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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. Sounds on the Bounds at Ushaw. Illustration of the grounds.

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    Sounds on the Bounds at Ushaw

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    Music Event

    Durham

    Join Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, for LIVE entertainment welcoming live, local talent to perform at The Sounds on the Bounds.

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    From:
    4 June 2022to31 Aug 2022
    More info for Sounds on the Bounds at Ushaw
  2. Richard Hawley standing on a beach under a pier

    Add Durham Brass Festival: Richard Hawley and NASUWT Riverside Band to your Itinerary

    Durham Brass Festival: Richard Hawley and NASUWT Riverside Band

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    Music Event

    The College, Durham City

    Richard Hawley reinterprets his own works with the backing of a traditional Durham colliery band. 

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    From:
    16 July 2022Open 19:00 -
    More info for Durham Brass Festival: Richard Hawley and NASUWT Riverside Band
  3. Sedgefield's three-choir summer concert.  Blue and yellow background with One Day Like This in yellow wording and Summer Concert in red wording.

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    One Day Like This Summer Concert

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    Sedgefield

    Sedgefield Lyric Singers, Lirica and SLYC present their joint Summer Concert, ONE DAY LIKE THIS on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July.

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    From:
    1 July 2022to2 July 2022
    More info for One Day Like This Summer Concert
  4. Field Music.

    Add BRASS 2022 at Gala Durham: Field Music & NASUWT Riverside Band to your Itinerary

    BRASS 2022 at Gala Durham: Field Music & NASUWT Riverside Band

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    Music Event

    Durham City

    Binding Time – Songs & Stories from the Durham Coalfields.

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    From:
    10 July 2022Open 19:30 -

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    Book BRASS 2022 at Gala Durham: Field Music & NASUWT Riverside Band Online (opens in a new window)

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  5. Cinema poster of Andre Rieu, standing over an image of Maastricht in the evening.

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    André Rieu: Happy Days Are Here Again

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    Barnard Castle

    The wait is over! After 2 long years, maestro André Rieu is performing from his hometown of Maastricht once again! We are proud to present André's brand-new summer concert – Happy Days are Here Again!

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    From:
    27 Aug 2022Open 19:00 - 22:00
    More info for André Rieu: Happy Days Are Here Again
  6. Tea on the Terrace at Seaham Hall. Image of an attractive selection of tea and scones.

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    Tea on the Terrace: Ladies Who Lunch at Seaham Hall

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    Seaham

    It's Ladies Day here at Seaham Hall - join us for light bites on our beautiful outdoor terrace, plus live acoustic music, Prosecco and free flowing tea & coffee.

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    From:
    14 Aug 2022Open 13:00 -
    More info for Tea on the Terrace: Ladies Who Lunch at Seaham Hall
  7. Photo of four string players in Aquarius Quartet.

    Add Sunday Classics: Aquarius Quartet at The Witham to your Itinerary

    Sunday Classics: Aquarius Quartet at The Witham

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    Barnard Castle

    A wide-ranging programme featuring early and late quartets by Haydn (the elegant and poised Opus 9 no.4 and the mighty "Emperor" quartet, Opus 76 no.3), the first performance of Adrienne Spilsbury's atmospheric second quartet "day, turning" and…

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    30 Oct 2022Open 13:00 -
    More info for Sunday Classics: Aquarius Quartet at The Witham
  8. Cartoon image of an aeroplane pulling a banner with the wording Derwent Fest!

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    Derwent Fest 2022

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    Edmundbyers

    Taking place at Derwent Waterside Park on Saturday 2 July and Sunday 3 July 2022, the event will showcase local talent from our region, alongside  fantastic tribute acts and children’s entertainment.

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    From:
    2 July 2022to3 July 2022
    More info for Derwent Fest 2022
  9. Meat Loaf tribute act with wording Meat Loaf by Candlelight.

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    Meat Loaf by Candlelight

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    The College, Durham City

    Featuring a live cast of West End singers including stars of the West End production of 'Bat Out of Hell',

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    22 July 2022Open 20:00 -
    From:
    2 Sept 2022Open 20:00 -
    More info for Meat Loaf by Candlelight
  10. Colliery band playing in Durham Cathedral with Miners' Lodge Banner.

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    Durham Miners' Gala Cathedral Service

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    The College, Durham City

    This service has been part of every Gala since 1897.

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    9 July 2022Open 15:00 -
    More info for Durham Miners' Gala Cathedral Service
  11. Black and white image of Diana Ross, as a poster for her Thank you Summer Tour

    Add Diana Ross: Thank You - Summer 2022 Tour to your Itinerary

    Diana Ross: Thank You - Summer 2022 Tour

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    Chester le Street

    Durham Cricket are delighted to announce that Global superstar Diana Ross has added a date at the Riverside to her Thank You Summer 2022 tour on Wednesday 29th June 2022.

