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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
Durham
Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral.
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.
Music Event
Durham
The Too Bad Jims consist of blues veterans Little Victor, Son Jack Jr., and Nick Simonon. It's no coincidence that their band name is a nod to the legendary album by R.L. Burnside, one of the pioneers of the genre.
Music Event
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.
Music Event
Peterlee
The ultimate ABBA party at Peterlee Pavilion. Saturday 14th March.
Festival
Durham
BRASS is back in 2026 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 12 - 19 July.
Music Event
Peterlee
If you've holidayed in Tenerife, you've probably seen Frankie Mack live… now catch him one night only at The Peterlee Pavilion!
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.
Music Event
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.
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.
Music Event
Beamish
Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.
Music Event
Meadowfield
Acoustic Duo. Seats £7. Refreshments on sale or BYOB.
Festival
Old Cinema Launderette in Gilesgate,
The 2026 Durham Jazz Festival will run from Friday 23rd October through to Sunday 25th October.
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
Festival
Durham City
Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your support and have a great time with friends and family. See you there!
Music Event
Stanley
Sit with us and enjoy live music every Friday, where we welcome a brilliant mix of local musicians from all across the North East to our cosy indoor bar - with a roaring log-burning fire.
Music Event
Durham
Durham University Choral Society returns to the stage for a preview of its international tour repertoire in the resonant acoustics of Elvet Methodist Church here in Durham.
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…
Music Event
Howden le Wear, Crook
Britain's Got Talent finalist JEAN MARTYN play a concert of light classical and popular music at the mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ.
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…
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