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Faster Pussycat

From the depths of the mid 80s LA Glam rock scene, a bunch of attitude driven, misguided youth brought to the surface their brand of alley cat rock.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 12th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£28

Laura Veirs (USA) + Karl Blau (USA)

Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter, Laura Veirs, blends the poetic sensibilities of folk with the rough edges of indie rock. She will be accompanied by Karl Blau on electric guitar.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 12th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£22.50

PorkPie

Standing proudly at the heart of the UK’s modern ska revival, blending the fire of classic 2-Tone with their own unmistakable energy.

Venue:
Independent, 27/28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE
Date:
Sep 12th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£23

Lindisfarne

70s folk-rock pioneers.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Sep 13th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £26

Superstar: A Musical Evening with Ben Forster

Ben Forster hit the big time when he won Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Superstar, on ITV, in 2012. Going onto star in the sell-out arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, he became one of the West End’s Leading Men.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Sep 13th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £36.25

Moving Pictures

A Tribute to Rush.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Sep 13th 2026
Time:
18:30
Price:
£31.80adv

Blues in the Bar featuring Mark Harrison

Mark Harrison is widely considered one of the most original and interesting blues artists around.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Sep 13th 2026
Time:
15:00
Price:
£10adv

David Thomas Broughton

West Yorkshire singer and songwriter David Thomas Broughton considers himself a folk musician, albeit with a 21st century twist. He employs modern sampling technology in his work, more often than not using his own guitar playing, percussion, and vocals as source material.

Venue:
The Waiting Room, 9 Station Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, TS16 0BU
Date:
Sep 13th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£17

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An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight

A spellbinding live concert celebrating the music from cinema’s most whimsical and eerie masterpieces – from Tim Burton’s gothic fantasy films to cult classics of the dark and magical.

Venue:
Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX
Date:
Sep 14th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £27

Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey: Greatest Hits Tour

Thompson Twins are widely regarded as one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s, known for their unique fusion of pop, new wave, and synth-driven dance music, combined with an eclectic visual style. SUpport from Blancmange.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Sep 15th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £53.25

Altered Images

One of the stars of the new wave scene play their iconic album 'Happy Birthday'.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Sep 16th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£33

Good Kid

Canadian indie rock band.

Venue:
Newcastle University Students Union, Kings Road, Newcastle, NE2 4NL
Date:
Sep 16th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£26.40

Liam Bailey

Nottingham-born, London-based singer who has quietly shaped British soul, reggae and electronic music for over two decades.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 16th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Mike Dawes

One of the world’s most creative and celebrated fingerstyle guitarists.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Sep 17th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£29.60

Holy Holy

The authentic sound of David Bowie starring drummer Woody Woodmansey from Bowie’s legendary backing band Spiders From Mars, and Bowie’s long-time friend Tony Visconti.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Sep 17th 2026
Time:
18:30
Price:
£47.35adv

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Kristy Cox Band + John Miller

Kristy Cox and her band bring an exciting blend of high-energy, hard-driving bluegrass music and tight, soulful harmonies. John Miller is one of the UK’s leading purveyors of real authentic traditional country music.

Venue:
Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD
Date:
Sep 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£19.50

Amphitrio

An evening of virtuoso musicianship with Bucharest’s premier contemporary jazz project, Amphitrio. Blending traditional Balkan rhythms with modern jazz and cinematic textures, this is a must-see for fans of forward-thinking music (think Gogo Penguin, corto.alto, Knats). Support from So Anne-So.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
Sep 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£7

Gary Stewart's Graceland

Scottish singer/songwriter Gary Stewart and his versatile six-piece band have been delighting audiences far and wide with their faithful rendition of Paul Simon's classic album, 'Graceland'.

Venue:
Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD
Date:
Sep 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£26

Voyage 35

Taking audiences on a progressive psychedelic adventure performing music that has not been heard on a stage for over two decades.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Sep 18th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£35.75adv

10ccLO

Tribute to ELO and 10CC.

Venue:
Empire Theatre and Cinema, Front Street, Consett, DH8 5AB
Date:
Sep 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £18

Marina Josephina

Born in Stockton-on-Tees, Marina Josephina crafts a sound that’s both timeless and strikingly fresh. Writing with fearless honesty, Marina Josephina explores themes of female empowerment, mental health, love, and loss through captivating melodies and unexpected rhythmic turns.

Venue:
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
Date:
Sep 18th 2026
Time:
20:00 - 22:00
Price:
£33

Rosalie Cunningham

Multi award-winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17

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The Manfreds

An unforgettable evening featuring the legendary Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, two original members of Manfred Mann.

Venue:
The Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm School, The Friarage, Yarm, Durham, TS15 9EJ
Date:
Sep 18th 2026
Time:
19:30 - 22:00
Price:
£32.50

The Beast UK

Iron Maiden tribute.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Sep 18th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£31.80adv

A Vision of Elvis

This breath-taking recreation of a live Elvis Presley concert takes you on an epic audiovisual journey through time like you've never seen before.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Sep 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£31.75

Steve Steinman's Anything for Love - The Meat Loaf Story

Expect all the classics from Bat Out of Hell, including the Grammy Award–winning chart-topper I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That).

Venue:
Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX
Date:
Sep 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £37.96

Francis of Delerium

AKA Luxembourg’s breakout indie star Jana Bahrich.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12.50

Petunia (from The Vipers)

He’s been referred to as “The Savior of Country Music”, and a man who exists in a different era, bringing the past forth as something new to be celebrated and not forgotten.

Venue:
The Central Bar, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, NE8 2AN
Date:
Sep 18th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£19.80

Blackmore’s Blood

The go-to tribute for fans of Ritchie Blackmore’s legendary rock years with Deep Purple and Rainbow.

Venue:
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
Sep 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £26.50

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Rivkala

Award-winning jazz & neo-soul enigma.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
Sep 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

The Smiths Ltd

The Smiths tribute band.

Venue:
KU, Prince Regent Street, Stockton, TS18 1DB
Date:
Sep 19th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

Goldie Lookin Chain

Welsh hip-hoppers.

Venue:
The Middlesbrough Empire, Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2RT
Date:
Sep 19th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£24

Nearly Dan in concert

Steely Dan tribute.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Sep 19th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£29

The Surfrajettes

Four-piece instrumental surf rock combo from Toronto.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Sep 19th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£22

Elio Pace

Celebrated singer/songwriter/piano player, Elio Pace, along with his sensational band, is back with a brand new show featuring songs from his forthcoming album and some of his favourite covers.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Sep 19th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£32

Indiepalooza Tribute

Killers v Monkeys v Fender v Oasis v Kasabian v Kaiser Chiefs.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Sep 19th 2026
Time:
15:00
Price:
£41.50adv

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The Pop Punk Party With Hands Down

Pop-punk covers band HANDS DOWN return to The Georgian this September for their annual live music party.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Sep 19th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£12adv

Frankie's Guys

The UK’s No.1 tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Sep 19th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£33.75

Toto & The Raw Deals

High-energy rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll band based in the south of England. Support from Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra.

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

Mozart's Cosi fan tutte

Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus play Mozart’s sublimely beautiful opera, Così fan tutte (The School for Lovers). Perhaps best thought of as a romantic comedy, the opera sees a test of infidelity goes disastrously wrong.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Sep 19th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£5-£53

Martha

Passionate punk-pop band from County Durham, celebrating 10 years since thew release of their album ‘Blisters in the Pit of my Heart’.

Venue:
Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD
Date:
Sep 19th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17.50