About Venue

Radisson Blu Hotel Durham

Radisson at Night

Venue Details

Radisson Blu Hotel Durham is a contemporary riverside hotel located in the heart of Durham City, just a short walk from the city’s historic centre, Durham Cathedral and Durham Train Station. Overlooking the River Wear, the venue combines modern style with a relaxed atmosphere, making it one of the city’s leading hospitality destinations.

With its spacious interiors, stylish bar and flexible event spaces, the hotel provides an ideal setting for live music and social events. For Durham Jazz Festival, Radisson Blu will host a special jazz evening, transforming the venue into a relaxed late night setting where audiences can enjoy live performance in a comfortable and contemporary environment.

Blending great music with the vibrant atmosphere of Durham’s riverside, the venue offers festival audiences a different side of the Durham Jazz Festival experience, combining live jazz with food, drinks and city centre nightlife.

Address

Direction

Radisson Blu Hotel Durham is located at Frankland Lane, Durham, DH1 5TA, beside the River Wear and just a short walk from Durham City Centre, the Market Place and Durham Train Station.

By Car (From the A1): Exit the A1 at Junction 62 and follow the A690 towards Durham City Centre. Continue over Milburngate Bridge and stay in the left lane, following signs towards the city centre and railway station. Turn onto Frankland Lane, where the Radisson Blu Hotel is located. On site parking is available at the hotel, subject to availability.

By Car (From the A167): Follow the A167 to Nevilles Cross and turn onto the A690 towards Durham City Centre. Continue towards Milburngate and follow signs for the railway station and Frankland Lane. The hotel is located beside the River Wear near the city centre.

By Bus: Durham Bus Station on North Road is approximately 5 minutes’ walk from the Radisson Blu Hotel. Exit the bus station and walk towards Milburngate Bridge, then follow the riverside path and signs for Frankland Lane.

By Train: Durham Station is around 5 minutes’ walk from the Radisson Blu Hotel. Leave the station and walk down towards the city centre, crossing the road onto Frankland Lane. The hotel is located beside the River Wear.

Up Coming Events

Events Taking Place At Radisson Blu Hotel Durham

24
Oct 2026
Kind of Blu Jazz Jam

Kind of Blu Jazz Jam

Kind of Blu Jazz Jam brings the festival day to a close with a relaxed late-night jam session celebrating spontaneity, collaboration and the joy of live jazz. Free entry, pay as you feel.

Other Bands

Good music, good people, and good times

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