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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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Concert
Durham
Join Durham University for its annual summer concert, showcasing the very best of student musical talent.
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
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.
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…
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
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
Lanchester
Scoop Music Festival is a 3 day camping festival celebrating local talent, sited at Burnhopeside Hall near the picturesque village of Lanchester.
Festival
Stanhope
Stanhope Weekender is a live music event in the heart of Stanhope, Weardale.
Family Fun
Beamish
Tap your foot along to the sound of Whitehall Concert Band.
Concert
Bishop Auckland
Formed in 1950 by eight men who each initially contributed £8 to start an instrument fund, the band are a 2nd Section band based in Esh Winning that feature a full and varied programme that they’ve performed throughout the North East. Winning awards…
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
Sedgefield
This year is an exceptional year for your community choirs, because Sedgefield Lyric Singers turns 50!
Join us for what promises to be a very special celebration at our 50th Anniversary Concert. Save the dates of Friday 28th and Saturday 29th June,…
Festival
Sedgefield
Hardwick Festival returns on 16th to 18th August 2024. Artists already confirmed include Beck Hill, Snow Patrol and Richard Ashcroft.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Alligator Gumbo are an exciting 7 piece band playing jazz from the hey-day of the New Orleans swing/jazz era, in particular the "roaring 20s".
Performance
Barnard Castle
Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!
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
Barnard Castle
In answer to overwhelming support, former members of John Coghlan's Quo – Mick Hughes, Rick Chase, Pete Mace and Russ Chadd have reformed under the name of QUO CONNECTION in order to begin the next chapter.
Concert
Stanhope
Come along and enjoy a joint concert by Stanhope Silver Band and Weardale Community Choir.
Festival
Bishop Auckland
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Celebrate the music of George Michael and Wham! with the acclaimed Steve Mitchell and his wonderful solo show.
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