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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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Christmas and New Year
Stanley
An Unmissable Tribute Night at South Causey Inn...
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
Relive the magic of Whitney Houston! Get ready to sing and dance to all of your favourite hits. This incredible ‘Celebration of Whitney’ tribute show features all the late diva’s most powerful hits, performed by the amazing Hayley-Ria.
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join us for a spellbinding fusion of pop perfection and Broadway magic.
Christmas and New Year
Stanley
A wonderful Christmas Event for all the family...Step into a winter wonderland this festive season and join us at South Causey Inn for a truly heart-warming Christmas Carol Event.
Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Step into vintage glamour and festive cheer with an Afternoon Tea with the sensational Darling Dollies! Enjoy delicious treats and sparkling tunes as they perform classic Christmas favourites and selections from their signature repertoire, all…
Festival
Edmundbyers
A weekend festival of live tribute music, food and drink, and children’s activities and entertainment, set in a stunning location, not far from you. Bring all the family, including the dog, and enjoy some fun, quality time together.
Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge
Music Event
Durham City
With over 250 musicians and conducted by the celebrated Tim Burke (Musical Director of the Royal Northern Sinfonia Chorus and Tête à Tête Opera), this performance promises to be a true highlight of the musical year.
Performance
Durham City
Neil Gore, presents this SELL OUT one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the…
Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Get into the festive spirit with an unforgettable evening of smooth vocals, timeless hits, and Christmas classics, performed live by the incredible Jack Andrews.
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.
Christmas and New Year
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Join us for a magical evening of festive cheer at the historic St Peter’s Chapel, as Revd Dr Chris Knights, Chaplain to the Bishop of Durham, leads a heartwarming carol service filled with seasonal favourites.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
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…
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!
Concert
Ushaw Moor , Durham
Welcome to listen Durham Singers performing new Easter time music. St Mark Passion is a composition for choir, orchestra and soloists by our favourite living composer Oliver Tarney.
Music Event
Durham City
This powerhouse pair are still making music together, as they always have. Together, they perform an eclectic range of songs and tunes from their vast family repertoire.
Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Get ready for a truly unforgettable festive experience this Christmas season...
Our much-loved Christmas Brass Band is making its triumphant return, bringing an evening of spectacular live music that the whole family will enjoy. Step into the…
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.
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
Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Celebrate Christmas with glamour, festive cheer, and timeless swing.
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