What could be more magical than experiencing the festive cheer of our picturesque Christmas Bandstand! A favourite feature, our Bandstand is a celebration of community, music, and the spirit of Christmas. Local musicians, performers, and community groups will come together to serenade you with enchanting melodies, bringing the joyous spirit of Christmas to the markets. And it’s entirely free.

The opening times are as followed:
Friday 29th November - 16:00 - 20:00
Saturday 30th November - 10:00 - 20:00
Sunday 1st November - 10:00 - 18:00
Monday 2nd December - 15:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 3rd December - 15:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 4th December - 15:00 - 20:00
Thursday 5th December - 15:00 - 20:00
Friday 6th December - 16:00 - 20:00
Saturday 7th December - 10:00 - 20:00
Sunday 8th December - 10:00 - 18:00

Bishop Auckland Town Council's generous support keeps the Christmas Bandstand's entertainment free for the people of Bishop Auckland and its visitors to enjoy.