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Events near Shildon, Darlington

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Clubs

The New Monkey Birthday Special at Elysium

The New Monkey Birthday Special

Sunday 30th August

9:00pm - 5:30am

Elysium, Sunderland

The New Monkey Birthday Special

Elysium, Sunderland

27 YEARS STRONG. STILL UNSTOPPABLE. We're celebrating nearly three decades of absolute scenes, and unforgettable nights,

Rave to the grave at Elysium

Rave to the grave

Saturday 16th May

1:00pm - 4:00am

Elysium, Sunderland

Rave to the grave

Elysium, Sunderland

RAVE TO THE GRAVE Sun up to lights out / 3 rooms Sand between your feet. Foam in the air. Indoor chaos - full light display Lets Go RTTG!!

House Masters Official After Party at The Middlesbrough Empire

House Masters Official After Party

Saturday 9th May

11:00pm - 3:30am

The Middlesbrough Empire

House Masters Official After Party

The Middlesbrough Empire

The session continues. We return to the middle floor of The Empire, the perfect place to extend the night with the House Master's Family.

Everybody In The Place - The Prodigy & Carl Cox After Party at The Globe Newcastle

Everybody In The Place - The Prodigy & Carl Cox After Party

Saturday 2nd May

10:00pm - 3:00am

The Globe Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Everybody In The Place - The Prodigy & Carl Cox After Party

The Globe Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Join us to wind down or up, right after the Prodigy & Carl Cox Show at Newcastle arena, for a night of oldskool rave classics

Seriously Uplifting at The Globe Newcastle

Seriously Uplifting

Saturday 30th May

5:00pm - 2:00am

The Globe Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Seriously Uplifting

The Globe Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Seriously Uplifting returns to The Globe Newcastle with Allen Watts, Daniel Kandi, Elucidus & James Cottle. 2 rooms, huge sound, amazing vibe.

DAZETORTED ~ Distorted & HappEdaze at The Globe 11 Railway Street Newcastle Ne4 7dr

DAZETORTED ~ Distorted & HappEdaze

Saturday 12th September

9:00pm - 3:00am

The Globe 11 Railway Street Newcastle Ne4 7dr, Newcastle Upon Tyne

DAZETORTED ~ Distorted & HappEdaze

The Globe 11 Railway Street Newcastle Ne4 7dr, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Two of the best NE rave brands combine forces to bring you a night of rave music accross 2 rooms. Oldskool, hardcore, hardstyle, techno, makina.

The Reggae Brunch - MIDDLESBROUGH - Sun 3 May at The Middlesbrough Empire

The Reggae Brunch - MIDDLESBROUGH - Sun 3 May

2:00pm - 7:00pm

The Middlesbrough Empire

The Reggae Brunch - MIDDLESBROUGH - Sun 3 May

The Middlesbrough Empire

The Reggae Brunch - MIDDLESBROUGH - Sun 3 May 2-7pm The Middlesbrough Empire

INITIALIZE - 20th Birthday at The Middlesbrough Empire

INITIALIZE - 20th Birthday

Friday 19th June

6:00pm - 3:00am

The Middlesbrough Empire

INITIALIZE - 20th Birthday

The Middlesbrough Empire

Join us to celebrate 2 decades of INITIALIZE

Gigs

Opulence presents Live at Lumley Castle at Lumley Castle

Opulence presents Live at Lumley Castle

Friday 4th September

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street

Opulence presents Live at Lumley Castle

Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street

Step into pure 80s nostalgia at Lumley Castle - expect big anthems, bold fashion and feel-good vibes in a spectacular historic setting.

Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral at Durham Cathedral

Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral

Thursday 29th October

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Durham Cathedral

Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral

Scouting For Girls will be performing the greatest hits live in the breathtaking Durham Cathedral in October.

Meteora | Nu Revolution Tour 2026 | Teesside Students Union at Teesside University Student Union

Meteora | Nu Revolution Tour 2026 | Teesside Students Union

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Teesside University Student Union, Middlesbrough

Meteora | Nu Revolution Tour 2026 | Teesside Students Union

Teesside University Student Union, Middlesbrough

Nu-Era Productions presents: Meteora | Limp Biscuit | Evanescent | Papa's Roaches | The Hub @ Teesside Students Union

Fontaines C.D. w/ Arctic Monkeyz at Pop Recs Ltd

Fontaines C.D. w/ Arctic Monkeyz

Saturday 2nd May

7:30pm - 11:30pm

Pop Recs Ltd, Sunderland

Fontaines C.D. w/ Arctic Monkeyz

Pop Recs Ltd, Sunderland

Fontaines C.D. are the UK's No1 tribute band to the Dublin post-punk phenomenon Fontaines D.C. With support from premier tribute - Arctic Monkeyz

