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  1. Two actors from The Department of Music Theatre, one in a red cap and another on the phone.

    Add The Last Days of Trump (A Liberal Fantasy) - The Department of Music Theatre to your Itinerary

    The Last Days of Trump (A Liberal Fantasy) - The Department of Music Theatre

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham

    It's 2028 and octogenarian two-term President Donald Trump is finally about to be replaced for good. Will he go rogue like last time, or will a plan to keep him focused on golf, gorilla documentaries, porn, and developing his perfect presidential…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 19:45 - 20:45
    More info for The Last Days of Trump (A Liberal Fantasy) - The Department of Music Theatre
  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

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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
  3. Cartoon image of the performance area with a stage, trees, hills and a yellow aeroplane with a banner with wording Derwent Fest!

    Add Derwent Fest 2026 to your Itinerary

    Derwent Fest 2026

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    Type:

    Festival

    Edmundbyers

    A weekend festival of live tribute music, food and drink, and children’s activities and entertainment, set in a stunning location, not far from you. Bring all the family, including the dog, and enjoy some fun, quality time together.

    Venue

    Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
    More info for Derwent Fest 2026
  4. Scouting for Girls concert poster with image of Durham Cathedral.

    Add Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Scouting For Girls will be performing their greatest hits live in Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026Open 19:45 - 22:00
    More info for Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral
  5. L-R John Lyons, Richard Turner and Alan Patrickson.

    Durham Jazz Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Old Cinema Launderette in Gilesgate,

    The 2026 Durham Jazz Festival will run from Friday 23rd October through to Sunday 25th October.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026
    More info for Durham Jazz Festival
  6. Hector Gannet performing.

    Add HECTOR GANNET "Talking In The Mother Tongue" with Durham Miners' Association Brass Band to your Itinerary

    HECTOR GANNET "Talking In The Mother Tongue" with Durham Miners' Association Brass Band

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Flass Street, Durham City

    Hector Gannet returns to Durham Brass Festival, ahead of their forthcoming third album, The Great Shakedown, due later in this year.

    Dates

    From:
    17 July 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for HECTOR GANNET "Talking In The Mother Tongue" with Durham Miners' Association Brass Band
  7. Two performers smiling at the camera surrounded by colourful puppets.

    Add The Magic Sweet Jar - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    The Magic Sweet Jar - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Palace Green, Durham

    A play for children aged 6 -11 about a young girl who falls through a portal into a world made entirely of sweets. Filled with live music, puppets, homemade masks, and interactive storytelling, audiences are encouraged to help bring the story to…

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 14:15 - 15:30
    More info for The Magic Sweet Jar - Durham Fringe Festival
  8. Exterior view of Crook Hall Gardens during summertime.

    Add Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens - Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Local musicians make a visit extra special.

    Dates

    From:
    20 July 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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    17 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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    21 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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    19 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens - Crook Hall Gardens
  9. The Female of the Species by Joanne Murray-Smith. 12th - 15th August 2026. Illustration of a woman's hands in cuffs.

    Add The Female of the Species - Comedy by Joanna Murray-Smith - The City Theatre to your Itinerary

    The Female of the Species - Comedy by Joanna Murray-Smith - The City Theatre

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Back Silver Street, Durham

    Margaret Mason is a best selling women's lib author with writer block. Will a visit from a fan help or hinder? And why the handcuffs?

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for The Female of the Species - Comedy by Joanna Murray-Smith - The City Theatre
  10. Black and white photograph of a woman with long wavy hair standing with arms crossed, facing slightly to the side. Background is plain with a draped f

    Add Nerina Pallott in Concert at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Nerina Pallott in Concert at The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Concert

    Barnard Castle

    Enjoy an unforgettable evening with critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot at The Bowes Museum this December.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026to5 Dec 2026Open 18:30 -
    More info for Nerina Pallott in Concert at The Bowes Museum
  11. Audience enjoying Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Add Open Air Theatre – The Three Inch Fools – King Arthur and the Holy Fail to your Itinerary

    Open Air Theatre – The Three Inch Fools – King Arthur and the Holy Fail

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Cinema and Theatre

    Staindrop

    Join us for a magical evening as we welcome back the brilliant Three Inch Fools to present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem, in the atmospheric setting of Raby Castle's open-air theatre.

    Dates

    From:
    26 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
    More info for Open Air Theatre – The Three Inch Fools – King Arthur and the Holy Fail
  12. Jean Martyn at the Theatre Organ

    Add Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ to your Itinerary

    Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Britain's Got Talent finalist JEAN MARTYN play a concert of light classical and popular music at the mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ
  13. 1900s Pit Village band hall

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

    Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    9 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    13 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    8 Nov 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
    From:
    13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
    More info for Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  14. Musicians dancing and playing for the crowd at Seaham Brass Bash - Durham Brass Festival in 2025.

    Durham Brass Festival’s Big and Little Brass Bashes

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Durham Brass Festival’s Big and Little Brass Bashes are going on tour again this year, bringing free concerts to towns and communities across County Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    13 July 2026to17 July 2026
    More info for Durham Brass Festival’s Big and Little Brass Bashes
  15. Durham Brewery Birthday Bash

    Add Big Birthday Bash - Bowburn North Industrial Estate to your Itinerary

    Big Birthday Bash - Bowburn North Industrial Estate

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Bowburn

    Beer & Music Festival.

    Venue

    The Durham Brewery Ltd, Bowburn

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2026Open 12:00 - 19:30
    More info for Big Birthday Bash - Bowburn North Industrial Estate
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