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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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Festival
Durham City
Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your support and have a great time with friends and family. See you there!
Music Event
Chester le Street
Dementia Friendly Choir.
Concert
Barnard Castle
With our full 18-piece big band, we tell the story of jazz, swing, and big band history from its inception to the present day, showcasing music by some of the most popular, ground-breaking and adventurous musicians in history.
Dance
Peterlee
It's back - Daytime Clubbing: 80s & 90s. After a sell-out launch, we're turning it up for round two… and it's a battle of the decades.
Concert
Lanchester
Lanchester Choral Society presents 'As Time Goes By'
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.
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.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Real life brothers Colin and Steve Temple are the UK's No.1 Tribute to The Everly Brothers as voted for by the National Tribute Music Awards 2017.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Josienne Clarke has been hailed as the songwriter-poet of melancholy, as well as a thrilling interpreter of traditional song. In the wake of her acclaimed new album, Parenthesis, I, she is now stepping up to honour Sandy Denny – a singer with whom…
Music Event
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.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at the iconic Auckland Palace Gardens.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Concert
Coxhoe, Durham
Durham Constabulary MVC Are delighted to announce a joint concert with The Rainbow Singers.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
A series of one hour lunchtime recitals by the cream of North East talent.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Music Event
Durham City
Featuring Suite Number One in G Major by JS Bach and personal comedic pieces crafted in Idiot classes.
Festival
Durham
BRASS is back in 2025 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 13 - 20 July, with a headline performance by Bill Ryder-Jones.
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