PorkPie Live at The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees at The Georgian Theatre

PorkPie Live at The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees

Saturday 28th November

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Georgian Theatre, Stockton On Tees

PorkPie Live at The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees

The Georgian Theatre, Stockton On Tees

PorkPie Live at The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees on Saturday 28th November 2026

80s Calling Level 42, Marc Almond, Heaven 17, Haircut 100 & more at The Darlington Arena

80s Calling Level 42, Marc Almond, Heaven 17, Haircut 100 & more

Saturday 8th August

12:00pm - 10:30pm

The Darlington Arena

80s Calling Level 42, Marc Almond, Heaven 17, Haircut 100 & more

The Darlington Arena

80s Calling! returns to Darlington Mowden Park with Level 42, Marc Almond, Heaven 17, Haircut 100, Go West and Jaki Graham on Saturday 8th August 2026

BACK TO BLACK The Amy Winehouse Celebration at The Middlesbrough Empire

BACK TO BLACK The Amy Winehouse Celebration

Saturday 25th July

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Middlesbrough Empire

BACK TO BLACK The Amy Winehouse Celebration

The Middlesbrough Empire

The only tribute show worldwide to be endorsed by both of Amy's parents, Janis Winehouse & Mitch Winehouse!

Oh What a Night! at The Fed

Oh What a Night!

Thursday 4th June

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Fed, Gateshead

Oh What a Night!

The Fed, Gateshead

OH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Festivals

Rob Lamberti presents: George Michael | Keel SQ, Sunderland at Keel Square

Rob Lamberti presents: George Michael | Keel SQ, Sunderland

Friday 21st August

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

Rob Lamberti presents: George Michael | Keel SQ, Sunderland

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

Get ready for an unforgettable night as Rob Lamberti brings the magic of George Michael back to life at Keel Square, Sunderland.

Clubland By The Sea at Seaton Reach

Clubland By The Sea

Friday 31st July

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Seaton Reach, Hartlepool

Clubland By The Sea

Seaton Reach, Hartlepool

The mighty Clubland By The Sea returns to Seaton Reach, Hartlepool this July for out forth consecutive year!

Second Speed Accelerate Festival 2026 at Gateshead International Stadium

Second Speed Accelerate Festival 2026

Saturday 26th September

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Gateshead International Stadium

Second Speed Accelerate Festival 2026

Gateshead International Stadium

Second Speed Accelerate Festival 2026.

GirlyPop Fest | Keel Square, Sunderland at Keel Square

GirlyPop Fest | Keel Square, Sunderland

Sunday 23rd August

12:00pm - 4:30pm

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

GirlyPop Fest | Keel Square, Sunderland

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

GirlyPop Live is coming to Keel Square, Sunderland with your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!

Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival | Keel Square at Keel Square

Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival | Keel Square

Sunday 30th August

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival | Keel Square

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

Following a run of hugely successful, sell-out shows, The Road to Nashville is heading to Sunderland in August 2026 for one massive country takeover!

Unfussy Festival: Morgan Seatree at Gateshead International Stadium

Unfussy Festival: Morgan Seatree

Friday 25th September

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Gateshead International Stadium

Unfussy Festival: Morgan Seatree

Gateshead International Stadium

Second Speed x Reboot presents Unfussy Festival in Newcastle/Gateshead

CLAIRE RICHARDS, ETERNAL & MORE| Love the 90s Fest |Keel Square at Keel Square

CLAIRE RICHARDS, ETERNAL & MORE| Love the 90s Fest |Keel Square

Saturday 22nd August

1:00pm - 10:30pm

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

CLAIRE RICHARDS, ETERNAL & MORE| Love the 90s Fest |Keel Square

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

After multiple sell-out shows across the UK, Love The 90s Festival is taking over Keel Square, Sunderland, for a day of pure 90s nostalgia!

ARMAND VAN HELDEN, SOSA & MORE | Groovebox Keel SQ Summer Fest at Keel Square

ARMAND VAN HELDEN, SOSA & MORE | Groovebox Keel SQ Summer Fest

Saturday 29th August

1:00pm - 10:30pm

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

ARMAND VAN HELDEN, SOSA & MORE | Groovebox Keel SQ Summer Fest

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

This coming August Bank Holiday, we head to Keel Square in Sunderland for a huge day festival with Armand Van Helden, SOSA, Sidney Charles & more...

