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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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  1. Psychedelic photo of artist Su:Rie

    Add SuRie: Cover/Me - The Witham to your Itinerary

    SuRie: Cover/Me - The Witham

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    Barnard Castle

    SuRie's own music, taken from her previous studio recordings and the album "Building A Woman", scheduled for release 14th May 2023, as well as covers of songs that inspire her; reworked and re-interpreted in her own inimitable style.

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    6 June 2023Open 19:30 -
    More info for SuRie: Cover/Me - The Witham
  2. Photo of Martin & Eliza Carthy - photo credit David Kilpatrick

    Add Martin Carthy & Eliza Carthy - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Martin Carthy & Eliza Carthy - The Witham

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    Barnard Castle


    The legendary ballad singer and guitarist, who has influenced generations of artists including Bob Dylan, joins forces his twice Mercury nominated daughter Eliza Carthy, to perform an eclectic range of songs and tunes from their vast family…

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    1 June 2023Open 19:30 -
    More info for Martin Carthy & Eliza Carthy - The Witham
  3. Image of Jenny leading a Twelfth Night Morning Orchard Wassail for a BBC Team.

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    ‘Twelfth Night’ Morning Orchard Wassail for Schools

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    Dalton le Dale, Murton

    Join us for a special Schools Wassail of our Orchards. Wassailing is an ancient tradition for blessing orchards to encourage a good apple harvest. The celebration involves Ivy, music, dance, toast and Wassail Punch Suitable for all age groups, this…

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    5 Jan 2024Open 10:00 -
    More info for ‘Twelfth Night’ Morning Orchard Wassail for Schools
  4. Fool’s Gold: acoustic musicians Steve & Carol Robson on stage.

    Add Fool’s Gold: Beat The Drum at The Witham to your Itinerary

    Fool’s Gold: Beat The Drum at The Witham

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    Barnard Castle

    Fool’s Gold bring their ‘Beat The Drum’ First World War Remembrance Show to The Witham.

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    11 Nov 2023Open 19:30 -
    More info for Fool’s Gold: Beat The Drum at The Witham
  5. Six members of the NE Street Band sitting together.

    Add NE Street Band: The Songs of Bruce Springsteen - The Witham to your Itinerary

    NE Street Band: The Songs of Bruce Springsteen - The Witham

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    Barnard Castle

    Expect a fun filled, audience engaging 2 hour + show of all things Bruce Springsteen. As well as playing all the 'classics' the band also cover songs from Bruce's incredible 'Seeger Sessions' shows which are now becoming an integral part of the…

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    9 Sept 2023Open 20:00 -
    More info for NE Street Band: The Songs of Bruce Springsteen - The Witham
  6. Image of Abba Tribute Act.

    Add Abba by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Abba by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

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    Durham

    Join us for an incredible night of Abba anthems, performed in the beautiful Durham Cathedral, by candlelight.

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    4 Aug 2023to5 Aug 2023Open 19:00 - 21:00
    More info for Abba by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
  7. The 2022 Best of British Town Parade. Image of The Queen.

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    Spennymoor Gala 2023

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    Spenymoor

    The main event will take place on Saturday, 1st July, celebrating the Gala procession through the centre of Spennymoor at 12.30pm, finishing at Victoria Jubilee Park. Family entertainment and activities are provided within the park for the remainder…

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    1 July 2023Open 12:30 - 16:00
    More info for Spennymoor Gala 2023
  8. Image of a group enjoying Skiffle Sessions at Beamish.

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    Skiffle Sessions - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North

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    Beamish

    Join us for an afternoon of skiffle music in the 1950s welfare hall! Enjoy our own band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump performing from 12pm until 1pm, followed by our Uke Club from 1.15pm until 2pm where you can develop your ukulele skills.

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    25 June 2023Open 12:00 - 14:00
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    30 July 2023Open 12:00 - 14:00
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    24 Sept 2023Open 12:00 - 14:00
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    31 Dec 2023Open 12:00 - 14:00
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  9. Image of a group of folk musicians at Beamish, The Living Museum of The North.

    Add Singaround Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North to your Itinerary

    Singaround Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North

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    Beamish

    Enjoy traditional music in Hetton band hall in The 1900s Pit Village during our popular Singaround Sunday!

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    14 May 2023to10 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    More info for Singaround Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North
  10. Image of a conductor and their orchestra at Durham Town Hall.

