Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
Whether you’re looking for drama, comedy, musicals or concerts, let us entertain you at theatre venues across the county.
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Pantomimes
Consett
Packed full of adventure, fun, dazzling costumes, hit songs, audience participation, and all your favourite characters – Leah Bell and company return in 2024 to present the most magical fairy tale of them all – Cinderella. You’ll really have a…
Theatre
Durham City
A classic murder mystery by Agatha Christie. An amateur production by permission of Concord Theatricals. Sunday 2nd February – Saturday 8th February 2025.
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the days after Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, in the spectacular candlelit setting of Durham Cathedral.
Theatre
Barnard Castle
Derek Jarman: film-maker, painter, gardener at Prospect Cottage, gay rights activist, writer…his influence remains as strong as it was on the day AIDS killed him in 1994.
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.
Film
Barnard Castle
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated comedy. Max Webster directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the…
Christmas and New Year
Wynyard
Experience the wonder of our annual Christmas carols in the historic chapel, where timeless melodies blend with festive spirit to create unforgettable moments of joy.
Theatre
Durham City
DDF 2025 will be a week long celebration of new student writing from February 16th to February 23rd.
Theatre
Durham City
DULOG Musical Theatre return with the all-singing, all-dancing Golden Age romantic-comedy Crazy For You!
Christmas and New Year
Durham
Based on the latest blockbuster animation hits, this brilliant high energy stage show recreates the fun and excitement of Toy Story, Frozen, Madagascar, Trolls, Shrek & The Avengers, followed by a massive interactive party set.
Music Event
Chester le Street
Dementia Friendly Choir.
Theatre
Durham
A striking regency era story about two people, too caught up in their own Pride and Prejudices to see the love before them. Will they be able to see past their judgements to find true love?
Music Event
Durham City
Here is a rare chance to hear Handel's Judas Maccabaeus (HWV 63) performed by Durham Choral Society and orchestra. The music is typically baroque and with a recognisable tune, with the words, of "See the conquering hero comes" as a popular brass…
Theatre
Durham City
Durham Student Theatre presents its annual Finalists' Showcase for one night only in the Assembly Rooms Theatre!
Music Event
Beamish
Tap your foot along to the sound of brass bands at Beamish Museum.
Festive Event
Bishop Auckland
Join us for an unforgettable Christmas Carol Service, set within the stunning and historic St Peter’s Chapel in Auckland Palace.
Festival
Durham City
The 2025 Durham Fringe Festival will return 23rd to 27th July. The North East's biggest recognised fringe festival – featuring the best in dance, drama, magic, music, poetry, stand-up comedy and more.
Music Event
Beamish
Head to The 1900s Pit Village band hall where music group Kiddars Luck will be hosting the Pit Village Music Hall from 11.30am-2.30pm, a musical celebration of the North East, including clog dancing and a surprise guest or two!
Theatre
Durham City
Follow twenty-eight days in the life of eighteen-year-old Patrick, as a mysterious wooden box helps him control his destiny, for better or for worse.
Theatre
Durham City
Set in the turbulent heart of the French Revolution, the timeless tale of Romeo and Juliet details the fate of two 'star-crossed lovers', whose dizzying romantic entanglement ends in tragedy.
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