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Durham Christmas Sparkle
Durham BID's free festive evening in the Market Place to start the Christmas season, with live music, street performers and sparkling lights.
Sunday, 29 November 20265:00 PM - 6:15 PMMarket Place, Durham, DH1 3NJFreeby Durham BID (Life in Durham)
About This Event
The Christmas Sparkle marks the start of the festive season in Durham city centre, with live music, street performers, family-friendly activities and seasonal food and drink in the Market Place. In previous years it has been the occasion for the city's Christmas lights switch-on. Entry is free.
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