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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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Music Event
Beamish
Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.
Music Event
Durham
An evening of reflection, music, and remembrance.
Music Event
Durham
Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral.
Concert
Durham City
Featuring a world class cast of West End Singers and epic live band, join us for a Landslide concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits, as you have never heard them before!
Music Event
Durham
The Durham Singers' next concert 'Brahms' Requiem', which will take place on Saturday 8 November 2025, at St Oswald's Church, Durham, at 7.30pm, presents glimpses of love in Brahms' life (1833–1897).
Religious Event
Durham City
We are joined by representatives from our armed forces to remember those who have given their lives in service of their country, and those serving who put their lives at risk today.
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Dress to impress as you join us in the Knights Hall to celebrate the festive season in style.
Concert
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Join us for a magical Winter Concert with Royal Northern Sinfonia, directed by leader Maria Włoszczowska in the intimate setting of St Peter's Chapel at Auckland Palace.
Music Event
Durham
Nominated by the UK Blues Federation in 2024 for band of the year and album of the year, Jimmy Regal and the Royals are one of the UK's most exciting and original bands on the circuit.
Music Event
Durham
Swifties, get ready to sing your heart out, swap your bracelets, share the love and Shake It Off! The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight is here, and it's pure magic!
Children/Family events
Durham
What better way to sing in the festive season than with Christmas Carols at Ushaw!
Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Put on your dancing shoes and party the night away to classics from the 80s, 90s and noughties.
Music Event
Durham City
A fresh spin on classical music at the Town Hall for the first time ever with themes like the best of Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Coldplay, Hans Zimmer and Christmas Classics.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
The popular Organ Recital Series returns to St Peter’s Chapel.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Music Event
Peterlee
Get ready to ROCK as we bring you an electrifying night of Queen's greatest hits with an unmissable Freddie Mercury Tribute.
Music Event
Beamish
Join us for music in the 1950s welfare hall! Enjoy Beamish Ukes performing 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm, singing some well known favourites.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
The band will undertake a full UK tour in support of Conflict, where they will be joined by recent member Athena Octavia – part of indie folk band Iris & Steel and an acclaimed classical violinist.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
A spellbinding live performer and multi-instrumentalist, Pallot’s shows are never the same twice.
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Durham Cathedral Young Singers, North East Rock Choir and Consett Citadel Salvation Army Band are back to perform festive favourites.
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join us in The Knights Hall for our Retro Christmas Celebration.
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