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Martin Taylor in Concert - The Bowes Museum
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Concert
Barnard Castle
Experience an unforgettable evening of live music as multi-award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor MBE performs in the intimate setting of The Bowes Museum's Jubilee Room.
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- 17 Oct 2026Open 18:30 -
After Dark - The Light
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Arts & Crafts
Aykley Heads, Durham
Art. Music. Drinks. Late. First Friday every month starting 2 October 2026.
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- 2 Oct 2026to4 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
The Comedy Store (October) - Gala Durham
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Comedy
Durham
With over 35 years’ experience in the business and as the premiere name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new talent, and remains the place to see stars of the future.
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- 2 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Music Event
Beamish
Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 8 Nov 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
Bowie By Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
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Concert
Durham City
We are delighted to bring you Bowie by Candlelight, featuring 'David Live' The David Bowie Tribute Show. An incredible night of Bowie anthems including Let's Dance, Starman, Life on Mars, Rebel Rebel and more, performed by candlelight.
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- 16 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:15
The Big Christmas Sing A-Long with Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong - Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Get ready to lift your voices and celebrate the festive season as The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long embarks on its debut UK tour in November and December 2026. Starring much-loved performers and presenters Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong, this…
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- 2 Dec 2026Open 19:30 -
G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their 'G4 Christmas' tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK.
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- 23 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
After Dark // Vol. 1 - Dreaming With Light
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Workshop
Durham
Play with light, photography and the world of dreams with artist Tine Bech. Our café will transform into a bar and dance floor, with themed drinks and DJ beats from DJ Awkward Black Girl.
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- 2 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 10:00
Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker - Empire Consett
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Christmas and New Year
Consett
The beloved Christmas classic returns! After last year’s acclaimed tour, Crown Ballet® brings back its dazzling production of The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece.
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- 14 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
Festive Afternoon Tea with The Musetta's
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
A festive afternoon tea accompanied by the beautiful sounds of The Musetta's Carol Singers. Relax with delicious seasonal treats and soak up the Christmas atmosphere as classic carols and Yuletide favourites fill the room.
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 12:00 -
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- 11 Dec 2026Open 12:00 -
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- 18 Dec 2026Open 12:00 -
A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Children/Family events
Bearpark, Durham
This December, feel the chill of Christmas past, the urgency of the present, and the hope of a future redeemed as Alfie Joe, performs his own solo version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens; a timeless tale, told like you’ve never seen it…
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- 6 Dec 2026
The Nick Cope Family Show 2026 - Gala Durham
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October Half Term
Durham
Come and join Nick Cope for a brand new, delightful family concert, featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years,…
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- 27 Oct 2026Open 11:30 -
John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920) with Live accompaniment by Aaron Hawthorne at the Wurlitzer organ
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Music Event
Howden le Wear, Crook
Award-winning young Scottish organist AARON HAWTHORNE plays another 'live' silent movie accompaniment following his widely acclaimed performance last year.
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- 22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
Emma Robson - Slug & Lettuce Live
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Performance
Durham City
Big vibes. Live sounds. Killer cocktails.
Every Friday from 8pm, Slug & Lettuce Walkergate turns up the energy with S&L LIVE — bringing you fresh local talent, feel-good anthems, and the soundtrack the start of your weekend deserves.
Join us on…
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- 2 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE with EverReady Band - Empire Consett
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Family Fun
Consett
EverReady Band is bringing the award-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE to Empire Consett this October!
Join one of the UK’s most celebrated brass bands for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, laughter and cinematic magic.Dates
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 14:30 -
Juan Martín Masterclass - The Bowes Museum
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Master Class
Barnard Castle
Aspiring flamenco players can take advantage of an opportunity to spend time with one of the world's guitar greats.
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
D’Ukes of Scarth – The Ukulele Christmas Sessions
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Come along to The Witham and enjoy a fun filled afternoon of ukulele music with the D’Ukes of Scarth. Something for everyone – songs to join in with, songs to listen to, songs old, new and Christmassy.
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- 19 Dec 2026Open 14:00 -
Fyfe Dangerfield In Concert at The Bowes Museum
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Concert
Barnard Castle
Following a stunning performance at The Bowes Museum last year, enjoy another unforgettable evening with Brit-nominated singer-songwriter Fyfe Dangerfield, best known as the frontman of the critically acclaimed band Guillemots.
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- 9 Oct 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
Christmas Concert Series - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Children/Family events
Bearpark, Durham
Celebrate the festive season with a wonderful series of Christmas concerts at Ushaw. Enjoy uplifting choirs, powerful brass, beautiful orchestral music and much-loved Christmas favourites, all performed in the magnificent St Cuthbert’s Chapel. Join…
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- 7 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026
A Christmas Carol with Guy Masterson
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
DICKENS’ MYSTICAL CHRISTMAS FABLE BROUGHT TO LIFE! THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREAT.
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- 27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
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