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  1. 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
  2. A silhouette of a person against a bright moon, the person is looking confidently to the right and holding a polkadot sack on a stick over their shoul

    Add Dick Whittington to your Itinerary

    Dick Whittington

    Type

    Type:

    Pantomimes

    Consett

    This family pantomime and much-loved fairy tale is brought to life with song, fun, frolics and comedy by local amateur CBS Theatre Group. Dick Whittington arrives in London to seek his fame and fortune and sets off on a wild adventure where he…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Jan 2027to16 Jan 2027Various Opening Times
    More info for Dick Whittington
  3. A group of performers, wearing fancy dress, lined up on an orange stage.

    Add New College Durham: Curtain Up! West End and Broadway to your Itinerary

    New College Durham: Curtain Up! West End and Broadway

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham City

    Our annual Level 3 Performing Arts students invite you to join them for an exciting evening of musical theatre, featuring spectacular excerpts from some of the West End and Broadway’s most beloved shows

    Dates

    From:
    4 Feb 2027Open 19:00 -
    More info for New College Durham: Curtain Up! West End and Broadway
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. A view of an orchestra in an ornate church setting, lit up with red and blue lights with a large audience.

    Add Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated to your Itinerary

    Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and cinema's most iconic music with a live chamber orchestra illuminated by light. 1 hour and 15 minutes jam-packed with cinema's most iconic music, beautifully performed by a live chamber orchestra, including:…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Feb 2027Open 19:15 - 22:45
    More info for Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated
  7. A couple performing ballet on a festive stage

    Add Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker - Empire Consett to your Itinerary

    Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker - Empire Consett

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
    More info for Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker - Empire Consett
  8. A starry blue night sky, with one bright star on the right, text in a whimsical yellow font which reads 'A Starry Night.'

    Add A Starry Night with Innominata Choir to your Itinerary

    A Starry Night with Innominata Choir

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Annfield Plain, Stanley

    A Starry Night with Innominata Choir. A Celebration of Christmas through music and readings with carols for audience participation.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
    More info for A Starry Night with Innominata Choir
  9. 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

    Type

    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:
    13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
    More info for Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  10. Three silhouettes of disco singers surrounded by blue sparkles.

    Add 70s Disco Divas - Daytime Christmas Party to your Itinerary

    70s Disco Divas - Daytime Christmas Party

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    A dazzling, high-energy spectacular celebrating the legendary women who defined the golden era of disco. Packed with glittering costumes, powerhouse vocals and iconic feel-good anthems, this vibrant production promises a day of pure glamour,…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00
    From:
    16 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00
    More info for 70s Disco Divas - Daytime Christmas Party
  11. 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

    Type

    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
  12. An illustrated poster for A Christmas Carol, with Scrooge in a top hat.

    Add A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026
    More info for A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  13. 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
  14. A muscian playing an acoustic guitar with their eyes closed.

    Add Live Music with Lee Harrison to your Itinerary

    Live Music with Lee Harrison

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Flass Street, Durham

    Join us at Redhills for an afternoon of live music with Consett singer Lee Harrison.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
    More info for Live Music with Lee Harrison
  15. A group of choir singers in a festive chapel, smiling.

    Add Forget Me Notes Christmas Concert - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Forget Me Notes Christmas Concert - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Bearpark, Durham

    You’re warmly invited to an inclusive, fun and family-friendly afternoon of Christmas music on Saturday 5 December, set in the stunning surroundings of St Cuthbert’s Chapel. This special event will showcase Ushaw’s much-loved dementia-friendly…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026
    More info for Forget Me Notes Christmas Concert - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  16. Four musicians silhouetted against a winter sunrise, holding various early musical instruments

    Add GreenMatthews: Gaudete! to your Itinerary

    GreenMatthews: Gaudete!

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    Carols, songs and tunes from Yuletide Past!

    Venue

    The Witham, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    9 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 21:45
    More info for GreenMatthews: Gaudete!
  17. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) advertising poster.

    Add John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920) with Live accompaniment by Aaron Hawthorne at the Wurlitzer organ to your Itinerary

    John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920) with Live accompaniment by Aaron Hawthorne at the Wurlitzer organ

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920) with Live accompaniment by Aaron Hawthorne at the Wurlitzer organ
  18. A Christmas concert in an ornate chapel.

    Add Christmas Concert Series - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Christmas Concert Series - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026
    More info for Christmas Concert Series - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  19. A person singing wearing a cowboy hat and a red ribbon.

    Add Country Christmas - An evening with Ellie Caile to your Itinerary

    Country Christmas - An evening with Ellie Caile

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Join us for a festive evening of great food and live entertainment at Country Christmas. Enjoy a delicious two-course meal, followed by live music from Ellie Caile, performing country favourites and festive hits to get you in the Christmas spirit.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026Open 18:30 -
    More info for Country Christmas - An evening with Ellie Caile
  20. 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
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