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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
Sedgefield
Hardwick Festival returns on 16th to 18th August 2024. Artists already confirmed include Beck Hill, Snow Patrol and Richard Ashcroft.
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.
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
Bishop Auckland
Join us at Auckland Castle for an evening with The Unthanks, the multi-award-winning folk group celebrated for their authentic blend of traditional melodies and modern sensibilities, creating a sound that is both timeless and innovative.
Festival
Bishop Auckland
On this night, we welcome a special Family Night celebration featuring 2 stellar acts, Unicorn Dance Party and Mad Alice Theatre Company!
Concert
Howden-Le-Wear
Friends of NETOA present Mighty Wurlitzer concert with teatime treats.
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
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.
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
Thornley
SVF North's new site will be much bigger than this year with much more arena space for extra bars, activities, food stalls, etc. The music will have two huge big top stages, (back by popular demand) with great views of the stages, from all over each…
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
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.
Festival
Newton Aycliffe
A family friendly live music festival taking place on Saturday 27th July 2024 at OakLeaf Sports Complex.
Music Event
Blanchland
Garden gigs are back with our firm favourite John Gatenby! John 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.
Music Event
Peterlee
Don't miss the hottest event of the summer: Peterlee Summer Sounds! Join us at Peterlee & Horden Rugby Club on Saturday July 6th, 2024, for an unforgettable day of outdoor tunes!
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.
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
Barnard Castle
Borealis brings together musicians from across the North to perform music that fuses elements of folk, rock and contemporary jazz.
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.
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