Durham Cricket's A Nightmare Before Christmas

About

Step into a world where cobwebs meet Christmas lights and festive fun takes a delightfully darker turn at Durham Cricket's Christmas Circus.

Returning for a third year by popular demand, **A Nightmare Before Christmas** is the ultimate alternative festive party night, inspired by the magic that happens when two holidays collide. Expect eerie elegance, spooky surprises and plenty of Christmas cheer as the venue is transformed into a creepy carnival filled with festive mischief.

Guests will be welcomed with a mysterious arrival potion before enjoying a frightfully festive three-course feast. As the evening unfolds, our resident DJ will take to the stage, filling the dancefloor with party classics and festive favourites until midnight.

Fancy getting into the spirit of things? Dress to impress in your most creative spooky or festive attire and enter our optional costume competition, where fantastic prizes await the best-dressed guests.

Whether you're a fan of Halloween, Christmas or simply looking for something a little different this festive season, A Nightmare Before Christmas promises an unforgettable evening of food, music, dancing and spooky seasonal fun.

**What's Included:**
Arrival Potion
️ Three-Course Frightfully Festive Feast
Optional Costume Competition
Festive & Spooky Themed Venue Dressing
Resident DJ & Dancing Until Midnight

**Fancy Dress Competition Prizes:**

**1st Place** – Family Summer 2027 Pass from Beamish Museum

**2nd Place** – Afternoon Tea for Two at Lumley Castle

**3rd Place** – Trick or Treat Hamper from Durham Cricket

**Event Timings**

7:00pm – Arrival Potion
8:00pm – Dinner Served
11:30pm – Last Orders
12:00am – Event Finish

**Date:** Saturday 12th December 2026

**Price:** £35 per person

Suitable for ages 18+.

To book your place, contact the Events Team on **0191 387 2815** or email **[events@durhamcricket.co.uk](mailto:events@durhamcricket.co.uk)**.