Durham Brass Festival 2025

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BRASS is back in 2025 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 13 - 20 July, with a headline performance by Bill Ryder-Jones.

This year, it will see Bill perform his critically acclaimed and much-loved album ‘Iechyd Da’ in full, for a special, one-off show with the NASUWT Riverside Band at Gala Durham.

The festival will also feature further spectacular performances including Barry Hyde, Simon Armitage and LYR, Brassed On, NETOA Wurlitzer and Stanhope Silver Band and The Fairey Band which will, for the first time ever, bring Jeremy Deller’s ‘Acid Brass’ to Durham. There will also be free concerts, community activities and a full week of lively street bands when the festival returns from Sunday 13 to Sunday 20 July.

Taking inspiration from the brass band heritage of Durham and celebrating brass music in all its forms, the annual Durham Brass Festival brings together all musical genres into an eight-day festival taking place across County Durham including headline performances in iconic locations.

The festival’s outreach programme includes hosting community workshops; free concerts in schools, communities and care homes across County Durham; as well as outdoor performances with street bands.

For more information, please visit the Brass Festival website.