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  1. Event information with an image of Frankie Mack.

    Add Frankie Mack - Singer & Showman to your Itinerary

    Frankie Mack - Singer & Showman

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Peterlee

    If you've holidayed in Tenerife, you've probably seen Frankie Mack live… now catch him one night only at The Peterlee Pavilion!

    Dates

    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 19:00
    More info for Frankie Mack - Singer & Showman
  2. Close-up of Jodie Fitzgibbon performing

    Add Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Stanley

    Sit with us and enjoy live music every Friday, where we welcome a brilliant mix of local musicians from all across the North East to our cosy indoor bar - with a roaring log-burning fire.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2025to11 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn
  3. The Welfare Collective.

    Add The Welfare Collective / Paul Nowak / Stephen Smith to your Itinerary

    The Welfare Collective / Paul Nowak / Stephen Smith

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham City

    Durham Miners Association present an evening of live music.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 22:30
    More info for The Welfare Collective / Paul Nowak / Stephen Smith
  4. 8th - 14th February - The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. poster shows a ghostly unicorn.

    Add The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams - The City Theatre to your Itinerary

    The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams - The City Theatre

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Back Silver Street, Durham

    Amanda Wingfield lives in her glorious past while struggling to make ends meet. A Gentleman Caller is arranged for her daughter, but will it all go to plan?

    Dates

    From:
    8 Feb 2026Open 14:30 -
    From:
    9 Feb 2026to13 Feb 2026Open 19:30 -
    From:
    14 Feb 2026Open 14:30 -
    More info for The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams - The City Theatre
  5. 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

    Type

    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
  6. Kathryn Tickell & Amy Thatcher

    Add Kathryn Tickell & Amy Thatcher at Ushaw to your Itinerary

    Kathryn Tickell & Amy Thatcher at Ushaw

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    The intuitive musical interplay between Kathryn and Amy is born out of a long-standing creative friendship. Kathryn’s pipes marry beautifully with Amy’s exquisite accordion playing.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Mar 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Kathryn Tickell & Amy Thatcher at Ushaw
  7. 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
  8. Durham Choral Society: An Evening with Will Todd: jazz Missa Brevis, Passion Music and a set from 'All Will be Well'

    Add An Evening with Will Todd: Jazz Missa Brevis, Passion Music and a set from 'All Will be Well' to your Itinerary

    An Evening with Will Todd: Jazz Missa Brevis, Passion Music and a set from 'All Will be Well'

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Durham Choral Society invites you to a celebration of the music of Durham-born composer Will Todd.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Jan 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
    More info for An Evening with Will Todd: Jazz Missa Brevis, Passion Music and a set from 'All Will be Well'
  9. Gordon Buchanan standing in front of a lake.

    Add Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan - Gala Durham

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham

    Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Feb 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan - Gala Durham
  10. The Hound of The Baskervilles 22nd - 28th November 2026.

    Add The Hound of the Baskervilles - The City Theatre to your Itinerary

    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. Spiers & Boden posing with their instruments.

    Add Spiers & Boden - "Boden The Showman, Spiers The Melodeon-Wielding Wizard" to your Itinerary

    Spiers & Boden - "Boden The Showman, Spiers The Melodeon-Wielding Wizard"

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Barnard Castle

    Spiers & Boden have been at the forefront of the English traditional folk scene for 25 years both as a ground breaking duo and as founder members of folk phenomenon Bellowhead.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
    More info for Spiers & Boden - "Boden The Showman, Spiers The Melodeon-Wielding Wizard"
  12. Crowds gather in rainbow colours to celebrate Durham Pride.

    Add Durham Pride 2026 to your Itinerary

    Durham Pride 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham City

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your support and have a great time with friends and family. See you there!

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2026
    More info for Durham Pride 2026
  13. Pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith.

    Add Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
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