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Whitney Houston tribute returns to Darlington with full live band

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Queen of the Night celebrates three decades of Whitney Houston songs at Darlington Hippodrome on Wednesday 9 September.

By The Tees · 1 September 2026

Official Queen of the Night Whitney Houston tribute artwork showing the lead vocalist performing Image: Darlington Hippodrome / Queen of the NightImage source

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A live celebration of Whitney Houston’s music is returning to Darlington this September.

Queen of the Night comes to Darlington Hippodrome at 7.30pm on Wednesday 9 September, with vocalists, choreography and a full live band taking audiences through three decades of songs.

The official programme includes I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment in Time, I’m Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, How Will I Know and The Greatest Love of All.

The production has previously toured venues including the Royal Albert Hall and London Palladium. Darlington Hippodrome lists the 2026 show at two hours and 15 minutes.

The production is a tribute and is not Whitney Houston’s estate.

: Darlington Hippodrome. Performance details checked against the venue’s official listing.

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