    Add Tales and Legends - Durham Town Hall to your Itinerary

    Tales and Legends - Durham Town Hall

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    Durham

    Join us for a musical telling of some of the greatest tales and legends ever penned. We begin in the present, with Takashi Yoshimatsu’s White Landscapes, an idyllic portrayal of snow to put you into a state of tranquillity.

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    9 June 2023Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Tales and Legends - Durham Town Hall
  11. 'Don't Stop Believin'' image of the band performing on stage.

    Add 'Don’t Stop Believin’ at Empire Consett to your Itinerary

    'Don’t Stop Believin’ at Empire Consett

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    Consett

    Jump aboard the midnight train – heaven is a place on Earth called Consett as the greatest end-of-the-night anthems spectacular roars into town.

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    1 July 2023Open 19:30 -
    More info for 'Don’t Stop Believin’ at Empire Consett
  12. Stone Valley Festival Line Up at Ushaw

    Add Stone Valley Festival 2023 to your Itinerary

    Stone Valley Festival 2023

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    Durham

    If you’re an SVF regular you’ll know what it’s all about – a festival experience like no other, completely secure for all campers, with a safe, friendly atmosphere for all ages, and full of lovers of great music, who all want to enjoy a cracking…

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    23 June 2023to25 June 2023
    More info for Stone Valley Festival 2023
  13. Image of organists Robert Balfour-Rowley and Will Shaw

    Add Robert Balfour-Rowley and Will Shaw Play the Mighty Wurlitzer to your Itinerary

    Robert Balfour-Rowley and Will Shaw Play the Mighty Wurlitzer

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    Howden-Le-Wear, Crook

    Fantastic concert of Mighty Wurlitzer music. 

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    16 July 2023Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Robert Balfour-Rowley and Will Shaw Play the Mighty Wurlitzer
  14. Durham Miners' Gala. Crowds enjoying the Gala outside of the County Hotel. Colliery Banners can be seen as the Bands march through the streets.

    Durham Miners' Gala 2023

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    Durham City

    The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 8th July 2023.

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    8 July 2023
    More info for Durham Miners' Gala 2023
  15. People enjoying Seaham Carnival on a sunny day. Image of acts on stage.

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    Seaham Carnival 2023

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    Seaham

    This year Seaham Carnival takes place over two days, 15th & 16th July. Fun for all the family, with entertainment, stalls and attractions.

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    From:
    15 July 2023to16 July 2023
    More info for Seaham Carnival 2023
  16. Poster showing Pete Townsend with guitar and Roger Daltrey in background with details of concert location.

    Add The Who - Seat Unique Riverside to your Itinerary

    The Who - Seat Unique Riverside

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    Chester-le-Street

    Legendary rock band The Who will perform at Seat Unique Riverside on Wednesday 19th July for their UK Tour “The Who Hits Back!”

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    19 July 2023
    More info for The Who - Seat Unique Riverside
  17. Image of a Brass Band playing at Beamish Museum.

    Add Brass Bands - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North to your Itinerary

    Brass Bands - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North

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    Beamish

    Tap your foot along to the sound of brass bands performing at Beamish Museum. 

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    From:
    29 Apr 2023to28 Aug 2023
    More info for Brass Bands - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North
  18. Image of musicians at Beamish Museum, smiling.

    Add Musical Mondays - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North to your Itinerary

    Musical Mondays - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North

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    Beamish

    Come along from 1.30pm until 3pm every Monday afternoon to join in with some traditional music, songs and dance inside Hetton band hall in our 1900s Pit Villag

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    From:
    1 May 2023to28 Aug 2023Various Opening Times
    More info for Musical Mondays - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North
  19. Three musicians, one man and two women.

    Add Chloe Piano Trio play at Bishop Auckland Music Society to your Itinerary

    Chloe Piano Trio play at Bishop Auckland Music Society

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    Concert

    Bishop Auckland

    Classical concert by young trio featuring piano with violin and cello.

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    From:
    14 July 2023Open 19:30 - 21:45
    More info for Chloe Piano Trio play at Bishop Auckland Music Society
  20. Image of Jack Mylchreest performing on stage.

    Add Live Music At The Lambton - The Lambton Worm to your Itinerary

    Live Music At The Lambton - The Lambton Worm

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    Music Event

    Chester le Street

    Free live music each and every Friday night at The Lambton Worm! This week we’ve got Jack Mylchreest.

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    From:
    23 June 2023Open 20:00 - 23:00
    More info for Live Music At The Lambton - The Lambton Worm
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