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  1. Black and white image of a cave opening out to sea.

    Add Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    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

    From:
    28 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  2. Abstract colourful background with 'Fever presents Candlelight' in the foreground.

    Add Candlelight: Tribute to Ed Sheeran - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Candlelight: Tribute to Ed Sheeran - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to Durham Cathedral. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Ed Sheeran under the gentle glow of candlelight.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Jan 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Candlelight: Tribute to Ed Sheeran - Durham Cathedral
  3. Close-up of Jodie Fitzgibbon performing

    Add Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2025to11 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn
  4. Orchestra playing in candlelight

    Add Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight to your Itinerary

    Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight

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    Type:

    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

    From:
    14 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight
  5. Pianist performing amongst hundreds of candles.

    Add Candlelight: Tribute to Adele - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Candlelight: Tribute to Adele - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Durham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at Durham Cathedral under the gentle glow of…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Jan 2026Open 21:30 -
    More info for Candlelight: Tribute to Adele - Durham Cathedral
  6. The Welfare Collective.

    Add The Welfare Collective / Paul Nowak / Stephen Smith to your Itinerary

    The Welfare Collective / Paul Nowak / Stephen Smith

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham City

    Durham Miners Association present an evening of live music.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 22:30
    More info for The Welfare Collective / Paul Nowak / Stephen Smith
  7. A performance at Durham Cathedral

    Add Verdi "Requiem" to your Itinerary

    Verdi "Requiem"

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    Type:

    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

    From:
    30 Jan 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for Verdi "Requiem"
  8. Pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith.

    Add Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
  9. Durham Brass Festival logo on colourful backdrop of Durham.

    Durham Brass Festival 2026

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    BRASS is back in 2026 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 12 - 19 July. 

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2026to19 July 2026
    More info for Durham Brass Festival 2026
  10. Grand Finale all cast of Kynren view from the tribune

    Add Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026 to your Itinerary

    Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026

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    Type:

    Performance

    Bishop Auckland

    Step into Kynren, a live action outdoor theatre spectacular that immerses you in 2000 years of history on an epic scale.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to12 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026
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