Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
Whether you’re looking for drama, comedy, musicals or concerts, let us entertain you at theatre venues across the county.


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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…
Performance
Bishop Auckland
Step into Kynren, a live action outdoor theatre spectacular that immerses you in 2000 years of history on an epic scale.
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join us for a spellbinding fusion of pop perfection and Broadway magic.
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.
Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge
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.
Concert
Sedgefield
Sedgefield Lyric Singers, Lirica and SLYC delight in presenting their Festive Concert: It's The Most WONDERFUL Time Of The Year.
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!
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…
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
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.
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.
Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Put on your dancing shoes and party the night away to classics from the 80s, 90s and noughties.
Concert
Durham City
Durham University Palatinate Orchestra's Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of brilliant rhapsodies and legends, including Liszt's 'Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2', Sibelius' 'Lemminkäinen Suite' and music by Rossini and Glazunov.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
The popular Organ Recital Series returns to St Peter’s Chapel.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join us in The Knights Hall for our Retro Christmas Celebration.
Children/Family events
Durham
What better way to sing in the festive season than with Christmas Carols at Ushaw!
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Dress to impress as you join us in the Knights Hall to celebrate the festive season in style.
Festival
Durham
BRASS is back in 2026 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 12 - 19 July.
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
A festive treat for all the family, Dickens’ beloved tale of redemption is brought to the stage at Durham Cathedral in an authentic and joyful adaptation from Operation Moonlight.
Music Event
Durham
Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral.
Christmas and New Year
Durham
Join us for our Christmas Service — a festive and welcoming gathering filled with music, reflection, and community spirit.
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