Durham University Palatinate Orchestra’s 90-piece Symphony Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony, his Pathétique Symphony, and music by Elgar and Pejačević in Durham Cathedral!

Durham University Classical Ensemble presents Beethoven's 4th Symphony with a selection of other pieces from the Baroque and Classical period.

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.

Get “Spirited Away” at Elvet Methodist Church, for an evening of animation themed music, featuring favourites from Studio Ghibli, Dreamworks, Pixar, and more!

Join the Palatinate Ensemble for their Epiphany term concert, as they perform the iconic Beethoven Symphony No 5.

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.

Prepare for take off as Durham University Concert Band take you To Infinity! (and a little bit further).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Durham University Jazz Society presents another evening of incredible music at the Holy Grale, this time featuring the groovy sounds of the Ezra Collective.

Durham University Department of Music presents a special concert celebrating musical leadership and creativity in Durham – to mark International Women’s Day 2026.

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.

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.

Durham University Classical Ensemble present a short charity concert featuring Schubert's 5th Symphony in Hatfield Dining Room. All proceeds go to St Cuthbert's Hospice.

Get ready for a vocal spectacular as the internationally award-winning Northern Lights (five-time UK A Cappella Champions) are joined by Foot Notes, Full Score and Durham Dynamics to light up the stage with their brand new show, Retro to Remix – a genre-defying journey through the greatest hits of the past and present.

Join Durham University's Orchestral and Choral Societies this January to experience the power of Verdi’s Requiem, bringing to life its soaring melodies, thunderous drama and moments of sublime stillness. Conducted by Tim Burke (Musical Director for the Royal Northern Sinfonia Chorus), this monumental work promises an evening of profound emotion and breathtaking music that forms one of the most special nights of the Performing Arts calendar.

Join Durham University Concert Band and Durham University Brass Band in spreading yuletide cheer at their annual Christmas collaboration concert at Elvet Methodist Church.

Conducted by Tomos Haine, Oscar Bovenizer and Timothy Tsang, this concert celebrates everything Christmas; featuring music from Prokofiev's 'Troika', to the overture from 'The Muppets Christmas Carol', and of course plenty of traditional carols and seasonal pop tunes!

Dunelm Consort and Players presents Handel’s Messiah, an unmissable Christmas classic conducted by renowned conductor Gianluca Marcianò.

Durham University Palatinate Orchestra’s Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of brilliant rhapsodies and legends, including Liszt’s ‘Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2’, Sibelius’s ‘Lemminkäinen Suite’ and music by Rossini and Glazunov.

The Durham University Classical Ensemble performs Mendelssohn’s thrilling Oratorio, Elijah. With a full chorus and both professional and student soloists, DUCE tells the story of Elijah’s life.

Hill Orchestra invites you to join us at Elvet Methodist Church, on Sunday the 7th December, for our Michaelmas concert, 'Tis the Seasons, for an evening of classical  Christmas-themed music.

Performed for ONE NIGHT ONLY on 6th December at Redhills Durham Miners Hall!

Guys and Dolls is a lively musical set in 1950s New York, where gamblers and showgirls clash with missionaries. Sky Masterson bets he can win Sarah Brown’s heart, while Nathan Detroit juggles love, luck, and gambling

Join the Palatinate Ensemble for their first concert of the year - a journey through the 20th century featuring works by Gustav Holst, Jean Absil, and more!

Join Durham University's Big Band and Jazz Orchestra for an evening of jazz in the name of Christmas: bop to Bublé, sway to Sinatra, marvel at Mingus!

Join Durham University Chamber Choir in an evening which explores the expectation and preparation for light and celebrates its glory and power in an array of exciting and reflective choral music, sung by the University's most celebrated choral ensemble.

Celebrate this festive season with Durham Dynamics as we blend iconic pop classics and festive tunes into one unforgettable A Cappella evening!

Foot Notes warmly presents you our annual Christmas concert - Underneath the Tree! 🎄

Step into the Christmas spirit with us for an enchanting evening filled with festive melodies and joyous harmonies.