What’s On
Highlights
Auckland Gardens
£12 – £25 per ticket
Summer Fest
Every weekend from 22 June - 20 July
Spanish Gallery
Free with a Spanish Gallery ticket
New Artworks in The Spanish Gallery
From Wednesday 21 February
No.42
FREE
Creative Forum
Every Wednesday
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Auckland Castle
Friday 12 April, Friday 3 May, Friday 14 June
£8 admission – Pay on the door
Jazz in the Old Library
A series of one hour lunchtime recitals by the cream of North East talent, brought to you by Bishop Auckland Jazz.
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Auckland Gardens
Saturday 22 June
£25
Summer Fest: Mania – The ABBA Tribute
From London’s West End to Las Vegas, Mania is the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute, with their authentic and unforgettable recreation of the legendary Swedish band’s last ever concert.
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Auckland Gardens
Every weekend from 22 June - 20 July
£12 – £25 per ticket
Summer Fest
We are super excited to announce our first ever Summer Fest events, featuring a range of live music, theatre and outdoor cinema!
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Unlimited Pass
Our Unlimited Pass is the best way to discover everything The Auckland Project has to offer.
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Auckland Gardens
Sunday 23 June
£25
Summer Fest: A Country Night in Nashville
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.
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Auckland Gardens
Friday 28 June
£25
Summer Fest: The Unthanks
An evening with The Unthanks, the multi-award-winning folk group celebrated for their authentic blend of traditional melodies and modern sensibilities, creating a sound that is both timeless and innovative.
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Auckland Gardens
Saturday 29 June
£25
Summer Fest: Royal Northern Sinfonia
See the saxophone in a whole new light in the talented hands of Jess Gillam, alongside the string players of Royal Northern Sinfonia
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Auckland Gardens
Sunday 30 June
£25
Summer Fest: Family Night
On this night, we welcome a special Family Night celebration featuring 2 stellar acts, Unicorn Dance Party and Mad Alice Theatre Company!
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Auckland Gardens
Friday 5 July
£25
Summer Fest: A Night To Remember – Motown
The Auckland Project are excited to welcome A Night to Remember – Motown Show to perform at our new Summer Fest event on Friday 5th July!
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Auckland Gardens
Saturday 6 July
£25
Summer Fest – Beyond The Barricade
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Beyond the Barricade is the UK’s leading musical theatre concert, starring past principals from Les Misérables.
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Auckland Gardens
Friday 12 July
£25
Summer Fest: Emilio as Elvis
You won’t believe your eyes and ears when internationally acclaimed 21-year-old Emilio Santoro steps into the ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
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Auckland Gardens
Saturday 13 July
£25
Summer Fest: Majesty – A Tribute to Queen
The UK's premiere touring Queen tribute band, Majesty have been entertaining audiences across the world for the past ten years and are acclaimed for their electrifying recreation of Queen's iconic live performances.
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Auckland Gardens
Sunday 14 July
FREE
Summer Fest: Community Concert
On this night, we look forward to welcoming you to our free community concert night featuring the Bearpark & Esh Colliery Mining Brass Band.
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Auckland Gardens
Friday 19 July
Tickets from £12
Outdoor Cinema: Princess Bride
Join us on the Bowling Green lawn beside the castle for this beloved classic, featuring a farm boy-turned pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love. As you wish!
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Auckland Gardens
Saturday 20 July
Tickets from £12
Outdoor Cinema: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!
Join us on the Bowling Green lawn beside the castle for this fun and whacky Roald Dahl classic, featuring a poor but hopeful boy who seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory!