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  1. 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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    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
  2. 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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    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
  3. Jimmy Regal and The Royals performing on stage.

    Add Jimmy Regal and The Royals - Claypath Delicatessen to your Itinerary

    Jimmy Regal and The Royals - Claypath Delicatessen

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Nominated by the UK Blues Federation in 2024 for band of the year and album of the year, Jimmy Regal and the Royals are one of the UK's most exciting and original bands on the circuit.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 18:30 - 21:00
    More info for Jimmy Regal and The Royals - Claypath Delicatessen
  4. Snowman animation on the big screen with a live orchestra.

    Add The Snowman with Live Orchestra to your Itinerary

    The Snowman with Live Orchestra

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    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
  5. 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

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    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
  6. A selection of disco glitter balls

    Add Decades Disco at Beamish Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Decades Disco at Beamish Hall Hotel

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Put on your dancing shoes and party the night away to classics from the 80s, 90s and noughties.

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    13 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
    From:
    19 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Decades Disco at Beamish Hall Hotel
  7. Close up view of people playing brass instruments.

    Add Friends Christmas Concert to your Itinerary

    Friends Christmas Concert

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Durham Cathedral Young Singers, North East Rock Choir and Consett Citadel Salvation Army Band are back to perform festive favourites.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Dec 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Friends Christmas Concert
  8. Poster advertising 80s Silent Disco evening at Durham Cathedral

    Add 80s Silent Disco in Durham Cathedral - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    80s Silent Disco in Durham Cathedral - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Expect 3 epic DJs playing all your favourite 80s tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Jan 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for 80s Silent Disco in Durham Cathedral - Durham Cathedral
  9. Durham student orchestra performing in St Oswald's Church, Durham City.

    Add Voices of the New Era to your Itinerary

    Voices of the New Era

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Join the Palatinate Ensemble for their first concert of the year - a journey through the 20th century featuring works by Gustav Holst, Jean Absil, and more!

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Voices of the New Era
  10. 'Dass Brass' performing to crowds at Durham Brass Festival

    Durham Brass Festival 2026

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    Festival

    Durham

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

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    From:
    12 July 2026to19 July 2026
    More info for Durham Brass Festival 2026
  11. 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
  12. Nerina Pallot playing the piano

    Add Nerina Pallot All Roads Lead To at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Nerina Pallot All Roads Lead To at The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Barnard Castle

    A spellbinding live performer and multi-instrumentalist, Pallot’s shows are never the same twice.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2025to6 Dec 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Nerina Pallot All Roads Lead To at The Bowes Museum
  13. Black and white photo of a bow

    Add A Night of Soul and Stardust at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    A Night of Soul and Stardust at South Causey Inn

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the timeless elegance of Motown and the soulful power of iconic divas...

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for A Night of Soul and Stardust at South Causey Inn
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