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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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Music Event
Barnard Castle
Acclaimed UK singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight' an intimate five-piece acoustic live tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell.
Featuring songs such as 'California', 'Blue', 'Woodstock' 'Both Sides Now', 'Coyote', 'Big…
Festival
Durham
When two penguins are lucky enough to secure the last pair of tickets for Noah's Ark, they encounter a dilemma: can they really bear to leave their friend behind? This delightful new musical for 4-8-year-olds is a tale of the extent we go for…
Show / Display
Durham City
The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 13th July 2024.
Concert
Bishop Auckland
The UK’s premiere touring Queen tribute band, Majesty have been entertaining audiences across the world for the past ten years and are acclaimed for their electrifying recreation of Queen’s iconic live performances.
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!
Festival
Durham
An eclectic, vibrant and colourful celebration of brass music in all its forms – artistically excellent, rooted in our communities, and welcoming to everyone.
Festival
Stanhope
Stanhope Weekender is a live music event in the heart of Stanhope, Weardale.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Head to The TCR Hub, Barnard Castle on Saturday 17th August for our festival of incredible live music across two stages!
Festival
Durham
Isabel Maria’s quietly passionate and painfully articulate words have already entranced thousands across the globe. The Sunderland based singer-songwriter pens witty indie folk-pop ballads which capture the broad, winding themes of mental health,…
Summer Event
Bishop Auckland
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Beyond the Barricade is the UK’s leading musical theatre concert, starring past principals from Les Misérables.
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
A CHOIR! A VOICE! Ladies Choir presents 'MUSIC TO HEAR'. An eclectic evening of beautiful and inspirational music at St Brandon’s Church, Brancepeth. FRIDAY 12th JULY at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm).
Concert
Bishop Auckland
Take a trip back to Detroit’s heyday in the 60s with the brand-new A Night To Remember Motown Show. A stellar cast of critically-acclaimed performers and divinely-gifted musicians authentically recreate the sound responsible for lifting an entire…
Music Event
Stanley
A live, multi-sensory musical experience...
South Causey Inn and Stanley Brass Band are super excited to present Showtime by Candlelight in the beautiful surroundings of the Old Barn.
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.
Music Event
Stanley
Calling all Swifties! Taylor Reloaded is coming to South Causey Inn this August...
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest names in modern music and one of the most successful artists of the last few years. The multi-award-winning singer/songwriter…
Music Event
Blanchland
Join us for our last garden gig of they year! making it to the quarter-finals of The Voice UK, and supporting Scouting for Girls, this act is not to be missed. Kick off your shoes and relax in our garden from 3pm until 5pm.
Festival
Durham
Philip Jonathan is an alt folk artist from Northumberland who has had songs on BBC and recently completed his first international tour with sold-out shows in Canada and England.
Festival
Durham
Prepare to have all your childhood dreams shattered like Cinderella's glass slipper. 'Dizney in Drag: Once Upon a Parody' is a fantasy-driven, tongue-in-cheek musical comedy that warps the classic “Hero’s Journey” into a modern fairy-tale of…
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
Following their sell-out performance in Spring, we are delighted to welcome Ushaw Chapel Choir back for an unmissable evening of folk and secular music in one of Auckland Castle’s most historic and atmospheric venues.
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