Groovefest
15 May 2026 to 17 May 2026
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Groovefest is taking over Darlington for an unforgettable weekend of live music.
Hosted by venues across the town centre, Groovefest brings together bands, musicians, and DJs for a full weekend celebration of sound, rhythm, and community. From intimate gigs to high‑energy sets, there’s something for every music lover.
Whether you’re discovering new talent or catching local favourites, you’re invited to explore a diverse programme of performances across multiple venues — all showcasing the vibrant music scene Darlington has to offer.
Friday 15th May 2026
- The Corner House, 27 Skinnergate - Tib Fordor Northern Sould Night - Vinyl Only
- Angel's Cut Bar and Bottle Shop, 39 Duke Street - David Crabtree support from Annis Rallis and Callie Billie Gatley 7:30pm £5 tickets
- O'Carroll's, Market Square - Ian Anderson 8pm
- The Boot & Shoe, 2 Church Row - Karaoke and DJ Foxy
- The Old English Gentleman, 99 Bondgate - Screaming 45's from 9pm
- ZUU Bar Darlington, Grange Road - House DJ 8pm
Saturday 16th May 2026
- Angel's Cut Bar and Bottle Shop, 39 Duke Street - Odin Dragonfiy with special guest Angela Gordon 7:30pm £20 tickets min age 16yrs
- Casa Del Alma, Duke Street - Evelyn Castro Moya from 7pm
- Crafty's, Buckton's Yard - The Fo - Funk, Soul and Electro Grooves from 6pm
- Darlington Market, Indoor Market Hall - Live showing of Eurovision 2026 from 8pm £5 per ticket
- Dr Inks, 3 Coniscliffe Road - Tom Bowman 7pm
- O'Carroll's, Market Square -Ste Wilson 6:30pm and Lynch Mob 9pm
- Shape Patisserie & Bake, East Row - Live Music by Harmony Row £10 tickets 7:30-9:30pm
- Tapas Bar, 98 Bondgate - David Neil Crabtree music please see venue social for timings.
- The Boot & Shoe, 2 Church Row - Shelley Stevens with A Tribute to the Divas 7:15pm (Shirley Bassey, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Cher and many more)
- The Hummingbird, 43 Blackwellgate - Live music with Andrew Jinks 5:00pm
- The Forum Music Studios, Borough Road - Smoove and Turrell 7:30pm £22 tickets
- The Red Lion, Priestgate - DJ Jewels playing Soul & Mowtown 4pm
- The Quakerhouse, Mechanics Yard - The Pistoleros 9pm
- The Vault, Darlington Market - Vinyl DJ playing Groove, Northern Soul & Funk 18:30 - 22:30
- ZUU Bar Darlington, Grange Road - Saxosoul Records playing soul/disco/reggae in the garden from 4pm and Live Music with Micheal Rolf Duo 7:30-9:30pm
Sunday 17th May 2026
- O'Carroll's, Market Square - John Mayer 7pm
- The Boot & Shoe, 2 Church Row - Northern Soul and Mowtown Music from 4pm
- The Old English Gentleman, 99 Bondgate - It's Raining 80's from 6pm
- The Quakerhouse, Mechanics Yard - Caitlin Morrow 6:30pm
- The Red Lion, Priestgate - Cookie the Soul Man 5:00pm
- Vesuvio, Houndgate - Planet Rock with Paul Dannat and John Foottit 4:00pm
- ZUU Bar Darlington, Grange Road - House DJ 8pm
Follow the music. Find your vibe. Groove all weekend.
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