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...
Read moreDurham 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.
Read moreDurham 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.
Read moreWe 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.
Read moreOfficial 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.
Read moreeve 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.
Read moreMiners 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.
Read moreGala 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.
Read moreJoe 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.
Read moreGala 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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