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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
Howden-Le-Wear, Crook
See how the Mighty Wurlitzer works, Play a Tune, Refreshments, and Fairground Organ to see and hear.
Music Event
Blanchland
Garden gigs are back with our firm favourite John Gatenby! John will be singing us a few songs in our garden so join us from 3pm until 5pm where snacks and drinks will be available to purchase.
Concert
Durham
Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown!
Concert
Barnard Castle
Borealis brings together musicians from across the North to perform music that fuses elements of folk, rock and contemporary jazz.
Music Event
The College, Durham City
A truly fabulous concert, accompanied by dazzling lighting effects – this is not to be missed!
Music Event
Stanley
Likened to an 'up-tempo Mazzy Star', Phoebe Bridgers and First Aid Kit.
Festival
Durham City
Durham Pride is returning for 2024 and promises to be the biggest celebration of LGBT+ diversity Durham has ever seen!!
Music Event
Blanchland
Faye is a firm favourite at the Lord Crewe, with an extremely varied repertoire spanning from the 60s to modern day charts, she is sure to cater for all tastes of music. Kick off your shoes and relax in our garden from 3pm until 5pm.
Festival
Durham
An eclectic, vibrant and colourful celebration of brass music in all its forms – artistically excellent, rooted in our communities, and welcoming to everyone.
Concert
Durham City
Durham University Orchestral Society and Durham University Choral Society are delighted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony hosted in the atmospheric Durham Cathedral.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Explosive Light Orchestra (ExpLO) is a powerful tribute to ELO and a celebration of the music of Jeff Lynne and Electric Light Orchestra.
Concert
Barnard Castle
Five incredible players of the North East's professional orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia, return to The Witham for another afternoon of beautiful classical music that'll leave you feeling refreshed and ready for summer.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Supported by a full, live band this is a spectacular and magical night of rock n roll musical excellence that recreates the dynamism and excitement of the early days of rock 'n' roll.
Concert
Durham
Hear British soul singer Heather Small (the voice of M People) perform at Durham Cathedral this April.
Performance
Barnard Castle
Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!
Music Event
Stanhope
Do you enjoy singing? Come along to our workshop for an afternoon of fun and song. Led by Marie Clair Breen.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
Join us for an intimate concert like no other.
Festival
Stanhope
Stanhope Weekender is a live music event in the heart of Stanhope, Weardale.
Music Event
The College, Durham City
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
Music Event
Blanchland
Join us for another fantastic 2024 Garden Gig! David will be singing us a few songs in our garden so join us from 3pm until 5pm where snacks and drinks will be available to purchase.
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