Things to Do in Durham
Planning Your Trip
Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.
To build your own Itinerary, click to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
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!
Number of results: 58
, currently showing 41 to 58.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
In answer to overwhelming support, former members of John Coghlan's Quo – Mick Hughes, Rick Chase, Pete Mace and Russ Chadd have reformed under the name of QUO CONNECTION in order to begin the next chapter.
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.
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
Bishop Auckland
Delve into a repertoire of songs that pay homage to the coalface.
Concert
Howden-Le-Wear,CROOK
Mighty Wurlitzer concert.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Alligator Gumbo are an exciting 7 piece band playing jazz from the hey-day of the New Orleans swing/jazz era, in particular the "roaring 20s".
Festival
Lanchester
Scoop Music Festival is a 3 day camping festival celebrating local talent, sited at Burnhopeside Hall near the picturesque village of Lanchester.
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.
Concert
Durham
Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years is the most authentic sounding concert to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes & Pete Richards, Bookends have toured the globe extensively with their concerts being described as…
Music Event
Blanchland
Join us for our last garden gig of they year! making it to the quarter-finals of The Voice UK, and supporting Scouting for Girls, this act is not to be missed. Kick off your shoes and relax in our garden from 3pm until 5pm.
Show / Display
Durham City
The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 13th July 2024.
Concert
Durham
Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown!
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.
Music Event
Houghton le Spring
G4 have been wowing audiences with their incredible harmonies and stunning vocals ever since appearing on the first series of the X Factor in 2004.
Festival
Durham City
Durham Pride is returning for 2024 and promises to be the biggest celebration of LGBT+ diversity Durham has ever seen!!
Concert
Durham
A CHOIR! A VOICE! Ladies Choir presents 'MUSIC TO HEAR'. An eclectic evening of beautiful and inspirational music at St Brandon’s Church, Brancepeth. FRIDAY 12th JULY at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm).
Concert
Durham
Durham Choral Society and Orchestra present a programme of music that evokes night-time from Dusk 'til Dawn.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
This vibrant show, which celebrates 60 years of Merseybeat, features the Cavern Club's resident Merseybeat combo, The Shakers and their authentic 'Maximum Merseybeat' sound.
© Copyright Visit County Durham. All Rights Reserved
Registered Office: Visit County Durham, Room SF1C, 2nd Floor, Salvus House, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS