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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
Chester le Street
Lumley Live! Sunday 6th July. Be among the first to experience our magical tipi set-up — rustic, atmospheric, and made for nights to remember!
Concert
Brancepeth
In their summer concert 2025, the Durham Singers will perform music for Evening prayer.
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join us in The Knights Hall for our Retro Christmas Celebration.
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join Alex Hall as he swoons the night away with a tribute to Michael Buble.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Following Bill’s recent collaborations with the BBC Concert Orchestra, this show will bring a bold new reimagining of Iechyd Da to this year’s Durham Brass Festival.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
The popular Organ Recital Series returns to St Peter’s Chapel.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Music Event
Owengate, Durham City
Steve Pledger will again be performing a selection of award-winning songs at Durham Fringe Festival 2025. His songs - taken from across his 4 critically-acclaimed albums - reflect the times in which we live and are sure to be delivered with his…
Children/Family events
Durham City
Durham City comes alive in July with some of the very best street bands from the UK and beyond in ‘Streets of Brass’.
Children/Family events
Durham City
This year, Brass Festival will take over the streets…and the water too! Cruise along the River Wear on the Prince Bishop, with our fantastic street bands onboard.
Children/Family events
Durham City
This unique programme pairs Northeast artists with talented brass ensembles to create new music and take part in a unique and unforgettable performance.
Outdoor Event
Local musicians Julie and William bring an extra dimension to the historic gardens and hall with live performances on the third Monday of each month.
Dance
Peterlee
It's back - Daytime Clubbing: 80s & 90s. After a sell-out launch, we're turning it up for round two… and it's a battle of the decades.
Music Event
Owengate, Durham City
An exhilarating show for all lovers of music and poetry.
Music Event
Chester le Street
Dust off your cowboy boots and grab your favourite hat because it's time to kick up some fun line dancing at Beats & Boots in the Tipi. A celebration of all thing's country!
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Dress to impress as you join us in the Knights Hall to celebrate the festive season in style.
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join us for a spellbinding fusion of pop perfection and Broadway magic.
Music Event
Durham City
Featuring Suite Number One in G Major by JS Bach and personal comedic pieces crafted in Idiot classes.
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!
Festival
Sedgefield
Hardwick Festival returns 15th to 17th August. The 2025 line-up will be revealed soon.
Children/Family events
Durham City
The Futureheads’ frontman Barry Hyde, brings his deeply personal and evocative new solo album, Miners’ Ballads, to life in a special live performance.
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