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Ernie
The Cluny: May 31st 2024
Part-time chef, full-time singer-songwriter, serving up his own brand of heartfelt indie rock, stirring that hazy, nostalgic feeling in with layers of brooding vocals, fuzzy guitars and warbly synths.
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Errol Linton & Band
Gosforth Civic Theatre: Jun 21st 2024
Errol Linton carries the legacy of Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson into the twenty first century, moving the genre forward by combining 50s Chicago blues with gentle Jamaican reggae rhythms.
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Eshaan Akbar: Live 2025
Arc: Mar 15th 2025
Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! Eshaan’s previous tour, the Pretender, was described by The Times as “pretty sick” (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good.
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Eunice Oliver Routledge: Earthbound
Hartlepool Art Gallery: Sep 7th 2024 - Nov 9th 2024
Immerse yourself in the stunning work of Eunice Routledge. Inspired by seascapes and landscapes, her exploration of the natural world is transformed into evocative renderings through print and onto canvas.
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Europe: The Emergence of a Disputed Idea
Star & Shadow Cinema: May 23rd 2024
What did Europe mean to people during the Renaissance? In this talk, Niall Oddy introduces his book Writing Europe in Renaissance France, which examines how the idea of Europe emerged in parallel with new ideas about nationhood and identity.
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EverReady Band presents... Williams v Zimmer
The Fire Station: Jun 9th 2024
Join the award-winning EverReady Band (formerly Reg Vardy) for a celebration of Hollywood's favourite composers: John Williams and Hans Zimmer.
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Evil Blizzard
The Georgian Theatre: Jul 6th 2024
Preston’s unholiest sons.
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EXCITE & Pressure - Big Summer Fiesta
Trilogy: Jun 22nd 2024
13-hour party with Andy Whitby, Symmetrik, MC Tazo, Ultrabeat (Ian Redman & MC Cover), Fitzy & Rossy B and Hannah Taylor.
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Explosions in the Sky
Boiler Shop: Aug 14th 2024
The iconic instrumental rock band from Texas have become the gold standard for bold, emotional, cinematic music
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Facing the Waves
Alnwick Playhouse: Oct 2nd 2024
A new musical from Dogwood Productions whose recent shows have toured England and been heard on BBC Radio 4. It features songs and music from the award-winning composer, Alastair Collingwood. The show brings together an iconic Victorian hero and a young
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Fairground Attraction
The Glasshouse: Oct 3rd 2024
There is no other band like Fairground Attraction – their use of the guitarrón (a large, Mexican acoustic bass), played by Simon Edwards, gives the bottom end of their records a warmth and character that combines with drummer Roy Dodds, Mark Nevin and Edd
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Fairytale of New York
The Glasshouse: Dec 9th 2024 - Dec 10th 2024
The ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert.
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Fairytale Of New York
Stockton Globe: Dec 14th 2024
An international cast of singers, musicians and dancers Fairytale of New York brings you all of your favorite Christmas songs including Driving home for Christmas, White Christmas, Oh Holy Night, Winter’s Tale, Silent Night and of course The Fairytale of
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Family Gig - Brick Intimate Unplugged Gig
Alphabetti Theatre: May 25th 2024
Brick are Bridie Jackson and Nick Pierce. Bridie is a songwriter (best known from the folk quartet Bridie Jackson and The Arbour) and Nick is a viola player. The duo started making music together during the first Lockdown of 2020, and they now write and p
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Family Gig - Wolfred
Alphabetti Theatre: Jun 22nd 2024
Led by Southampton born singer songwriter Wilf Stone the Newcastle based 4 piece offer their own brand of anthemic alternative indie.
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Fat Freddy's Drop
O2 City Hall: Aug 13th 2024
Renowned for their bold and electric energy, New Zealand’s soul machine Fat Freddy’s Drop return to tour their latest music. The sound of this seven-piece band is a unification of their collective ideas from across a breadth of musical backgrounds and inf
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Fat White Family
Boiler Shop: Jun 15th 2024
Cult south-London band playing a scuzzy mix of rock & roll, post-punk, country, and nihilistic psychedelia.
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Faye MacCalman: Invisible Real
The Glasshouse: Jun 13th 2024
Faye is an improvisor, performer and composer playing saxophone, clarinet and voice. She is bandleader of acclaimed jazz-art-rock trio Archipelago and is currently working on her debut solo album.
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Felix Dickinson (Summer Closing Party)
Cobalt Studios Ltd: Jun 15th 2024
A heavyweight on the underground dance scene for the last 3 decades, Felix learnt his trade DJing at free parties and illegal raves and co-founding his first record label Ugly Music in the 90’s.
