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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. Consett Salvation Army Band, an orchestra of brass instruments.

    Add Friends Christmas Concert to your Itinerary

    Friends Christmas Concert

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Join us for our Annual Christmas Concert. Celebrate the festive season at our Friends' Christmas Concert with Durham Cathedral Young Singers, Rock Choir North East and the Consett Citadel Salvation Army Band.

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    From:
    28 Oct 2026to10 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for Friends Christmas Concert
  2. Three singer smiling towards the camera, surrounded by gold sparkles.

    Add Motown - Christmas Daytime Party to your Itinerary

    Motown - Christmas Daytime Party

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    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Get ready for pure Motown and Northern Soul Anthems, the ones that you just want to sing along to. Belle Voix deliver over 30 iconic hits, celebrating the heart, harmony and energy of the music that defined generations. From the irresistible groove…

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    From:
    9 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00
    From:
    17 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00
    More info for Motown - Christmas Daytime Party
  3. A starry blue night sky, with one bright star on the right, text in a whimsical yellow font which reads 'A Starry Night.'

    Add A Starry Night with Innominata Choir to your Itinerary

    A Starry Night with Innominata Choir

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    Christmas and New Year

    Lanchester

    A Starry Night with Innominata Choir. A Celebration of Christmas through music and readings with carols for audience participation.

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    From:
    18 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
    More info for A Starry Night with Innominata Choir
  4. A person singing into a microphone with atmospheric lighting.

    Add A Night with Lynas & Bloom to your Itinerary

    A Night with Lynas & Bloom

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Arrive in style from 7pm and kick off the evening with handcrafted cocktails in our exclusive pre-event bar, setting the perfect festive mood before being seated from 7.30pm for a delicious 3-course Christmas dinner. As the night unfolds, lose…

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    18 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:55
    More info for A Night with Lynas & Bloom
  5. A group of 2000s singers surrounded by purple sparkles.

    Add Back To The...2000s Christmas Party Night to your Itinerary

    Back To The...2000s Christmas Party Night

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    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Bringing back all the hits from the 00s to Now! Get ready for stage games, interaction, the best in music and dance anthems! Full decor and stage set, dancers and DJ, sing dance and party the night away, Lip Sync Battles, Dance Competitions and…

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    From:
    10 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    More info for Back To The...2000s Christmas Party Night
  6. A Christmas concert in an ornate chapel.

    Add Christmas Concert Series - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Christmas Concert Series - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Children/Family events

    Bearpark, Durham

    Celebrate the festive season with a wonderful series of Christmas concerts at Ushaw. Enjoy uplifting choirs, powerful brass, beautiful orchestral music and much-loved Christmas favourites, all performed in the magnificent St Cuthbert’s Chapel. Join…

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    From:
    7 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026
    More info for Christmas Concert Series - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  7. A glitter ball, with the text that reads, dance anthems disco, on a green glittery background.

    Add Dance Anthems Christmas Disco Party Night to your Itinerary

    Dance Anthems Christmas Disco Party Night

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    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Get ready for an unforgettable night! Our resident DJ will be spinning the hottest anthems, the best beats & non-stop fun all night!

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    3 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
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    6 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
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    10 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
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    16 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    From:
    27 Dec 2026to28 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    More info for Dance Anthems Christmas Disco Party Night
  8. A techno-style red robot, surrounded by festive purple light.

    Add The Ultimate DJ & Sax Christmas Party - Afterglow to your Itinerary

    The Ultimate DJ & Sax Christmas Party - Afterglow

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    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Glow up your Christmas celebration with a high-impact night of music, movement and mesmerising entertainment. Be welcomed by glamorous stilt walkers, then lose yourself in the infectious beats of our live DJ and sax sensation as they take the party…

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    4 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
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    11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
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    19 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    More info for The Ultimate DJ & Sax Christmas Party - Afterglow
  9. 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.

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    From:
    23 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral
  10. Jonathan Eyre at the Wurlitzer Organ

    Add NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ to your Itinerary

    NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ

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    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    JONATHAN EYRE plays a concert of Christmas music including Carols, etc. at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ.

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    From:
    20 Dec 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ
  11. A festive wreath and red baubles hanging down, decorate a poster which readss 'Christmas Big Sing with Forget Me Not Singers.'

