Old Muggins Christmas Whatsit

Oh dear! Teesside's least ambitious rockabilly synthcore band are back, and this time it's not even personal. Come and join Bob Fischer, Miniature G and Garry "The Butcher" Brogden for a festive extravaganza of songs about giant snowballs, the premature eating of After Eight mints and inappropriate behaviour in the deep end of the local swimming baths.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 21st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

Free

Adam Henderson

With support from Bogus, Joe Bartley and Josh Webb.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 21st 2025

Time:

18:00

Price:

£15

Nuromantica Christmas Party 2025

Musicians of the former Breakfast Club return under a new band name Nuromantica for their famous Xmas Party!! Playing the very best 80s party anthems and classics from artists such as Duran Duran, The Human League, King, Spandau Ballet, ABC, Ultravox, and many more!

Venue:

The Exchange, 1 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1SE

Date:

Dec 21st 2025

Time:

20:30

Price:

£14.50

Ryan Corbett & Djordje Gajic

Ryan and his accordion teacher Djordje Gajic will play their own arrangements of Stravinsky’s Petrushka and Rachmaninov’s Symphonic dances.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 22nd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£16/19-30 year old £6/under 18s Free

Jumpin’ Hot Club Christmas Party 2025

Big Red and the Grinners bring their foot stomping Bluegrass music & unique country covers of classic pop songs to Cluny2 , for an awesome xmas party. The Niche Family from Scotland, a big hit at this years Cantina, add more acoustic country harmonies & music to make the xmas party even more awesome!

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 22nd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£10

Robert Plant with Saving Grace

Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant presents his new album, featuring his new band, Saving Grace.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 22nd 2025

Time:

18:30

Price:

£52.85adv

Badly Drawn Boy

Celebrating 25 years of the Mercury Music Prize winning album - The Hour of the Bewilderbeast with full band! The album's eclectic mix of folk, rock, and electronica, coupled with Damon Gough's distinctive songwriting and poetic lyrics, resonated with audiences worldwide.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 22nd 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£38

Definitely Mightbe

A Tribute to Oasis. Support from Changing Man (A Tribute to Paul Weller).

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 23rd 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£27.10adv

The Southmartins: Christmas Caravan of Love

The clue’s in the name of course. This is an inspired mash-up of two of the 80s & 90s’ most iconic, all-round joyous, and lyrically inspired pop acts, The Beautiful South and The Housemartins.

Venue:

Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ

Date:

Dec 23rd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£22.70

Taylormania

Taylor Swift Eras Tribute Concert.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Dec 27th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£30.90

Christmas Rocks Day 1

Featuring Damaged inc, Guns On Roses, Hellbent Forever, Dizzy Lizzy, Tyne Maiden, Witches Sabbath - Black Sabbath Tribute, Motorheed.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 27th 2025

Time:

16:30

Price:

£29.90adv/multi-day tickets available

Ain’t It Fun

NE tribute band to one of the most influential 00s rock bands, Paramore.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 27th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£10

Absolutely ABBA

North East’s leading ABBA tribute band.

Venue:

Independent, 27/28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE

Date:

Dec 27th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£15

A Twisted F**king Christmas

With Twisted System, YorT, Dimond Hed and Bootleg Budgie. Playing songs from the terrific back catalogues of Budgie, Diamond Head, Y&T and Twisted Sister

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 28th 2025

Time:

14:00 - 20:30

Price:

£16.62adv

Christmas Rocks Day 2

Featuring Dressed to Kill - Kiss Tribute, AC/DC GB, Motley Cruel, Dream On - Aerosmith Tribute, Alice Coopers Nightmare, Ultimate Whitesnake.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 28th 2025

Time:

16:30

Price:

£29.90adv/multi-day tickets available

Diana and Lionel - Endless Love The Show

Starring a sensational cast, incredible vocals and a stellar live band, Endless Love is the ultimate feel-good night out and it celebrates the two legendary artistes Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 28th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £30

Christmas Rocks Day 3

Featuring Fleeting Rumours - A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac, Bryan Adams Experience, Alanis Jagged Little Pill, Pink by Stacy Green & Beautiful Trauma, Queen UK, INXS UK, Forever Delayed - Manic St Preachers Tribute.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 29th 2025

Time:

16:30

Price:

£29.90adv/multi-day tickets available

Vivaldi - Four Seasons at Christmas

Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you’ve never heard it before. This vivid and revolutionary work captures the natural rhythms of the year, making it the perfect soundtrack for a winter’s evening filled with wonder and reflection.