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    29 June 2022
    More info for Diana Ross: Thank You - Summer 2022 Tour
  12. Close up photo of Natalie Black as Adele singing.

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    Adele Tribute: Hometown Glory

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    Barnard Castle

    Natalie Black sets the tribute industry alight with her stunning replica show that she has been performing around the world since 2011

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    21 Oct 2022Open 19:30 -
    More info for Adele Tribute: Hometown Glory
  13. Crookfest '23 with band Limehouse.

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    Crookfest '23

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    Crook

    Crookfest Music Festival - One full day of non-stop music across 3 stages.

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    From:
    30 Apr 2023Open 11:30 - 22:30
    More info for Crookfest '23
  14. Ibibio Sound Machine

    Add BRASS 2022 at Gala Durham: Ibibio Sound Machine to your Itinerary

    BRASS 2022 at Gala Durham: Ibibio Sound Machine

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    Music Event

    Durham City

    One of the aims of this year’s festival is to give a platform to acts who are taking brass in new directions, and Ibibio Sound Machine certainly fit that bill, with their sound-clash of Western African funk, disco and electro.

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    14 July 2022Open 19:30 -

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    Book BRASS 2022 at Gala Durham: Ibibio Sound Machine Online (opens in a new window)

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  15. Yolanda's Band Jam in colours yellow, green, red.

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    BRASS 2022 at Gala Durham: YoLanda’s Band Jam

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    Durham City

    YolanDa’s Band Jam is the critically acclaimed CBeebies children’s TV show presented by double MOBO award winning musician and broadcaster YolanDa Brown.

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    From:
    16 July 2022Open 14:00 -

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    Book BRASS 2022 at Gala Durham: YoLanda’s Band Jam Online (opens in a new window)

    More info for BRASS 2022 at Gala Durham: YoLanda’s Band Jam
  16. Stage with curtains and words Teesdale Operatic Society present: A West End Walk.

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    Teesdale Operatic Society: A West End Walk

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    Theatre

    Barnard Castle

    Teesdale Operatic Society is delighted to welcome you to 'A West End Walk', a full evening of cabaret entertainment featuring all the musical theatre greats you know and love.

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    From:
    1 July 2022to2 July 2022Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for Teesdale Operatic Society: A West End Walk
  17. Portrait of Arielle Free wearing a black jumper.

    Add Hardwick Festival 2022 to your Itinerary

    Hardwick Festival 2022

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    Festival

    Sedgefield

    HUGE DJ NAMES ANNOUNCED FOR HARDWICK FESTIVAL

    MULTI-PLATINUM, Grammy nominated and world famous DJs are taking centre stage this year as one of the North East’s hottest summer festivals returns.

    Danny Tenaglia, Purple Disco Machine, David…

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    From:
    20 Aug 2022to21 Aug 2022
    More info for Hardwick Festival 2022
  18. Image of a retro 80s rubix cube melting into a sea of colours.

    Add Re-wind 80s Disco at The Witham to your Itinerary

    Re-wind 80s Disco at The Witham

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    Dance

    Barnard Castle

    For those who love 80s music and remember the old Discos back in the day. 1980s clothes encouraged.

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    From:
    9 July 2022Open 19:30 -
    More info for Re-wind 80s Disco at The Witham
  19. 'The Best of Elton John,'  image of Andy Crosbie.

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    The Best of Elton John, featuring Andy Crosbie

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    Stanley

    Elton John Tribute Act – Andy Crosbie performs – Rocketman – his Elton John Tribute show. This well established tribute has been performing for over 30 years! From Manchester to Vegas, Canada to Ibiza, this Elton has been around the globe!

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    From:
    25 Nov 2022Open 19:00 -
    More info for The Best of Elton John, featuring Andy Crosbie
  20. Queen tribute act poster with image of Freddie Mercury.

    Add Queen by Candlelight at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Queen by Candlelight at Durham Cathedral

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    Music Event

    The College, Durham City

    Featuring a live cast of West End singers, accompanied by an incredible live rock band, experience Queen as you have never heard them before.

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    From:
    28 July 2022Open 19:30 -
    From:
    29 July 2022to12 Aug 2022Various Opening Times
    From:
    11 Aug 2022Open 19:30 -
    From:
    12 Aug 2022Open 20:00 -
    More info for Queen by Candlelight at Durham Cathedral
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