Things to do in Darlington

Man In The Mirror

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP!This is the “Man in the Mirror” – The brand new must-see, electrify…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

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Anything for Love - The Meatloaf Story

Steve Steinman made his public debut when appearing on the UK's popular impersonation competition Stars In Their Eyes in 1993, going on to become the show's mos…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

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Chuckl with headliner Russell Kane

Get ready for an unforgettable night of comedy, headlined by the multi-award-winning Russell Kane, one of the UK's most electrifying and quick-witted comedians.…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

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Rhythm of the Dance

This incredible live show celebrates both the rich history of Ireland as well as the art of Irish dance.

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Five, Sigma, The Wanted 2.0 and Bjorn Again

Discovery Festival Presents Five, Sigma, The Wanted 2.0 and Bjorn Again are coming to Darlington Mowden Park on Sunday 9th August

The Darlington Mowden Park Arena, Darlington

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Whitney: Queen of the Night

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2027 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK.Established as t…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Step Into Christmas

Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year.

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

The Dinosaur That Pooped: A Rock Show!

When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets.

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Psychic Sally

In almost every way, Sally Morgan is an ordinary woman. She's a wife, mother and grandmother.

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

The Sensational 60s Experience

Join us for the musical phenomenon, The Sixties at 60, with this festival of nostalgia.

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm

If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby – it would be Emerald Storm!Direct from the West End, Emerald Storm is the electrifying new dance phenomenon from Adam Garcia…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing

Gary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates.People laughed a lot and kept coming back.

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

James B Partridge: Primary School Bangers

Viral sensation and Britain's favourite teacher James B Partridge is bringing his hit live show Primary School Bangers to Scunthorpe as part of his biggest ever…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Scott Bennett: Stuff

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be.

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Baga Chipz: Bagz to Riches

Lock up ya grandads! Baga Chipz MBE presents...'BAGZ TO RICHES'!Join the international drag superstar and RuPauls Drag Race icon for a night at the theatre in a…

Majestic Theatre, Darlington

EPW American Wrestling

Top class wrestling action suitable for all the family.Please note the event line up is subject to change.

Dolphin Centre, Darlington

Ore Oduba in The Vintage Boys Rock'n'Roll Show

Re-live the sounds of the 50s & 60s as The Golden Age of Rock n Roll is authentically recreated by The Vintage Boys Starring Ore Oduba.TV Star and Entertainer O…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ Off To Mars

Join the acclaimed comedian as he tackles life’s frustrations with sharp wit and absurd observations.

Majestic Theatre, Darlington

Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress

Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff joke…

Theatre Hullabaloo, Darlington

James Phelan

Star of The Greatest Magician, and the BBC’s most broadcast magician of the last decade - the award-winning James Phelan - debuts this breath-taking new magic s…

Majestic Theatre, Darlington

Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of)

It’s the 1800s. It’s party time. Let the ruthless matchmaking begin.Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Com…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Hamza Yassin

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour “My Life Behind the Lens”.

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Beyond the Barricade

Beyond the Barricade has delighted audiences throughout the UK and mainland Europe for more than a decade, with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest s…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Omid Djalili: Namaste

The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedi…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

The James Bond Concert Spectacular

Q The Music presents The James Bond Concert Spectacular, widely considered to be the finest performance of Bond music since the originals.Featuring all the hit…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

The Story of Guitar Heroes

The Story of Guitar Heroes is a mind blowing live concert style 'rockumentary', that pays tribute to some of the greatest 'guitar heroes' of all time.Using some…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Ballroom Blitz

Get ready for a high-voltage celebration of rhythm, romance, and pure show-stopping spectacle — welcome to Ballroom Blitz!

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Carl Hutchinson

Carl has a unique blend of storytelling and physical comedy, with a dash of down-to-earth banter.

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Ghost House

A brand-new haunting play, Ghost House follows three best friends who, after months of travelling the world, arrive at a remote island lodge for their very last…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Madama Butterfly - Ukrainian National Opera

Ukrainian National Opera presents Madama Butterfly – one of the most colourful and exotic operas. Music by G. Puccini. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Seann Walsh: After This One, I'm Going Home

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and the self-dubbed “Lie-In King”, Seann Walsh is 'unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation' (The Guardian).…

Theatre Hullabaloo, Darlington

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Cirque: The Greatest Show

Escape the ordinary and enter the world of the extraordinary!It's time to step into the light.

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

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Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

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K-Pop All Stars

Ride the K-pop wave influencing the World!From stadium-shaking anthems to breath taking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefinin…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

The Last Laugh

Three Legendary Comedians… One very unusual dressing room. THE LAST LAUGH is a smash-hit, West End play which imagines three of Britain's all-time greatest come…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

The Makings of a Murderer

Investigating The UK’s Most Notorious Serial Killers Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime as the harrowing reality behind solving murders and batt…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Dog Man: The Musical

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is the hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Luther Live And Velvet Voices

Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices - the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

The Phantoms starring Lee Mead

In this spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time, The Phantoms take us on a magical journey through iconic shows such as Le…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Ballet Nights

BALLET NIGHTS is the ultimate celebration of dance, a world-class variety show featuring international stars, groundbreaking new creations, and sensational live…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Teach Rex

Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures that have ev…

Majestic Theatre, Darlington

Queen Greatest Hits - The Bohemians

Come and celebrate Queen in style with A Comprehensive re-enactment of Queen's Greatest HitsRight from the beginning, you will be gripped by a bombastic, authen…

Majestic Theatre, Darlington

Motionhouse

Jaw-dropping dance-circusInternationally renowned dance-circus company Motionhouse returns to Lowry, with its brand-new production Hidden.Hidden explores how, i…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

The Opera Boys - The Farewell Tour Starring Paul Potts

The powerhouse classical-crossover sensation The Opera Boys are thrilled to announce their final tour, featuring the world-renowned tenor and very first winner…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Harry Enfield and No Chums

From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney, a Thatcherite Visionary, to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, Harry will reflect on 40 years of arsing about in comedy and…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Miriam Margolyes: Full English

In her new book, Miriam's Full English, she turns her documentary-maker's eye on her own backyard.

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Chris Ramsey: Here Man

Following overwhelming demand (mainly from his wife Rosie who is desperate to get him out of the house), Chris Ramsey will be back on the road in 2026 with a br…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

The Overtones - Jivin' Home For Christmas

The Overtones are back - and they’re Jivin’ Home for Christmas!

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington