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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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Children/Family events
Bishop Auckland
Dance the afternoon away at this traditional social gathering with live music from the fantastic Tyne Valley Big Band, led by musical director Dave Hignett and accompanied by the fabulous vocals of Barbara Hignett.
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever.
Music Event
Durham City
Featuring Suite Number One in G Major by JS Bach and personal comedic pieces crafted in Idiot classes.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
A series of one hour lunchtime recitals by the cream of North East talent.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Children/Family events
Durham City
This year, Brass Festival will take over the streets…and the water too! Cruise along the River Wear on the Prince Bishop, with our fantastic street bands onboard.
Dance
Peterlee
It's back - Daytime Clubbing: 80s & 90s. After a sell-out launch, we're turning it up for round two… and it's a battle of the decades.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at the iconic Auckland Palace Gardens.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join us for a spellbinding fusion of pop perfection and Broadway magic.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
This summer, we are delighted to welcome Bishop Auckland Choral Society to Auckland Palace for a spectacular evening of music.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Theatre
Chester-le-Street
Rock of Ages takes you back to the time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair!
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Dress to impress as you join us in the Knights Hall to celebrate the festive season in style.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
The Specials Ltd are the world's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records Legends, The Specials.
Children/Family events
Durham City
This year, Brass Festival will take over the streets…and the water too! Cruise along the River Wear on the Prince Bishop, with our fantastic street bands onboard.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
Direct from London, these four dazzling performers are taking the world by storm. From the heart-wrenching emotion of Les Misérables to the toe-tapping harmonies of the Jersey Boys, The Barricade Boys will take you on a musical journey like no other.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Children/Family events
Durham City
The Futureheads’ frontman Barry Hyde, brings his deeply personal and evocative new solo album, Miners’ Ballads, to life in a special live performance.
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join Alex Hall as he swoons the night away with a tribute to Michael Buble.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
The popular Organ Recital Series returns to St Peter’s Chapel.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Festival
Durham
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.
Music Event
Quarryheads Lane, Durham
The Chapel Choirs of Durham University, in collaboration with Durham Student Music, will be performing a programme of beautiful choral music on Saturday 21 June in the atmospheric acoustics of Durham School's Chapel.
Festival
Durham City
Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your support and have a great time with friends and family. See you there!
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