Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
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Rock of Ages
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Theatre
Chester-le-Street
Rock of Ages takes you back to the time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair!
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- 11 June 2025to14 June 2025Open 19:15 - 22:00
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025
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Performance
Toronto, Bishop Auckland
Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.
In 2025, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the…Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
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- 19 July 2025Open 21:15 -
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- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Ella Henderson: Live at Durham Cathedral
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Concert
Durham
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of music as the sensational Ella Henderson takes centre stage at the historic Durham Cathedral, as part of this year's Live at the Cathedral concert series.
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- 25 July 2025Open 19:30 -
Jazz in the Old Library at Auckland Palace
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Music Event
Bishop Auckland
A series of one hour lunchtime recitals by the cream of North East talent.
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- 9 May 2025
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- 13 June 2025
CrookFest
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Festival
Mill Street, Crook
Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 4th, 2025, and join us at CrookFest, an electrifying one-day music festival held in the market town of Crook, County Durham.
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- 4 May 2025Open 11:30 - 22:30
The Barricade Boys – West End Party at Auckland Palace
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Music Event
Bishop Auckland
Direct from London, these four dazzling performers are taking the world by storm. From the heart-wrenching emotion of Les Misérables to the toe-tapping harmonies of the Jersey Boys, The Barricade Boys will take you on a musical journey like no other.
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- 28 June 2025Open 19:30 -
Railway 200: All to Build a Railway – in-person live song event at Locomotion
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Music Event
Shildon
A free in-person live song event, open to all singers who would like to sing a song in celebration of 200 years of railways. Sunday 25 May 2025 at 1pm. The event is also open to anyone who would like to join to listen.
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- 25 May 2025Open 13:00 -
Durham Fringe Festival 2025
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Festival
Durham City
This July, Durham Fringe Festival returns for its fifth year, bigger and better than ever. There’s something for everyone including theatre, comedy, dance, live music, spoken word, circus, daytime family shows, and much more.
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- 23 July 2025to27 July 2025
Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens
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Outdoor Event
Local musicians Julie and William bring an extra dimension to the historic gardens and hall with live performances on the third Monday of each month.
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- 17 Feb 2025to20 Oct 2025
Alys Always by Lucinda Cox (Psychological Drama)
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Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham
After helping at the scene of a fatal accident, Frances finds her life changed.
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- 21 Sept 2025Open 14:30 -
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- 22 Sept 2025to26 Sept 2025Open 19:30 -
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- 27 Sept 2025Open 14:30 -
Bon Jovi Forever
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Music Event
Barnard Castle
'One wild night tour' – The only Bon Jovi tribute show you need to see!
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- 6 June 2025Open 19:30 -
Freddie Mercury Tribute Night
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Music Event
Peterlee
Get ready to ROCK as we bring you an electrifying night of Queen's greatest hits with an unmissable Freddie Mercury Tribute.
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- 29 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30
Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre at Durham Cathedral Cloisters
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Theatre
Durham City
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, adapted by Laura Turner. Outdoor theatre in the Cloisters of Durham Cathedral.
Dates
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- 31 Aug 2025Open 19:00 - 21:30
Durham Constabulary MVC and The Rainbow Singers
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Concert
Coxhoe, Durham
Durham Constabulary MVC Are delighted to announce a joint concert with The Rainbow Singers.
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- 28 June 2025Open 19:00 -
The Rocky Horror Show - Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre
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Theatre
Durham
'Let's do the Time Warp again' as DULOG presents the ultra-camp cult classic sci-fi satire and celebration of self-expression: The Rocky Horror Show!
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- 19 June 2025to21 June 2025Open 19:30 - 23:30
Durham Fringe Festival: Delusions and Grandeur
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Music Event
Durham City
Featuring Suite Number One in G Major by JS Bach and personal comedic pieces crafted in Idiot classes.
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- 23 July 2025to27 July 2025Various Opening Times
Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman (Comedy)
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Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham
Does winning the Lottery bring the family together …….. they'd know if they could find it!
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- 23 Nov 2025Open 14:30 -
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- 24 Nov 2025to28 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -
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- 29 Nov 2025Open 14:30 -
Durham Fringe Festival: Amity – Back From The Brink
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Music Event
Owengate, Durham City
An exhilarating show for all lovers of music and poetry.
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- 23 July 2025Open 17:30 - 18:30
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- 27 July 2025Open 17:30 - 18:30
The Everlys and Friends
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Music Event
Barnard Castle
Real life brothers Colin and Steve Temple are the UK's No.1 Tribute to The Everly Brothers as voted for by the National Tribute Music Awards 2017.
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- 24 May 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Lonnie Donegan - The Stories (18+)
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Music Event
Barnard Castle
Award winning songwriter and star of The Voice UK – Peter Donegan– and his older brother- Anthony Donegan – present a fantastic and unique evening of Lonnie's songs plus stories about their legendary father, 'The King of Skiffle' – Lonnie Donegan.
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- 16 May 2025Open 19:30 -
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