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  1. The game Cluedo. Board showing a wrench in the Library.

    Add Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder without a Clue - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder without a Clue - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Chester le Street

    Guests arrive at the opulent Black Mansion for an elegant 1950s cocktail party, only to discover their host has vanished, presumed dead. But who is behind the crime? 

    Dates

    From:
    7 Mar 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00
    More info for Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder without a Clue - Lumley Castle Hotel
  2. Image of The Snowman © Snowman Enterprises

    Add The Snowman – Film with Live Orchestra to your Itinerary

    The Snowman – Film with Live Orchestra

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    The College, Durham City

    Make this Christmas truly unforgettable with a special screening of the beloved festive classic The Snowman, brought to life by a live performance from a professional orchestra.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for The Snowman – Film with Live Orchestra
  3. advert for Christmas 80s & 90s party

    Add Christmas Smash Hits 80s & 90s Party to your Itinerary

    Christmas Smash Hits 80s & 90s Party

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Peterlee

    It's time to rewind the clock and turn up the volume at the Christmas Smash Hits Party Night – your ultimate throwback festive bash!

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 15:00 - 19:00
    More info for Christmas Smash Hits 80s & 90s Party
  4. Cartoon image of Jeanie and the Jolly Boys

    Add Jeanie and the Jollyboys - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Jeanie and the Jollyboys - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Beamish

    Enjoy the sound of Jeanie and the Jollyboys, who will be performing in the 1950s welfare hall between 12-2pm.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
    More info for Jeanie and the Jollyboys - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  5. Jonny, lead singer of Sham Fender, and a band member performing to an audience.

    Add The Sham Fender Experience at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    The Sham Fender Experience at South Causey Inn

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Stanley

    Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music, incredible energy, and all the anthems you know and love. The Sham Fender Experience is coming to South Causey Inn, bringing the electrifying sound of Sam Fender to life in a show that feels just…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Jan 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for The Sham Fender Experience at South Causey Inn
  6. 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
  7. A character from A Christmas Carol, a man holding a lantern.

    Add A Christmas Carol at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    A Christmas Carol at Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    A festive treat for all the family, Dickens’ beloved tale of redemption is brought to the stage at Durham Cathedral in an authentic and joyful adaptation from Operation Moonlight.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Dec 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for A Christmas Carol at Durham Cathedral
  8. The Most WONDERFUL Time Of The Year

    Add The Most WONDERFUL Time Of The Year to your Itinerary

    The Most WONDERFUL Time Of The Year

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    Type:

    Concert

    Sedgefield

    Sedgefield Lyric Singers, Lirica and SLYC delight in presenting their Festive Concert: It's The Most WONDERFUL Time Of The Year.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2025to13 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for The Most WONDERFUL Time Of The Year
  9. Black and white image of a cave opening out to sea.

    Add Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Concert

    Ushaw Moor , Durham

    Welcome to listen Durham Singers performing new Easter time music. St Mark Passion is a composition for choir, orchestra and soloists by our favourite living composer Oliver Tarney.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  10. 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
  11. A choir performing at Ushaw.

    Add Christmas Carols at Ushaw – Hexham & Newcastle Diocesan Choir to your Itinerary

    Christmas Carols at Ushaw – Hexham & Newcastle Diocesan Choir

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham

    What better way to sing in the festive season than with Christmas Carols at Ushaw!

    Dates

    From:
    11 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Christmas Carols at Ushaw – Hexham & Newcastle Diocesan Choir
  12. Crowds of people enjoying the Durham Fringe Festival on Palace Green, Durham city.

    Add Durham Fringe Festival 2026 to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival 2026

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham City

    Between 29th July and 2nd August 2026, Durham Fringe Festival will host a spectacular array of performing arts.  Genres include theatre, music, stand-up comedy, comedy theatre, magic, spoken word, cabaret, dance, physical theatre, circus, and…

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival 2026
  13. A Skiffle group of two adults and two children in front of Beamish Museum's 1950s Welfare Hall.

    Add Skiffle Session & Uke Club - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Skiffle Session & Uke Club - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Beamish

    Join us for an afternoon of skiffle music in the 1950s welfare hall! Enjoy our own band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump performing from 12pm until 1pm, followed by our Uke Club from 1.15pm until 2.15pm where you can develop your ukulele skills.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
    From:
    28 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
    More info for Skiffle Session & Uke Club - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  14. The Darling Dollies posing for a photo in red vintage dresses with vintage hair and makeup.

    Add The Darling Dollies with Afternoon Tea - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    The Darling Dollies with Afternoon Tea - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Step into vintage glamour and festive cheer with an Afternoon Tea with the sensational Darling Dollies! Enjoy delicious treats and sparkling tunes as they perform classic Christmas  favourites and selections from their signature repertoire, all…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 15:45
    From:
    20 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 15:45
    More info for The Darling Dollies with Afternoon Tea - Lumley Castle Hotel
  15. Christmas Choir performing at South Causey Inn.

    Add Christmas Choir at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Christmas Choir at South Causey Inn

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    A wonderful Christmas Event for all the family...Step into a winter wonderland this festive season and join us at South Causey Inn for a truly heart-warming Christmas Carol Event.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
    From:
    15 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Christmas Choir at South Causey Inn
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