Summer Highlights

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   Tom Hume: Retrospective - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

   Type

   Type:

   Exhibition

   Durham

   The first comprehensive exhibition of the work of Tom Hume, a Durham-based artist and art teacher.

   Dates

   From:

   8 Nov 2025to31 Jan 2026

   More info for Tom Hume: Retrospective - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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   Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gavin Webster - The Gathering Of The Gav

   Type

   Type:

   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.

   Dates

   From:

   6 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

   More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gavin Webster - The Gathering Of The Gav
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   The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

   Type

   Type:

   Performance

   Durham City

   Neil Gore, presents this SELL OUT one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the…

   Dates

   From:

   25 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

   More info for The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
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   Lent Talks - Durham Cathedral

   Type

   Type:

   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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   1 Mar 2026

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   8 Mar 2026

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   15 Mar 2026

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   22 Mar 2026

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   29 Mar 2026

   More info for Lent Talks - Durham Cathedral
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   Duets by Peter Quilter - The City Theatre

   Type

   Type:

   Theatre

   Back Silver Street, Durham

   A man and a woman alone in a room. Four times over. What will we get?

   Dates

   From:

   19 Apr 2026Open 14:30 -

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   20 Apr 2026to24 Apr 2026Open 19:30 -

   From:

   25 Apr 2026Open 14:30 -

   More info for Duets by Peter Quilter - The City Theatre
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   Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder without a Clue - Lumley Castle Hotel

   Type

   Type:

   Food & Drink

   Chester le Street

   Guests arrive at the opulent Black Mansion for an elegant 1950s cocktail party, only to discover their host has vanished, presumed dead. But who is behind the crime? 

   Dates

   From:

   7 Mar 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00

   More info for Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder without a Clue - Lumley Castle Hotel
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   Discover Big Library at Ushaw

   Type

   Type:

   Historical

   Durham

   Ushaw’s Big Library contains over 50,000 books including unique early manuscripts and rare first editions. Books on open display in January will showcase some of the highlights from our literature collection, including works by JRR Tolkien, Lord…

   Dates

   From:

   29 Jan 2026to30 Jan 2026

   More info for Discover Big Library at Ushaw
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   Wellbeing Retreats - Crux Fitness

   Type

   Type:

   Wellness Event

   Stanley

   Our wellbeing retreats are a unique experience providing skills and techniques to help reset your nervous system and tackle the stresses of every day life.

   Dates

   From:

   18 July 2026Open 10:00 -

   From:

   15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 -

   More info for Wellbeing Retreats - Crux Fitness
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   Crookfest'26

   Type

   Type:

   Festival

   Willington , Crook

   Crook Fest 2026. ​​​​​One day. Three stages. 18 bands.

   Dates

   From:

   3 May 2026Open 11:30 - 22:30

   More info for Crookfest'26
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    Stand up for the Miners

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Durham City

    A night of comedy and politics, in support of the Durham Miners Gala.

    Dates

    From:

    27 Mar 2026Open 19:00 - 22:30

    More info for Stand up for the Miners
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    Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Performance

    Bishop Auckland

    Step into Kynren, a live action outdoor theatre spectacular that immerses you in 2000 years of history on an epic scale.

    Dates

    From:

    18 July 2026to12 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    More info for Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026
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    Stephen K Amos "Now We're Talking!"

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    The gloves are off and he's packing a punchline, so let's speak easy and laugh freely.

    Dates

    From:

    23 Jan 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00

    More info for Stephen K Amos "Now We're Talking!"
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    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

    From:

    20 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Phil Ellis - Bath Mat
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    Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan - Gala Durham

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham

    Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears.

    Dates

    From:

    27 Feb 2026Open 19:30 -

    More info for Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan - Gala Durham
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    Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique

    Type

    Type:

    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
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    Murdered To Death by Peter Gordon - A Comedy - The City Theatre

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Back Silver Street, Durham

    A spoof Miss Marple set in a country mansion.

    Dates

    From:

    27 Sept 2026Open 14:30 -

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    28 Sept 2026to2 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -

    From:

    3 Oct 2026Open 14:30 -

    More info for Murdered To Death by Peter Gordon - A Comedy - The City Theatre
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    Spring Handmade Crafts & Producers Fair at Ushaw

    Type

    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    Durham

    On the weekend of Sat 28 February & Sun 1 March, celebrate the start of Spring at our Handmade Crafts & Producers Fair.

    Dates

    From:

    28 Feb 2026to1 Mar 2026

    More info for Spring Handmade Crafts & Producers Fair at Ushaw
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    Bisque Pottery Workshops

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque cat or dog figurine, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum's collection.

    Dates

    From:

    20 Sept 2025to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times

    More info for Bisque Pottery Workshops
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    Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Ushaw Moor , Durham

    Welcome to listen Durham Singers performing new Easter time music. St Mark Passion is a composition for choir, orchestra and soloists by our favourite living composer Oliver Tarney.

    Dates

    From:

    28 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    More info for Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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    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

    From:

    25 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Angela Barnes - ANGST

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