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Fell Out Boy + Black Charade
O2 City Hall: Jan 11th 2025
The ultimate emo and pop punk night. Support from L1NKN P4RK and We Aren't Paramore.
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Felt Nowt Comedy
The One Eyed Stag: Jun 20th 2024
Featuring Catherine Young, Catherine Scott, Howka Charvaz and Chris Cantrill.
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Felt Nowt Comedy
Victoria & Albert: Jul 5th 2024
Featuring Simon Donald, Al Stevenson, Helen White and Lee Kyle.
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Felt Nowt Comedy
The Vault: Jun 8th 2024
With Ben Crompton, Joby Mageean, Fisa Humpledink and Elaine Robertson.
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Felt Nowt Comedy
The Huntsman: Jun 30th 2024
Featuring John Scott, Michael Holford, Martin Neil and Cal Halbert.
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Felt Nowt Comedy
NUMBER9 Bistro: May 25th 2024
With Simon Donald, Sam Mayes and Harry Ford.
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Felt Nowt Comedy
Blue's Micro Pub: Jun 15th 2024
Featuring Zoe, Mike Wardley, Kerris Gibson and Alex Redman.
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Felting Connections: An exhibition by Lena Archbold
Arts Centre Washington: May 23rd 2024 - Jun 29th 2024
An exhibition by Ukrainian-born textile artist Len Archbold, based in the North East of England. It is inspired by her artistic journey to address her personal traumas and process of recovery and well-being through her creative practice. Lena uses felt as
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Fern Brady: I Gave You Milk To Drink
Gala Theatre: Sep 13th 2024
Scotland’s queen of comedy.
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Fern Brady: I Gave You Milk to Drink
Tyne Theatre and Opera House: Sep 15th 2024
Scotland’s queen of comedy is back on tour with a brand new show. What happens when you get everything you want and it’s not enough? This is a great show to come and see if you are a fan of the Scottish comedian Fern Brady.
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Ferocious Dog
The Georgian Theatre: Jun 7th 2024
On new album 'Kleptocracy' Ferocious Dog mix up of all sorts of genres! To name a few of the influences that appear: Celtic folk, gypsy folk, blues, dissident folk, pop punk, full on hardcore punk, and straight up rock.
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Fievel Is Glauque
The Lubber Fiend: Jun 6th 2024
An international band composed of American bandleading keyboardist Zach Phillips, French singer Ma Clément, and a rotating cast of musicians spread out across the globe. w/ Bernice and Harvey Parkin-Christie and Teruki Chan Duo.
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Fin Taylor: Ask Your Mother
The Stand Comedy Club: Sep 14th 2024
Fresh from the viral success of his hit web series Fin vs The Internet, that comedian your mother doesn’t like you seeing shares a new hour of brutally funny stand-up for 2024.
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Final Symphony II - Music from Final Fantasy V, VIII, IX and XIII
The Glasshouse: Jun 9th 2024
Royal Northern Sinfonia play the atmospheric, hypnotising soundtracks from Final Fantasy V, VIII, IX and XIII.
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Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure
Darlington Hippodrome: Jul 21st 2024
Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glor
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Fish: Farewell Tour "Road To The Isles"
O2 City Hall: Mar 6th 2025
The icon of progressive rock and much acclaimed artist, singer, musician, front man and lyricist extraordinaire FISH embarks on his ‘Road To The Isles’ tour, bidding a final goodbye to the music industry after four decades of hits, memories and touring.
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Fisherman’s Friends
The Sage Gateshead: Sep 6th 2024
A group of fisherman who sing the songs of the sea, songs that in some cases have been handed down for hundreds of years, songs that connect them to generations of Cornish fishermen that have come before them.
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Flea, Handmade & Vinyl Market
Gosforth Civic Theatre: May 26th 2024
Join Sister Shack and Gosforth Civic Theatre in supporting twenty many local traders who will be selling an array of preloved and handmade items. There will clothing, books, jewellery, crafts, art, homeware, records, refreshments, food & more
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Fleeting Rumours
KU: Nov 29th 2024
Catch this leading six-piece full band tribute to Fleetwood Mac.
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Fleeting Rumours
Whitley Bay Playhouse: Oct 11th 2024
Fleetwood Mac tribute.
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Fleeting Rumours
Queen's Hall Arts Centre: Sep 7th 2024
The North’s premier tribute band to Fleetwood Mac.
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Fleeting Rumours
The Witham: Nov 16th 2024
The North’s premier Tribute band to Fleetwood Mac.
