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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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Durham City
The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 13th July 2024.
Festival
Crook
Appearing at this year's one day only festival we have: Bon Jovi Forver, Artic Monkeys tribute Mardy Bums, AC/DC-UK, C-Collective, Born Villians, Revolver, Micky Glamz, Jay R Mad for Ska, ABBA Gold, Eli + more. There are 3 large marquees, also bars…
Music Event
The College, Durham City
A truly fabulous concert, accompanied by dazzling lighting effects – this is not to be missed!
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.
Music Event
Blanchland
To kickstart the 2024 garden gigs, we have our very own Sophia Anderson singing in the garden and if we are lucky, Sophia may even sing some of her own music! Join us from 3pm until 5pm where snacks and drinks will be available to purchase.
Music Event
Stanhope
Do you enjoy singing? Come along to our workshop for an afternoon of fun and song. Led by Marie Clair Breen.
Festival
Thornley
Northern Kin is back for a 6th year in 2024, at our fantastic new home at Thornley Hall farm, for 3 days, over the weekend of 14 June – 16 June 2024.
Concert
Durham
Prepare for an enchanting evening filled with soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics as the incomparable Gabrielle takes centre stage at the historic Durham Cathedral.
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.
Music Event
Durham
A night of songs and stories laced with North East humour and humanity with Lindisfarne singer and songwriter Billy Mitchell, War Horse Songman Bob Fox, Master of Tyneside song Benny Graham and award-winning songwriter Jez Lowe.
Festival
Sedgefield
Hardwick Festival returns on 16th to 18th August 2024. Artists already confirmed include Beck Hill, Snow Patrol and Richard Ashcroft.
Concert
Barnard Castle
Vocals and piano tour. Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in the 80's and the duo made a huge impact with the release of their debut album 'Seduced and Abandoned' (1987).
Charity event/Fundraiser
Barnard Castle
Enjoy great music from films, shows and popular culture with St Mary's Community Orchestra alongside singers from the Community Choir.
Performance
Bishop Auckland
A new musical celebrating the life of songwriter Eric Boswell who found fame with his worldwide Christmas hit Little Donkey will tour the
North East in Spring 2024.
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