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WOT ITALIAN? Boothby Graffoe and Antonio Forcione

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, comedy, and charm as award-winning comedian and singer-songwriter Boothby Graffoe teams up with internationally acclaimed Italian guitarist Antonio Forcione.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Aug 30th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£19/under 25s £10

Karim Maas

Music producer & DJ focusing on dark, industrial sounds fusing Techno, Drum & Bass and ambient noise.

Venue:
Auxiliary Project Space, 31 Station Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 1SR
Date:
Aug 31st 2026
Time:
TBC
Price:
£6-£10

White Denim

Bluesy, jazzy, garage-rock trio, hailing from Austin, Texas.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Aug 31st 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£28.50

Robin Trower

The powerhouse of British blues-rock.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Aug 31st 2026
Time:
18:30
Price:
From £38

Lucinda Williams

A rare chance to see one of America’s greatest songwriters.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Sep 1st 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £35

Lily Seabird

Vermont songwriter who has built a reputation for her singular voice and cutting lyricism.

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
Sep 1st 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£14+bf

Lindisfarne Festival

The ultimate end-of-summer party festival. Featuring Faithless, Razorlight, Professor Green, Elvana, The Proclaimers, Soul II Soul, Utah Saints, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Tide Lines, Heather Small, Talisk, Ryder, The Rosadocs, Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5, Blistered Molly, Ferocious Dog, New York Brass Band, Bombskare, Bar Stool Preachers, SNAYX and more.

Venue:
Beal Farm, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2PB
Date:
Sep 3rd 2026 - Sep 5th 2026
Time:
TBC
Price:
Weekend camping ticket £165+bf/day tickets available

Garrett T. Capps

San Antone based singer-songwriter, Garrett T Capps masterful work incorporates fired-up country-rock and retro Tex-Mex instrumentation with a genuinely psychedelic worldview.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 3rd 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

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Day We Ran

Fresh off supporting the Kooks on their UK arena tour and Sam Fender in Australia, Day We Ran bring their unique brand of atmospheric alternative rock back to the UK.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Sep 3rd 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15.75adv

David Essex

Singer, composer and actor David Essex OBE embarks on his nationwide tour ‘Thanks for the Memories’ to celebrate his monumental career.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Sep 4th 2026
Time:
18:30
Price:
From £41.50adv

Enuff Z’nuff

A colorful pop-metal outfit with a sizable cult following, Chicago's Enuff Z'nuff emerged in the late 1980s during the waning days of the glam metal scene.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Sep 4th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£16.90adv

Motley Crude

The world’s most authentic Mötley Crüe tribute show.

Venue:
Newgate Social, The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle, NE1 5TG
Date:
Sep 4th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£17.50

DC Blues

Hard-hitting, harmonica-driven blues.

Venue:
Billy Bootleggers, Arch 2, Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2NP
Date:
Sep 4th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
Free-£2

The Prat Pack's Back

Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley, Joe Pasquale, and Shane Richie have confirmed they are hitting the road once again, bringing classic variety, sharp wit, and big-band swing.

Venue:
Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX
Date:
Sep 4th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £71.18

Tom Hingley of Inspiral Carpets (Acoustic Solo Show)

Tom Hingley is an accomplished singer songwriter and guitarist, best known as the Ex lead singer with Manchester’s finest Inspiral Carpets.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
Sep 4th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£21-£23

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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Buckle up for a helter-skelter ride through every kind of musical genre with plenty of laughs along the way in an evening of Classical, Pop, Punk, Funk, Disco, Bluegrass and Metal.

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
Sep 4th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£32.55-£37.55

Luther UK

Get ready for a breathtaking, high-energy celebration of the legendary Luther Vandross like never before!

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Sep 5th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£36.75

Lizzie & the Banshees

The UK’s premier and most authentic tribute band to Siouxsie and the Banshees.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 5th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£16

Sedgefield Rock & Blues Club: Fullhouse play Frankie Miller

Some of the UK’s finest musicians (all of who have recorded, toured and are long standing friends of Frankie) are determined to help to perpetuate the music of Frankie Miller and help it survive the test of time. That band are ‘Fullhouse’. Support from Josie Field Duo.

Venue:
Sedgefield Parish Hall, Front Street, Sedgefield, County Durham, TS21 3AT
Date:
Sep 5th 2026
Time:
TBC
Price:
£20

Smoove & Turrell

The story of Smoove & Turrell began in the post millennium North East of England with a group of working class lads and a shared passion for soul.

Venue:
Pop Recs Ltd, 172-175 High St W, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1UP
Date:
Sep 5th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£27.75

Beatles Complete

Bringing a night of Beatlemania to the people of Hexham.

Venue:
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
Sep 5th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £25

CUD

Emerging from the same art/design cauldron that produced fellow Leeds legends Soft Cell, Scritti Politti, and The Mekons, CUD were the pre-Britpop answer to doleful shoegazing bands – fun-loving, light-hearted, romantic and downright catchy.

Venue:
Independent, 27/28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE
Date:
Sep 5th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£25

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The Five Hundred

A formidable force in the British heavy metal scene.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 6th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12

Chris Helme

Former lead singer of The Seahorses, now a solo artist.

Venue:
The Waiting Room, 9 Station Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, TS16 0BU
Date:
Sep 6th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10

Boyce Avenue

American rock band best known for their viral videos of acoustic cover songs.

