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  1. Kathryn Tickell & Amy Thatcher

    Add Kathryn Tickell & Amy Thatcher at Ushaw to your Itinerary

    Kathryn Tickell & Amy Thatcher at Ushaw

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    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
  2. Poster promoting ABBAOKE event.

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    GIMME, GIMME, GIMME ABBAOKE

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    Music Event

    Peterlee

    The ultimate ABBA party at Peterlee Pavilion. Saturday 14th March.

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    14 Mar 2026Open 13:00 - 17:00
    More info for GIMME, GIMME, GIMME ABBAOKE
  3. Black and white photo of Sandi Thom with her guitar.

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    Sandi Thom In Concert at The Bowes Museum

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    Concert

    Barnard Castle

    Enjoy an intimate performance by Scottish singer, Sandi Thom, at The Bowes Museum, ahead of the release of her 7th studio album.

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    From:
    22 Mar 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Sandi Thom In Concert at The Bowes Museum
  4. Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique

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

    Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique

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    Music Event

    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.

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    From:
    18 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique
  5. The Girl on a Train - 28th June - 4th July 2026. Poster shows an illustration of Rachel Watson looking out the train window.

    Add The Girl on a Train Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel - The City Theatre to your Itinerary

    The Girl on a Train Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel - The City Theatre

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    Theatre

    Back Silver Street, Durham

    Adapted from the book by Paula Hawkins. A thriller. Has Rachel Watson witnessed a murder or is she a suspect?

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    28 June 2026Open 14:30 -
    From:
    29 June 2026to3 July 2026Open 19:30 -
    From:
    4 July 2026Open 14:30 -
    More info for The Girl on a Train Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel - The City Theatre
  6. Event information with an image of Frankie Mack.

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    Frankie Mack - Singer & Showman

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    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!

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    25 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 19:00
    More info for Frankie Mack - Singer & Showman
  7. DreamWorks Shrek The Musical logo

    Add Shrek The Musical to your Itinerary

    Shrek The Musical

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    Theatre

    Chester-le-Street

    Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is an award-winning fairy tale adventure.

    Dates

    From:
    10 June 2026to13 June 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Shrek The Musical
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    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
  9. 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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    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:
    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
  10. Martin and Eliza Carthy

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    Martin & Eliza Carthy

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    Music Event

    Durham City

    This powerhouse pair are still making music together, as they always have. Together, they perform an eclectic range of songs and tunes from their vast family repertoire.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Feb 2026Open 19:45 - 22:30
    More info for Martin & Eliza Carthy
  11. 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.

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    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
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