Live Music in Durham

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Live Music

The Pantaloons present Twelfth Night at Crook Hall Gardens

"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them!" Get in a fight. Cross-dress. Throw on some yellow stockings. Love can make you do the funniest things…! The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present their own brand of Shakespearean mayhem in the Bard's comedy of fools, duels and dual identities. Family-friendly fun with live music and audience participation. Enjoy refreshments from the café or bring a picnic. Please bring something to sit on.

Sat 15 Aug20:00Crook Hall Gardens

via Crook Hall Gardens

Likely freeLive Music

Rock Choir

On Sunday 16 August, the stunning vocal arrangements of the North East’s biggest choir, Rock Choir take to our Rose Garden. Rock Choir, described as being the UK’s original, and the world’s largest contemporary choir. It holds three Guinness World Records – ‘biggest hit act in the UK’, ‘largest musical act to release an album’ and ‘largest song and dance routine held at multiple locations’. Timings for the day are: Performance 1:30pm – 2.15pm 15 minute break Performance 2.30pm – 3pm Entry included with admission and membership. Don’t miss out on this sensational performance – mark your calendars and join us for an afternoon of musical magic with Rock Choir at Ushaw Historic House! This event is set to take place in our stunning rose garden. We will move to an indoor location if the unpredictable British Summer effects our plans.

Sun 16 Aug14:30Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens

via Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & GardensCurated

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Live Music

Live music at Crook Hall Gardens

Local musicians Julie and William bring an extra dimension to the historic gardens and hall with live performances on the third Monday of each month. Experience a variety of dance music from England and Western Europe, from the medieval period to the 20th century.

Mon 17 Aug12:00Crook Hall Gardens

via Crook Hall Gardens

Live Music

High Fade | Funk/Rock Trio

Funk/Rock trio High Fade –consisting of founder Harry Valentino (Guitar, Vocals), Oliver Sentence (Bass, Mustache) and drummer Heath Campbell (Drums) has grown from Scotland’s most excited busking band into a household name across the world after bursting onto the scene with viral sensations such as “Burnt Toast & Coffee”, “Gossip”, “Burnin’”, and an audacious cover of Herbie Hancock’s “Chameleon”. Sold out tours across the UK, USA, and Europe have seen the band get well over 1,500 shows under their belt, allowing High Fade to fast become one of the most ferocious touring bands on the planet. Delivering shows that are packed with raw energy and jaw-dropping musicianship, they refuse to accept the limits of what a three-piece band can do.With sold out tours across the UK, USA, and Europe; and impactful slots at dozens of festivals like Boomtown (UK), Suwannee Hulaween (USA) and Glastonbury –where they performed three times in one day in 2024 –High Fade have come a long way from that street corner in Edinburgh. Drawing inspiration from funk, rock, disco, jazz, metal, punk, soul, and beyond, High Fade has developed a sound that explodes out of a rip-roaring melting point of musical influences and tears at the fabric of space time by managing to feel simultaneously fresh and retro. Firecly independent, the band releases music via their own label RPN Records (“Rippin’ Records”), including their debut album, Life’s Too Fast (2024), which charted in the UK, Ireland, Germany, the...

Tue 18 Aug20:30Humantics Community Interest Company

via Humantics Community Interest Company

Live Music

Around £20.00

Kathryn Joseph

A special Thursday show for this arresting Scottish Musician and Album of The Year winner, recently off tour with Mogwai.

Thu 20 Aug20:30The Waiting Room

via The Waiting RoomLocal gem

Live Music

Saturday Sessions

Saturday Sessions return to The Witham this summer, bringing free live music to The Witham Garden every Saturday from 29...

Sat 29 AugThe Witham

via The WithamLocal gem

Live Music

Around £5.00

QuakiesFEST 2026

Our annual family friendly festival with live music, entertainment and inflatables, food and licenced bar.

Sat 29 AugQuaking Houses Village Hall

via Quaking Houses Village HallCurated

Live Music

Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show Event Summary: Ushaw Classic Car Show returns with a day of vintage vehicles, live music...

Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW

Sun 30 AugUshaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens

via Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & GardensCurated

Live Music

Tom Hingley of Inspiral Carpets (Acoustic Solo Show)

Tom Hingley is an accomplished singer songwriter and guitarist , best known as the Ex lead singer with Manchester’s finest...

Fri 4 Sept20:30The Witham

via The WithamLocal gem

Live Music

Hurworth Concert Band

Filed under: Hurworth Concert Band at Dophin Centre looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Sat 5 SeptDophin Centre

via Dophin CentreCurated

Festivals & EventsLive Music

Ushaw Flower Festival

Ushaw’s fantastic Flower Festival returns on Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 September 2026 Experience the sound of the North East reimagined in flowers. Discover breathtaking floral displays inspired by our region’s rich musical heritage, filling the spectacular buildings of Ushaw with colour, creativity and charm. The North East has a rich and long history of music; what comes to mind? Traditional Geordie songs such as Blaydon Races, famous bands such as Prefab Sprout, The Animals or Maximo Park, musicians such as Bryan Ferry, Chris Rea or Sam Fender, classical and folk artists and composers such as Kathryn Tickell or Will Todd, venues past including Redcar Jazz Club or the Lampglass Cellar in Ashington, current venues such as The Glasshouse or the Live Lounge, Sunderland, DJs such as DJ Sasha, the heritage of our choirs and brass bands such as Felling Male Voice choir or the EveryReady Band, or songs about the North east such as The Great Northern River by the Unthanks or Durham Town by Roger Whittaker. Our fabulous flower arrangers and florists bring to you what came to their minds when they thought of Music of the North East. Filling the dramatic architecture of Ushaw, their displays will take you on a journey of our rich musical heritage, whilst at the same time making you wonder at their talent and smile at their humour.

Thu 10 SeptUshaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens

via Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & GardensCurated

Live Music

Live music at Crook Hall Gardens

Local musicians Julie and William bring an extra dimension to the historic gardens and hall with live performances on the third Monday of each month. Experience a variety of dance music from England and Western Europe, from the medieval period to the 20th century.

Mon 21 Sept12:00Crook Hall Gardens

via Crook Hall Gardens

Live Music

The Gathering Sounds 2026

The all new music festival in Teesside returns for 2026. Over 50 acts, 7 stages, 1 massive day of live music!

Sat 26 Sept14:00KU Stockton

via KU StocktonCurated

Live Music

Nic-Cage Against The Machine

The world’s first tribute to Rage Against The Machine fronted by Nicolas Cage! — Catch a one of a kind tribute like no other… The music of legendary punk rock band Rage Against The Machine reimagined as you’ve never seen it before.

Sat 17 Oct20:00KU Stockton

via KU StocktonCurated

Live Music

Live music at Crook Hall Gardens

Local musicians Julie and William bring an extra dimension to the historic gardens and hall with live performances on the third Monday of each month. Experience a variety of dance music from England and Western Europe, from the medieval period to the 20th century.

Mon 19 Oct12:00Crook Hall Gardens

via Crook Hall Gardens

Children & FamilyLive Music

Service

This is our high energy informal family friendly service. Our music is band-led with a modern vibe and like at the 9am, as part of the service, someone will share an accessible message from the Bible applied to our lives. If you are coming with children, please note they will have a great time too. We have groups for [children](https://allsaints-church.net/whatson/children/) of all ages and [young people](https://allsaints-church.net/whatson/youth/) during the service. If you want to check out a service before coming along, the 10.30 services are live-streamed, and you can also watch previous services on our [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@AllSaintsVideo/streams).

Sun 25 Oct10:45All Saints Church

via All Saints Church

Children & FamilyLive Music

Service

This is our high energy informal family friendly service. Our music is band-led with a modern vibe and like at the 9am, as part of the service, someone will share an accessible message from the Bible applied to our lives. If you are coming with children, please note they will have a great time too. We have groups for [children](https://allsaints-church.net/whatson/children/) of all ages and [young people](https://allsaints-church.net/whatson/youth/) during the service. If you want to check out a service before coming along, the 10.30 services are live-streamed, and you can also watch previous services on our [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@AllSaintsVideo/streams).

Sun 1 Nov10:45All Saints Church

via All Saints Church

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