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Gala Theatre & Cinema

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Gala Theatre & Cinema

Lumiere Festival, Durham
Millennium Place, Durham City, DH1 1WA
03000266600
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  • Monday9:30am - 9:00pm
  • Tuesday9:30am - 9:00pm
  • Wednesday9:30am - 9:00pm
  • Thursday9:30am - 9:00pm
  • Friday9:30am - 9:00pm
  • Saturday9:30am - 9:00pm
  • Sunday2:30pm - 9:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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The centrepiece of Durham’s cultural offer, Gala Theatre is known for hosting some of the biggest names in comedy, leading theatre companies and inspiring bands and musicians. They are the venue for Lumiere Durham, the UK’s largest light festival.

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