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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Heritage Open Days - "Mighty" Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ
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Heritage Open Days
Howden Le Wear, Crook
See & hear the North East's only 'Mighty Wurlitzer' theatre pipe organ (one of UK's largest). The theatre organ was part of the 'Everyday History' of our society last century - find how it was used & look inside the workings of this amazing machine!
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Late Sing With The Wilsons - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
With the Wilsons. Last orders midnight; last buses 1am.
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- 18 Sept 2026Open 21:00 - 23:59
Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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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.
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 8 Nov 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
Forget Me Notes Christmas Concert - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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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…
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- 5 Dec 2026
Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn
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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.
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- 14 Nov 2025to11 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
An hour or so with The McKeaney Sisters - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
We were delighted when Anna, Rosie, Peggy and Kathleen accepted our invitation to perform at the first Durham Folk Festival for a rare opportunity to hear them in England. We can think of no better representatives of a true, honest singing tradition.
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 15:30 - 16:30
Ensemble ’84 - The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists
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Theatre
Peterlee
Ensemble ’84’s adaptation of Robert Tressell’s The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists brings a
classic story of work, poverty and solidarity to Horden’s new Playhouse. Set in the early twentieth century, the story follows a group of painters and…Dates
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- 30 Sept 2026to10 Oct 2026
Calum Baird - People's Bookshop - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Calum Baird is an emerging Scottish folk, punk and story-telling singer-songwriter and musician who's been featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio Scotland.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
The Snowman with Live Orchestra - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Bearpark, Durham
Step into the wonder of the season with a heartwarming performance of The Snowman — perfect for all ages. Enjoy a live orchestral accompaniment by the Durham Music Youth Orchestra as they bring the beloved animated film to life, complete with the…
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- 12 Dec 2026
Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens - Crook Hall Gardens
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Music Event
Durham
Local musicians make a visit extra special.
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- 21 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 19 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker - Empire Consett
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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.
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- 14 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
Late Sing With The Wilsons - Saturday - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
With the Wilsons. Last orders midnight; last buses 1am.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 21:00 - 23:59
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
Music Session in the Lantern Room - Saturday - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Market Place, Durham
All instruments welcome.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their 'G4 Christmas' tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK.
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- 23 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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 -
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
Folk on the Water: Macdara Yeates & Jennifer Reid - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Macdara Yeates and Jennifer Reid share street songs of Manchester and Dublin.
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 17:00 - 18:00
Juan Martín In Concert - The Bowes Museum
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Concert
Barnard Castle
Following two successful shows in 2025, The Bowes Museum is excited to welcome back world-renowned flamenco guitarist, Juan Martín.
Hailed as one of the greatest exponents of flamenco guitar, Martín has captivated audiences across the globe with his…Dates
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- 23 Oct 2026to24 Oct 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
The Demon Barber Roadshow; Spafford Campbell - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
For over two decades, The Demon Barbers have redefined live folk performance with their explosive fusion of traditional music, English folk dance and Hip-Hop choreography.
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- 20 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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