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  1. Duets by Peter Quilter - The City Theatre

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    Duets by Peter Quilter - The City Theatre

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    Theatre

    Back Silver Street, Durham

    A man and a woman alone in a room. Four times over. What will we get?

    Dates

    From:
    19 Apr 2026Open 14:30 -
    From:
    20 Apr 2026to24 Apr 2026Open 19:30 -
    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 14:30 -
    More info for Duets by Peter Quilter - The City Theatre
  2. Natalie Spanner sits in a classic car in a garage with her feet up, wearing a boiler suit and bright yellow platforms

    Add Fixing at Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    Fixing at Gala Durham

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham City

    Drag mechanic Natalie Spanner would like to teach you all about holistic car care – how to look after our cars, but also ourselves – and invite you to get down and dirty under the bonnet.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Feb 2026Open 20:00 -
    More info for Fixing at Gala Durham
  3. 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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    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
  4. Phot

    Add Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique to your Itinerary

    Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique

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    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Durham University Palatinate Orchestra's 90-piece Symphony Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony, his Pathétique Symphony, and music by Elgar and Pejačević in Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique
  5. Palatinate Ensemble performing in church.

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    Palatinate Ensemble Performs: Beethoven' 5th Symphony

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham

    Join the Palatinate Ensemble for their Epiphany term concert, as they perform the iconic Beethoven Symphony No.5!

    Dates

    From:
    14 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
    More info for Palatinate Ensemble Performs: Beethoven' 5th Symphony
  6. Zog at Gala Durham

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    Zog at Gala Durham

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    Theatre

    Durham City , Durham

    Families can look forward to the return of Zog to County Durham this half-term.

    Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story will be brought to roaring, soaring life in a delightful musical for children at Gala Durham. From Tuesday…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Feb 2026to26 Feb 2026
    More info for Zog at Gala Durham
  7. Danish duo Glimtvis in a cafe.

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    Glimtvis at Steam Machine Brewing Company

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    Music Event

    Newton Aycliffe

    Nordic Americana is on the cards when Danish duo Glimtvis play Steam Machine Brewing Company, in Newton Aycliffe on 19th March - their first ever UK non-festival show.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Mar 2026Open 19:00 - 22:30
    More info for Glimtvis at Steam Machine Brewing Company
  8. The Irish House Party

    Add The Irish House Party - A Traditional Song-And-Dance Celebration Dating Back To The Early 19th Century to your Itinerary

    The Irish House Party - A Traditional Song-And-Dance Celebration Dating Back To The Early 19th Century

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    Music Event

    Market Place, Bishop Auckland

    At last, an Irish music show that has come out of Ireland without the clichés that usually follow! There are no twee costumes or backing tracks here. Instead you get incredibly talented musicians and dancers who simply want to bring you the sound…

    Dates

    From:
    18 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
    More info for The Irish House Party - A Traditional Song-And-Dance Celebration Dating Back To The Early 19th Century
  9. 1900s Pit Village band hall

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    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:
    8 Mar 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
    From:
    12 Apr 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
    From:
    10 May 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
    From:
    14 June 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    12 July 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
    From:
    9 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    13 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
    From:
    11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
    From:
    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
  10. The Hound of The Baskervilles 22nd - 28th November 2026.

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    The Hound of the Baskervilles - The City Theatre

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    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
  11. Fools Gold Blaydon Races poster showing a painting of people and their dogs enjoying the Blaydon Races.

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    Fools Gold Blaydon Races - St Johns Hall Meadowfield

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Meadowfield

    Acoustic Duo. Seats £7. Refreshments on sale or BYOB.

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2026Open 16:30 - 19:30
    More info for Fools Gold Blaydon Races - St Johns Hall Meadowfield
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