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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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Beamish
Tap your foot along to the sound of brass bands at Beamish Museum, who will be performing tunes in The 1900s Town bandstand from 2pm - 4pm.
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Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland
Shanties Along the Rails: Coal, Rail & Sail, a special S&DR200 celebration event.
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Barnard Castle
Experience the passion and virtuosity of world-renowned flamenco guitarist Juan Martín in an unforgettable live concert.
Christmas and New Year
Peterlee
It's time to rewind the clock and turn up the volume at the Christmas Smash Hits Party Night – your ultimate throwback festive bash!
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Durham City
Relive the magic of Whitney Houston! Get ready to sing and dance to all of your favourite hits. This incredible ‘Celebration of Whitney’ tribute show features all the late diva’s most powerful hits, performed by the amazing Hayley-Ria.
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Barnard Castle
A spellbinding live performer and multi-instrumentalist, Pallot’s shows are never the same twice.
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Beamish
Join us for an afternoon of skiffle music in the 1950s welfare hall! Enjoy our own band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump performing from 12pm until 1pm, followed by our Uke Club from 1.15pm until 2.15pm where you can develop your ukulele skills.
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Dress to impress as you join us in the Knights Hall to celebrate the festive season in style.
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland
Join Alex Hall as he swoons the night away with a tribute to Michael Buble.
Music Event
Beamish
Enjoy the sound of Jeanie and the Jollyboys, who will be performing in the 1950s welfare hall between 12-2pm.
Music Event
Seaham
Awaken the Fire, Soothe the Soul. A Deeply Restorative Session of Rhythm and Sound for Wellbeing - Immerse yourself, mind, body, and soul, into the layers and healing frequencies of sound and rhythm. From Drum Beat to Deep Peace - Join the Journey…
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Beamish
Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.
Festival
Sedgefield
Hardwick Festival returns 15th to 17th August. The 2025 line-up will be revealed soon.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Enjoy an intimate performance by double Ivor Novello award-winning lyricist and founding member of the rock group Squeeze, Chris Difford.
Music Event
Beamish
Come and join The Cloth Cappers in The Band Hall in the Pit Village. Featuring songs, tunes and dancing our musicians will be providing entertainment to suit all tastes with lively chorus songs and some high quality folk music between 12pm - 3pm.
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Bishop Auckland
An inspirational and uplifting weekend of singing in the company of composer, singer and music director Joanna Forbes l'Estrange in the magnificent setting of Auckland Palace. Participants will have the opportunity to sing Joanna's major new work, A…
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