Sunday Jazz: Chris Coull Quartet

Venue:

Hexham Library, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

Date:

Aug 24th 2025

Time:

15:00

Price:

£10adv/£12otd

Chris Coull Quartet

Trumpeter Chris Coull visits The Globe as part of his 2025 ‘Tour of the North’ bringing his take on the great lineage of post-bop Bluenote artists, with influences from Clifford Brown to Freddie Hubbard.

Venue:

The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD

Date:

Aug 24th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£12adv/£14otd/£7 for 25 and under

Nevermore Festival

All day music festival in aid of Sophie Lancaster Foundation. Featuring Brothers Of Destruction, Haddonwood, Failed To Ignite, Social Youth Cult, Brass Eyed Dragons and Hellbound Heist.

Venue:

NE Volume Music Bar, 21d Yarm Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3DR

Date:

Aug 24th 2025

Time:

16:00

Price:

£6adv/£8otd

Ruby and The Mystery Cats

"A rip roarin’ resurrection of good-time Rock & Roll, this quartet is a double-shot of adrenaline"

Venue:

Billy Bootleggers, Arch 2, Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2NP

Date:

Aug 24th 2025

Time:

15:00 - 18:00

Price:

Free/£2

Elemore Music Festival 2025

An afternoon of live music and free family entertainment featuring NASUWT Concert Band, Jessica Thoroughgood, Celtic Man, King Ink, This little Bird and Lake Poets.

Venue:

Elemore Country Park, Easington Lane, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, DH5 0QS

Date:

Aug 24th 2025

Time:

11:00 - 17:00

Price:

Free

The Funk Collective

Get your groove on to a set full of Funk, Disco & Soul hits.

Venue:

KU, Prince Regent Street, Stockton, TS18 1DB

Date:

Aug 24th 2025

Time:

22:00

Price:

£6adv/£7otd

Rumba Narumba

The legendary Robert Maseko, renowned for his electrifying stage presence and masterful command of rhythm, makes a powerful return to the music scene. Blending tradition with innovation, Maseko revives the heartbeat of African percussion with a fresh rumba flair-introducing a dynamic new 5-piece band project called Rumba NaRumba.

Venue:

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 24th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£10

Iglu & Hartly

The band's unique perch atop the pop rock landscape is backed by the visceral stage presence of front man and consummate entertainer Jarvis Anderson, thrusting the act onto prestigious stages of Coachella and The Isle of White and more. With special guests buzz band Muddy Elephant

Venue:

The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 24th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£16

The Deeks

Venue:

Cottage Tavern, North Road, Cleadon Village, South Shields, SR6 7PL

Date:

Aug 24th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

Free

Party in the Park

Northumberland's Best Family Music Festival! Featuring tributes to Elvis, Abba, Dolly Parton, Robbie Williams, The Smyths, Queen, The Eagles, Gerry Cinnamon, AC/DC, Beyonce, Fleetwood Mac, The Prodigy Fatboy Slim and more. Plus Hip Hop Hooray, Space, The North, The Breakfast Club and K-Klass.

Venue:

Farmers field adjacent to Craik Park, Morpeth Town AFC, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2YX

Date:

Aug 22nd 2025 - Aug 24th 2025

Time:

TBC

Price:

Weekend ticket £70/under 18s £35/day tickets available

Dean & Britta

Members of the band Luna who have released four full-length albums as a duo. They also compose music for film, including the Squid & the Whale (2005) and Mistress America (2015) for Noah Baumbach.

Venue:

The Holy GrAle, 57 Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4 PR

Date:

Aug 25th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£27.50adv

Pop Music on the Organ: ABBA, Coldplay and More

Matt Walters, also known as Reductio, has been shaking up the world of classical organ music with his genre-bending remixes. A viral TikTok sensation, Reductio seamlessly blends the grandeur of the pipe organ with pop and dance hits.

Venue:

Newcastle Cathedral, St. Nicholas Sq, Newcastle, NE1 1DF

Date:

Aug 25th 2025

Time:

13:05

Price:

Give as you feel

Dean & Britta

Members of the band Luna who have released four full-length albums as a duo. They also compose music for film, including the Squid & the Whale (2005) and Mistress America (2015) for Noah Baumbach.

Venue:

The Engine Room, Tanners Bank, North Shields, Tyneside, NE301JH

Date:

Aug 26th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£25

Hannah Frances

Hannah is a vocalist, guitarist, composer, dancer and poet. Her work is centered at the intersection of grief and nature, exploring the pathways of healing through cathartic process and land connection. Support from Rivkala.

