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A Dove Among a Flock of Old Crows: Women Traditional Musicians in England - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
When exploring traditional music, why do we find so little information about its women musicians? Katie Howson ranges across England, looks across the Irish Sea and the Atlantic (and even further afield) to discover more about them. Through music,…
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 13:30 - 15:00
An hour or so with The McKeaney Sisters - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
We were delighted when Anna, Rosie, Peggy and Kathleen accepted our invitation to perform at the first Durham Folk Festival for a rare opportunity to hear them in England. We can think of no better representatives of a true, honest singing tradition.
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 15:30 - 16:30
Angeline Morrison - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Recently hailed as one of MOJO's 'voices taking folk into the future', Angeline Morrison is a singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter whose work combines a deep love of traditional song, a deep respect for the hidden ancestral voices of Old…
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 17:30 - 18:00
Calum Baird - Market Square - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
We saw Calum Baird perform at Durham Miners’ Gala in July and had to invite him along to the festival. He is an emerging Scottish folk, punk and story-telling singer-songwriter and musician featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing, and…
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 15:30 - 16:00
Concertina Accompaniment - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Market Place, Durham
With Steve Turner. A focus on using the concertina to back traditional and contemporary singing rather than just playing solo tune sets, with an emphasis on working towards more sophisticated, innovative accompaniment styles.
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
Defiant. Introduced by Heather Wood - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
'Defiant: County Durham, The Miners’ Strike and its Legacy' is a new film capturing the experiences of those who endured one of the most significant industrial disputes in modern British history. It explores not only the devastating social and…
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
Dublin Slang Songs - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
The Lost Songs of Dublin's Criminal Underworld
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
Family Festival Performances - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Our free family festival became a highlight during our time in Hartlepool.
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 11:00
Folk on the Water: Macdara Yeates & Jennifer Reid - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Macdara Yeates and Jennifer Reid share street songs of Manchester and Dublin.
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 17:00 - 18:00
Folk on the Water: The Wilsons - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
An hour on the River Wear with our festival Patrons, whose ringing harmonies and powerhouse voices are sure to startle the swans.
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
Folkies on Film - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Join Festival co-Director Jonny Mohun for another rummage through the underwear drawer of TV and film, foraging for furtive folkies lurking in the dusty corners. What treasures has he unearthed this year? Which folk legends will be popping up in…
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
Klovharun - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Klovharun is the name of the island in Finland where author Tove Jansson and artist Tuulikki Pietilä spent 26 summers. Tove is best known as the beloved creator of The Moomins, but more recently, her personal life has been revealed as a pioneering…
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
Late Sing With The Wilsons - Sunday - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
With the Wilsons. Last orders midnight; last buses 1am.
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 21:00 - 23:59
Macdara Yeates & Jennifer Reid - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Recently, Jennifer has been exploring street song together with Macdara Yeates, bringing her rich trove of Manchester songs into play with his traditional Dublin repertoire. Experience the fruits of this collaboration in a rather unexpected venue.
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 12:30 - 13:00
Mickleton Village Hall and the Community Over the Years - Heritage Open Days
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Heritage Open Days
Barnard Castle
Come and see on the cinema screen how the village hall was built and what actually goes on in the hall. Displays and presentations by user groups and see how people use the site from family get togethers to country weddings. Tea and cake by…
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Monkey's Revenge - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
The first & the original Hartlepool Shanty choir, singing songs of the sea, the north and, of course monkeys!
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 14:30 - 15:00
Monster Ceilidh Band - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
A nuclear tipped, instrumental folk warhead from Newcastle, Monster Ceilidh Band are one of the UK’s best known ceilidh bands and have been festival regulars for over 15 years. They’ve travelled all over Europe, and from Russia to Malaysia and back,…
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Morris Dance Displays - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Morris dance displays in the Market Square, including performances from:
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- 20 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Music Session - Sunday - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
All instruments welcome. Free entry - no ticket needed
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Songs and Harmony with Windborne - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
A rare opportunity to sing with Windborne, the award-winning folk a cappella quartet from the USA, in the beautiful acoustic environment of Durham Town Hall. Songs and harmonies taught by ear, no experience necessary.
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
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