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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. Images of the Union Jack, fireworks and celebrations. Starring Jimmy Cricket and Leah Bell.

    Add A Right Royal Knees Up at Empire Consett to your Itinerary

    A Right Royal Knees Up at Empire Consett

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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.

    Dates

    From:
    21 May 2022Open 14:30 -
    More info for A Right Royal Knees Up at Empire Consett
  2. Queen's Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea at South Causey Inn.

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    Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea

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    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!

    Dates

    From:
    2 June 2022Open 12:00 -
    From:
    3 June 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea
  3. Jubilee Celebration Day at Ushaw. Image of the crown and Union Jack.

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    Jubilee Celebration Day at Ushaw

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    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.

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    From:
    4 June 2022
    More info for Jubilee Celebration Day at Ushaw
  4. A compilation of historical images make up a Durham Miners' Gala poster for 2022 showing brass bands, musicians and city streets packed with crowds.

    Durham Miners' Gala 2022

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    Show / Display

    Durham

    The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 9th July 2022, even bigger and better than ever before! 

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    9 July 2022
    More info for Durham Miners' Gala 2022
  5. Seaham Town Council Logo 'Strength and Courage'

    Add Queen's Platinum Jubilee Street Party to your Itinerary

    Queen's Platinum Jubilee Street Party

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    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!

    Dates

    From:
    2 June 2022Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for Queen's Platinum Jubilee Street Party
  6. Images of Broadway billboards and text reading 'Broadway Greats' in lights. '"NHS, We Thank You" Concert'.

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    "NHS, We Thank You" Concert at Empire Consett

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    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

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    From:
    24 June 2022to25 June 2022Open 19:00 - 21:45
    More info for "NHS, We Thank You" Concert at Empire Consett
  7. Alexander Soares playing a grand piano.

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    Alexander Soares

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    Bishop Auckland

    Bishop Auckland Music Society Concert Series 2022. Come along and enjoy beautiful music from Alexander Soares (piano) at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church. 

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    From:
    15 July 2022Open 19:30 -
    More info for Alexander Soares
  8. Advertising poster with images of acts and the wording Aycliffe Pride Fest

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    Aycliffe Pride Festival

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    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).

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    From:
    6 Aug 2022Open 12:00 - 20:00
    More info for Aycliffe Pride Festival
  9. Scouting for girls

    Add Scouting for Girls: Live at the Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Scouting for Girls: Live at the Cathedral

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    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…

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    Durham Cathedral, Durham City

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    From:
    25 June 2022
    More info for Scouting for Girls: Live at the Cathedral
  10. Queen's Jubilee Gala. Image Credit: Jack Drum Arts.
Image of the Queen wearing the crown.

    Add Queen's Jubilee Gala at Crook Cricket Ground to your Itinerary

    Queen's Jubilee Gala at Crook Cricket Ground

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    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.

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    From:
    3 June 2022Open 12:00 -
    More info for Queen's Jubilee Gala at Crook Cricket Ground
  11. Image of The Men's Boat Race at Durham Regatta on a sunny day with the cathedral in the background.

    Add The 189th Durham Regatta 2022 to your Itinerary

    The 189th Durham Regatta 2022

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    Sporting Event

    Old Elvet, Durham

    The Durham Regatta not only offers thrilling racing, but also a variety of attractions for everyone.

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    From:
    11 June 2022to12 June 2022
    More info for The 189th Durham Regatta 2022
  12. Brass band playing in bandstand at Beamish Museum.

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    Brass Bands at the Beamish Bandstand in June

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    Music Event

    Beamish

    Tap your foot to the sound of brass band music at Beamish Museum.

    Venue

    Beamish - The Living Museum of the North, Beamish

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2022to26 June 2022Open 14:00 - 16:00
    More info for Brass Bands at the Beamish Bandstand in June
  13. Black and white photo of three band members in Fergus McCreadie Jazz Trio

    Add Fergus McCreadie Jazz Trio at The Witham to your Itinerary

    Fergus McCreadie Jazz Trio at The Witham

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    27 May 2022Open 19:30 -
    More info for Fergus McCreadie Jazz Trio at The Witham
  14. Fire Circle at Dalton Moor Farm,

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    Summer Solstice Fire and Drum Circle

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    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.

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    From:
    21 June 2022Open 18:00 - 21:00
    More info for Summer Solstice Fire and Drum Circle
  15. Canny Mint Productions poster reading a 'full day of local original music!

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    Canny Mint Super-Duper Show! All dayer!

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    Music Event

    Spennymoor

    Canny Mint Productions present a super-duper, original, all day live music event!

    Dates

    From:
    12 June 2022Open 12:00 - 23:00
    More info for Canny Mint Super-Duper Show! All dayer!
  16. Image of 'Mithras Piano Trio' (playing Violin, Cello, Piano from left to right)

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    Mithras Piano Trio

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    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)

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    From:
    2 Sept 2022Open 19:30 -
    More info for Mithras Piano Trio
  17. Black and white Image of Alice Grace singing on stage.

    Add Alice Grace Quartet at Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    Alice Grace Quartet at Gala Durham

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    Concert

    Durham

    A vocal-led jazz quartet, characterised by thoughtful melodies, snappy interplay, and improvisation.

    Dates

    From:
    27 May 2022Open 13:00 -
    More info for Alice Grace Quartet at Gala Durham
  18. Bryan Adams Poster: Silhouette of Bryan Adams raising a guitar above his head

    Add Bryan Adams: So Happy It Hurts UK Summer Tour to your Itinerary

    Bryan Adams: So Happy It Hurts UK Summer Tour

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    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.

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    From:
    5 July 2022
    More info for Bryan Adams: So Happy It Hurts UK Summer Tour
  19. 'The Best of Michael Bublé' close-up image of Michael Appleton.

    Add The Best of Michael Bublé, featuring Michael Appleton to your Itinerary

    The Best of Michael Bublé, featuring Michael Appleton

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    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!

    Dates

    From:
    21 Oct 2022Open 19:00 -
    More info for The Best of Michael Bublé, featuring Michael Appleton
  20. Brass band playing in bandstand at Beamish Museum.

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    Brass at Beamish 2022

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    Music Event

    Beamish

    If you’re a brass band fan, then Brass at Beamish is sure to hit all the right notes!

    Venue

    Beamish - The Living Museum of the North, Beamish

    Dates

    From:
    19 June 2022
    More info for Brass at Beamish 2022
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