Venue:

Durham Cathedral, Chapter Office, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3EH

Date:

Dec 29th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£20-£45

Alchemy Live

Bringing to life the classic era of Dire Straits.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 29th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£17

Failed To Ignite

Expect a high energy set and an awesome night of Alternative/Pop-Punk. Support comes from Torn Apart By Lisa.

Venue:

The Black Bull, Mulgrave Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 1PQ

Date:

Dec 29th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£6

007 in Concert

All your favourite Bond anthems performed by Royal Northern Sinfonia, conductor Timothy Redmond and West End stars Oliver Tompsett and Louise Dearman.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Dec 30th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£23-£51

Christmas Rocks Day 4

Featuring Green Days, Fu Fighters, Meteora - Linkin Park Tribute, Paramore UK, Pearl Gem, Queens Of The Stoned Age, Sons of Nirvana.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 30th 2025

Time:

16:30

Price:

£29.90adv/multi-day tickets available

Sweet and Sour

The Ultimate Tribute To Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 30th 2025

Time:

18:00

Price:

From £25

New Years Eve Party Night

See in the New Year at Cullercoats Crescent Club! With live music from The Flames and also Shirley Mac. Bingo and raffles throughout the night.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 31st 2025

Time:

18:30

Price:

£15

Viennese New Year's Day Concert

Naomi Woo leads proceedings from the podium, with Royal Northern Sinfonia helping get the party started (and finished). Soprano Rebecca Bottone adds some extra festive sparkle.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Jan 1st 2026

Time:

15:00

Price:

£22.50-£50.50

Royal Northern Sinfonia - Viennese New Year Concert

Middlesbrough’s very own version of the famous Viennese New Year Concert returns. A concert that’s jam-packed with hummable tunes, toe-tapping polkas, beautiful operatic arias and much much more. Musical joy guaranteed in this event that’s perfect for all the family.

Venue:

Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ

Date:

Jan 2nd 2026

Time:

15:00

Price:

From £17.50

Daft Funk Live

A Retrospective Celebration of Daft Punk Performed Live.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 3rd 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

From £26.50adv

It's a Beautiful Noise

The Neil Diamond Tribute Spectacular.

Venue:

Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX

Date:

Jan 8th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £29.50

Winter Blues Weekender

Confirmed artists include Paul Lamb and The Kingsnakes, Alice Armstrong, Rebecca Downes, Sam Kelly's Station House, Deborah Bonham Band, Neil Sadler Band, Liz Jones & Broken Windows, plus many more...

Venue:

The Exchange, 1 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1SE

Date:

Jan 9th 2026 - Jan 11th 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

Weekend ticket £65-£80

Band of Friends

Gerry McAvoy formed Band of Friends in 2012 to celebrate the music of Rory Gallagher. Gerry played with Rory Gallagher for 20 years.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 9th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£17.50

The Greatest Hits of Motown

This stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!

Venue:

Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX

Date:

Jan 9th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £25

Lunchtime Classical Concert | Ian Sankey & Anna Michels

Ian Sankey is a musician and trombone player based in the North East of England. Scottish-Dutch pianist Anna Michels has performed internationally as a soloist and chamber musician.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 9th 2026

Time:

13:00

Price:

Free

UK Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters tribute.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 9th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£28.20adv

Heard it Through the Grapevine

Introducing a powerhouse group that pays homage to the timeless sounds of soul and Motown!

