Durham, The Culture County
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Sam Avery "Thunderstorm"
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Comedy
Barnard Castle
In his trademark punchy style, Sam takes you on a whirlwind journey through the chaos of the modern.
Dates
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- 30 Jan 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
Verdi "Requiem"
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Music Event
Durham City
With over 250 musicians and conducted by the celebrated Tim Burke (Musical Director of the Royal Northern Sinfonia Chorus and Tête à Tête Opera), this performance promises to be a true highlight of the musical year.
Dates
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- 30 Jan 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Christmas Party Night - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Get ready to celebrate the festive season in style with our lively Christmas Party Night! Enjoy a delicious two-course dinner followed by a fun-filled evening of dancing and entertainment. Whether you’re gathering with colleagues, friends, or…
Dates
- From:
- 31 Jan 2026
Funny Way To Be Comedy: Carl Hutchinson - Greatest Hits!
Type
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Comedy
Barnard Castle
Join Carl as he celebrates 10 years of touring as he presents his best and favourite routines from over the years.
Dates
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- 31 Jan 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Sung Eucharist for the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
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Religious Event
Durham
Our celebrations of God becoming man in Jesus Christ at Christmas reach their climax on Monday 2 February when we mark the ancient feast of Candlemas when Mary and Joseph presented the Christ Child in the Temple in Jerusalem in an act of…
Dates
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- 2 Feb 2026Open 17:30 - 18:30
Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gavin Webster - The Gathering Of The Gav
Type
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Comedy
Barnard Castle
Gavin Webster is back on tour again, this time with his acclaimed Edinburgh show 'The Gathering Of The Gav' with brand new routines added to it to make it an unforgettable theatre experience.
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- 6 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
The Welfare Collective / Paul Nowak / Stephen Smith
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Music Event
Durham City
Durham Miners Association present an evening of live music.
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- 6 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 22:30
Handel's Messiah with Durham Cathedral Choir and the Avison Ensemble - Durham Cathedral
Type
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Concert
Durham City
Durham Cathedral Choir performs Handel’s ever-popular Messiah with acclaimed early music specialists the Avison Ensemble. Enjoy well-loved music retelling the story of Christ, including the majestic ‘Hallelujah’ Chorus, one of the most famous pieces…
Dates
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- 7 Feb 2026
Beamish Hall Country House Hotel Wedding Fair
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Wedding Fairs and Events
Stanley
Official Luxury Wedding Fair on Sunday 8th February 2026. A Beautiful Wedding Venue & An Amazing Array of The Very Best Local Wedding Suppliers Exhibiting.
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- 8 Feb 2026Open 12:00 - 15:00
Funny Way To Be Comedy: Simon Brodkin - Work In Progress
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Comedy
Barnard Castle
Hot off the back of his smash hit UK tour, and three incredible, sold-out nights at London's Hammersmith Apollo, Simon Brodkin is back and better than ever!
Dates
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- 10 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball - Manor House Hotel & Spa, West Auckland
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Valentines Day
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland
Step into a night of mystery and thrill at our Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball, co-hosted by the one and only Dean Midas! This exclusive event is inspired by the chilling, award-winning short slasher films shot in the same building by Dean Midas…
Dates
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- 13 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
Funny Way To Be Comedy: Paul Sinha - 2 Sinha Lifetime
Type
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Comedy
Barnard Castle
Paul celebrated his 30th anniversary in stand-up last year and despite his continued quiz successes, his Radio 4 series, and his decision to write a memoir, rather than a hastily patched together murder mystery, Paul is not ready to exit the stage…
Dates
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- 13 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
My Deadly Valentine - Lumley Castle Hotel
Type
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Valentines Day
Chester le Street
Nora Chance is ready to debut her newest book, 101 Shades of Love. But with three dead fiancés in her past, Nora’s own love story seems destined to stay between the covers of her novels.
Dates
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- 14 Feb 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00
Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight
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Music Event
Durham City
Celebrate Valentine's night with an unforgettable evening of music in one of Durham's most romantic settings. Step into the timeless beauty of Durham Cathedral, the perfect stage for a night of passion and elegance.
Dates
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- 14 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Spiers & Boden - "Boden The Showman, Spiers The Melodeon-Wielding Wizard"
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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
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- 18 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
Tom McGuinness: Out of the Darkness - Mining Art Gallery
Type
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Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
Our new Tom McGuinness exhibition opens on 18 February 2026. In his centenary year, the Mining Art Gallery celebrates this quiet man who communicated through his art.
Venue
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- 18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026
Funny Way To Be Comedy: Phil Ellis - Bath Mat
Type
Type:
Comedy
Barnard Castle
Following his three big award wins at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, Phil, the very definition of funny bones, presents his brand-new show.
Dates
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- 20 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Martin & Eliza Carthy
Type
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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
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- 20 Feb 2026Open 19:45 - 22:30
Lent Talks - Durham Cathedral
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Religious Event
Durham City
You are warmly invited to a series of discussions every Sunday during Lent. Each week will feature leading figures in the world of the creative arts in conversation with Reverend Canon Michael Hampel Vice-Dean and Precentor of Durham Cathedral.
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- 22 Feb 2026
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- 29 Mar 2026
Funny Way To Be Comedy: Angela Barnes - ANGST
Type
Type:
Comedy
Barnard Castle
A brand-new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo. Angela is a worrier. Whatever it is, she'll worry about it. But don't let that worry you – she'll worry enough for the both of you.
Dates
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- 25 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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