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
Old Cinema Launderette in Gilesgate,
The 2026 Durham Jazz Festival will run from Friday 23rd October through to Sunday 25th October.
Music Event
Durham City
Blending the swagger of rockabilly with the raw punch of grunge, ELVANA rips through Nirvana's catalogue while smashing it together with the finest moments of Elvis Presley's legacy.
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
Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral.
Music Event
Howden le Wear, Crook
Britain's Got Talent finalist JEAN MARTYN play a concert of light classical and popular music at the mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ.
Concert
Durham City
Scouting For Girls will be performing their greatest hits live in Durham Cathedral.
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…
Concert
Durham City
Get up close and personal with Ocean Colour Scene's Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison.
Music Event
The College, Durham
An Evening of Radiohead, performed by a full band, vocalists & string quartet in the ethereal surroundings of Durham Cathedral.
Theatre
Durham
Elysium Theatre Company presents Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Eugene O’Neill on Monday 18 May 2026.
Music Event
Durham City
Celebrating the incredible versatility of brass, Brassed On will perform a show featuring North East local artists.
Concert
Durham City
One of the North East's most celebrated brass ensembles, EverReady Band brings epic stories and cinematic soundscapes to life in the beautiful surroundings of Durham Cathedral as part of the 2026 Durham Brass Festival.
Music Event
Chester-Le-Street
Lumley Castle Hotel at Chester-le-Street, County Durham, will be the backdrop for Opulence, running on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September.
While the big-name performers are not being unveiled until later this month, organisers have promised it will…
Music Event
Flass Street, Durham City
Hector Gannet returns to Durham Brass Festival, ahead of their forthcoming third album, The Great Shakedown, due later in this year.
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?
Music Event
Howden le Wear, Crook
JONATHAN EYRE plays a concert of Christmas music including Carols, etc. at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ.
Theatre
Durham
You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Rene and Edith, who will check you into your rooms. An option of Afternoon Tea or Cream Tea will be offered at 4pm, served with the help of the Allo Allo team.
Concert
Durham City
Step into a world of glittering mystery as Durham University Student Performing Arts presents Masquerade, a night of elegance, opulence, and unforgettable music.
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