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 10th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£35

Antarctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys tribute.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 10th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£26.50adv

Tony Christie

The legendary crooner continues his Great Farewell ‘Unplugged’ Tour entertaining audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 10th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£32

Martin Roscoe & Nicola Eimer

The first half of this concert includes works by three great composers – Mozart, Schubert and Brahms – with the second half featuring three 20th century French composers – Debussy, Ravel and Fauré.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 13th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£18/19-30 year olds £6/under 18s Free

Legend - The Music of Bob Marley

Venue:

Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Date:

Jan 14th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£17.50-£38

Women In Rock

Celebrating the sensationally strong female leaders of rock, including Blondie, Suzi Q, Janis Joplin, Heart, Joan Jett, Pink, Kiki Dee, Bonnie Tyler, Cher and so many more!

Venue:

Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Date:

Jan 15th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£17.50-£31

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 15th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £32

Grendel

Synth / Industrial band from UK/USA.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 15th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£22

Mozart's Serenade

Join Royal Northern Sinfonia for a vibrant evening concert that brings together bold spirit, elegance, and charm. Playing Dvořák, Beethoven and Mozart.

Venue:

Morpeth Methodist Church, Howard Terrace, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1HU

Date:

Jan 15th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£19

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre arrives in 1846 to take up the post of governess to Rochester's ward, Adele, at Thornfield Hall. Jane and Rochester fall in love but their happiness is jeopardized by the discovery of the terrible secret from Rochester's past. The action, contained in a single setting with one small inset scene, captures all the tension and drama that fans and newcomers alike could want from this great love story.

Venue:

The Assembly Rooms Theatre, 40 North Bailey, Durham, DH1 3ET

Date:

Jan 15th 2026 - Jan 17th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£10/£9

The Smyths

Tribute to the works of Morrissey, Marr, Rourke, & Joyce. Support from Billy Blagg.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 16th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£28.10adv

The Glam Rock Show – Get It On

Starring son of Sweet Legend – Brian Connolly Jnr, it’s time to Get It On! As a sensational cast and live band recreate the soundtrack of a generation.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 16th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £30

ELO Again

Celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.

Venue:

Middlesbrough Theatre, The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA

Date:

Jan 16th 2026

Time:

18:45

Price:

£29

Born of Osiris

Support from Within Destruction, Aversions Crown and Larcenia Roe. WITHIN DESTRUCTION AVERSIONS CROWN LARCENIA ROE

Venue:

Anarchy Brew Co., Benfield Business Park, Unit A1, Enfield Road, Newcastle, NE6 4NQ

Date:

Jan 16th 2026

Time:

19:00 - 23:00

Price:

£22

Screen 7

A band made up of colleagues from cinemas based in the North East. Their purpose is to raise money for mental health charity, Mind, and of course to have a bit of fun while doing so.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 16th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£12

Our Man in the Field

The band, led by songwriter Alex Ellis, have been winning hearts across the UK, Europe and the US with their cinematic blend of folk, soul and Americana, and are now celebrating the release of their highly anticipated third album Silverado.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 16th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Simply Dylan

The brainchild of John O’Connell. No frills, no gimmicks, no pretence – this is ‘a tribute to Bob Dylan, not a Bob Dylan tribute’.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 17th 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£27.50

Man In The Mirror

The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson.

Venue:

Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ

Date:

Jan 17th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£34.70

Fell Out Boy + The Black Charade + L1nkn P4rk

The ultimate night of emo and pop punk.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 17th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£28.10adv

Tommy Emmanuel CGP

Guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel CGP has a genre-spanning style that blends pop, bluegrass, jazz, and rock, playing every part of a full band with breathtaking skill.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Jan 17th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£42.20-£50.60

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

Set on a Grand ‘Ole Opry style stage the Roadshow bring you the gift of the best of Johnny Cash catalogue of songs in one night's entertainment.

Venue:

Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Date:

Jan 17th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£17.50-£31