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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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Concert
Durham
Durham Choral Society and Orchestra present a programme of music that evokes night-time from Dusk 'til Dawn.
Concert
Howden-Le-Wear
Friends of NETOA present Mighty Wurlitzer concert with teatime treats.
Music Event
Blanchland
Garden gigs are back with our firm favourite John Gatenby! John will be singing us a few songs in our garden so join us from 3pm until 5pm where snacks and drinks will be available to purchase.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
The UK's leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter.
Music Event
Stanhope
Do you enjoy singing? Come along to our workshop for an afternoon of fun and song. Led by Marie Clair Breen.
Concert
Barnard Castle
Borealis brings together musicians from across the North to perform music that fuses elements of folk, rock and contemporary jazz.
Festival
Stanhope
Stanhope Weekender is a live music event in the heart of Stanhope, Weardale.
Concert
Peterlee
PETERLEE: Living Memory will be open to the public from Saturday alongside a second new exhibition, Garden City Future
Music Event
Barnard Castle
This vibrant show, which celebrates 60 years of Merseybeat, features the Cavern Club's resident Merseybeat combo, The Shakers and their authentic 'Maximum Merseybeat' sound.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Choral Society is pleased to be a part of the 750th anniversary of the founding of St Andrew's Church at South Church, Bishop Auckland. As part of the celebration the choir will present a concert titled Choral Music Through the Ages…
Festival
Lanchester
Scoop Music Festival is a 3 day camping festival celebrating local talent, sited at Burnhopeside Hall near the picturesque village of Lanchester.
Music Event
Blanchland
Back by popular demand, Hattie. Her voice has been described like sapphire and steel, beautiful yet strong. She is certainly not one to be missed. Kick off your shoes and relax in our garden from 3pm until 5pm.
Festival
Durham
An eclectic, vibrant and colourful celebration of brass music in all its forms – artistically excellent, rooted in our communities, and welcoming to everyone.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
In answer to overwhelming support, former members of John Coghlan's Quo – Mick Hughes, Rick Chase, Pete Mace and Russ Chadd have reformed under the name of QUO CONNECTION in order to begin the next chapter.
Concert
Howden-Le-Wear
Top INTERNATIONAL concert organist & STAR of The PROMS PLAYS THE MIGHTY WURLITZER.
Music Event
Blanchland
To kickstart the 2024 garden gigs, we have our very own Sophia Anderson singing in the garden and if we are lucky, Sophia may even sing some of her own music! Join us from 3pm until 5pm where snacks and drinks will be available to purchase.
Concert
Durham City
Durham University Orchestral Society and Durham University Choral Society are delighted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony hosted in the atmospheric Durham Cathedral.
Charity event/Fundraiser
Barnard Castle
Enjoy great music from films, shows and popular culture with St Mary's Community Orchestra alongside singers from the Community Choir.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
The majestic church of St Andrew's, nestled in the heart of South Church, Bishop Auckland, is celebrating its 750th birthday this year.
We are inviting you to join us for a glorious evening of 'Choral Music Through The Ages' performed by the Bishop…
Music Event
The College, Durham City
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
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