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  1. The Hound of The Baskervilles 22nd - 28th November 2026.

    Add The Hound of the Baskervilles - The City Theatre to your Itinerary

    The Hound of the Baskervilles - The City Theatre

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Back Silver Street, Durham

    A reduced cast production of this classic tale.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
    From:
    23 Nov 2026to27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
    From:
    28 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
    More info for The Hound of the Baskervilles - The City Theatre
  2. A musician duo holding instruments and wearing christmas hats whilst smiling.

    Add Fools Gold Christmas Show to your Itinerary

    Fools Gold Christmas Show

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Our Christmas Show has all the usual ingredients of a Fool’s Gold Show - the songs -performed live, the fascinating stories behind the songs, the images to bring it all to life - and of course, a big helping of Christmas! You will know the songs -…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026Open 16:30 - 19:00
    More info for Fools Gold Christmas Show
  3. A person wearing a beige trench coat kneels on a dark stage looking up in fear.

    Add A Christmas Carol with Guy Masterson to your Itinerary

    A Christmas Carol with Guy Masterson

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    DICKENS’ MYSTICAL CHRISTMAS FABLE BROUGHT TO LIFE! THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREAT.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for A Christmas Carol with Guy Masterson
  4. Rosmersholm 2026 Poster, of a brick house against the backdrop of an autumnal forest, with the white text which reads 'Rosmersholm.'

    Add Rosmersholm to your Itinerary

    Rosmersholm

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Back Silver Street, Durham

    Fresh from their award-nominated fringe festival runs, the Theatre Of Cowards takes on Henrik Ibsen's Rosmersholm at the City Theatre. The Theatre of Cowards brings to life Ibsen's classic play Rosmersholm (trad. R. Sharp), following the tragedy and…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026to8 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
    More info for Rosmersholm
  5. Two folk musicians performing on stage, in a red and beige colour scheme, with the red bold text which reads 'Simply Dylan Acoustic.'

    Add Simply Dylan – Acoustic to your Itinerary

    Simply Dylan – Acoustic

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Flass Street, Durham

    This show brought to you by Redhills Live in association with Big Mouth Productions. We feel lucky and privileged to have secured a date for this one! Simply Dylan is the brainchild of John O’Connell. No frills, no gimmicks, no pretence – this is ‘a…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:45
    More info for Simply Dylan – Acoustic
  6. Consett Salvation Army Band, an orchestra of brass instruments.

    Add Friends Christmas Concert to your Itinerary

    Friends Christmas Concert

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Join us for our Annual Christmas Concert. Celebrate the festive season at our Friends' Christmas Concert with Durham Cathedral Young Singers, Rock Choir North East and the Consett Citadel Salvation Army Band.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2026to10 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for Friends Christmas Concert
  7. Two pieces of paper which read 'Christmas Quiz' on a table surrounded with a microphone and fairy lights.

    Add Christmas Quiz & Sing-Along Night to your Itinerary

    Christmas Quiz & Sing-Along Night

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Think you know your Christmas films? Can you finish the lyrics to festive classics? Ready to battle it out over Christmas traditions, music, TV specials and all things festive?

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Christmas Quiz & Sing-Along Night
  8. G4 members wearing santa hats and suits.

    Add G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral
  9. A group of 90s celebrities surrounded by red sparkles..

    Add So...90s Christmas Party Night to your Itinerary

    So...90s Christmas Party Night

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Get ready for this” So 90s Interactive DJ Show brings you all the greatest hits from that era, glow sticks and shell suits at the ready! Evening includes live DJ, dazzling dancers, amazing routines, giveaways, & all your favourite classic hits from…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    More info for So...90s Christmas Party Night
  10. A casino table surrounded by purple glitter.

    Add Disco, Dice & Drive ~ Immersive Christmas Party Night to your Itinerary

    Disco, Dice & Drive ~ Immersive Christmas Party Night

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Where Christmas parties get a serious upgrade. Think disco vibes, casino thrills, competitive racing action and Insta-worthy 360° moments – all wrapped into one electric night. Win festive prizes, challenge your friends and dance into the early…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    More info for Disco, Dice & Drive ~ Immersive Christmas Party Night
  11. A group of festive choir singers, wearing purple and holding song books.

