Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Number of results: 33
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Murdered To Death by Peter Gordon - A Comedy - The City Theatre
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Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
A spoof Miss Marple set in a country mansion.
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- 27 Sept 2026Open 14:30 -
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- 28 Sept 2026to2 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
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- 3 Oct 2026Open 14:30 -
The Female of the Species - Comedy by Joanna Murray-Smith - The City Theatre
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Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
Margaret Mason is a best selling women's lib author with writer block. Will a visit from a fan help or hinder? And why the handcuffs?
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- 12 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
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 -
The Girl on a Train Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel - The City Theatre
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Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
Adapted from the book by Paula Hawkins. A thriller. Has Rachel Watson witnessed a murder or is she a suspect?
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- 28 June 2026Open 14:30 -
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- 29 June 2026to3 July 2026Open 19:30 -
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- 4 July 2026Open 14:30 -
Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder without a Clue - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Food & Drink
Chester le Street
Guests arrive at the opulent Black Mansion for an elegant 1950s cocktail party, only to discover their host has vanished, presumed dead. But who is behind the crime?
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- 7 Mar 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00
Duets by Peter Quilter - The City Theatre
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Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
A man and a woman alone in a room. Four times over. What will we get?
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- 19 Apr 2026Open 14:30 -
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- 20 Apr 2026to24 Apr 2026Open 19:30 -
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- 25 Apr 2026Open 14:30 -
Handel's Messiah with Durham Cathedral Choir and the Avison Ensemble - Durham Cathedral
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Concert
Durham City
Durham Cathedral Choir performs Handel’s ever-popular Messiah with acclaimed early music specialists the Avison Ensemble. Enjoy well-loved music retelling the story of Christ, including the majestic ‘Hallelujah’ Chorus, one of the most famous pieces…
Dates
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- 7 Feb 2026
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
The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams - The City Theatre
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Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
Amanda Wingfield lives in her glorious past while struggling to make ends meet. A Gentleman Caller is arranged for her daughter, but will it all go to plan?
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- 8 Feb 2026Open 14:30 -
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- 9 Feb 2026to13 Feb 2026Open 19:30 -
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- 14 Feb 2026Open 14:30 -
Durham Pride 2026
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Festival
Durham City
Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your support and have a great time with friends and family. See you there!
Dates
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- 24 May 2026
La Decima Musa, or The Tenth Muse: Music from the Golden Age of Venetian Opera, 1650-1660
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Concert
Durham City
Musica Antica Rotherhithe present cantatas and extracts from operas written for Venice's public theatres in the mid-seventeenth century, many of which have lain unperformed for over 350 years.
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- 17 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
Verdi "Requiem"
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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
Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Music Event
Beamish
Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.
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- 8 Feb 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 8 Mar 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 12 Apr 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 10 May 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 14 June 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 12 July 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 13 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 8 Nov 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Concert
Ushaw Moor , Durham
Welcome to listen Durham Singers performing new Easter time music. St Mark Passion is a composition for choir, orchestra and soloists by our favourite living composer Oliver Tarney.
Dates
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- 28 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
The Welfare Collective / Paul Nowak / Stephen Smith
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Music Event
Durham City
Durham Miners Association present an evening of live music.
Dates
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- 6 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 22:30
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.
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- 18 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
Derwent Fest 2026
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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
Dates
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- 14 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
Durham Brass Festival 2026
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Festival
Durham
BRASS is back in 2026 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 12 - 19 July.
Dates
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- 12 July 2026to19 July 2026
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
Kathryn Tickell & Amy Thatcher at Ushaw
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Music Event
Durham
The intuitive musical interplay between Kathryn and Amy is born out of a long-standing creative friendship. Kathryn’s pipes marry beautifully with Amy’s exquisite accordion playing.
Dates
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- 13 Mar 2026Open 19:30 -
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