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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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Theatre
Barnard Castle
Featuring favourite songs from stage and screen by songwriters such as Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Stephen Sondheim and Noel Coward, and lesser-known numbers, this raucous, cabaret-style show is not to be missed.
Music Event
The College, Durham City
A truly fabulous concert, accompanied by dazzling lighting effects – this is not to be missed!
Concert
Durham
Durham Choral Society and Orchestra present a programme of music that evokes night-time from Dusk 'til Dawn.
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.
Festival
Newton Aycliffe
A family friendly live music festival taking place on Saturday 27th July 2024 at OakLeaf Sports Complex.
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.
Music Event
Stanley
Sit with us and enjoy live music every Friday, where we welcome a brilliant mix of local musicians from all across the North East to our cosy indoor bar - with a roaring log-burning fire.
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.
Concert
Lanchester
Lanchester Choral Society presents "A Box of Delights" 100 years of Stage Musicals.
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.
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.
Concert
Howden-Le-Wear
Friends of NETOA present Mighty Wurlitzer concert with teatime treats.
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.
Concert
Durham
Join Durham University for its annual summer concert, showcasing the very best of student musical talent.
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.
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