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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. A violin and sheet music with Christmas decorations

    Add Vivaldi - Four Seasons at Christmas to your Itinerary

    Vivaldi - Four Seasons at Christmas

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Celebrate the season with Vivaldi's iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you've never heard it before.

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    From:
    29 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for Vivaldi - Four Seasons at Christmas
  2. Turkey and Tinsel written in gold

    Add Turkey & Tinsel - Party Night to your Itinerary

    Turkey & Tinsel - Party Night

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    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland

    Join us in The Knights Hall for our Retro Christmas Celebration.

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    From:
    5 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    From:
    12 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    More info for Turkey & Tinsel - Party Night
  3. Country style cowboy hat.

    Add A Country Christmas Hoedown at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    A Country Christmas Hoedown at South Causey Inn

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Boots on, spirits high—get ready to dance, dine, and celebrate Christmas country-style!

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    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for A Country Christmas Hoedown at South Causey Inn
  4. 'Dass Brass' performing to crowds at Durham Brass Festival

    Durham Brass Festival 2026

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    Festival

    Durham

    BRASS is back in 2026 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 12 - 19 July. 

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    12 July 2026to19 July 2026
    More info for Durham Brass Festival 2026
  5. Festive Afternoon Tea with sweet and savoury treats.

    Add Christmas Choir Afternoon Tea at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Christmas Choir Afternoon Tea at South Causey Inn

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Step into a festive wonderland this Christmas at South Causey Inn and experience the joy of live carols in our beautifully decorated Old Barn. Adorned with twinkling fairy lights and majestic Christmas trees, this heartwarming evening is perfect for…

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    From:
    22 Dec 2025Open 12:30 -
    More info for Christmas Choir Afternoon Tea at South Causey Inn
  6. Glitz & Glam - Party Night

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    Glitz & Glam - Party Night

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    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland

    Dress to impress as you join us in the Knights Hall to celebrate the festive season in style.

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    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    More info for Glitz & Glam - Party Night
  7. Image of The Snowman © Snowman Enterprises

    Add The Snowman – Film with Live Orchestra to your Itinerary

    The Snowman – Film with Live Orchestra

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    Christmas and New Year

    The College, Durham City

    Make this Christmas truly unforgettable with a special screening of the beloved festive classic The Snowman, brought to life by a live performance from a professional orchestra.

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    From:
    6 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for The Snowman – Film with Live Orchestra
  8. Wooden Christmas carol singers.

    Carols in the Chapel - Wynyard Hall

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    Christmas and New Year

    Wynyard

    Nothing will get you into the spirit of Christmas more than listening to the sound of traditional festive songs performed by exceptional local choir, Cantabile, under the musical direction of Reverend Daniel Ackerley. Finish the evening with mince…

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    7 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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    23 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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  9. A Skiffle group of two adults and two children in front of Beamish Museum's 1950s Welfare Hall.

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    Skiffle Session & Uke Club - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Music Event

    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 2.15pm where you can develop your ukulele skills.

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    30 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
    From:
    28 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
    More info for Skiffle Session & Uke Club - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  10. Folk musicians playing together in the Band Hall in The Pit Village.

    Add Folk on Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Folk on Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Music Event

    Beamish

    Come and join The Cloth Cappers in The Band Hall in the Pit Village.  Featuring songs, tunes and dancing our musicians will be providing entertainment to suit all tastes with lively chorus songs and some high quality folk music between 12pm - 3pm.

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    7 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
    More info for Folk on Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  11. Group of musicians playing string instruments surrounded by hundreds of candles.

    Add Candlelight Concerts - Durham Town Hall to your Itinerary

    Candlelight Concerts - Durham Town Hall

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    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.

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    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 18:30 -
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    29 Nov 2025Open 20:30 -
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    13 Dec 2025Open 20:30 -
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    13 Dec 2025Open 18:30 -
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    20 Dec 2025Open 18:30 -
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    20 Dec 2025Open 20:30 -
    More info for Candlelight Concerts - Durham Town Hall
  12. Fairylights over South causey Inn

    Add Live Tribute of George Michael at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Live Tribute of George Michael at South Causey Inn

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    An Unmissable Tribute Night at South Causey Inn...

    Dates

    From:
    22 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Live Tribute of George Michael at South Causey Inn
  13. Durham student orchestra performing at Elvet Methodist Church, Durham City

    Add Liszt's Rhapsody and Other Legends to your Itinerary

    Liszt's Rhapsody and Other Legends

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    Concert

    Durham City

    Durham University Palatinate Orchestra's Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of brilliant rhapsodies and legends, including Liszt's 'Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2', Sibelius' 'Lemminkäinen Suite' and music by Rossini and Glazunov.

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    10 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Liszt's Rhapsody and Other Legends
  14. Jimmy Regal and The Royals performing on stage.

    Add Jimmy Regal and The Royals - Claypath Delicatessen to your Itinerary

    Jimmy Regal and The Royals - Claypath Delicatessen

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    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.

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    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 18:30 - 21:00
    More info for Jimmy Regal and The Royals - Claypath Delicatessen
  15. Nerina Pallot playing the piano

    Add Nerina Pallot All Roads Lead To at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Nerina Pallot All Roads Lead To at The Bowes Museum

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    Music Event

    Barnard Castle

    A spellbinding live performer and multi-instrumentalist, Pallot’s shows are never the same twice.

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    From:
    5 Dec 2025to6 Dec 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Nerina Pallot All Roads Lead To at The Bowes Museum
  16. Durham student orchestra performing in St Oswald's Church, Durham City.

    Add Voices of the New Era to your Itinerary

    Voices of the New Era

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    Concert

    Durham City

    Join the Palatinate Ensemble for their first concert of the year - a journey through the 20th century featuring works by Gustav Holst, Jean Absil, and more!

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    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Voices of the New Era
  17. advert for Christmas 80s & 90s party

    Add Christmas Smash Hits 80s & 90s Party to your Itinerary

    Christmas Smash Hits 80s & 90s Party

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    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!

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    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 15:00 - 19:00
    More info for Christmas Smash Hits 80s & 90s Party
  18. Close up view of people playing brass instruments.

    Add Friends Christmas Concert to your Itinerary

    Friends Christmas Concert

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    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.

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    From:
    11 Dec 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Friends Christmas Concert
  19. The Jive Aces, Swingin Into Christmas

    Add The Jive Aces: Swingin' Christmas Show to your Itinerary

    The Jive Aces: Swingin' Christmas Show

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    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    Get ready to kick off the festive season with a swing! The UK's number one jive and swing band, The Jive Aces, are set to perform their highly-anticipated "Swingin' Christmas Show" at The Witham on Friday, December 12th, at 7:30 p.m.

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    From:
    12 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 23:00
    More info for The Jive Aces: Swingin' Christmas Show
  20. Abba Duo performing at South Causey Inn

    Add ABBA Duo Christmas Party at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    ABBA Duo Christmas Party at South Causey Inn

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Get ready to eat, drink, and DANCE – it's ABBA with a festive twist...

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    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 19:00 -
    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 12:00 -
    More info for ABBA Duo Christmas Party at South Causey Inn
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