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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. Richard Hills FRCO at the New Victoria Centre Wurlitzer console

    Add Mighty Wurlitzer 40th Anniversay Concert to your Itinerary

    Mighty Wurlitzer 40th Anniversay Concert

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    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Richard Hills FRCO and Simon Gledhill, international theatre organists, play a variety of popular and light classical music to celebrate the 40the anniversary of the opening of the mighty Wurlitzer organ in the New Victoria Centre.

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    From:
    22 Mar 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Mighty Wurlitzer 40th Anniversay Concert
  2. Declan Poole at the Wurlitzer organ (Milwaukee USA)

    Add Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with award winning young organist Declan Poole to your Itinerary

    Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with award winning young organist Declan Poole

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    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Winner of the U.S. and U.K. Young Theatre Organist of the Year Award DECLAN POOLE plays a concert of favourite music at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the New Victoria Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with award winning young organist Declan Poole
  3. Durham University Chamber Choir.

    Add Durham University Chamber Choir: I Heard a Voice from Heaven to your Itinerary

    Durham University Chamber Choir: I Heard a Voice from Heaven

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    The College, Durham

    Join Durham University Chamber Choir on a journey from prayer to deliverance, bringing together the stunning passion of Łukaszewski's Lamentations with Howells' awe-inspiring Requiem in the Chapter House of the Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Durham University Chamber Choir: I Heard a Voice from Heaven
  4. Cartoon image of the performance area with a stage, trees, hills and a yellow aeroplane with a banner with wording Derwent Fest!

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    Derwent Fest 2026

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    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.

    Venue

    Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge

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    From:
    14 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
    More info for Derwent Fest 2026
  5. Kevin Morgan FRCO at the Wurlitzer theatre organ

    Add Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Phil Kelsall MBE from the Tower Ballroom Blackpool to your Itinerary

    Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Phil Kelsall MBE from the Tower Ballroom Blackpool

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    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Resident organist of the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool, PHIL KELSALL MBE, plays a concert of favourite music at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the New Victoria Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Phil Kelsall MBE from the Tower Ballroom Blackpool
  6. Durham Jazz Festival Logo

    Durham Jazz Festival

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    Old Cinema Launderette in Gilesgate,

    The 2026 Durham Jazz Festival will run from Friday 23rd October through to Sunday 25th October.

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    23 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026
    More info for Durham Jazz Festival
  7. group of people in colours t shirts smiling at camera inside Locomotion museum.

    Add Be a Record Breaker to your Itinerary

    Be a Record Breaker

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    Shildon

    Join in with our "Do the Locomotion" GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ official attempt!

    On Thursday 26 February we are planning to do our very own special record-breaking attempt for the greatest number of people simultaneously performing the “Locomotion”…

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    26 Feb 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Be a Record Breaker
  8. The Music of The Lord of the Rings at Durham Cathedral advertising poster, with a dragon carrying a ring and mountains in the background.

    Add The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore to your Itinerary

    The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore

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    Concert

    Durham City

    Join us at the magnificent Durham Cathedral for Our Precious Concert – one of our most beloved and best-selling programmes, now coming to Durham in its most magical form yet.

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    From:
    13 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
    More info for The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore
  9. Poster promoting ABBAOKE event.

    Add GIMME, GIMME, GIMME ABBAOKE to your Itinerary

    GIMME, GIMME, GIMME ABBAOKE

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    Peterlee

    The ultimate ABBA party at Peterlee Pavilion. Saturday 14th March.

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    From:
    14 Mar 2026Open 13:00 - 17:00
    More info for GIMME, GIMME, GIMME ABBAOKE
  10. Kathryn Tickell & Amy Thatcher

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    Kathryn Tickell & Amy Thatcher at Ushaw

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    Durham

    The intuitive musical interplay between Kathryn and Amy is born out of a long-standing creative friendship. Kathryn’s pipes marry beautifully with Amy’s exquisite accordion playing.

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    From:
    13 Mar 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Kathryn Tickell & Amy Thatcher at Ushaw
  11. Zog at Gala Durham

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    Zog at Gala Durham

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    Durham City , Durham

    Families can look forward to the return of Zog to County Durham this half-term.

    Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story will be brought to roaring, soaring life in a delightful musical for children at Gala Durham. From Tuesday…

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    From:
    24 Feb 2026to26 Feb 2026
    More info for Zog at Gala Durham
  12. Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique

    Add Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique to your Itinerary

    Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique

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    Music Event

    Durham

    Durham University Palatinate Orchestra's 90-piece Symphony Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony, his Pathétique Symphony, and music by Elgar and Pejačević in Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique
  13. Phot

    Add Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique to your Itinerary

    Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique

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    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Durham University Palatinate Orchestra's 90-piece Symphony Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony, his Pathétique Symphony, and music by Elgar and Pejačević in Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique
  14. Event advertising poster showing date and time with images of retro music badges.

    Add The Loud not Loud Music Club at The Pavilion to your Itinerary

    The Loud not Loud Music Club at The Pavilion

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    Music Event

    Peterlee

    Alternative anthems, cult classics & deep cuts from the 70s, 80s & 90s  

    Dates

    From:
    28 Feb 2026Open 18:00 - 23:00
    More info for The Loud not Loud Music Club at The Pavilion
  15. Durham Brass Festival logo on colourful backdrop of Durham.

    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. 

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2026to19 July 2026
    More info for Durham Brass Festival 2026
  16. Kevin Morgan FRCO at the Wurlitzer theatre organ

    Add Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Dr. Kevin Morgan FRCO to your Itinerary

    Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Dr. Kevin Morgan FRCO

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    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Dr. Kevin Morgan FRCO play a variety of popular and light classical music at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the New Victoria Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Apr 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Dr. Kevin Morgan FRCO
  17. Black and white photo of Sandi Thom with her guitar.

    Add Sandi Thom In Concert at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Sandi Thom In Concert at The Bowes Museum

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    Concert

    Barnard Castle

    Enjoy an intimate performance by Scottish singer, Sandi Thom, at The Bowes Museum, ahead of the release of her 7th studio album.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Mar 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Sandi Thom In Concert at The Bowes Museum
  18. G4 members wearing santa hats and suits.

    Add G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their 'G4 Christmas' tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral
  19. Opulence at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Opulence at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Music Event

    Chester-Le-Street

    Lumley Castle Hotel at Chester-le-Street, County Durham, will be the backdrop for Opulence, running on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September.

    While the big-name performers are not being unveiled until later this month, organisers have promised it will…

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    From:
    4 Sept 2026to5 Sept 2026
    More info for Opulence at Lumley Castle Hotel
  20. The Irish House Party

    Add The Irish House Party - A Traditional Song-And-Dance Celebration Dating Back To The Early 19th Century to your Itinerary

    The Irish House Party - A Traditional Song-And-Dance Celebration Dating Back To The Early 19th Century

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    Music Event

    Market Place, Bishop Auckland

    At last, an Irish music show that has come out of Ireland without the clichés that usually follow! There are no twee costumes or backing tracks here. Instead you get incredibly talented musicians and dancers who simply want to bring you the sound…

    Dates

    From:
    18 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
    More info for The Irish House Party - A Traditional Song-And-Dance Celebration Dating Back To The Early 19th Century
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