Venue:

The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 26th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£12.50

TaylorMania – Taylor Swift Eras Tribute Concert

Venue:

The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ

Date:

Aug 27th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £26.50

Desperados

The definitive Eagles tribute band.

Venue:

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 27th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£17.50

This Is The Kit

The musical project of Kate Stables and whoever joins her. You thought you didn’t like the banjo but you were wrong pal. Listen as Kate rips forward with her hypnotic twang pattern and a voice of rare, unaffected beauty.

Venue:

Pop Recs Ltd, 172-175 High St W, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1UP

Date:

Aug 27th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£27.50adv

Dutch Mustard

Netherlands-born, London-based Dutch Mustard blends dream-pop and ’90s alt-rock with shoegaze influences.

Venue:

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 27th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£11.50

Teenage Fanclub

Renowned Glasgow five-piece.

Venue:

The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA

Date:

Aug 28th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£32

Mercury Rev

Since forming in 1989 in Buffalo, New York, Mercury Rev has made a career of boldly exploring the fringes of artistic perception, channeling colors and sounds and visions that always seem just beyond our mortal reach.

Venue:

KU, Prince Regent Street, Stockton, TS18 1DB

Date:

Aug 28th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£32

Rainbow Girls

A gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart.

Venue:

The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 28th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£17.50

Escuela Grind

New England extreme metal powerhouse.

Venue:

The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU

Date:

Aug 28th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£15

Pudding Chare Music Festival

Taking its name from the winding lane that stands opposite the Lit & Phil, the Pudding Chare Music Festival celebrates the rich chamber music repertoire each Summer, showcasing young classical musicians from the North East and further afield who are currently training at conservatoires and universities around the country.

Venue:

The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE

Date:

Aug 28th 2025 - Aug 30th 2025

Time:

TBC

Price:

Events from £0-£10

Lindisfarne Festival

The ultimate end-of-summer party festival. Featuring Doves, Armand Van Helden, Jamie Webster, The Waterboys, Hawkwind, The Fratellis, Lottery Winners, Scouting for Girls, Lucy Spraggan, Dub Pistols, Utah Saints, Terrorvision, Peat & Diesel, Sugarhill Gang & The Furious 5, Inspiral Carpets and many more.

Venue:

Beal Farm, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2PB

Date:

Aug 28th 2025 - Aug 30th 2025

Time:

TBC

Price:

Weekend camping ticket £150+bf/day tickets available

Crocodiles

FFO girl gangs / punk rock / bubblegum / jukeboxes / roadrunner.

Venue:

Zerox, 48-52 Sandhill, Newcastle, NE1 3JF

Date:

Aug 28th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Nel Begley Trio

Jazz singer and songwriter, Nel Begley is recognized for her captivating performances that have taken her across the UK and around the world. Completing the trio for this performance is award winning pianist Paul Edis and virtuoso double bassist Luke Fowler.

Venue:

Black Swan Bar, Newcastle Arts Centre, 69 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SG

Date:

Aug 28th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£10adv/£12otd

Northern Live

Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits.

Venue:

The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £26.50

Blues Harvest

Movie lovers, 80s kids, and sci-fi fans—this one’s for you. Blues Harvest bring blockbuster soundtracks to life, from Star Wars and Back to the Future to Ghostbusters, Top Gun, and beyond.

Venue:

The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£10

Totally Tina

Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina tribute – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast.

Venue:

Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£32.95

Kunt and the Gang

A one-man dark comedy music act formed in 2003 in Basildon, Essex, comprising self-proclaimed ‘minor internet hit singer’ Kunt and occasionally his puppet parasitic twin effigy, Little Kunt.

Venue:

Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£13

Luke Haines & Peter Buck

Collaboration between Luke Haines (Auteurs/Baader/Meinhof/Black Box Recorder) and Peter Buck (R.E.M.).

Venue:

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£22.50

Gala Lunchtime Concert: Nel Begley Trio

Nel is a London-based jazz singer and songwriter, recognized for her captivating performances that have taken her across the UK and around the world.

Venue:

Gala Theatre, Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

13:00

Price:

£8

Terrorvision

Formed in 1988 in Bradford, Terrorvision signed to EMI in 1991 and burst onto the rock scene with attitude-laden debut Formaldehyde, which spawned their first-ever top 30 single My House.

Venue:

The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

18:00

Price:

£35

Catch 22 Comedy Club

Featuring MC Matt Reed, Daliso Chaponda, Jacob Nussey and more tba.

