Summer Highlights

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   Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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   Music Event

   Beamish

   Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.

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   11 Jan 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30

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   8 Feb 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30

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   12 Apr 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30

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   10 May 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30

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   14 June 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30

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   12 July 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30

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   9 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30

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   13 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30

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   11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30

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   8 Nov 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30

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   13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30

   More info for Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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   Mother Goose

   Type

   Type:

   Pantomimes

   Chester-le-Street

   Mother Goose and her son Silly Billy are down on their luck, practically penniless with only Pricilla the Goose to their name until one day, a golden spell makes them EGG-straordinarily rich!

   Dates

   From:

   15 Jan 2026to18 Jan 2026Various Opening Times

   More info for Mother Goose
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   Family Activities: Hello From Here - Durham University Oriental Museum

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   Type:

   Family Fun

   Durham City

   Visit our new exhibition about two British girls who went to live in Japan in the early 1900s. Find out about their lives in Japan and how they stayed in touch with their friends after returning to the north-east. Then design and write a postcard…

   Dates

   From:

   17 Jan 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

   More info for Family Activities: Hello From Here - Durham University Oriental Museum
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   Spring Handmade Crafts & Producers Fair at Ushaw

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   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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   Tom Stade "Naughty By Nature" - The Witham

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   Type:

   Comedy

   Barnard Castle

   The legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show.

   Dates

   From:

   22 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00

   More info for Tom Stade "Naughty By Nature" - The Witham
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   The 193rd Durham Regatta 2026

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   Type:

   Sporting Event

   Old Elvet, Durham City

   Join us for a spectacular weekend of racing and bank-side entertainment.

   Dates

   From:

   13 June 2026to14 June 2026

   More info for The 193rd Durham Regatta 2026
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   Funny Way To Be Comedy: Alasdair Beckett-King - King of Crumbs

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   Type:

   Comedy

   Barnard Castle

   Come vagabonds, come mountebanks, come coney-catchers and cutpurses and meet the King of Crumbs! As seen on Mock the Week and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 

   Dates

   From:

   14 Mar 2026Open 20:30 - 22:00

   More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Alasdair Beckett-King - King of Crumbs
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   Stephen K Amos "Now We're Talking!"

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

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   Type:

   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?

   Dates

   From:

   28 June 2026Open 14:30 -

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   29 June 2026to3 July 2026Open 19:30 -

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   4 July 2026Open 14:30 -

   More info for The Girl on a Train Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel - The City Theatre
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    Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham City

    Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and…

    Dates

    From:

    7 Jan 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    More info for Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum
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    Pete Firman "Tricks & Giggles" - The Witham

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the UK's top comic magician.

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    17 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    More info for Pete Firman "Tricks & Giggles" - The Witham
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    Post Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner 2026 - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Lord Spinner Webbe has invited friends and family to his grand home for Christmas/New Year celebrations. His Lordship has a reputation for practical jokes and a love of riddles and secret passageways throughout his home. 

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    17 Jan 2026Open 18:00 - 01:00

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    30 Jan 2026Open 18:00 - 01:00

    More info for Post Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner 2026 - Lumley Castle Hotel
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    Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary (28 March 2026 – 6 September 2026) is a multi-gallery exhibition honouring one of fashion's most provocative and imaginative designers.

    Dates

    From:

    28 Mar 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    More info for Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary
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    Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:

    20 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    More info for Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
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    Fire and Ice Durham

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham City

    Experience the magic of Fire and Ice in Durham, a spectacular winter event transforming Durham City into a captivating wonderland.

    Dates

    From:

    27 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    More info for Fire and Ice Durham
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    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gary Delaney - Work In Progress

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Gary tries out material just ahead of his UK tour.

    Dates

    From:

    2 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gary Delaney - Work In Progress
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    Weddings at South Causey Inn

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    Wedding Fairs and Events

    Stanley

    Award Winning Wedding Venue, in the heart of the North East. South Causey Inn in County Durham offers a unique and picturesque setting, with four distinct venues to choose from. Whether you prefer a small, intimate ceremony or a grand celebration,…

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    14 Jan 2026Open 17:00 - 20:00

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    24 Jan 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00

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    28 Jan 2026Open 17:00 - 20:00

    More info for Weddings at South Causey Inn
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    Handel's Messiah with Durham Cathedral Choir and the Avison Ensemble - Durham Cathedral

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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

    From:

    7 Feb 2026

    More info for Handel's Messiah with Durham Cathedral Choir and the Avison Ensemble - Durham Cathedral
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    Cliffecon 2026

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Newton Aycliffe

    Cliffecon 2026 is a comic con and pop culture event in County Durham.

    Dates

    From:

    9 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    More info for Cliffecon 2026
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    The Female of the Species - Comedy by Joanna Murray-Smith - The City Theatre

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Back Silver Street, Durham

    Margaret Mason is a best selling women's lib author with writer block. Will a visit from a fan help or hinder? And why the handcuffs?

    Dates

    From:

    12 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -

    More info for The Female of the Species - Comedy by Joanna Murray-Smith - The City Theatre

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