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Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight
Middlesbrough Town Hall: Jun 28th 2024
Featuring an incredible cast of West End singers and awesome live band. Join us for a ‘Landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you’ve never heard them before!
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Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours with the Transatlantic Ensemble
The Fire Station: Dec 18th 2024
Fleetwood Mac's iconic album performed live by Transatlantic Ensemble.
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Folk in the Bar featuring George Boomsma
The Georgian Theatre: Sep 15th 2024
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Foo Fighters GB
The Georgian Theatre: Oct 4th 2024
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Forever Delayed
The Forum Music Centre: Jun 7th 2024
Manic Street Preachers tribute.
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Forum Books Present Scott Preston & Kat Hill
Forum Books: Jun 6th 2024
An evening of conversation with debut writers Scott Preston and Kat Hill to talk about their new books: The Borrowed Hills and The Bothy.
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Forum Books Presents Alice Vincent
Forum Books: May 21st 2024
An evening of conversation with writer and Guardian gardening columnist Alice Vincent to celebrate the launch of her book Why Women Grow in paperback.
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FORUM Books Presents Elizabeth Macneal
Forum Books: Jun 13th 2024
Celebrate the release of Elizabeth's latest gothic thriller, The Burial Plot.
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Forum Books Presents The Reverend Richard Coles
St Andrew's Church: Jun 12th 2024
An evening of delightful chat with national treasure Reverend Richard Coles to celebrate the release of the third book in his Canon Clements' Mystery series, Murder at The Monastery.
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Forum Film Club: Saving Private Ryan
The Forum Cinema: Jun 4th 2024
As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.
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Frank Sinatra - the Retirement Concert
Middlesbrough Town Hall: May 28th 2024
You are invited to Frank Sinatra’s 1971 Retirement Concert, faithfully recreated by Richard Shelton who is widely acknowledged as the world’s finest dramatic interpreter of Frank Sinatra. In concert with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra, one of the most endurin
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Frankie Boyle – Lap of Shame
Tyne Theatre and Opera House: May 19th 2024
Frankie Boyle’s on tour. Buy a ticket, because by the time he arrives, the currency will be worthless and you and your neighbours part of a struggling militia that could probably use a few laughs.
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Frankly, The Smiths
Think Tank?: Nov 9th 2024
The Smiths tribute.
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Freddy Quinne: In Sickness
Arc: Oct 5th 2024
In his new no-holes barred standup show, Freddy fearlessly confronts his own mortality with his trademark wit and often brutal punchlines.
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Freddy Quinne: In Sickness
The Stand Comedy Club: Nov 10th 2024
In his new no-holes barred standup show, Freddy fearlessly confronts his own mortality with his trademark wit and often brutal punchlines, covering everything from topical news to universal truths.
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Frenchy and the Punk
Little Buildings: Jun 8th 2024
A Euro-American Alternative post-punk duo based in New York City. Support from Stock Image and Folding Gold.
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Fresh Thursday // Gemma Bass with John Pope & Chris Bartholomew
Cobalt Studios Ltd: May 30th 2024
Gemma Bass, John Pope & Chris Bartholomew play: Missing Pieces (Part 3), a collection of 5 compositions, created by Gemma Bass, which intentionally have bits missing.
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Fresh Thursday // Immortal Onion + Rivkala
Cobalt Studios Ltd: May 23rd 2024
Immortal Onion are an instrumental band from Gdańsk, Poland. Rivkala is an emerging Newcastle-based Neo-soul songwriter and bandleader.
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Fresh Thursday // NikNak + Fergus Quill Trio
Cobalt Studios Ltd: Jun 6th 2024
A trailblazing musical polymath, NikNak has carved a niche for herself in the music industry with her distinctive turntablism, immersive compositions, and captivating improvised performances. The Fergus Quill Trio is an ensemble based in Leeds who are led
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Fresh Thursday // Tom Kitching & Marit Fält + Phil Tyler
Cobalt Studios Ltd: Jun 13th 2024
Author and musician Tom Kitching launches his new book and album, ‘Where There’s Brass’, with a special storytelling and music concert tour. Phil Tyler (one half of the cherished anglo-american folk duo Cath & Phil Tyler) brings us new solo material.
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Friends of Segedunum Talk
Segedunum Roman Fort: May 18th 2024
Hidden Roman Northumberland by Ian Glendinning.