Venue:

Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£17/£19

The Kill

This amazing 5 piece live band recreate hits from rock gods such as Journey, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Kiss, AC/DC, Van Halen and many more!

Venue:

The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Vigilantes

Crafting a thoughtful, melodic brand of indie rock that's as anthemic as it is atmospheric with thoughtful lyricism and explosive choruses.

Venue:

Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£10adv

Ash Gray

Ash plays a stripped back Americana, country fused show. Support from the excellent local singer songwriter Chris Norris.

Venue:

The White Room Music Cafe, 15 Station Rd, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0JL

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

19:45

Price:

£10

Folk Off 2025

A vibrant, family-friendly festival. Whether you’re a lifelong folk enthusiast or just looking for a weekend of toe-tapping tunes, this festival promises live music, storytelling, and community spirit in a welcoming atmosphere. Featuring Wild Cloudberries, Breabach, Bryony Griffiths & Alice Jones, Sally Ironmonger & Brian Carter, The Reiver Divas, Alistair Anderson, Silver Shanty Men, Roisin Ban and more.

Venue:

Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ

Date:

Aug 29th 2025 - Aug 31st 2025

Time:

TBC

Price:

Day tickets £10-£25

Josh Webb

18-year-old singer-songwriter from Newcastle. Support from Ben Harwood & Aaron Morrell.

Venue:

The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£10

Nirvana Tribute

The world renowned No.1 international touring tribute.

Venue:

Digital, Times Square, Newcastle, NE1 4EP

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£18

The Music of Coldplay by Candlelight

This incredible concert will take you on the ‘Adventure Of A Lifetime’, with not just a ‘Sky Full Of Stars’, but a room full of candlelight and spectacular live music, too!

Venue:

Newcastle Cathedral, St. Nicholas Sq, Newcastle, NE1 1DF

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£30-£45

Volta

All killer, no filler: Loud, rude and electric heavy metal from Newcastle.

Venue:

The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£8

Hybrids

Venue:

Blacksmith's Arms, High Street, Gosforth, Newcastle, NE3 1HD

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

21:00

Price:

Free

GodZZ of Wor

Venue:

The Big Jug, 88 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1RG

Date:

Aug 29th 2025

Time:

20:30

Price:

Free

The World Famous Elvis Show starring Chris Connor

A magnificent 2 hour theatre production, recreating 2 popular Elvis Presley concerts.

Venue:

Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG

Date:

Aug 30th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£34.50

Killswitch Engage & Machine Heed

Tributes to Killswitch Engage and Machine Head.

Venue:

Trillians Rock Bar, Princess Square, Newcastle, NE1 8ER

Date:

Aug 30th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

Free

Old Time Sailors

Cast aside your compass, throw your maps overboard and join the mutinous crew of The Old Time Sailors as they set sail for the wild uninhabited islands of Irish Punk, Shanty Punk, Polka Rock, Romani Punk, Dark Cabaret, and Twisted Circus!

Venue:

Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Date:

Aug 30th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£17.50-£28

Asomvel

A four-piece hard rock band from the U.K., notorious for excessive volume, and high-octane stage shows

Venue:

The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 30th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£12

The Magic Of The Bee Gees

Complete with stunning light and video show, prepare to experience the distinct sound of one the greatest bands to have ever graced the stage.

Venue:

The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ

Date:

Aug 30th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £29

Led Into Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin tribute.

Venue:

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Aug 30th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Conor Michael

Hailing from the UK, Conor Michael is a solo artist blending heartfelt storytelling with an energetic live show. Inspired by Ed Sheeran, Damien Rice and Olly Murs, his music radiates authenticity, captivating melodies, and vibrant energy.

Venue:

Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP

Date:

Aug 30th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£11.25adv

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory

Writing and recording in total collaboration with her band for the first time, Van Etten finds the freedom that comes by letting go. The result of that liberation is an exhilarating new dimension of sound and songwriting.

Venue:

Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE

Date:

Aug 30th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£35.75adv

Counterfeit 70s

A four piece band playing the music of Slade, Sweet, T. Rex, The Bay City Rollers and many, many more.

Venue:

Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ

Date:

Aug 30th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£32.95

Be Quiet. Shout Loud!

A zippy chunk of off-kilter pop, which gradually builds into a sky-scraping, indie-disco floor filling, sonic blast of yee-ha’!

Venue:

KU, Prince Regent Street, Stockton, TS18 1DB

Date:

Aug 30th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£6-£10