What's On in Durham
A UNESCO World Heritage cathedral city on a dramatic river loop, pairing centuries-old venues with a lively university events calendar.
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What's on in Durham
Today
- — NUFC Podcast All-Stars Live Show at Gosforth Civic Theatre — After a sold-out show in May, NUFC Podcast All-Stars are back and just look who we have roped in this time! Joining a…
- — Feral Y2K Party at The Middlesbrough Empire — 💿 Y2K tunes. Feral energy.✨ Dress iconic. Dance chaotic.💖 Party like it’s 2000 again. 🎟️ £1 tickets 🍹 £1.20 drinks all…
This weekend
- — Seated Dance Class at The Phoenix Theatre — Join us for our brand new Seated Dance Class for all ages and abilities. This is a fun dance class whilst seated in…
- — Echoes | Charity Fundraiser Rave at The Middlesbrough Empire — Rhythm For Avarni-Mae: The Ultimate Multi-Genre Fundraiser 📅 Date: Friday 28th August 2026 📍 Venue: The Empire…
- — We Are Scientists at KU Stockton — KU Promotions proudly presents… Iconic US indie act We Are Scientists find themselves back in the UK for festival…
- — The Sesh at Independent — THE SESH Sunderland’s biggest and longest running club night. Every Saturday at Independent. Doors open 11pm. 2 rooms…
- — Bank Holiday Party at Independent — Bank Holiday Sunday Party All the Saturday craic but better, because it’s a Bank Holiday. 2 rooms of music. Unlimited…
Coming up
- — The Drifters at Forum Theatre — The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies'…
- — Spangled – JD x MVT Tour at Independent — This Feeling presents Spangled Independent. Venue, Disco, Drinking Den. We are Sunderland. On show days, ticket holders…
- — T.REXTASY - The Greatest Hits Tour at Forum Theatre — Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era…
- — The Return of Modern Life at KU Stockton — The return of Modern Life: Music Made to Measure For those who remember it, Modern Life was never just a club night…
- — CUD at Independent — Emerging from the same art/design cauldron that produced fellow Leeds legends Soft Cell, Scritti Politti, and…
- — Coldplace - The World's Leading Tribute To Coldplay at Forum Theatre — Coldplace - The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of…
- — ABBA Forever at Forum Theatre — ABBA Forever are recognised as one of the best live recreations of ABBA Live in Concert and theatre audiences worldwide…
- — An Evening Of Worship & Encounters at Forum Theatre — For tickets please CLICK HERE: Join us for Inspire 2.0 an unforgettable evening of worship, encounters, and the…
- — The Ladyboys of Bangkok- The Full Moon Tour at Forum Theatre — Ladyboys of Bangkok 2026 – The Full Moon Tour THEY’RE BACK AND BOLDER THAN EVER! Your favourite show-stopping divas…
- — Dreamboys at Forum Theatre — With heart-pounding choreography, feel-good anthems, and just the right amount of naughtiness, the Dreamboys World Tour…
- — Graham Parker at Gosforth Civic Theatre — Graham Parker Solo Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the classic albums Howlin' Wind and Heat Treatment. Slinging his…
- — Legends of Motown at The Phoenix Theatre — Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown’s biggest hits, with stunning vocals and…
- — Barry Castagnola: The Last of the Barrys at Gosforth Civic Theatre — Barry Castagnola The Last of the Barrys Fresh from supporting Greg Davies on his ‘Full Fat Legend’ tour, Barry brings…
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- Independent — 27-28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3
- The Library — 46 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3
- The Three Bridges — 80 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SQ
- Castle Eden Inn — Stockton Rd, Hartlepool, TS27 4SD
- Gatsby — 13-14 Derwent Street, Sunderland, SR1 3
- The Newmarket
- The Stackyard — Sunderland, DH4 4NB
- The Bay Horse — The Bay Horse, 38-40 Fore Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7
- The Half Moon Inn
- The Stanley Jefferson
- The Grange Hotel — 225-227 Newcastle Road, Sunderland, SR5 1
- The Shakespeare Tavern
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