Upcoming events

Enchanted Realms
Jun
20

Enchanted Realms

Step into Enchanted Realms for an evening of myth, magic and orchestral colour. The Durham University Orchestral Society Chamber Orchestra presents a season finale filled with wonder, escapism and a sparkling, high-spirited conclusion.

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Tag Team!
Jun
19

Tag Team!

Full Score Barbershop Choir present 'Tag Team!' a preview show for their fringe performances this year - highlighting the classic barbershop quartet format as well as an uplifting full chorus sound!

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Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony
Jun
19

Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony

Experience a breathtaking night in Durham Cathedral with the Durham University Orchestral Society: Vaughan Williams’ Greensleeves, Respighi’s Pines of Rome, and Saint-Saëns’ thunderous Organ Symphony - an unmissable spectacle of sound and grandeur.

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The 2026 DSM Boat Party
Jun
16

The 2026 DSM Boat Party

Celebrate an incredible year of music-making with the 2026 Durham Student Music Boat Party, featuring the inaugural DSM awards ceremony, entertainment from Blue Eyed Brass and so much more!

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Reflections and Reformation
Jun
15

Reflections and Reformation

Durham University Classical Ensemble presents an evening of reflection and reformation, featuring Mozart’s Adagio and Fugue in C minor, Bach’s Cantata 170, Emilie Mayer’s overture No.1, and Mendelssohn’s Reformation Symphony.

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Jazzy June
Jun
13

Jazzy June

Join DUBB for an evening of band and fan favourites from the past 2 years, sure to lift the spirits and get the whole crowd moving!

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In Poetry and in Song
Jun
13

In Poetry and in Song

Join Durham University Chamber Choir for an evening of choral music that celebrates the power of poetry; from the captivating writings of Wilfred Owen from the World Wars to the conflicts of the body and soul in Holst’s Evening Watch, there’s an eclectic selection of song to bring together the choir’s season.

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Masquerade
Jun
12

Masquerade

Step into a world of glittering mystery as Durham University Student Performing Arts presents Masquerade, a night of elegance, opulence, and unforgettable music. This dazzling concert unites the University's finest Orchestras, bands and choirs performing well-loved pieces inspired by grandeur and intrigue, all building toward a thrilling finale from The Phantom of the Opera.  An evening of spectacular sound awaits.

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Blest Pair of Sirens
Jun
5

Blest Pair of Sirens

The Durham University Chapel Choirs join forces with DSM for a showcase of choral and vocal music, culminating in a thrilling massed performance of Parry’s Blest Pair of Sirens, in support of RT Minds.

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Purcell's King Arthur
May
7

Purcell's King Arthur

Dunelm Consort and Players present a lively celebration of Arthurian legend and pagan folklore in Henry Purcell's opera, as the Saxons and the Britons battle for honour, glory, and the chance to secure a place in history.

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Chord-ially Invited!
Apr
29

Chord-ially Invited!

You're 'Chord-ially Invited!' to join Full Score Barbershop Choir for an afternoon of joyful, close-harmony A Cappella tunes, with delights ranging from Jazz standards to Disney and musical theatre classics.

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I Heard a Voice from Heaven
Mar
16

I Heard a Voice from Heaven

Join Durham University Chamber Choir on a profound journey from prayer to deliverance, bringing together the stunning passion of Łukaszewski’s Lamentations with Howells’ awe-inspiring Requiem in Durham’s landmark venue, the Chapter House of the Cathedral.

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Nachtwache
Mar
13

Nachtwache

Join Durham University Choral Society for a packed evening with over 100 voices showcasing the repertoire for our upcoming international tour, bringing together works of Dove, Holst and Reger in Elvet Methodist Church.

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The Firebird
Mar
10

The Firebird

The Orchestral Society presents Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite and more music inspired by Slavic folklore, including Dvořák’s the Water Goblin, Borodin’s Polotsvian Dances, and Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto No. 1 played by soloist Eloise Ramchandani.

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DUBB x Foot Notes
Mar
8

DUBB x Foot Notes

Foot Notes and the Durham University Big Band (DUBB) present their second collaboration concert featuring highlights from both groups’ 2025/26 sets, alongside some select joint pieces.

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Beethoven's 7th Symphony
Mar
7

Beethoven's 7th Symphony

The Durham University Orchestral Society Chamber Orchestra arrive at Durham Town Hall to present a programme of narrative intensity, serene lyricism and symphonic brilliance, including Beethoven's iconic 7th Symphony, Copland's Appalachian Spring ballet, as well as Emilie Mayer's overture to the iconic Faust legend.

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In the Name of Love
Mar
6

In the Name of Love

Durham University’s Gospel Choir presents “In the Name of Love”: an Epiphany concert celebrating gospel classics, modern hits, pop and rock, powerful small-group performances, and unforgettable vocal blends throughout evening.

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Jazz Society Ball
Feb
22

Jazz Society Ball

Jazz Society presents the latest iteration of our annual ball, this year at the Marriott Hotel, featuring the best big bands Durham has to offer, delicious food, and great company.

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Never Give Up 2026
Feb
15

Never Give Up 2026

RT Minds and Durham Student Music join together for a powerful night of music, unity, and hope as local artists and students stand together to support RT Minds’ life‑saving work.

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