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Vasilis Xenopoulos/Paul Edis Quartet – A Place Called Home - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Durham
Vasilis Xenopoulos and Paul Edis reunite with a world-class quartet performance blending lyrical interplay, virtuoso musicianship and deep roots in the jazz tradition.
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 16:00 -
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.
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 18:30 -
Stanley Fireworks 2026
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Bonfire Night
Stanley
Get ready for a spectacular night of fireworks, live entertainment and family fun! Bring your family and friends and join us for a fantastic night in Stanley!
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- 7 Nov 2026Open 17:00 -
Marvin Muoneké & Strictly Smokin’ Big Band - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
1 Millennium Place, Durham
This show brings together one of the rising stars on the UK jazz scene with one of the North East’s most beloved acts. Marvin Muoneké is a vocalist, songwriter, arranger, trumpeter and recording artist with a beautifully rich, deep and smooth voice.…
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
GreenMatthews: Gaudete!
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Carols, songs and tunes from Yuletide Past!
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- 9 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 21:45
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
Brass and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour - Durham Cathedral
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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 -
Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker - Empire Consett
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Christmas and New Year
Consett
The beloved Christmas classic returns! After last year’s acclaimed tour, Crown Ballet® brings back its dazzling production of The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece.
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- 14 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
Juan Martín Masterclass - The Bowes Museum
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Master Class
Barnard Castle
Aspiring flamenco players can take advantage of an opportunity to spend time with one of the world's guitar greats.
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
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 -
Forget Me Notes Christmas Concert - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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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
John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920) with Live accompaniment by Aaron Hawthorne at the Wurlitzer organ
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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.
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- 22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
Jo Harrop – ‘Love Now, Pay Later’ Hometown Album Launch - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Durham
Jo Harrop brings an intimate and deeply expressive performance blending timeless standards with music from her critically acclaimed albums, alongside guitarist Jamie McCredie and pianist Paul Edis.
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 14:00 -
Eleonora Kouneni - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Durham
Eleonora Kouneni is a London-based jazz vocalist and songwriter whose emotive style blends original music with fresh interpretations of timeless jazz standards.
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 19:00 -
Emma Fisk’s Hot Club Du Nord - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
1 Millennium Place, Durham
Emma Fisk’s Hot Club du Nord bring to life the classic 1930s and 40s repertoire of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s Hot Club de France. Featuring British Jazz Awards Nominee Emma Fisk on violin and the exceptional talents of James Birkett…
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- 23 Oct 2026Open 13:00 -
Motown - Christmas Daytime Party
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Christmas and New Year
Carville, Durham
Get ready for pure Motown and Northern Soul Anthems, the ones that you just want to sing along to. Belle Voix deliver over 30 iconic hits, celebrating the heart, harmony and energy of the music that defined generations. From the irresistible groove…
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- 9 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00
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- 17 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00
G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their 'G4 Christmas' tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK.
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- 23 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
A Christmas Carol with Guy Masterson
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
DICKENS’ MYSTICAL CHRISTMAS FABLE BROUGHT TO LIFE! THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREAT.
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- 27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
Spooktacular Halloween Disco
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Halloween
Durham
Spooky Sounds, Creative Spirits and a Monster-Sized Party! Join us for wicked beats and spooky treats and Fang-tastic facepainting at The Light this October half-term with our Deadly DJ and "Not Just a Pretty Facepaint."
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- 29 Oct 2026Open 17:00 - 19:00
Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE with EverReady Band - Empire Consett
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Family Fun
Consett
EverReady Band is bringing the award-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE to Empire Consett this October!
Join one of the UK’s most celebrated brass bands for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, laughter and cinematic magic.Dates
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 14:30 -
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