Rhythm & Tunes Weekend

12 September 2026 to 13 September 2026
All day
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Town Centre
Free
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The music festival is brought to you by the council, in conjunction with Darlington Rock n Blues Club and Gasto Promotions.

The festival takes place from Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September in the town centre with another huge schedule of live bands over the weekend on the main stage and in venues across the town centre. 

A weekend festival showcasing a mix of genres including rock, blues, R&B, tribute acts, and local talent.

**LINE UP and programme to be announced shortly.

  • Main-stage headline acts in Market Square.
  • Tribute bands and established rock and blues performers.
  • Multiple venues hosting local and regional artists.
  • Daytime and evening performances across the weekend.
Public toilets are available:
Dolphin Centre - including accessible toilets
The Market Hall
The Cornmill Shopping Centre
Darlington Library
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Ear defenders Some people find wearing ear defenders useful when visiting events. * There is no music planned at this 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.