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  1. 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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    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.

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    From:
    20 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
  2. The Darling Dollies posing for a photo in red vintage dresses with vintage hair and makeup.

    Add The Darling Dollies with Afternoon Tea - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    The Darling Dollies with Afternoon Tea - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Step into vintage glamour and festive cheer with an Afternoon Tea with the sensational Darling Dollies! Enjoy delicious treats and sparkling tunes as they perform classic Christmas  favourites and selections from their signature repertoire, all…

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    From:
    14 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 15:45
    From:
    20 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 15:45
    More info for The Darling Dollies with Afternoon Tea - Lumley Castle Hotel
  3. Turkey and Tinsel written in gold

    Add Turkey & Tinsel - Party Night to your Itinerary

    Turkey & Tinsel - Party Night

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    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland

    Join us in The Knights Hall for our Retro Christmas Celebration.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    From:
    12 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    More info for Turkey & Tinsel - Party Night
  4. Steeleye Span performing on stage.

    Add Legendary Folk Rockers "Steeleye Span" Touring The Release Of Their New Album "Conflict" to your Itinerary

    Legendary Folk Rockers "Steeleye Span" Touring The Release Of Their New Album "Conflict"

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    Music Event

    Barnard Castle

    The band will undertake a full UK tour in support of Conflict, where they will be joined by recent member Athena Octavia – part of indie folk band Iris & Steel and an acclaimed classical violinist.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 22:30
    More info for Legendary Folk Rockers "Steeleye Span" Touring The Release Of Their New Album "Conflict"
  5. Close up shot of violinist in the Royal Northern Sinfonia

    Add Royal Northern Sinfonia: Winter Concert (Christmas at Auckland Palace) Auckland Palace to your Itinerary

    Royal Northern Sinfonia: Winter Concert (Christmas at Auckland Palace) Auckland Palace

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    Concert

    Market Place, Bishop Auckland

    Join us for a magical Winter Concert with Royal Northern Sinfonia, directed by leader Maria Włoszczowska in the intimate setting of St Peter's Chapel at Auckland Palace.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2025Open 13:30 - 15:30
    More info for Royal Northern Sinfonia: Winter Concert (Christmas at Auckland Palace) Auckland Palace
  6. Folk musicians playing together in the Band Hall in The Pit Village.

    Add Folk on Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Folk on Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Music Event

    Beamish

    Come and join The Cloth Cappers in The Band Hall in the Pit Village.  Featuring songs, tunes and dancing our musicians will be providing entertainment to suit all tastes with lively chorus songs and some high quality folk music between 12pm - 3pm.

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    From:
    7 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
    More info for Folk on Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  7. Ushaw Chapel decorated  with two Christmas Trees

    Add Christmas Service with Ushaw Chapel Choir to your Itinerary

    Christmas Service with Ushaw Chapel Choir

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Join us for our Christmas Service — a festive and welcoming gathering filled with music, reflection, and community spirit.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Dec 2025Open 14:00 -
    More info for Christmas Service with Ushaw Chapel Choir
  8. 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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    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
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