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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Welcome to Durham: an hour with The Wilsons - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
Our Patrons set the tone for a fantastic weekend with an a capella hour of song at the Pitmen's Parliament.
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- 18 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
Klovharun - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Klovharun is the name of the island in Finland where author Tove Jansson and artist Tuulikki Pietilä spent 26 summers. Tove is best known as the beloved creator of The Moomins, but more recently, her personal life has been revealed as a pioneering…
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
Angeline Morrison, Macdara Yeates, Seb Stone - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Recently hailed as one of MOJO's 'voices taking folk into the future', Angeline Morrison is a singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who explores traditional song with a deep love, respect and curiosity. Her album 'The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs…
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 15:30 - 18:30
The Brown and the Yellow Ale - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Traditional singer Macdara Yeates explores the much misunderstood and intriguing folk song The Brown and the Yellow Ale, detailing its folk origins and its many modern authors, from James Joyce to Luke Kelly.
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- 18 Sept 2026Open 12:30 - 13:30
Durham Folk Festival - Redhills Durham Miners Hall
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham City
Join us for our first Durham Folk Festival, 18 - 20 September 2026. The best folk artists in the country, plus pub music sessions, free family events, ceilidhs and more.
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- 18 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 00:00
Leveret; Belinda O'Hooley & Jackie Oates; the Tom McConville Band - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
Leveret is a masterful collaboration between three of England's finest folk musicians: Andy Cutting, Sam Sweeney and Rob Harbron. Their trademark groove, energy and intuitive playing make them a must-see live band.
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- 18 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 23:00
The Dolly Story - The Pavilion
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Music Event
Peterlee
Dolly Parton Tribute - Live Music.
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- 14 Nov 2026Open 15:00 - 19:00
Macdara Yeates & Jennifer Reid - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Recently, Jennifer has been exploring street song together with Macdara Yeates, bringing her rich trove of Manchester songs into play with his traditional Dublin repertoire. Experience the fruits of this collaboration in a rather unexpected venue.
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 12:30 - 13:00
Voices from the Tradition - Sunday - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
Featuring Seb Stone, Ruth & Sadie Price, Rosie Stewart and Graham Pirt
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 12:00 - 13:30
Gala Lunchtime Concert - September - Gala Durham
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Music Event
Durham
Renowned for their distinctive compositions and innovative use of effects and loops, the Mark Williams Trio crafts a unique modern sound that distinguishes them from traditional guitar-led jazz trios.
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- 25 Sept 2026Open 13:00 -
Voices from the Lough: Li Ban, Barry Kerr - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
A celebration of Lough Neagh and the Bann in the ancient province of Ulster by the world-class musicians it has produced.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 16:15
A Dove Among a Flock of Old Crows: Women Traditional Musicians in England - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
When exploring traditional music, why do we find so little information about its women musicians? Katie Howson ranges across England, looks across the Irish Sea and the Atlantic (and even further afield) to discover more about them. Through music,…
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 13:30 - 15:00
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
Folk on the Water: Jez Lowe - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
A musical river cruise on the River Wear.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 16:30 - 17:30
In Conversation with Pete Atkin - Durham Folk Festival
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Talks
Durham
An hour with a true Renaissance man. Pete will be In Conversation with festival Co-director (and broadcast media enthusiast) Jonny Mohun, featuring sound clips, anecdotes, and insights into a truly fascinating career.
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- 18 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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 -
Katie Howson: Carry on Squeezing - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
Musician, researcher and historian Katie co-founded the East Anglian Traditional Music Trust with her late husband John. 50 years of melodeon-playing are explored here with light-hearted (non-scary) audience participation: choose one of Katie's…
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- 18 Sept 2026Open 15:30 - 17:00
The Hound of the Baskervilles - The City Theatre
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Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
A reduced cast production of this classic tale.
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- 22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
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- 23 Nov 2026to27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
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- 28 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
Viva Brass Vegas - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
You may have wondered what a brass band full of Elvises would be like. Or maybe you haven't. Anyway, let's find out! Our brand new Hound Dog house band will strut the streets of Durham, resplendently kitted out in their King of Rock n Roll clobber,…
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 14:30
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 -
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