Durham Miners Gala 2025 - artists and performers

The Durham Miners Association presents a great line up of performances and activities on the Racecourse throughout Gala day. The 139th Durham Miners Gala takes place on Saturday 12 July. Read on for details about our 2025 performers and activities and our incomparable compere...

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Durham Miners Gala 2025– Cathedral Service

The hugely popular Miners Festival Service at Durham Cathedral will return this weekend as part of the Durham Miners' Gala. The service, which takes place at 3pm, has been part of every Gala since 1897.

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Durham Miners Gala 2025 - platform speakers

The platform speakers for the 2025 Durham Miners Gala have been confirmed. Hosted by the Durham Miners Association (DMA), the 139th Gala takes place on Saturday 12 July.

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We Are Still Here! – Gala art print celebrates communities of the Durham Coalfield

A hand made limited edition art print by an acclaimed British artist celebrating the communities of the Durham Coalfield has been produced for the 2025 Gala.

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Official film of the 2024 Durham Miners Gala

The official film of the 2024 Durham Miners Gala will premiere online on Thursday 12 December at 7pm.

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eve of Gala appeal 2024

On the eve of the 138th Durham Miners Gala and 40 years on from the Miners Strike, organisers have launched a fundraising appeal to help meet rising costs.

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Miners Gala Cathedral Service 2024

Details of the cathedral service during this year’s Durham Miners Gala have been confirmed. Tens of thousands of people are preparing to gather in Durham City on Saturday 13 July 2024 for the 138th Gala.

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Gala 2024 - art print commemorates 40th anniversary of Miners' Strike

A beautiful, hand made limited edition art print marking 40 years since the Miners Strike has been specially produced for the 2024 Durham Miners Gala.

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Joe Solo to play Durham Miners Gala 2024

Singer songwriter Joe Solo will perform at the 2024 Durham Miners Gala. The musician and activist will sing for the Gala crowds after first marching through the city with Yorkshire’s Hatfield Brigade.

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Gala 2024 to mark strike anniversary - platform speakers announced

The 2024 Durham Miners Gala will mark the 40th anniversary of the Miners Strike, organisers have said. The Durham Miners Association (DMA) has also announced its line up of platform speakers for the 138th Big Meeting.

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