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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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Stanhope
Stanhope Weekender is a live music event in the heart of Stanhope, Weardale.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Tommy Blaize has one of the most recognisable voices in the UK. As the lead singer on Strictly Come Dancing for 20 glorious years, he's sung live each week to up to 12 million people.
Music Event
Blanchland
Join us for another fantastic 2024 Garden Gig! David will be singing us a few songs in our garden so join us from 3pm until 5pm where snacks and drinks will be available to purchase.
Concert
Durham City
Durham University Orchestral Society and Durham University Choral Society are delighted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony hosted in the atmospheric Durham Cathedral.
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.
Festival
Bishop Auckland
Royal Northern Sinfonia is the orchestra of the North East and Cumbria, based at The Glasshouse in Gateshead. They are the UK’s only full-time chamber orchestra – 37 incredible musicians coming together to play awe-inspiring classical music by the…
Festival
Durham City
Now in its fourth year, Durham Fringe Festival will run from 24 to 28 July 2024, using venues around Durham City centre.
Music Event
The College, Durham City
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
Music Event
Seaham
Drumming has been practiced for many thousands of years as a way to communicate, share experience, and build community.
Concert
Bishop Auckland
We welcome Mania – The ABBA Tribute! From London’s West End to Las Vegas, Mania is the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute and has performed in over 35 countries around the world, delighting millions for more than two decades.
Concert
Bishop Auckland
You won’t believe your eyes and ears when internationally acclaimed 21-year-old Emilio Santoro steps into the ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Concert
Howden-Le-Wear
Top INTERNATIONAL concert organist & STAR of The PROMS PLAYS THE MIGHTY WURLITZER.
Concert
Lanchester
Lanchester Choral Society presents "A Box of Delights" 100 years of Stage Musicals.
Festival
Lanchester
Scoop Music Festival is a 3 day camping festival celebrating local talent, sited at Burnhopeside Hall near the picturesque village of Lanchester.
Music Event
Blanchland
Faye is a firm favourite at the Lord Crewe, with an extremely varied repertoire spanning from the 60s to modern day charts, she is sure to cater for all tastes of music. Kick off your shoes and relax in our garden from 3pm until 5pm.
Concert
Durham
Durham Choral Society and Orchestra present a programme of music that evokes night-time from Dusk 'til Dawn.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Celebrate the music of George Michael and Wham! with the acclaimed Steve Mitchell and his wonderful solo show.
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.
Festival
Edmundbyers
Derwent Fest is back for 2024, from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th August.
Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge
Concert
Durham
Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years is the most authentic sounding concert to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes & Pete Richards, Bookends have toured the globe extensively with their concerts being described as…
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