    Add Christmas Choir to your Itinerary

    Christmas Choir

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Step into the magic of the festive season and join us for a truly special Christmas Choir Evening at South Causey Inn... Soak up the cosy atmosphere as the wonderful Consett Citizens Choir fill the room with beautiful, heartwarming Christmas…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Dec 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for Christmas Choir
  12. A techno-style red robot, surrounded by festive purple light.

    Add The Ultimate DJ & Sax Christmas Party - Afterglow to your Itinerary

    The Ultimate DJ & Sax Christmas Party - Afterglow

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Glow up your Christmas celebration with a high-impact night of music, movement and mesmerising entertainment. Be welcomed by glamorous stilt walkers, then lose yourself in the infectious beats of our live DJ and sax sensation as they take the party…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    From:
    11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    From:
    19 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    More info for The Ultimate DJ & Sax Christmas Party - Afterglow
  13. A group of festive performers wearing Santa hats and Christmas jumpers playing the Ukulele on a blue stage.

    Add D’Ukes of Scarth – The Ukulele Christmas Sessions to your Itinerary

    D’Ukes of Scarth – The Ukulele Christmas Sessions

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Dec 2026Open 14:00 -
    More info for D’Ukes of Scarth – The Ukulele Christmas Sessions
  14. Close-up of Jodie Fitzgibbon performing

    Add Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn

    Type

    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
  15. Four jazz performers with microphones and saxophone, one is wearing a Santa hat.

    Add Jazz Noël: The Christmas Sessions to your Itinerary

    Jazz Noël: The Christmas Sessions

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Jazz Noël is all about bringing people together through the warmth and joy of live music during the festive season. Blending well-loved Christmas tunes made famous by legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole with fresh, modern…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Dec 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Jazz Noël: The Christmas Sessions
  16. Alexander Armstrong and Aled Jones standing side-by side in blue velvet suits against a festive background.

    Add The Big Christmas Sing A-Long with Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    The Big Christmas Sing A-Long with Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Dec 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for The Big Christmas Sing A-Long with Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong - Durham Cathedral
  17. An orchestra of brass band players on stage, decorated with pine branches and baubles, on a red background with text that reads 'DMA Brass Band Christ

    Add DMA Brass Band Christmas Concert to your Itinerary

    DMA Brass Band Christmas Concert

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Flass Street, Durham

    A Festive Celebration of Music! Durham Miners Association Brass Band Concert at Redhills : Durham Miners Hall. Join us for a magical afternoon of seasonal cheer as the DMA Brass Band fills the Pitman’s Parliament with the joyful sounds of Christmas!…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
    More info for DMA Brass Band Christmas Concert
  18. The Snowman with Live Brass Band. The Snowman and the boy, in his dressing gown, flying through the night sky. © Snowman Enterprises Limited

    Add The Snowman with Live Brass Band - Redhills Durham Miners Hall to your Itinerary

    The Snowman with Live Brass Band - Redhills Durham Miners Hall

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Flass Street, Durham

    Fly away on a magical journey with The Snowman…
    After the snow settles on a cold winter’s day, a little boy builds a Snowman. Later that night, under the glittering stars, the Snowman comes to life! Together they fly through the night sky on a…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
    More info for The Snowman with Live Brass Band - Redhills Durham Miners Hall
  19. Poster for After Dark social events taking place at The Light, A person standing facing an exhibit.

    Add After Dark - The Light to your Itinerary

    After Dark - The Light

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Aykley Heads, Durham

    Art. Music. Drinks. Late. First Friday every month starting 2 October 2026.

    Venue

    The Light, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    2 Oct 2026to4 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for After Dark - The Light
  20. Green Shrek font, with a green 'S' with Shrek's ears, on a blue sequin background.

    Add DULOG: Shrek The Musical - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    DULOG: Shrek The Musical - Gala Durham

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham

    Shrek the Musical comes to Gala Durham in this hilarious and heartwarming stage spectacular, presented by Durham University’s biggest musical theatre company, DULOG.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Jan 2027to30 Jan 2027Various Opening Times
    More info for DULOG: Shrek The Musical - Gala Durham
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