Durham Jazz Festival

Durham Jazz Festival celebrates the rich and diverse world of jazz in the historic city of Durham. Set across a range of beautiful venues in and around the UNESCO World Heritage city centre, the festival brings together outstanding artists from the North East, across the UK and beyond.  ￼

Our programme showcases the full breadth of modern jazz, from intimate performances in clubs, bars and restaurants to major headline concerts in iconic venues such as Gala Theatre and Redhills Durham Miner's Hall. The festival highlights both established artists and exciting new talent, while also supporting the next generation of musicians through workshops and performance opportunities.  ￼

• Live performances and highlights
• Festival announcements and programme updates

The Durham Jazz Festival takes place every October across venues throughout the city, bringing together music lovers, performers and the wider community for a weekend celebrating the creativity and energy of jazz.  ￼