Durham, The Culture County
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Murdered To Death by Peter Gordon - A Comedy - The City Theatre
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Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
A spoof Miss Marple set in a country mansion.
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- 27 Sept 2026Open 14:30 -
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- 28 Sept 2026to2 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
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- 3 Oct 2026Open 14:30 -
Motown By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral
Type
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Concert
Durham City
Expect to hear the soulful sounds of your favourite artists, from The Supremes, The Temptations and Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder, The Commodores, Marvin Gaye and many more!
Dates
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- 2 Oct 2026to3 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
Durham Book Festival 2026
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Durham Book Festival
Durham
The Durham Book Festival takes place from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October, celebrating the power of the written word.
Dates
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- 9 Oct 2026to11 Oct 2026
Funny Way To Be Comedy: Laura Lexx - YO-YO
Type
Type:
Comedy
Barnard Castle
In a 10 year marriage eventually your partner sees it all. Every bad idea. Every silly decision. The real twist is that somewhere along the way, you have to believe them. And maybe, just maybe.. you learn to love yourself too.
Dates
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- 16 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2026
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Stargazing Events
The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is returning for 2026 – running between Friday 16 October and Sunday 1 November.
Dates
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- 16 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light Tour
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Concert
Durham City
Carrie Hope Fletcher (Heathers, Cinderella, Calamity Jane), one of the UK's most beloved musical theatre stars, is set to light up cathedrals across the UK in her breathtaking new Ghost Light concert tour.
Dates
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- 22 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
Durham Jazz Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Old Cinema Launderette in Gilesgate,
The 2026 Durham Jazz Festival will run from Friday 23rd October through to Sunday 25th October.
Dates
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- 23 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026
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
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Concert
Durham City
Scouting For Girls will be performing their greatest hits live in Durham Cathedral.
Dates
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- 29 Oct 2026Open 19:45 - 22:00
Phantom Panto - Crook Community Centre
Type
Type:
Halloween
Crook
Dare you enter a haunted mansion this Halloween? Join us in our HAUNTED HOUSE OF HILARITY.
Dates
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- 31 Oct 2026Open 15:30 - 17:30
Lace and Legacy: Fashion Treasures from The Blackborne Collection
Type
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Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Lace and Legacy: Fashion Treasures from The Blackborne Collection marks 20 years since the landmark exhibition Fine & Fashionable: Lace from the Blackborne Collection and commemorates the gift of the Blackborne lace collection to The Bowes Museum.
Dates
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- 14 Nov 2026to11 Apr 2027Open 10:00 - 17:00
Rapunzel - Gala Durham Pantomime
Type
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Pantomimes
Durham City
In the dark, tangled forest of Hamsterley stands a mysterious tower, locals swear they can hear beautiful singing drifting through the trees, a voice so pure it stops even the bravest woodcutter in their tracks.
Dates
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- 19 Nov 2026to31 Dec 2026
John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920) with Live accompaniment by Aaron Hawthorne at the Wurlitzer organ
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Music Event
Howden le Wear, Crook
Award-winning young Scottish organist AARON HAWTHORNE plays another 'live' silent movie accompaniment following his widely acclaimed performance last year.
Dates
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- 22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
The Hound of the Baskervilles - The City Theatre
Type
Type:
Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
A reduced cast production of this classic tale.
Dates
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- 22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
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- 23 Nov 2026to27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
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- 28 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s Magical Christmas Evenings
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Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Beamish Museum Christmas Evening Tickets on Sale Soon!
Dates
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- 3 Dec 2026to4 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30
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- 10 Dec 2026to11 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30
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- 17 Dec 2026to18 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30
Durham Christmas Festival
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham Market Place, Durham City
Durham Christmas Festival returns – the perfect combination of Christmas shopping and seasonal entertainment in the unique and stunning setting that is Durham City Centre.
Dates
- From:
- 4 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026
NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ
Type
Type:
Music Event
Howden le Wear, Crook
JONATHAN EYRE plays a concert of Christmas music including Carols, etc. at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ.
Dates
- From:
- 20 Dec 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
Eve Valentine's Masquarade Ball - The Manor House Hotel Spa
Type
Type:
Dance
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland
Join us for an unforgettable evening of glamour, mystery, and suspense at the Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball, co-hosted by Dean Midas. Inspired by the award-winning slasher films shot within the venue, this exclusive event combines elegant…
Dates
- From:
- 12 Feb 2027Open 19:00 - 23:45
Barnard Castle Farmers' Market
Type
Type:
Markets
Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market is one of the North East’s most popular markets featuring a wide range of artisan food and crafts from the region. Open 9:00 to 14:00 on the first Saturday of each month.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Barnard Castle Market
Type
Type:
Markets
Barnard Castle
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Wednesday 8.00am to 16.30
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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