Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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The HandleBards: Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' (Outdoor Theatre) - Wharton Park
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Theatre
Durham
The HandleBards return to Wharton Park in summer 2025. Make the most of the early bird offer, tickets make a great Christmas gift. Book here for The Handlebards. - make the most of the early bird offer - visit and search for Wharton Park.
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- 15 Aug 2025Open 18:30 -
Bon Jovi Forever
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Music Event
Barnard Castle
'One wild night tour' – The only Bon Jovi tribute show you need to see!
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- 6 June 2025Open 19:30 -
Lonnie Donegan - The Stories (18+)
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Music Event
Barnard Castle
Award winning songwriter and star of The Voice UK – Peter Donegan– and his older brother- Anthony Donegan – present a fantastic and unique evening of Lonnie's songs plus stories about their legendary father, 'The King of Skiffle' – Lonnie Donegan.
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- 16 May 2025Open 19:30 -
Durham Singers' Concert "Only in Sleep"
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Concert
Brancepeth
In their summer concert 2025, the Durham Singers will perform music for Evening prayer.
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- 5 July 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Durham Fringe Festival: Amity – Back From The Brink
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Music Event
Owengate, Durham City
An exhilarating show for all lovers of music and poetry.
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- 23 July 2025Open 17:30 - 18:30
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- 27 July 2025Open 17:30 - 18:30
Ayclive 2025
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Music Event
Newton Aycliffe
We're thrilled to announce that Ayclive Festival is back for its third year, bigger and better than ever! By popular demand, we're expanding to a two-day event, taking place on Friday 25th July and Saturday 26th July 2025.
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- 25 July 2025to26 July 2025Various Opening Times
The Barricade Boys – West End Party at Auckland Palace
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Music Event
Bishop Auckland
Direct from London, these four dazzling performers are taking the world by storm. From the heart-wrenching emotion of Les Misérables to the toe-tapping harmonies of the Jersey Boys, The Barricade Boys will take you on a musical journey like no other.
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- 28 June 2025Open 19:30 -
Mother Courage and Her Children Ensemble ‘84
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Theatre
Horden,
Ensemble ‘84 present a bold new reimagining of Bertolt Brecht’s classic anti-war play, Mother Courage and Her Children, translated by Lee Hall, performed by an all County-Durham cast and members of South Africa’s acclaimed Isango Ensemble.
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- 14 May 2025to24 May 2025
Bishop Auckland Choral Society at Auckland Palace
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Music Event
Bishop Auckland
This summer, we are delighted to welcome Bishop Auckland Choral Society to Auckland Palace for a spectacular evening of music.
Venue
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- 14 June 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
Rock of Ages
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Theatre
Chester-le-Street
Rock of Ages takes you back to the time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair!
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- 11 June 2025to14 June 2025Open 19:15 - 22:00
Hardwick Festival 2025
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Festival
Sedgefield
Hardwick Festival returns 15th to 17th August. The 2025 line-up will be revealed soon.
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- 15 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025
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.
Dates
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- 29 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30
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
Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman (Comedy)
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Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham
Does winning the Lottery bring the family together …….. they'd know if they could find it!
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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 -
The Specials Ltd
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Music Event
Barnard Castle
The Specials Ltd are the world's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records Legends, The Specials.
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- 13 June 2025Open 19:30 -
Ella Henderson: Live at Durham Cathedral
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Concert
Durham
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of music as the sensational Ella Henderson takes centre stage at the historic Durham Cathedral, as part of this year's Live at the Cathedral concert series.
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- 25 July 2025Open 19:30 -
Lee Mead - The Best of Me
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Music Event
Barnard Castle
Lee Mead, star of Television and award winning West End leading man, is back for 2025! This production features Lee's outstanding live band and stunning musical arrangements.
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- 21 May 2025Open 19:30 -
I Was Glad - Durham School Chapel
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Music Event
Quarryheads Lane, Durham
The Chapel Choirs of Durham University, in collaboration with Durham Student Music, will be performing a programme of beautiful choral music on Saturday 21 June in the atmospheric acoustics of Durham School's Chapel.
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- 21 June 2025Open 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
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- 21 June 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
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- 16 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
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- 18 Oct 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
Durham Fringe Festival 2025
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Festival
Durham City
This July, Durham Fringe Festival returns for its fifth year, bigger and better than ever. There’s something for everyone including theatre, comedy, dance, live music, spoken word, circus, daytime family shows, and much more.
Dates
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- 23 July 2025to27 July 2025
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