What’s On

One of Britain’s best-loved jump, jive and swing bands and a New Orleans-inspired quintet will take to the stage for Durham Jazz Festival’s closing-night double bill. The inaugural three-day event, which runs at venues across the city from 23 to

Welcome return of Britain’s got talent finalist Jean Martyn! If you’re looking for an afternoon of popular music interspersed with humour this is the concert for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to see and hear the Mighty Wurlitzer played by

A popular Antiques Roadshow star will be bringing their expertise to County Durham this autumn. Durham County Council will be welcoming renowned medals and militaria specialist, Mark Smith, to Bishop Auckland Town Hall. Considered one of Antiques Roadshow’s most popular

Award-winning North East filmmaker Dean Midas has announced the official release of his latest short horror film, The Stitcher, dropping tonight (Friday 2nd October) at 6:00 PM across YouTube & Facebook. Filmed entirely on location in and around Durham, The

Christine Bennett from Wolsingham has taken on the job of co-organiser, running the weekly Tuesday Markets in Crook Community Centre along with Doreen ‘Dot’ Simpson. Every Tuesday, there will be stalls, many of which are home crafters, inside the hall,

Eugene Boudin ‘Beach Scene at Low Tide’ The Bowes Museum presents Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa Le Havre andThe Bowes Museum, a major exhibition tracing the evolution of landscape painting frompre-Impressionism to post-Impressionism.Marking a significant international partnership with the

PHOTO: Dan Millard Weardale Railway’s popular Gin & Cheese Train is returning this autumn, giving passengers another chance to enjoy locally produced food and drink while travelling through the picturesque Durham Dales. Following the popularity of previous events, the indulgent

Friday 23 October Story Telling workshop and performance. Absolutely no experience necessary for this adventure into creating stories and performance. Delve into Weardale’s buried past with story teller Jessie McMeekin and musician Sam Slatcher. 2 p.m. 5.00 p.m. light supper

Phoenix Players Panto rehearsal First Panto rehearsal on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 7pm Barrington Village Hall, St. John’s Chapel (Oh yes, it is) if you would like to join this group, just pop along. There are on stage, backstage