Venue:
Northumbria University Students’ Union, 2 Sandyford Rd, Newcastle, NE1 8SB
Date:
Sep 6th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£38.50

Smithfield

Rooted in stunning harmonies and sharp songwriting, SmithField is a modern country duo inspired by one of the genre’s classic traditions: the male-female duet.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 7th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Simon & Garfunkel tribute show.

Venue:
Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX
Date:
Sep 7th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £30.68

Ally Venable

One of the best young singer-songwriters in American roots.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 8th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

ghostwoman

Musically, ghostwoman are a sharper beast than ever: hypnotic spells of psych-grunge, decaying Americana and instrumental locked-horns.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 8th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17

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SPY

Bay Area Hardcore Punk. Support from Spaced & Dry Socket.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Sep 8th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£19.80

Primal Scream

Performing their album XTRMNTR live in its entirety.

Venue:
NX, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SW
Date:
Sep 8th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£40

Vinnie McKee

The voice that captured the nation and made history as the first ever Scottish Golden Buzzer on Britain’s Got Talent,

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 9th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£20

King King

Big riffs. Big smiles. Rock music to make you happy.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Sep 9th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£33.50

David Lewis Gedge…. Tales From The Wedding Present

An intimate evening with David Lewis Gedge, the singular voice behind The Wedding Present, brings together storytelling, song, and reflection in one unique show.

Venue:
Pop Recs Ltd, 172-175 High St W, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1UP
Date:
Sep 9th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£28

Luke Combs UK

Tribute to Luke Combs.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Sep 10th 2026
Time:
18:30
Price:
£32.90adv

William Tyler

Nashville guitarist and composer. He spent years woodshedding and touring with Nashville groups like Lambchop and Silver Jews before breaking away to focus on his own version of instrumental guitar music.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 10th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17.50

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The Welsh John MOuse

Blending synth-driven new wave with sharp observational storytelling, The Welsh John MOuse has built a reputation for unpredictable, high-energy live performances — moving between humour, melancholy and something altogether more surreal.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 10th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Bratakus

Two sisters from the Highlands of Scotland who play politically charged punk rock 'n' roll.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
Sep 10th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£14.75

Graham Parker

Slinging his signature guitar and singing with inimitable soulful grit, Graham Parker has spent more than four decades carving out a singular place in rock and roll.

Venue:
Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD
Date:
Sep 10th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£34.50

North East Film Orchestra: Hollywood Adventure

A swashbuckling journey through the most famous action-packed film scores of all time, performed by 65 of the region’s finest musicians.

Venue:
Gala Theatre, Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA
Date:
Sep 10th 2026 - Sep 11th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £18

The Molotovs

A powerhouse sibling duo igniting stages worldwide with punchy anthems and raw energy.

Venue:
Digital, Times Square, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Sep 11th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

Michael Ball

One of Britain’s leading musical theatre stars and GRAMMY nominated recording artist Michael Ball hits the road with his ‘Glow UK headline tour’ in support of his 23rd solo album Glow.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Sep 11th 2026
Time:
18:30
Price:
£69.85adv

Blue Nation

Birmingham trio igniting a new era of arena-ready blues-rock.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 11th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

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Mörderstein

The Ultimate Rammstein Tribute.

Venue:
Newgate Social, The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle, NE1 5TG
Date:
Sep 11th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£16.50

Eddie Vedder Tribute

A musical homage to Pearl Jam’s iconic lead singer.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 11th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

The King Blues

This London-born punk band have left an indelible mark on the music scene with their boundary-pushing fusion of punk, ska, reggae, and hip-hop, coupled with lyrics that resonate with social consciousness.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Sep 11th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£28.15

Lindisfarne

Legendary 70’s folk-rock pioneers.

Venue:
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
Sep 11th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £31

Bessie & The Zinc Buckets / Frog on The Tyne

Expect an evening of great music & dancing.

Venue:
The Exchange, 1 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1SE
Date:
Sep 11th 2026
Time:
20:30
Price:
£8

Fleeting Rumours

The North’s premier Tribute band to Fleetwood Mac.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Sep 11th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£21

The Loft Boys – live!

Geordie Americana with this 5-piece band of brothers.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
Sep 11th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
Free

Superstar - A Musical Evening with Ben Forster

Featuring The Phantom Of The Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar and other West End hits.

Venue:
The Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm School, The Friarage, Yarm, Durham, TS15 9EJ
Date:
Sep 12th 2026
Time:
19:30 - 22:30
Price:
£32

Geography Of Hell & Lussuria

Featuring an international cast of members. Geography of Hell’s music delves into the dark and unsettling themes of natural and man-made disasters from around the world. Lussuria’s music is characterized by its haunting atmosphere, combining distorted synths, field recordings, and found sounds to create an immersive sonic experience.

Venue:
Auxiliary Project Space, 31 Station Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 1SR
Date:
Sep 12th 2026
Time:
TBC
Price:
£7-£14

Baz Warne

Twenty Six years as a Strangler, Sunderland guitarist, Baz Warne, is coming back to Teesside after a packed rocking show.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Sep 12th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15adv

Jenny Sturgeon & MG Boulter

Both established songwriters in their own right, Jenny Sturgeon & MG Boulter cemented their collaboration through the Shetland Song-writing Festival, where they were both tutors in 2022, as well as sharing mutual musical friends and becoming label mates on the indie folk label, Hudson Records.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
Sep 12th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£17