What's on this Week
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What's on this Week
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Marvin Muoneké Quartet - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Durham
Marvin Muoneké is one of the UK’s rising jazz stars, known for his rich, smooth vocals and charismatic stage presence. Blending the timeless sounds of classic jazz with modern energy, Marvin brings elegance, storytelling and big band spirit to every…
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 16:00 -
SULA - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Durham
SULA are a London-based trio bringing fresh energy to the UK jazz scene, with expressive improvisation, sharp interplay and a bold contemporary sound. Featuring Miranda Radford, Aleks Dimitrova and Kezia Abuoma, this rising Tomorrow’s Warriors group…
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 14:00 -
Dean Stockdale Quartet: Celebrating Oscar Peterson - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Durham
Bold, modern jazz led by one of the North East’s most exciting pianists. Expect soaring improvisation, tight interplay and fresh, contemporary energy.
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 13:00 -
Janette Mason ReWired - Durham Jazz Festival
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Festival
Durham
Janette Mason brings her acclaimed trio project ReWired to Durham Jazz Festival, reimagining classic and contemporary songs through bold, inventive jazz arrangements full of groove, creativity and energy.
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 16:30 -
Juan Martín Masterclass - The Bowes Museum
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Master Class
Barnard Castle
Aspiring flamenco players can take advantage of an opportunity to spend time with one of the world's guitar greats.
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
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.
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- 25 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
Autumn Leaves - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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October Half Term
Bearpark, Durham
Ready for an Autumnal Celebration of Leaves at Ushaw? Join us this October Half Term for two days packed with autumn-inspired creativity, colour and craft.
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- 26 Oct 2026to27 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Halloween Craft Day - The Story
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Halloween
South Road, Durham
Gather your little monsters for a spooktacular craft day at The Story!
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- 26 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Friends Lecture Series - 'The Bayeux Tapestry: Art & Message' by Richard Gameson
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Lecture
The College, Durham
Find out more about this wonderful tapestry - its dyes and how they compare to the materials used in contemporary manuscripts and more with Richard Gameson.
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- 26 Oct 2026Open 18:30 -
Into the Wild! - A Halloween Bushcraft Experience - Hopetown Darlington
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Halloween
Darlington
Venture into the shadowy corners of Hopetown for a Halloween-themed bushcraft adventure where strange things lurk in the woods and only the bravest little monsters will thrive.
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- 26 Oct 2026Open 10:15 - 15:15
Make an Impression! The Bowes Museum
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October Half Term
Barnard Castle
Inspired by Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum, look out from the Create Space and make their own artwork based on what they can see.
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- 26 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 27 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 28 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 30 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Drawing with Liz Million
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October Half Term
Durham
Love drawing? Join us to take part in a lively and interactive halloween draw-along with the fabulous Liz Million. Suitable for all ages
as long as you can sit and hold a pencil! Booking required, please contact library to book your placeDates
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- 27 Oct 2026Open 09:30 - 19:00
Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny
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October Half Term
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
Come to the forest for a day of family fun this October half-term and hear the new Gruffalo story. There’s also a visit from The Gruffalo! You’ll be able to enjoy Gruffalo Granny storytelling sessions and Gruffalo meet-and-greets at intervals…
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- 27 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Parkland Explorers: Hedgehog Houses - The Bowes Museum
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October Half Term
Barnard Castle
Head to the wildflower meadow behind the museum to discover hidden wildlife and make habitats for hibernating hedgehogs using recycled materials.
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- 27 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
Celebrate Science - Locomotion
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October Half Term
Shildon
Calling all young scientists! Locomotion is the next stop for the annual festival to celebrate science. Get inspired by science this autumn! Durham University is partnering with Locomotion to host an exciting three-day festival. Join us for live…
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- 27 Oct 2026to29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Discover the Creatures of the Night - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
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Festival
Newbiggin
Discover the hidden creatures of the night on a guided evening family walk from the Bowlees Visitor Centre in Upper Teesdale. Join the North Pennines National Landscape team as we explore the fascinating lives of moths, bats, owls and other…
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- 27 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
Wonder Workshop: Cloud Collage - The Bowes Museum
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October Half Term
Barnard Castle
A workshop for curious young people aged 10–16 who enjoy asking questions, looking closely and thinking creatively.
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- 27 Oct 2026to28 Oct 2026Open 12:30 - 13:45
Halloween Shopping Market - South Causey Inn
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Halloween
Stanley
Join us at South Causey Inn for a spooktacular morning of Halloween fun, shopping and treats! Get your costumes at the ready and join us at South Causey Inn for a spooktacular Halloween morning packed with shopping, treats and family fun!
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- 27 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 14:00
The Nick Cope Family Show 2026 - Gala Durham
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October Half Term
Durham
Come and join Nick Cope for a brand new, delightful family concert, featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years,…
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- 27 Oct 2026Open 11:30 -
Gallery Takeover: Map Makers - The Bowes Museum
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October Half Term
Barnard Castle
Take a closer look at the art around you, then create something inspired by what you find.
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- 27 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
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- 28 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
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