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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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Performance
Consett
This feel-good performance is packed with show-stopping scenes, sing-a-long memories and spectacular footage as we take a nostalgic journey through the seventy year reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Spring Bank Holiday
Stanley
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style with a very special Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea in South Causey Inn's beautiful private dining garden pods, which will be dressed for the occasion!
Family Fun
Durham
On Saturday 4th June, join Ushaw for a right royal celebration in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. There will be live music, creative activities and lots of fun for all the family.
Show / Display
Durham
The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 9th July 2022, even bigger and better than ever before!
Spring Bank Holiday
Seaham
Come and celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee by joining in the fun at this fabulous street party in Church Street, Seaham. Music and entertainment taking place throughout the day!
Theatre
Durham
Based on the great American musicals, This "NHS, We Thank You" concert is raising money to support the physical and mental welfare of the staff at University Hospital, Durham
Concert
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Music Society Concert Series 2022. Come along and enjoy beautiful music from Alexander Soares (piano) at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church.
Festival
Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe
Bring the family to Newton Aycliffe's first Pride Festival which will take place on Saturday 6th August at ROF59 Arena, Newton Aycliffe from 1pm to 8pm (doors open 12noon).
Music Event
Durham City
Friends since they were five, Pete, Greg and Roy have picked up nominations for four Brits, an Ivor Novello and played everywhere from a sold-out Wembley Arena to countless festival stages. This year they have also released a new album ‘The Trouble…
Durham Cathedral, Durham City
Bank Holiday Weekend
Crook
Join us at Crook Cricket Club for a fun filled day of live music, dance, comedy street theatre performances, storytelling, a royalty themed fancy dress parade with prizes, traditional stalls and more to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Sporting Event
Old Elvet, Durham
The Durham Regatta not only offers thrilling racing, but also a variety of attractions for everyone.
Music Event
Beamish
Tap your foot to the sound of brass band music at Beamish Museum.
Concert
Barnard Castle
With the release of their second album 'Cairn', Scottish pianist Fergus McCreadie's trio has underlined their status as one of the most exciting young groups in European jazz.
Nature
Dalton-le-Dale, Murton
Celebrate the cycle of the natural rhythms of time and the arrival of the Summer Solstice, with natural rhythms of your own, combined with a community fire circle, poetry, story telling, meditation and sharing circle.
Music Event
Spennymoor
Canny Mint Productions present a super-duper, original, all day live music event!
Concert
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Music Society Concert Series 2022. Come and enjoy beautiful music from the 'Mithras Piano Trio' at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church. (Violin, Cello, Piano)
Concert
Durham
A vocal-led jazz quartet, characterised by thoughtful melodies, snappy interplay, and improvisation.
Concert
Chester le Street
Durham Cricket are delighted to announce that Bryan Adams will headline the Riverside on Tuesday 05 July 2022, as part of his So Happy It Hurts UK summer tour.
Performance
Stanley
Michael Buble Tribute Act – Mike Appleton brings you his authentic and breathtaking tributeshow. A stunning tribute to the Canadian crooner. All the songs. The Look. The Moves. And the Voice!
Music Event
Beamish
If you’re a brass band fan, then Brass at Beamish is sure to hit all the right notes!
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