Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Juan Martín in concert at The Bowes Museum
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Music Event
Barnard Castle
Experience the passion and virtuosity of world-renowned flamenco guitarist Juan Martín in an unforgettable live concert.
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- 21 Nov 2025to22 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -
HMS Pinafore by Illyria
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Theatre
Durham City
Join us for outdoor summer theatre with sharp dialogue and catchy tunes, this timeless comic opera is performed outdoors by a cast of six outstanding performers from the world of musical theatre, on a spectacular nautical set and using Sir Arthur…
Venue
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- 17 Aug 2025Open 18:30 - 20:30
Tapas Night with Live Music from Joe Metcalfe - High Farm Holiday Park
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Food Events
Bishop Auckland
Join us for an evening filled with acoustic sing-along anthems performed by the talented Joe Metcalfe.
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- 22 Aug 2025Open 18:00 - 22:30
Freddie Mercury Tribute Night
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Music Event
Peterlee
Get ready to ROCK as we bring you an electrifying night of Queen's greatest hits with an unmissable Freddie Mercury Tribute.
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- 29 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30
A Northern Requiem - for the Miners - Durham Cathedral
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Music Event
Durham
Ten years ago, the wheels turned at the last deep coal mine in Britain for the final time. Across the coalfields, miners and their families mourned for their industry and their way of life. Now, A Northern Requiem celebrates those people and…
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- 20 Sept 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Summer Brass Concerts at Wharton Park
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Music Event
Durham City
We look forward to welcoming a selection of local colliery brass bands who will bring music to the ears of our visitors.
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- 17 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
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- 31 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
Jeanie and the Jollyboys - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Music Event
Beamish
Enjoy the sound of Jeanie and the Jollyboys, who will be performing in the 1950s welfare hall between 12-2pm.
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- 24 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
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- 21 Sept 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
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- 12 Oct 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
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- 16 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
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- 7 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
A Midsummer Night’s Dream -Three Inch Fools - Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle
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Theatre
Staindrop
Join us for a magical evening as we welcome back the brilliant Three Inch Fools to perform Shakespeare’s most iconic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in the atmospheric setting of Raby Castle’s open-air theatre.
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- 2 Aug 2025Open 19:00 -
Honestly - Everyman Theatre
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Theatre
Spennymoor Settlement, Spennymoor
Honestly, a new play about a compulsive liar, is coming to the Everyman Theatre at Spennymoor Settlement on Friday 10th October.
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- 10 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
Brass Bands - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Music Event
Beamish
Tap your foot along to the sound of brass bands at Beamish Museum, who will be performing tunes in The 1900s Town bandstand from 2pm - 4pm.
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- 26 July 2025to7 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
Shanties Along the Rails
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Music Event
Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland
Shanties Along the Rails: Coal, Rail & Sail, a special S&DR200 celebration event.
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- 5 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30
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
Americana Music Day - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Music Event
Beamish
Beamish welcomes Winchester Stompers alongside local band Northern Roots to bring our 1950s welfare hall alive.
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- 2 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman (Comedy)
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Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
It seems nana has a winning lottery ticket…… but where is it and how will her family react ???
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- 23 Nov 2025Open 14:30 -
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- 24 Nov 2025to28 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -
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- 29 Nov 2025Open 14:30 -
Much Ado About Nothing - Handlebards - Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle
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Theatre
Staindrop
Settle in for an unforgettable evening of open-air theatre as the brilliant HandleBards return to Raby Castle with their delightfully chaotic, bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
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- 14 Aug 2025Open 18:30 -
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.
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- 5 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
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- 12 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
The Pantaloons present Robin Hood at Crook Hall Gardens
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Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
Durham
Join utter legends Robin, Marian and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone's favourite archer.
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- 1 Aug 2025Open 19:00 - 20:45
The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
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Music Event
Durham
Swifties, get ready to sing your heart out, swap your bracelets, share the love and Shake It Off! The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight is here, and it's pure magic!
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- 29 Oct 2025to30 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Derwent Fest 2025
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Festival
Edmundbyers
A weekend festival of live tribute music, food and drink, and children’s activities and entertainment, set in a stunning location, not far from you. Bring all the family, including the dog, and enjoy some fun, quality time together.
Venue
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- 15 Aug 2025to16 Aug 2025
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025
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Performance
Bishop Auckland
Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.
In 2025, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the…Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
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- 2 Aug 2025Open 21:15 -
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- 9 Aug 2025Open 21:00 -
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- 16 Aug 2025Open 20:45 -
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- 23 Aug 2025Open 20:30 -
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- 30 Aug 2025Open 20:15 -
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- 6 Sept 2025Open 20:00 -
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- 13 Sept 2025Open 19:45 -
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
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