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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
Durham
Join Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, for LIVE entertainment welcoming live, local talent to perform at The Sounds on the Bounds.
Music Event
The College, Durham City
Richard Hawley reinterprets his own works with the backing of a traditional Durham colliery band.
Concert
Sedgefield
Sedgefield Lyric Singers, Lirica and SLYC present their joint Summer Concert, ONE DAY LIKE THIS on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July.
Music Event
Durham City
Binding Time – Songs & Stories from the Durham Coalfields.
Film
Barnard Castle
The wait is over! After 2 long years, maestro André Rieu is performing from his hometown of Maastricht once again! We are proud to present André's brand-new summer concert – Happy Days are Here Again!
Food & Drink
Seaham
It's Ladies Day here at Seaham Hall - join us for light bites on our beautiful outdoor terrace, plus live acoustic music, Prosecco and free flowing tea & coffee.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
A wide-ranging programme featuring early and late quartets by Haydn (the elegant and poised Opus 9 no.4 and the mighty "Emperor" quartet, Opus 76 no.3), the first performance of Adrienne Spilsbury's atmospheric second quartet "day, turning" and…
Festival
Edmundbyers
Taking place at Derwent Waterside Park on Saturday 2 July and Sunday 3 July 2022, the event will showcase local talent from our region, alongside fantastic tribute acts and children’s entertainment.
Music Event
The College, Durham City
Featuring a live cast of West End singers including stars of the West End production of 'Bat Out of Hell',
Music Event
The College, Durham City
This service has been part of every Gala since 1897.
Concert
Chester le Street
Durham Cricket are delighted to announce that Global superstar Diana Ross has added a date at the Riverside to her Thank You Summer 2022 tour on Wednesday 29th June 2022.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Natalie Black sets the tribute industry alight with her stunning replica show that she has been performing around the world since 2011
Music Event
Crook
Crookfest Music Festival - One full day of non-stop music across 3 stages.
Music Event
Durham City
One of the aims of this year’s festival is to give a platform to acts who are taking brass in new directions, and Ibibio Sound Machine certainly fit that bill, with their sound-clash of Western African funk, disco and electro.
Music Event
Durham City
YolanDa’s Band Jam is the critically acclaimed CBeebies children’s TV show presented by double MOBO award winning musician and broadcaster YolanDa Brown.
Theatre
Barnard Castle
Teesdale Operatic Society is delighted to welcome you to 'A West End Walk', a full evening of cabaret entertainment featuring all the musical theatre greats you know and love.
Festival
Sedgefield
HUGE DJ NAMES ANNOUNCED FOR HARDWICK FESTIVAL
MULTI-PLATINUM, Grammy nominated and world famous DJs are taking centre stage this year as one of the North East’s hottest summer festivals returns.
Danny Tenaglia, Purple Disco Machine, David…
Dance
Barnard Castle
For those who love 80s music and remember the old Discos back in the day. 1980s clothes encouraged.
Performance
Stanley
Elton John Tribute Act – Andy Crosbie performs – Rocketman – his Elton John Tribute show. This well established tribute has been performing for over 30 years! From Manchester to Vegas, Canada to Ibiza, this Elton has been around the globe!
Music Event
The College, Durham City
Featuring a live cast of West End singers, accompanied by an incredible live rock band, experience Queen as you have never heard them before.
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