Gala Theatre & Cinema

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This Is Durham, Gala Durham

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.

Millennium PlaceDurham CityDH1 1WA View map
Telephone: 03000266600 Visit Now

Opening Hours

  • 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.

Culture Guides

Exhibitions

There's no rest for the art lover - this month brings outdoor sculpture, musings on water, political drawings and Liverpool Biennial 2023!

Music

We look towards a summer filled with quality festivals, from cultural behemoths to grassroots gems.

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Families

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Classical Music

Summer's classical music calendar is filling up nicely! Read our top picks of concerts happening in Manchester and the North.

Gerry Potter (credit Lee Baxter)
Literature

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Food and Drink

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Tours and Activities

From literary activities to brilliant independent shops, keep your minds and homes filled with the good stuff this month.

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Theatre

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