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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
Bishop Auckland
An inspirational and uplifting weekend of singing in the company of composer, singer and music director Joanna Forbes l'Estrange in the magnificent setting of Auckland Palace. Participants will have the opportunity to sing Joanna's major new work, A…
Music Event
Beamish
Beamish welcomes Winchester Stompers and Los Twangueros alongside local band Northern Roots to bring our 1950s welfare hall alive.
Christmas and New Year
Peterlee
It's time to rewind the clock and turn up the volume at the Christmas Smash Hits Party Night – your ultimate throwback festive bash!
Music Event
Durham
Marius (le faux chat) is a half-Scottish, half-French singer-songwriter. He takes inspiration from a wide range of influences - his album ' White Walls of Silence' aims to evoke the atmosphere of the Scottish islands through sounds, texture and…
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!
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Experience the passion and virtuosity of world-renowned flamenco guitarist Juan Martín in an unforgettable live concert.
Music Event
Durham
Ten years ago, the wheels turned at the last deep coal mine in Britain for the final time. Across the coalfields, miners and their families mourned for their industry and their way of life. Now, A Northern Requiem celebrates those people and…
Talks
Durham City
The Brass Band Conference is an annual event and awards ceremony providing an unmissable opportunity for brass banders from across the country to learn, share and network.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
Join us for a monthly evening of traditional tunes, songs, and easy-going community spirit. Hosted by renowned local musician Paul Martin (aka ‘The Dunholm Piper’) with special guest players, these sessions bring people together through…
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
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
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
Bishop Auckland
Feel the beat! The Bishop Auckland & District Drum and Pipe Band will be performing at 11am.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
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
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).
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
Beamish
Head to The 1900s Pit Village band hall where music group Kiddars Luck will be hosting the Pit Village Music Hall from 11.30am-2.30pm, a musical celebration of the North East, including clog dancing and a surprise guest or two!
Music Event
Gilesgate, Durham
Guardian 'One to Watch' Frankie Archer (Glastonbury, Later... with Jools Holland) brings her boundary-smashing feminist electrofolk to Durham Old Cinema Launderette with new single 'The Demon Lover'
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
The popular Organ Recital Series returns to St Peter’s Chapel.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Music Event
Seaham
Awaken the Fire, Soothe the Soul. A Deeply Restorative Session of Rhythm and Sound for Wellbeing - Immerse yourself, mind, body, and soul, into the layers and healing frequencies of sound and rhythm. From Drum Beat to Deep Peace - Join the Journey…
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join us for a spellbinding fusion of pop perfection and Broadway magic.
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