic Christmas favourites and selections from their signature repertoire, all…
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- 20 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 15:45
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
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Performance
Durham City
Neil Gore, presents this SELL OUT one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the…
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- 25 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Sandi Thom In Concert at The Bowes Museum
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Concert
Barnard Castle
Enjoy an intimate performance by Scottish singer, Sandi Thom, at The Bowes Museum, ahead of the release of her 7th studio album.
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- 22 Mar 2026Open 19:30 -
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
Christmas Smash Hits 80s & 90s Party
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Christmas and New Year
Peterlee
It's time to rewind the clock and turn up the volume at the Christmas Smash Hits Party Night – your ultimate throwback festive bash!
Dates
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- 20 Dec 2025Open 15:00 - 19:00
The Sham Fender Experience at South Causey Inn
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Music Event
Stanley
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music, incredible energy, and all the anthems you know and love. The Sham Fender Experience is coming to South Causey Inn, bringing the electrifying sound of Sam Fender to life in a show that feels just…
Dates
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- 16 Jan 2026Open 19:00 -
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
Dates
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- 21 Dec 2025Open 15:00 - 15:50
Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn
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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.
Dates
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- 14 Nov 2025to11 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Christmas Brass Band at South Causey Inn
Type
Type:
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 -
Martin & Eliza Carthy
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Music Event
Durham City
This powerhouse pair are still making music together, as they always have. Together, they perform an eclectic range of songs and tunes from their vast family repertoire.
Dates
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- 20 Feb 2026Open 19:45 - 22:30
Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project
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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
Dates
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- 1 Aug 2025to31 Dec 2025
Messiaen’s La Nativité du Seigneur - Durham Cathedral
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Music Event
Durham City
Olivier Messiaen’s great organ work reflecting on the story of Jesus’s nativity performed on one of the country’s great cathedral organs by Daniel Cook and interspersed with readings from scripture. This recital is offered prayerfully and free of…
Dates
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- 14 Jan 2026Open 17:30 -
Spiers & Boden - "Boden The Showman, Spiers The Melodeon-Wielding Wizard"
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Music Event
Barnard Castle
Spiers & Boden have been at the forefront of the English traditional folk scene for 25 years both as a ground breaking duo and as founder members of folk phenomenon Bellowhead.
Dates
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- 18 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
Candlelight Concerts - Durham Town Hall
Type
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Music Event
Durham City
A fresh spin on classical music at the Town Hall for the first time ever with themes like the best of Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Coldplay, Hans Zimmer and Christmas Classics.
Dates
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- 20 Dec 2025Open 18:30 -
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- 20 Dec 2025Open 20:30 -
Verdi "Requiem"
Type
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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.
Dates
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- 30 Jan 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
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