Westlife

Globally renowned pop group.

Venue:

Utilita Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle, NE4 7NA

Date:

Oct 3rd 2026 - Oct 4th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

From £76.75

Kerry Ellis - Rock Anthems

One of the greatest stars of musical theatre will explore her love of Rock Anthems as she pays homage to Queen, Meatloaf, Bonnie Tyler and the other rock legends who inspired her.

Venue:

The Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm School, The Friarage, Yarm, Durham, TS15 9EJ

Date:

Oct 3rd 2026

Time:

19:30 - 22:30

Price:

£32

Go West: An Intimate Evening with Singer Peter Cox

In this intimate show, Go West's lead singer Peter Cox revisit the hits while looking back on his career.

Venue:

Gala Theatre, Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA

Date:

Oct 3rd 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£30

The Delines

Portland, Oregon country-soul act.

Venue:

Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD

Date:

Oct 3rd 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£28

Bad Co Legacy

Formerly of Bad Company.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 3rd 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£25

Steve Reich at 90

Festival celebrating the music of a pioneer who reshaped sound for six decades. Curated by Colin Currie, one of the leading interpreters of Reich’s music, and hosted by Tom Service, the festival features performances by the Colin Currie Group, Bryce Dessner (The National), Royal Northern Sinfonia and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Oct 2nd 2026 - Oct 4th 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

£various

The HU

A fantastically unique force of nature. A musical sensation formed in 2016 in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar, the quartet are the pioneers of the genre Hunnu rock.

Venue:

O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF

Date:

Oct 3rd 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£41.70adv

Knowtfest

Expect a night packed full of metal tribute bands.

Venue:

Newcastle University Students Union, Kings Road, Newcastle, NE2 4NL

Date:

Oct 3rd 2026

Time:

17:00

Price:

£16.50

Stone Foundation

British modern soul band.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 3rd 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£27

Genesis Connected

Tribute to Genesis and Phil Collins.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 3rd 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£33.75

Gallus

Flying the flag for Scottish punk/alternative rock.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 3rd 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£14

The Fabs Plus Support Act

Bringing the sensational sounds of the Cavern Club's 'Beat' Groups to Cullercoats. Featuring hits from: The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Searchers, The Kinks, Spencer Davis Group ...and many more! (Includes solo singer + optional Bingo!)

Venue:

Cullercoats Crescent Club, 9 Victoria Crescent, Cullercoats, NE30 4QS

Date:

Oct 3rd 2026

Time:

19:00 - 23:00

Price:

£7

Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music 2026

More than 67 musicians will feature over 26 performances in 9 days across 7 of the region’s top music venues. Featuring Get The Blessing, Adam Fairhall and Johnny Hunter, Alex Hitchcock Quartet, Alison Gill, Andy Champion, Jeppe Zeeberg, Anemone Quartet and many more.

Venue:

Various Venues in Newcastle,

Date:

Sep 24th 2026 - Oct 4th 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

£various

“Ahoy There, Me Old Muckers!”

Mariners and Marras are a rum old bunch of community singers based in North Shields who take delight in entertaining the public with their unique mix of sea shanties and North East traditional working songs.

Venue:

The Old Low Light, Clifford's Fort, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1JA

Date:

Oct 3rd 2026

Time:

13:00

Price:

£10

Oliver Thomas Armstrong + This Glorious Chaos Machine

Plus support from Joe Bartley, The Mist Calls And Special Guest DJ Ivan Knight.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 3rd 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£7.50

Country Night With Kewen & Olly

Playing a set of Country covers including modern country, old country, a few original songs & some massive sing a longs. Support from Lee Harrison.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 3rd 2026

Time:

19:45

Price:

£10.84

Hayao Miyazaki’s Dreams By Mystery Ensemble

An immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of anime of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble has collected magical music from his anime and compositions inspired by his creations.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 3rd 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£25-£40

The Carpenters Experience

The UK’s leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter.

Venue:

The Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm School, The Friarage, Yarm, Durham, TS15 9EJ

Date:

Oct 4th 2026

Time:

19:30 - 22:00

Price:

£27

A Different Thread

Blending British folk rock with North Carolina-bred alt-country melodies.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 4th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£11

Adam Ross

Adam Ross is a master of articulate, witty indie-folk! From leading Randolph's Leap to his acclaimed solo work, his songwriting blends poignancy with offbeat storytelling. Support from Mat Hunsley.

Venue:

The Waiting Room, 9 Station Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, TS16 0BU

Date:

Oct 4th 2026

Time:

19:00 - 23:00

Price:

£10 adv/£12 on door

DON BROCO

English act creating innovative music that effortlessly merges elements of metal, post-hardcore, and electronica, into a unique amalgam of music all their own.

Venue:

O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF

Date:

Oct 4th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£38.85adv

The Primitives

Indie-pop pioneers The Primitives first burst onto the UK scene in the late 1980s with their infectious blend of jangly guitars, fuzzed-out melodies and irresistible pop hooks.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 4th 2026

Time:

15:00

Price:

£22

The Dr Hook Songbook

Get ready for a night of timeless hits and unforgettable memories as Billy Shannon and his amazing live band bring to life the classic songs of Dr Hook!

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 4th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£31.75

Fickle Friends

Brighton-based indie pop band known for their vibrant synth-pop sound.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 4th 2026

Time:

17:00

Price:

£20.85

Mirror Revelations

Exploring endless repetition and hypnotic minimalism through motorik pulses, analogue synths, and distorted bass, Mirror Revelations is a Mexican krautrock band formed by Gabriela Alcalá and Alam Castillo.

