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  1. Brass band playing in bandstand at Beamish Museum.

    Add Brass Bands - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Brass Bands - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Beamish

    Tap your foot along to the sound of Brass Bands at Beamish Museum, who will be performing tunes in The 1900s Town bandstand.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025
    More info for Brass Bands - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  2. 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

    Type

    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
  3. The Most WONDERFUL Time Of The Year

    Add The Most WONDERFUL Time Of The Year to your Itinerary

    The Most WONDERFUL Time Of The Year

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Sedgefield

    Sedgefield Lyric Singers, Lirica and SLYC delight in presenting their Festive Concert: It's The Most WONDERFUL Time Of The Year.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2025to13 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for The Most WONDERFUL Time Of The Year
  4. Buble and Bubbles poster with image of Michael Buble and tribute act Alex Hall

    Add Bublé & Bubbles - Party Night to your Itinerary

    Bublé & Bubbles - Party Night

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland

    Join Alex Hall as he swoons the night away with a tribute to Michael Buble.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    More info for Bublé & Bubbles - Party Night
  5. Durham student orchestra performing at Elvet Methodist Church, Durham City

    Add Liszt's Rhapsody and Other Legends to your Itinerary

    Liszt's Rhapsody and Other Legends

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Liszt's Rhapsody and Other Legends
  6. 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
  7. The Jive Aces, Swingin Into Christmas

    Add The Jive Aces: Swingin' Christmas Show to your Itinerary

    The Jive Aces: Swingin' Christmas Show

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    Get ready to kick off the festive season with a swing! The UK's number one jive and swing band, The Jive Aces, are set to perform their highly-anticipated "Swingin' Christmas Show" at The Witham on Friday, December 12th, at 7:30 p.m.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 23:00
    More info for The Jive Aces: Swingin' Christmas Show
  8. G4 Christmas 2025 - Christmas tree in background

    Add G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral
  9. Double decker bus at South Causey Inn on a snowy day.

    Add Christmas Brass Band at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Christmas Brass Band at South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Get ready for a truly unforgettable festive experience this Christmas season...

    Our much-loved Christmas Brass Band is making its triumphant return, bringing an evening of spectacular live music that the whole family will enjoy. Step into the…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
    From:
    18 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Christmas Brass Band at South Causey Inn
  10. Abba Duo performing at South Causey Inn

    Add ABBA Duo Christmas Party at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    ABBA Duo Christmas Party at South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Get ready to eat, drink, and DANCE – it's ABBA with a festive twist...

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 19:00 -
    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 12:00 -
    More info for ABBA Duo Christmas Party at South Causey Inn
  11. Pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith.

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

    Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    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
  12. Jack Andrews - Michael Bublé Tribute

    Add Michael Bublé Tribute - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Michael Bublé Tribute - Lumley Castle Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Get into the festive spirit with an unforgettable evening of smooth vocals, timeless hits, and Christmas classics, performed live by the incredible Jack Andrews.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 01:00
    More info for Michael Bublé Tribute - Lumley Castle Hotel
  13. Snowman animation on the big screen with a live orchestra.

    Add The Snowman with Live Orchestra to your Itinerary

    The Snowman with Live Orchestra

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Step into the wonder of the season with a heartwarming performance of The Snowman — perfect for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025
    More info for The Snowman with Live Orchestra
  14. Wooden Christmas carol singers.

    Carols in the Chapel - Wynyard Hall

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Wynyard

    Nothing will get you into the spirit of Christmas more than listening to the sound of traditional festive songs performed by exceptional local choir, Cantabile, under the musical direction of Reverend Daniel Ackerley. Finish the evening with mince…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    23 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Carols in the Chapel - Wynyard Hall
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