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Embrace your love of music with an array of exciting festivals, performances and events happening across Durham this year.
See big name acts, exciting new bands and up and coming local artists at iconic venues across the county. From intimate gigs and street parties to fabulous festivals and stadium tours. A visit to Durham is guaranteed to get your toes tapping!
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Festival
Bishop Auckland
Join us at Auckland Castle for 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.
Festival
Durham
An eclectic, vibrant and colourful celebration of brass music in all its forms – artistically excellent, rooted in our communities, and welcoming to everyone.
Concert
Stanhope
Come along and enjoy a joint concert by Stanhope Silver Band and Weardale Community Choir.
Summer Event
Bishop Auckland
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Beyond the Barricade is the UK’s leading musical theatre concert, starring past principals from Les Misérables.
Concert
Howden-Le-Wear
Friends of NETOA present Mighty Wurlitzer concert with teatime treats.
Music Event
Blanchland
Garden gigs are back with our firm favourite John Gatenby! John will be singing us a few songs in our garden so join us from 3pm until 5pm where snacks and drinks will be available to purchase.
Concert
Barnard Castle
Borealis brings together musicians from across the North to perform music that fuses elements of folk, rock and contemporary jazz.
Music Event
Blanchland
Join us for our last garden gig of they year! making it to the quarter-finals of The Voice UK, and supporting Scouting for Girls, this act is not to be missed. Kick off your shoes and relax in our garden from 3pm until 5pm.
Concert
Bishop Auckland
Formed in 1950 by eight men who each initially contributed £8 to start an instrument fund, the band are a 2nd Section band based in Esh Winning that feature a full and varied programme that they’ve performed throughout the North East. Winning awards…
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Alligator Gumbo are an exciting 7 piece band playing jazz from the hey-day of the New Orleans swing/jazz era, in particular the "roaring 20s".
Festival
Newton Aycliffe
A family friendly live music festival taking place on Saturday 27th July 2024 at OakLeaf Sports Complex.
Music Event
Stanhope
Do you enjoy singing? Come along to our workshop for an afternoon of fun and song. Led by Marie Clair Breen.
Music Event
Blanchland
Back by popular demand, Hattie. Her voice has been described like sapphire and steel, beautiful yet strong. She is certainly not one to be missed. Kick off your shoes and relax in our garden from 3pm until 5pm.
Concert
Bishop Auckland
Take a trip back to Detroit’s heyday in the 60s with the brand-new A Night To Remember Motown Show. A stellar cast of critically-acclaimed performers and divinely-gifted musicians authentically recreate the sound responsible for lifting an entire…
Concert
Howden-Le-Wear,CROOK
Mighty Wurlitzer concert.
Music Event
Peterlee
Don't miss the hottest event of the summer: Peterlee Summer Sounds! Join us at Peterlee & Horden Rugby Club on Saturday July 6th, 2024, for an unforgettable day of outdoor tunes!
Music Event
Barnard Castle
In answer to overwhelming support, former members of John Coghlan's Quo – Mick Hughes, Rick Chase, Pete Mace and Russ Chadd have reformed under the name of QUO CONNECTION in order to begin the next chapter.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Choral Society is pleased to be a part of the 750th anniversary of the founding of St Andrew's Church at South Church, Bishop Auckland. As part of the celebration the choir will present a concert titled Choral Music Through the Ages…
Charity event/Fundraiser
Barnard Castle
Enjoy great music from films, shows and popular culture with St Mary's Community Orchestra alongside singers from the Community Choir.
Music Event
Blanchland
To kickstart the 2024 garden gigs, we have our very own Sophia Anderson singing in the garden and if we are lucky, Sophia may even sing some of her own music! Join us from 3pm until 5pm where snacks and drinks will be available to purchase.
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