Comedy

Laughing Tackle Comedy Club at PLAY

Laughing Tackle Comedy Club

Sunday 24th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

PLAY, Middlesbrough

Laughing Tackle Comedy Club

PLAY, Middlesbrough

An evening of live stand up comedy at Play, Middlesboroug featuring MC Catherine Young, John Scott, Nat Young, Kimia Etemadi, plus a New Act Showcase.

Comedy night at the Longlands club Middlesbrough TS42HF at Longlands Bar Middlesbrough

Comedy night at the Longlands club Middlesbrough TS42HF

Friday 24th April

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Longlands Bar Middlesbrough

Comedy night at the Longlands club Middlesbrough TS42HF

Longlands Bar Middlesbrough

Comedy at the Longlands full of laughs fun and live comedy Award winning Catherine Young plus 4 other comedians. doors open 7pm show starts at 8pm

SPRINGFIELD CABARET Newcastle - Drag Tribute Show! at The Globe Newcastle

SPRINGFIELD CABARET Newcastle - Drag Tribute Show!

Saturday 27th June

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Globe Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

SPRINGFIELD CABARET Newcastle - Drag Tribute Show!

The Globe Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The unofficial, unauthorised drag tribute show to the world's favourite sitcom family, The Simpsons!

Beat the Gong with Russell Kane! at Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

Beat the Gong with Russell Kane!

Fri 3rd - Tue 21st July

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

Beat the Gong with Russell Kane!

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

Think the comedians have got what it takes to survive the gong? Ripping Yarms Comedy Club is shaking things up

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Ascension at The Point Events Venue

Thursday 14th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Point Events Venue, Sunderland

The Point Events Venue, Sunderland

Sunderland College present Ascension, a bold new show inspired by the story of King Lear and the world of succession.

A Foreigners Journey at Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

A Foreigners Journey

Friday 28th August

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

A Foreigners Journey

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

A Foreigners Journey proudly won both the "UK's Number 1 Tribute to Foreigner" and the "UK's Number 1 Tribute to Journey" awards.

Steve Earle - Solo and Acoustic at Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

Steve Earle - Solo and Acoustic

Saturday 29th August

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

Steve Earle - Solo and Acoustic

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation.

The Sound of Springsteen Tribute Band at Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

The Sound of Springsteen Tribute Band

Friday 24th July

7:30pm - 9:45pm

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

The Sound of Springsteen Tribute Band

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

Get ready to experience the legacy of The Boss and rock the night away!

Experiences & Attractions

Big North Tattoo Show at Utilita Arena

Big North Tattoo Show

Sat 25th - Sun 26th April

10:30am - 7:00pm

Utilita Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Big North Tattoo Show

Utilita Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Big North Tattoo Show. 300 amazing tattoo artists & tons of entertainment. One of the biggest tattoo party events in Europe.

Steel River Chefs Co. Launch Party - K-POP Edition! at The Swan, Billingham

Steel River Chefs Co. Launch Party - K-POP Edition!

Saturday 2nd May

4:00pm - 6:00pm

The Swan, Billingham

Steel River Chefs Co. Launch Party - K-POP Edition!

The Swan, Billingham

Join us for an unforgettable K-pop Launch Party! Dance, sing, and celebrate the latest hits including games, food and meet and greets!

Comic Con North East at Utilita Arena Newcastle

Comic Con North East

Sat 26th - Sun 27th September

9:00am - 6:00pm

Utilita Arena Newcastle , Newcastle Upon Tyne

Comic Con North East

Utilita Arena Newcastle , Newcastle Upon Tyne

COMIC CON NORTH EAST is part of the Monopoly Events family of pop culture conventions, attracting thousands of fans annually to the Utilita Arena

Horror Car Wash at Sunderland Live

Horror Car Wash

Saturday 31st October + 13 other dates

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Sunderland Live, Houghton-le-Spring

Horror Car Wash

Sunderland Live, Houghton-le-Spring

2026 Horror car wash brings some brand new terrifying scenes and characters

Food & Drink

Tiramisu Making! at The Happy Place Next Door

Tiramisu Making!

Wednesday 3rd June

6:00pm - 8:00pm

The Happy Place Next Door, Darlington

Tiramisu Making!

The Happy Place Next Door, Darlington

Join us in a girly evening of making this classic Italian dessert!

Cooper king distillery tasting at Angels Cut Bar

Cooper king distillery tasting

Thursday 7th May

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Angels Cut Bar, Darlington

Cooper king distillery tasting

Angels Cut Bar, Darlington

6 whiskies from one of the most exciting English distilleries

Steel River Chef Co. - Launch Party at The Swan, Billingham

Steel River Chef Co. - Launch Party

Sat 2nd - Tue 12th May

6:30pm - 12:00am

The Swan, Billingham

Steel River Chef Co. - Launch Party

The Swan, Billingham

Dance the night away with our live DJ and try your luck in our exciting raffle! Great music, fun vibes, and prizes!