Venue:

The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD

Date:

Oct 4th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£13.75

Cinder Well

The musical project of Los Angeles–based songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Amelia Baker, Cinder Well extracts dark, rich and tender compositions which nod to, but also stray from traditional musical languages.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 4th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£22.50

Holystone / Mehiga / Kraken Waker

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 4th 2026

Time:

14:00 - 18:00

Price:

£9

Rivkala + Ceitidh Mac + Thatcher & Knowles

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 4th 2026

Time:

14:30

Price:

£10adv/£12otd

Fabrication Scenario #1

Harsh noise / power electronics / industrial / experimental & other (un)easy listening.

Venue:

The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ

Date:

Oct 4th 2026

Time:

15:00

Price:

£10otd

Ben Holland, Rob Turner, Terry Gorman

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 4th 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

£tbc

The Lemonheads

90's alt rock band led by Evan Dando.

Venue:

Digital, Times Square, Newcastle, NE1 4EP

Date:

Oct 5th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£39.05adv

An Evening with Kristin Hersh

“One of indie rock’s most fascinating figures” (The Guardian) Hersh has released over 20 solo records, with Throwing Muses and 50FOOTWAVE to date.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 5th 2026 - Oct 6th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£25

Les Caravanes

A travelling collective inspired 60’s folk club. Featuring some of the countries finest fingerstyle guitarists Alfie Jones & Sam Grassie (Broadside Hacks) alongside experimental ballad singers Mataio Austin Dean (Shovel Dance Collective) & Sam Fryer (Gently Tender) .

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 5th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£6-£10

Editions Gravats Label Showcase with Autoreverse and Deep Triskell

Not many labels as singular as Editions Gravats! A heady brew of outsider electronics from every part of the experimental underground including industrial, drone, reggaeton and whatever else the fuck they want to release.

Venue:

The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ

Date:

Oct 5th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£13.20-£16.50

Transvision Vamp

English pop rock band Transvision Vamp return for their first UK tour since 1991 playing all the favourites you’ve wanted to hear live.

Venue:

O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF

Date:

Oct 6th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

From £40adv

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Pink Floyd tribute.

Venue:

O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF

Date:

Oct 6th 2026

Time:

18:30

Price:

£43

Steve Ray Ladson

Born in South Carolina and forged in lived experience, Steve is the architect of Blackgrass Brothercana, a fearless sound that collides Americana, country, blues, rock, and soul into something raw, urgent, and unmistakably original.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 6th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£20

We Are Scientists

American rock band started in California in 2000, playing 'With Love & Squalor' in full.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 6th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£31.67

Harry Bird

Drawing on British folk, Americana and other world music genres, Harry Bird's lyrically charged performances are a freewheeling cabaret of finely crafted songs and good humour.

Venue:

The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD

Date:

Oct 6th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£17.50/£13.50

The Long Ryders

Pioneers of the Alt-Country movement.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 7th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£27.50

McGarry Music

Scottish singer-songwriter crafting heartfelt indie-acoustic music rooted in honest storytelling and raw emotion.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 7th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

The Blow Monkeys

British pop-soul group.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Oct 7th 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£30.10-£35.20

Jon Gomm

Extraordinary guitarist voted 'best acoustic guitarist in the world'.

Venue:

The Waiting Room, 9 Station Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, TS16 0BU

Date:

Oct 7th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£22.50

Selkie: inWaves

Glasgow’s Selkie creates soft electronic and ambient pop, blending intimate songwriting, atmospheric vocals and cosmic textures. London-based Marina Yozora brings lush dream pop and shoegaze, pairing reverb-soaked vocals with immersive guitar. Both artists draw on spacious, textured soundscapes, with Selkie’s inWaves praised by The Skinny and Marina featured on KEXP’s Pacific Notions.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 7th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£12adv/£14otd

The Drifters

Legendary group performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies' and ‘Under the Boardwalk’.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Oct 8th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£36.40-£38.60

Greg Coulson

An expressive singer-songwriter and dynamic performer who blends soul and classic rock with the groove of blues, funk and jazz.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 8th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Walter Trout

A masterclass in blues-rock. A night you’ll never forget.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Oct 8th 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£38.60

Billy Walton Band

Accomplished guitar master from the vibrant New Jersey Shore music scene.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 8th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£19

Myles Sanko

Internationally-acclaimed artist and one of the most authentic voices in modern soul and jazz.

Venue:

PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF

Date:

Oct 8th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£20

Amphitrio

Contemporary jazz trio from Bucharest, Romania.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 8th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£8

Grace Petrie

For a decade and a half, Grace Petrie has been one of the UK’s most urgent and passionate songwriters. Coming of age amidst the coalition government, her politically charged folk music quickly gained national attention.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 8th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £23

James McMurtry

Rough-hewn Americana from Texas. Support from Betty Soo.

Venue:

Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD

Date:

Oct 8th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£25

Vox Lumiere

Award-winning Vox Lumiere transforms Fritz Lang’s iconic 1927 silent masterpiece METROPOLIS into an explosive live experience with live band, thrilling original new music and powerhouse vocals.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 8th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £36.25

The Cheap Thrills

Liverpool based four-piece who have supported the likes of DMA’s and Jamie Webster.

Venue:

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

Date:

Oct 8th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£13.50