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Frognal & Fox - A Life In Song
The Exchange: Jun 12th 2024
Dive into a showbiz world full of glamour, optimism, rivalry and acceptance. Meet Margaret Frognal (Jane Holman) and Adele Fox (Zoe Lambert), two fading performers, as they showcase their singing and playing talents accompanied by their bemused and cynic
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Frognal & Fox – A Life in Song
Bishop Auckland Town Hall: Jun 13th 2024
Dive into a showbiz world full of glamour, optimism, rivalry and acceptance. Meet Margaret Frognal (Jane Holman) and Adele Fox (Zoe Lambert), two fading performers, as they showcase their singing and playing talents accompanied by their bemused and cynica
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Frognal & Fox – A Life in Song
The Witham: Jun 18th 2024
Dive into a showbiz world full of glamour, optimism, rivalry and acceptance. Meet Margaret Frognal (Jane Holman) and Adele Fox (Zoe Lambert), two fading performers, as they showcase their singing and playing talents accompanied by their bemused and cynica
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Frognal and Fox - A Life in Song
Gosforth Civic Theatre: Jun 6th 2024
Two slightly fading ex-West End performers seek to showcase their singing and playing talents, accompanied by a cynical and much put upon pianist. Beneath the theatrical camaraderie lurks a tension – what is it and will it be resolved? You’ll have to come
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Frognal and Fox - A life in Song
Saltburn Community Theatre: Jun 15th 2024
Dive into a showbiz world full of glamour, optimism, rivalry and acceptance. Meet Margaret Frognal (Jane Holman) and Adele Fox (Zoe Lambert), two fading performers, as they showcase their singing and playing talents accompanied by their bemused and cynica
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Frognal and Fox – A Life in Song
Queen's Hall Arts Centre: Jun 4th 2024 - Jun 5th 2024
Dive into a showbiz world full of glamour, optimism, rivalry and acceptance. Meet Margaret Frognal (Jane Holman) and Adele Fox (Zoe Lambert), two fading performers, as they showcase their singing and playing talents accompanied by their bemused and cynica
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Frognal and Fox – A Life in Song
Alnwick Playhouse: May 30th 2024 - May 31st 2024
A trip into the world of showbiz! Witness the glamour and behind the glamour, the friendships and rivalries, the sunny optimism of youth and the weary acceptance of a part in the chorus.
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From Dusk ‘til Dawn
Durham Cathedral: May 18th 2024
Durham Choral Society and Orchestra present a programme of music that evokes night-time from Dusk ‘til Dawn. Mozart’s ever-popular Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and Schubert’s Mass No 2 in G take us through the evening and the world re-awakens with The Sunrise M
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From Gold to Rio
Middlesbrough Theatre: Sep 14th 2024
The Greatest Hits of Spandau Ballet & Duran Duran
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From The Jam
The Fire Station: Oct 18th 2024
From the Jam were formed in 2006 when Russell Hastings and Rick Buckler (ex-The Jam drummer), who were touring as The Gift, joined forces with Bruce Foxton (ex-The Jam bassist and songwriter). With support from RUTS DC.
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From the Jam
Middlesbrough Town Hall: Oct 19th 2024
From the Jam were formed in 2006 when Russell Hastings and Rick Buckler (ex-The Jam drummer), who were touring as The Gift, joined forces with Bruce Foxton (ex-The Jam bassist and songwriter). With support from RUTS DC.
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Fu Fighters
Salt Market Social: May 24th 2024
North East's very own Foo Fighters tribute.
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Funny Way To Be Comedy – Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster!
The Witham: Oct 4th 2024
Solo again, Britain’s most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’ returns with his brand new hilarious one-man stand up show.
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Funny Way To Be Comedy – Edinburgh Preview Day
The Witham: Jul 27th 2024
Featuring Lauren Pattison, Justin Moorhouse, Alun Cochrane and Andrew White.
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Future Islands
O2 City Hall: Jul 31st 2024
Baltimore synth pop band Future Islands are back with their seventh album People Who Aren’t There Anymore, a blend of bliss and ecstasy with heartbreak.
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Future Static
Zerox: Jul 25th 2024
One of Australia’s most talked about breakthrough heavy acts, with an innate fusion of metalcore, progressive metal, alternative rock, and pop sensibilities.
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G4
Whitley Bay Playhouse: Sep 18th 2024
The UK’s No.1 vocal harmony group and original X-Factor stars.
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Gabrielle
O2 City Hall: Apr 4th 2025
British singer and songwriter Gabrielle is heading back out on tour to celebrate her latest release A Place In Your Heart. Gabrielle will also be joined by very special guest Tunde of Lighthouse Family.
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Gabrielle
Durham Cathedral: Jul 20th 2024
Gabrielle, a chart-topping luminary with a storied career spanning decades, is poised to grace the audience with her timeless voice and remarkable song-writing skills.