Pizza Feast! at The Happy Place Next Door

Wednesday 13th May

6:00pm - 8:00pm

The Happy Place Next Door, Darlington

The Happy Place Next Door, Darlington

Something slightly different...an evening of pizza & meeting new gals!

Sport

Netball Taster Session at Longfield Academy

Netball Taster Session

Monday 27th April

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Longfield Academy, Darlington

Netball Taster Session

Longfield Academy, Darlington

Join us for an evening of netball with Headlanders Netball Club!

Hagg Hill Weekender - Wellness in the Wild at Ne216rs

Hagg Hill Weekender - Wellness in the Wild

Fri 22nd - Mon 25th May

2:00pm - 12:00pm

Ne216rs, Blaydon-on-Tyne

Hagg Hill Weekender - Wellness in the Wild

Ne216rs, Blaydon-on-Tyne

Neurodiverse-led, adult-only wellness retreat in a rural setting with mindfulness, firewalking, camping, calm spaces and optional holistic treatments.

An Audience with Graeme Souness at Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

An Audience with Graeme Souness

Friday 4th September

7:45pm - 9:45pm

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

An Audience with Graeme Souness

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

Born is the King of Ayresome Park

LS-EMX E-Bike Track Day Pea Farm MX at Pea Farm

LS-EMX E-Bike Track Day Pea Farm MX

Sunday 21st June

10:00am - 4:00pm

Pea Farm, Stanley County Durha

LS-EMX E-Bike Track Day Pea Farm MX

Pea Farm, Stanley County Durha

Join us at Pea Farm Motorcross Track for an E-Bike only Track Day - Sur-rons, Talaria & and all other E-Bikes welcome

Family Days Out

Steel River Chefs Co. Launch Party - K-POP Edition! at The Swan, Billingham

Steel River Chefs Co. Launch Party - K-POP Edition!

Saturday 2nd May

4:00pm - 6:00pm

The Swan, Billingham

Steel River Chefs Co. Launch Party - K-POP Edition!

The Swan, Billingham

Join us for an unforgettable K-pop Launch Party! Dance, sing, and celebrate the latest hits including games, food and meet and greets!

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Redcar at Planet Circus OMG Big Top

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Redcar

Tuesday 12th May

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Planet Circus OMG Big Top, Redcar

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Redcar

Planet Circus OMG Big Top, Redcar

Prepare for the ultimate adrenaline rush featuring elite daredevils from Argentina in a jaw-dropping, high-octane spectacular for all the family!

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Spennymoor at Opposite Frog And Ferret Pub

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Spennymoor

Saturday 2nd May

1:00pm - 8:00pm

Opposite Frog And Ferret Pub, Spennymoor

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Spennymoor

Opposite Frog And Ferret Pub, Spennymoor

Prepare for the ultimate adrenaline rush featuring elite daredevils from Argentina in a jaw-dropping, high-octane spectacular for all the family!

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Spennymoor at Opposite Frog And Ferret Pub

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Spennymoor

5:00pm - 9:30pm

Opposite Frog And Ferret Pub, Spennymoor

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Spennymoor

Opposite Frog And Ferret Pub, Spennymoor

Prepare for the ultimate adrenaline rush featuring elite daredevils from Argentina in a jaw-dropping, high-octane spectacular for all the family!

Seasonal

Twilight Christmas Market - Kirkleatham Walled Market at Kirkleatham Walled Gardens

Twilight Christmas Market - Kirkleatham Walled Market

Sunday 6th December

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Kirkleatham Walled Gardens

Twilight Christmas Market - Kirkleatham Walled Market

Kirkleatham Walled Gardens

Join us at Kirkleatham Walled Gardens for our amazing Twilight Christmas Market for magical evening of Christmas shopping

Teesside Student Union Christmas Market at Teesside University Students' Union

Teesside Student Union Christmas Market

Saturday 12th December

11:00am - 3:00pm

Teesside University Students' Union, Middlesbrough

Teesside Student Union Christmas Market

Teesside University Students' Union, Middlesbrough

Join us in the amazing venue of Teesside Student Union for a day of festive shopping food and drinks

Moon Markets - Kirkleatham Walled Gardems at Kirkleatham Walled Gardens

Moon Markets - Kirkleatham Walled Gardems

Sunday 4th October

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Kirkleatham Walled Gardens

Moon Markets - Kirkleatham Walled Gardems

Kirkleatham Walled Gardens

Join us at the incredible venue Kirkleatham Walled Gardens for another fantastic Moon Market - Mediumship, Tarot Reading and Healing

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