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    Christmas Big Sing

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    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    All are welcome to this year's Christmas Sing-A-Long with Forget Me Nots (Dementia Friendly Singers)

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    From:
    19 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
    More info for Christmas Big Sing
  12. A casino table surrounded by purple glitter.

    Add Disco, Dice & Drive ~ Immersive Christmas Party Night to your Itinerary

    Disco, Dice & Drive ~ Immersive Christmas Party Night

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    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Where Christmas parties get a serious upgrade. Think disco vibes, casino thrills, competitive racing action and Insta-worthy 360° moments – all wrapped into one electric night. Win festive prizes, challenge your friends and dance into the early…

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    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    More info for Disco, Dice & Drive ~ Immersive Christmas Party Night
  13. A group of 90s celebrities surrounded by red sparkles..

    Add So...90s Christmas Party Night to your Itinerary

    So...90s Christmas Party Night

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    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Get ready for this” So 90s Interactive DJ Show brings you all the greatest hits from that era, glow sticks and shell suits at the ready! Evening includes live DJ, dazzling dancers, amazing routines, giveaways, & all your favourite classic hits from…

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    From:
    6 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    More info for So...90s Christmas Party Night
  14. Three smiling vintage carol singers.

    Add Festive Afternoon Tea with The Musetta's to your Itinerary

    Festive Afternoon Tea with The Musetta's

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    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    A festive afternoon tea accompanied by the beautiful sounds of The Musetta's Carol Singers. Relax with delicious seasonal treats and soak up the Christmas atmosphere as classic carols and Yuletide favourites fill the room.

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    From:
    4 Dec 2026Open 12:00 -
    From:
    11 Dec 2026Open 12:00 -
    From:
    18 Dec 2026Open 12:00 -
    More info for Festive Afternoon Tea with The Musetta's
  15. A black microphone and stand on a navy background

    Add In Concert at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    In Concert at The Bowes Museum

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    Concert

    Barnard Castle

    Enjoy unforgettable evenings of live music in the beautiful Jubilee Room at The Bowes Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026to5 Dec 2026
    More info for In Concert at The Bowes Museum
  16. A musician duo holding instruments and wearing christmas hats whilst smiling.

    Add Fools Gold Christmas Show to your Itinerary

    Fools Gold Christmas Show

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Our Christmas Show has all the usual ingredients of a Fool’s Gold Show - the songs -performed live, the fascinating stories behind the songs, the images to bring it all to life - and of course, a big helping of Christmas! You will know the songs -…

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    From:
    28 Nov 2026Open 16:30 - 19:00
    More info for Fools Gold Christmas Show
  17. A group of festive performers wearing Santa hats and Christmas jumpers playing the Ukulele on a blue stage.

    Add D’Ukes of Scarth – The Ukulele Christmas Sessions to your Itinerary

    D’Ukes of Scarth – The Ukulele Christmas Sessions

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    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    Come along to The Witham and enjoy a fun filled afternoon of ukulele music with the D’Ukes of Scarth. Something for everyone – songs to join in with, songs to listen to, songs old, new and Christmassy.

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    From:
    19 Dec 2026Open 14:00 -
    More info for D’Ukes of Scarth – The Ukulele Christmas Sessions
  18. The illustrated Snowman flying with a child.

    Add The Snowman with Live Orchestra - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Snowman with Live Orchestra - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Christmas and New Year

    Bearpark, Durham

    Step into the wonder of the season with a heartwarming performance of The Snowman — perfect for all ages. Enjoy a live orchestral accompaniment by the Durham Music Youth Orchestra as they bring the beloved animated film to life, complete with the…

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    From:
    12 Dec 2026
    More info for The Snowman with Live Orchestra - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  19. Four musicians playing brass instruments.

    Add Brass and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Brass and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour - Durham Cathedral

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    Festive Event

    Durham

    This isn’t just a collection of Christmas music – it’s a celebration of the season’s full emotional range. Joy, wonder, reflection, play. Big bold choruses and quiet, candlelit moments. Music that lets you sing along one minute and stop to breathe…

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    From:
    27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Brass and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour - Durham Cathedral
  20. 1900s Pit Village band hall

    Add Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    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.

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    From:
    13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
    More info for Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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