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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. Line up details for Derwent Fest 2025

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    Derwent Fest 2025

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    Festival

    Edmundbyers

    A weekend festival of live tribute music, food and drink, and children’s activities and entertainment, set in a stunning location, not far from you. Bring all the family, including the dog, and enjoy some fun, quality time together.

    Venue

    Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge

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    From:
    15 Aug 2025to16 Aug 2025
    More info for Derwent Fest 2025
  2. Nashville recording artist Jeremy McComb

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    Jeremy McComb at Steam Machine Brewing Company

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    Concert

    Newton Aycliffe

    Country singer Jeremy McComb is coming to Newton Aycliffe.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Aug 2025Open 18:30 - 21:45
    More info for Jeremy McComb at Steam Machine Brewing Company
  3. Wicked characters  Glinder and Elphaba

    Add Wicked Brunch to your Itinerary

    Wicked Brunch

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    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland

    Join us for a spellbinding fusion of pop perfection and Broadway magic.

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    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Wicked Brunch
  4. A selection of disco glitter balls

    Add Decades Disco at Beamish Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Decades Disco at Beamish Hall Hotel

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    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Put on your dancing shoes and party the night away to classics from the 80s, 90s and noughties.

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    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
    From:
    19 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Decades Disco at Beamish Hall Hotel
  5. Joe Metcalfe playing guitar and singing on stage

    Add Tapas Night with Live Music from Joe Metcalfe - High Farm Holiday Park to your Itinerary

    Tapas Night with Live Music from Joe Metcalfe - High Farm Holiday Park

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    Bishop Auckland

    Join us for an evening filled with acoustic sing-along anthems performed by the talented Joe Metcalfe.

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    22 Aug 2025Open 18:00 - 22:30
    More info for Tapas Night with Live Music from Joe Metcalfe - High Farm Holiday Park
  6. Taylor Swift performing on stage at a concert

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    The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

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    Music Event

    Durham

    Swifties, get ready to sing your heart out, swap your bracelets, share the love and Shake It Off! The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight is here, and it's pure magic!

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2025to30 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
  7. Cartoon image of a group of people sitting around a table playing musical instruments

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    Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project

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    Music Event

    Bishop Auckland

    Join us for a monthly evening of traditional tunes, songs, and easy-going community spirit. Hosted by renowned local musician Paul Martin (aka ‘The Dunholm Piper’) with special guest players, these sessions bring people together through…

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    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

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    From:
    1 Aug 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project
  8. The organ in St Peter's Chapel  at Auckland Palace

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    Organ Recital Series at Auckland Palace

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    Music Event

    Bishop Auckland

    The popular Organ Recital Series returns to St Peter’s Chapel.

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    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
    From:
    18 Oct 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
    More info for Organ Recital Series at Auckland Palace
  9. poster tribute night Freddie mercury

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    Freddie Mercury Tribute Night

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    Music Event

    Peterlee

    Get ready to ROCK as we bring you an electrifying night of Queen's greatest hits with an unmissable Freddie Mercury Tribute.  

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    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30
    More info for Freddie Mercury Tribute Night
  10. Rock Choir performing at Ushaw

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    Rock Choir at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Children/Family events

    Durham

    On Sunday 10 August, the stunning vocal arrangements of the North East’s biggest choir, Rock Choir take to our stunning Rose Garden.

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    From:
    10 Aug 2025Open 13:30 - 15:00
    More info for Rock Choir at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  11. Ellie Caile in a cowgirl hat, next to illustrations of stars, a disco ball and cowboy boots.

    Add Boots & Beats in the Tipi - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Boots & Beats in the Tipi - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Music Event

    Chester le Street

    Dust off your cowboy boots and grab your favourite hat because it's time to kick up some fun line dancing at Beats & Boots in the Tipi. A celebration of all thing's country!

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    From:
    16 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Boots & Beats in the Tipi - Lumley Castle Hotel
  12. G4 Christmas 2025 - Christmas tree in background

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    G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever.

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    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral
  13. Aerial view of Durham City

    Add The Brass Band Conference 2025: The Next Generation to your Itinerary

    The Brass Band Conference 2025: The Next Generation

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    Talks

    Durham City

    The Brass Band Conference is an annual event and awards ceremony providing an unmissable opportunity for brass banders from across the country to learn, share and network.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025
    More info for The Brass Band Conference 2025: The Next Generation
  14. Grounds of Ushaw set up with picnic benches and tents in the sunshine

    Add Sounds on the Bounds at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Sounds on the Bounds at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Children/Family events

    Durham

    Join us for a vibrant weekend of live music and street art on the Bounds Field at Ushaw! Taking place Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 from 10am to 6pm.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 18:00
    More info for Sounds on the Bounds at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  15. Musicians performing folk music on stage

    Add Americana Music Day - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Americana Music Day - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Music Event

    Beamish

    Beamish welcomes Winchester Stompers alongside local band Northern Roots to bring our 1950s welfare hall alive.

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    From:
    2 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
    More info for Americana Music Day - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  16. Turkey and Tinsel written in gold

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    Turkey & Tinsel - Party Night

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    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland

    Join us in The Knights Hall for our Retro Christmas Celebration.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    From:
    12 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    More info for Turkey & Tinsel - Party Night
  17. Families enjoying the facilities at Wharton Park

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    Summer Brass Concerts at Wharton Park

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    Music Event

    Durham City

    We look forward to welcoming a selection of local colliery brass bands who will bring music to the ears of our visitors.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    From:
    31 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Summer Brass Concerts at Wharton Park
  18. Black and white photo of a miner

    Add A Northern Requiem - for the Miners - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    A Northern Requiem - for the Miners - Durham Cathedral

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    Music Event

    Durham

    Ten years ago, the wheels turned at the last deep coal mine in Britain for the final time. Across the coalfields, miners and their families mourned for their industry and their way of life. Now, A Northern Requiem celebrates those people and…

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    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for A Northern Requiem - for the Miners - Durham Cathedral
  19. Crook Hall gardens

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    Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens

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    Outdoor Event

    Local musicians Julie and William bring an extra dimension to the historic gardens and hall with live performances on the third Monday of each month.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Feb 2025to20 Oct 2025
    More info for Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens
  20. Music group Kiddars Luck - The 1900s Pit Village band hall.

    Add Pit Village Music Hall - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Pit Village Music Hall - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Music Event

    Beamish

    Head to The 1900s Pit Village band hall where music group Kiddars Luck will be hosting the Pit Village Music Hall from 11.30am-2.30pm, a musical celebration of the North East, including clog dancing and a surprise guest or two!

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    From:
    17 Aug 2025Open 11:30 - 14:30
    From:
    21 Sept 2025Open 11:30 - 14:30
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    19 Oct 2025Open 11:30 - 14:30
    From:
    16 Nov 2025Open 11:30 - 14:30
    More info for Pit Village Music Hall - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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