Durham Brass Festival returns this July with an electrifying programme that showcases the power, versatility and spectacle of brass. From 12-19 July, expect spectacular performances including riotous mash-up kings ELVANA bringing their Elvis-meets-Nirvana show to Durham Gala Theatre with Oompah Brass XXL (12 July); the cinematic sounds of Brass & Pipes pairing Stanhope Silver Band with legendary organist Howard Beaumont on the Mighty Wurlitzer (17 July); and North Shields band Hector Gannet performing new album material with the Durham Miners’ Association Brass Band at Redhills Miners’ Hall (17 July).
The festival also spotlights emerging talent at Brassed On (18 July), a special film and fantasy-inspired concert from EverReady Band inside Durham Cathedral (18 July), and a spectacular closing performance from the world-famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band, known for Brassed Off and major global stages, on 19 July.
Tickets on general sale from 20 March HERE.
Durham Brass Festival 2026 – Line-up
12th July ELVANA performing ‘Viva Brass Vegas’ with Oompah Brass XXL at Durham Gala Theatre
17th July HECTOR GANNET performing ‘Talking in the Mother Tongue’ with Durham Miner’s Association Brass Band at Redhill’s Miner’s Hall.
17th July Brass & Pipes: Howard Beaumont at the Mighty Wurlitzer with Stanhope Silver Band at New Victoria Centre, Howden le Wear.
18th July Brassed On featuring Dilettante, Vice Killer & Isabel Maria with brass at Durham Gala Theatre
18th July EverReady band performing ‘Myth, Magic & More’ at Durham Cathedral
19th July Grimethorpe Colliery Band in Concert at Durham Gala Theatre
For tickets and more info visit – www.brassfestival.co.uk
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