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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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Concert
Durham
Join Durham University for its annual summer concert, showcasing the very best of student musical talent.
Festival
Bishop Auckland
On this night, we welcome a special Family Night celebration featuring 2 stellar acts, Unicorn Dance Party and Mad Alice Theatre Company!
Concert
Durham
A CHOIR! A VOICE! Ladies Choir presents 'MUSIC TO HEAR'. An eclectic evening of beautiful and inspirational music at St Brandon’s Church, Brancepeth. FRIDAY 12th JULY at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm).
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
The majestic church of St Andrew's, nestled in the heart of South Church, Bishop Auckland, is celebrating its 750th birthday this year.
We are inviting you to join us for a glorious evening of 'Choral Music Through The Ages' performed by the Bishop…
Festival
Thornley
SVF North's new site will be much bigger than this year with much more arena space for extra bars, activities, food stalls, etc. The music will have two huge big top stages, (back by popular demand) with great views of the stages, from all over each…
Music Event
Durham
A night of songs and stories laced with North East humour and humanity with Lindisfarne singer and songwriter Billy Mitchell, War Horse Songman Bob Fox, Master of Tyneside song Benny Graham and award-winning songwriter Jez Lowe.
Festival
Durham City
Durham Pride is returning for 2024 and promises to be the biggest celebration of LGBT+ diversity Durham has ever seen!!
Music Event
Barnard Castle
The UK's leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter.
Performance
Barnard Castle
Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Acclaimed UK singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight' an intimate five-piece acoustic live tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell.
Featuring songs such as 'California', 'Blue', 'Woodstock' 'Both Sides Now', 'Coyote', 'Big…
Concert
Barnard Castle
Vocals and piano tour. Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in the 80's and the duo made a huge impact with the release of their debut album 'Seduced and Abandoned' (1987).
Concert
Durham
Prepare for an enchanting evening filled with soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics as the incomparable Gabrielle takes centre stage at the historic Durham Cathedral.
Festival
Sedgefield
Hardwick Festival returns on 16th to 18th August 2024. Artists already confirmed include Beck Hill, Snow Patrol and Richard Ashcroft.
Festival
Thornley
Northern Kin is back for a 6th year in 2024, at our fantastic new home at Thornley Hall farm, for 3 days, over the weekend of 14 June – 16 June 2024.
Festival
Bishop Auckland
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.
Show / Display
Durham City
The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 13th July 2024.
Theatre
Barnard Castle
Featuring favourite songs from stage and screen by songwriters such as Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Stephen Sondheim and Noel Coward, and lesser-known numbers, this raucous, cabaret-style show is not to be missed.
Concert
Bishop Auckland
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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