Things to do in 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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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

Step Into Christmas

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

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The Drifters

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including 'Saturday Night at the Movies', 'You're More Than A Number,' 'Come on Over t…

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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

Scott Bennett: Stuff

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

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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

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

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…

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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…

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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

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

Rob Rouse: Funny Bones

Star of BBC’s Upstart Crow, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Friday Night Project and Dave’s One Night Stand.Since winning the prestigious Channel 4 So You Think You’re Fu…

The Forum Music Centre, 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

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…

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Ballroom Blitz

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

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Carl Hutchinson

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

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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…

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That'll Be The Day

From humble beginnings, the show has grown into a “must see” attraction all over the UK, coming up with a new production from its multi-talented cast year after…

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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.

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The West End Tenors

Leading men from London’s West End combine in a powerhouse of vocal talent.After selling out arenas across Europe, The West End Tenors embark on their first UK…

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Wild Women Live

What does it take to stand metres from a tiger, dive with sharks, camp in predator territory, or film in some of the planet’s most unforgiving environments?Step…

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The Magic of Motown

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back!It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.Come celebrate as…

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Tiny Tim's Biggest Adventure

8 years ago Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media.

Majestic Theatre, 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

Dr Richard Shepherd - Time Of Death - More Unnatural Causes

Step into the world of the forensic investigation of sudden and suspicious death with Dr Richard Shepherd, the UK’s most distinguished forensic pathologist, as…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

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Motionhouse

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

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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…

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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

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

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…

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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…

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The Overtones - Jivin' Home For Christmas

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

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Gareth Gates: Boyband In The Buff

Get ready to scream like its 1999! Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert - starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates and a cast of ripped and ridicul…

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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”.

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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…

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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…

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The King's Speech

The world is listening…A country on the precipice of another terrible war. An abdicated king. A constitutional crisis.

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Count Arthur Strong - And it’s Goodnight From Me!

Count Arthur Strong continues on for one last time, as he says what just might be his final goodbye, to whoever’s listening.

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House of Fun

Whether you were there the first time around or you’re discovering 2Tone and Ska revival for the first time, expect non-stop dancing, hands-in-the-air choruses…

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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

Dragged To The Musicals

Get ready for a Night at the Musicals like you’ve never seen before!Dragged to the Musicals - All the eleganza-extravaganza of the West End combined with the fi…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Giovanni - Unstoppable

He’s back… and more unstoppable than ever.Giovanni Pernice returns in 2027 with his electrifying new live tour – unstoppable.The Strictly Come Dancing champion…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

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

Boyzlife

Irish pop duo featuring ex-members of Westlife and Boyzone. Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy perform pop hits by their former bands.There are few acts that accomp…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington