Durham Big Band Alumni & friends
22 August 2026
14:00 to 16:00
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Market Square
Free
The Durham Alumni Big Band is an active, award-winning musical ensemble made up of former musicians from Durham University and the Durham Music Service. Founded in 2007, this 17-piece group performs at festivals and North East jazz venues, playing classic swing and contemporary arrangements.
♫ Durham Big Band and Jazz
- Alumni All Stars 1:00pm – 1:45pm
- Durham Big Band 2:00pm – 2:45pm
- Durham Big Band 3:15pm – 4:00pm
- Swing Manouche 4:15pm – 5:00pm
This free event promises a lively and enjoyable afternoon of music for all.
* Dates, times and locations may be subject to change for instance on the case of adverse weather. We encourage visitors to check the relevant website and social media channels for updated leading up to or on the scheduled day of the event.
Public toilets are available:
Dolphin Centre - including accessible toilets
The Market Hall
The Cornmill Shopping Centre
Ear defenders Some people find wearing ear defenders useful when visiting events. * This is a live music event.
•There are cycling parking stands surrounding the market square.
•Taxi drivers can drop visitors off at Darlington Market Square.
•Regular trains come to Darlington train station 730m
•Buses travel into the town centre, depending which route your arrive on all bus stops.
•Using map and navigation apps can help plan your route.