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Gaelforce
The Globe: Nov 9th 2024
Award winning Celtic Folk Band from Yorkshire.
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Gaffa Tape Sandy
Zerox: Sep 20th 2024
Formed in 2015 by three friends with a simple desire to make loud and exciting music, Gaffa Tape Sandy’s popularity quickly escalated thanks to a series of notoriously incandescent live shows and a seemingly endless hit parade of instantly memorable garag
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Gail Curry: 300 miles of colour
Wild & Free Gallery: Jun 30th 2024 - Jul 31st 2024
Road trip landscapes.
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Gail Porter: Hung, Drawn & Portered
Middlesbrough Town Hall: Sep 11th 2024
“Has anyone here been sectioned?” TV presenter Gail Porter jokily asks her audience. Famed for her vibrancy as well as mental health struggles, she has turned to comedy to take control of her own story.
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Gala Lunchtime Concert: Emma Fisk and the Hot Club du Nord
Gala Theatre: May 24th 2024
Emma Fisk’s Hot Club du Nord bring to life the classic 1930s and 40s repertoire of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s Hot Club de France.
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Gala Lunchtime Concert: Joe Steels’ Borealis
Gala Theatre: Jun 21st 2024
Channelling the wild beauty of the Northern countryside, Borealis play original compositions penned during the lockdown by guitarist Joe Steels, based on his experience living in Cumbria and Northumberland.
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Gala Lunchtime Concert: Paul Edis Trio
Gala Theatre: Aug 23rd 2024
Paul Edis is one of the leading creative musicians in the UK today. As a performer, composer and educator, he has built a reputation for consistently delivering new and original ideas, seeking to innovate within his work whilst always paying respect to bo
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Galaxians Takeover
Cobalt Studios Ltd: Jun 1st 2024
The Galaxians bring their technicolour disco live set back to the Cobalt stage and curate a bonus club night with CHAT (Live) & Babyschon (DJ) who favours sleazy sounds, connecting the dots between low-slung no wave, EBM, slinky new beat, italo disco & ho
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Games à la Carte
Kittiwake Trust Multilingual Library: Jun 2nd 2024
A fun and informal way for everyone from absolute beginners to advanced students to meet native speakers and learn a bit more about the French language and culture and practise their skills – all through the medium of modern board games like Ticket to Rid
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Gareth Dunlop
The Cluny: Jun 20th 2024
Belfast born singer-songwriter and producer.
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Gary Meikle
The Stand Comedy Club: Sep 15th 2024
Ladies & Gentleman! Gary Meikle is back yet again with another self-written, self-deprecating show to leave you all short of breath again.
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Gary Meikle: No Refunds!
Middlesbrough Town Hall: Sep 6th 2024
Ladies & Gentleman! Gary Meikle is back yet again with another self-written, self-deprecating show to leave you all short of breath again.
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Gary Numan
O2 City Hall: May 23rd 2024
Electronic music pioneer Gary Numan celebrates the 45th anniversary of his 1979 albums Replicas and The Pleasure Principle.
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Gavin Webster: An Evening Of Swearing and Shouting
Queen's Hall Arts Centre: Oct 18th 2024
Gavin Webster, a stand up comedian of over 30 years is on tour to share his jokes, routines and set pieces, his one liners, dark observations, sardonic ukulele comedy songs and verbal crash bang wallops.
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Gaye Bikers on Acid
The Cluny 2: Dec 7th 2024
Psychedelic electro punk pop 'grebo' combo.
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Gaz Hughes Trio
The Globe: Jun 16th 2024
Featuring original compositions inspired by jazz legends like Horace Silver, Bud Powell, and Ellington, their music blends tradition with a modern twist.
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Gaz Hughes Trio
Hexham Library: Jun 16th 2024
Gaz Hughes is a renowned jazz drummer and band leader, who first gained wide public attention as the original drummer in the Matthew Halsall Band.
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GCT: Great Circus Takeover
Gosforth Civic Theatre: May 30th 2024
Join Newcastle Circus Arts for a full day of circus activity. Run away and join the circus for a day and get the chance to become a circus star! Become an acrobat, trapeze artist, juggling extraordinaire, a tight wire pro or a hypnotic hula hooper.
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GemArts Masala Festival Cities of Dreams - beneath the surface
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art: Jul 16th 2024
Contemplating the built environment, from sprawling urban metropolises to cities of tomorrow, this programme of South Asian film shorts explores representations of architecture, reflecting on future cities and the ‘ideal city’ as well as memories and the