Durham Cathedral Festival of Remembrance
The Road to D-Day
For over a decade, the Durham Cathedral Festival of Remembrance has established itself as the iconic Remembrance event in the North East. Set within the historic sanctitude of Durham Cathedral, it commemorates the sacrifices of many in conflict over the years.
This moving concert, in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund, remembers those who have given their lives for their Country, and Service Personnel who put their lives at risk for our liberty today.
The main theme of this year’s Festival of Remembrance are the 80th anniversaries of D-Day and Arnhem, as we commemorate those who gave so much in the liberation of Europe 80 years ago. We also celebrate the Charity’s own 80th anniversary this year. Founded by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery in 1944 to ensure that soldiers returning from battle were looked after in the manner that they deserved, the Charity has been there ever since to ensure that soldiers, veterans, and their immediate families, are supported in times of genuine need. Read more about the Charity’s history here.
The story of the Road to D-Day will be told through an emotional mix of music and spoken word, with performances from the Band of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, Tyne Electrical Engineers Association Pipes and Drums, Enter CIC, the Military WAGS Choir (Catterick), and talented northern soprano, Charlotte Potter. The Festival of Remembrance culminates with the poignant Muster and Act of Remembrance, with thousands of poppies falling silently from the Cathedral’s central tower.
Festival of Remembrance Tickets
Tickets are now on sale through the Cathedral Box Office at £18.50 each. Please click on the ‘Buy Tickets’ button below.
Please get in touch with [email protected] if you have queries about refunding or amending your tickets. However, please contact the Regional Office, Army Benevolent Fund, North East and Yorkshire, at [email protected] if you require further information about the event.
Please note that seating is not reserved/numbered; you are advised to arrive early to get seats with an unrestricted view.
Virtual Festival of Remembrance 2020 – Watch Again
We were unable to physically host the Festival of Remembrance in 2020 but marked the event with a virtual service, which is available below on YouTube. Unfortunately we were not able to recreate the poppy drop due to restrictions in place at the time of filming.