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Swan Lake

Imperial Classical Ballet tells the unforgettable tale of two women, Odette and Odile, who resemble each other so closely that they can be mistaken for one another. This compelling story follows the tragic romance of Princess Odette, who is cursed by an evil spell to live as a swan by day and a woman by night

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
Oct 27th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£30.25-£46.25

Black Sabbitch

All-female Black Sabbath tribute.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Oct 27th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£22.50adv

King of Pop

Navi is regarded as the world’s No. 1 MJ tribute artist and was handpicked by Michael himself as his official body double. With special Guest Jennifer Batten.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Oct 28th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£32.95

Julie Fowlis

Hailing from the Outer Hebrides and now based in the Highlands, Julie Fowlis is a multi-award winning singer whose music is deeply influenced by the Hebridean islands where she grew up and by the Highland landscapes where she now resides.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Oct 28th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £29

Hailaker

Indie pop music project of British musicians Jemima Coulter and Ed Tullett.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Oct 28th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

The Wytches

Dealing in a dark, grimy variation on psychedelia the Wytches are a UK band whose buzzy, doomstruck rock has earned them a die hard following.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Oct 28th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£16

Alex Cornish

Singer songwriter, virtuoso violinist, pianist and guitarist from Dunbar, Scotland.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Oct 28th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

Adam Ant

Charismatic pop icon Adam Ant returns to Gateshead as a part of his brand new tour: ANTMUSIC. Performing his classic chart-topping hits and personal favourites.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Oct 29th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£47.30-£52.80

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Tide Lines

Glasgow band who use evocative Scottish narratives to establish an emotional connection, supported by music that flows naturally between driving indie-rock and intimate folk-pop arrangements.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Oct 29th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£29

Jah Wobble & the invaders of the heart

Combining global music, reggae, fusion and punk influences, Jah Wobble has entranced the world with his hypnotic bass riffs for over four decades and has become one of Britain’s most influential and distinct bass players.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Oct 29th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£27.50

Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged

Celebrating Su’s 50 years in show business, this is a one-woman variety show packed with fabulous songs, hilarious stories, and much-loved characters.

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
Oct 29th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£31.75

dearALICE

British pop trailblazers.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Oct 29th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£16.90adv

Lady Maisery

Individually three multi award-winning artists, Lady Maisery form a unified voice, carrying stories of sisterhood, human struggle, the joy of living and the vitality of song with the “freshest possible take on traditional music” (Folk Radio UK).

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Oct 29th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Marti Pellow

The Wet Wet Wet star celebrates 30 years since the release of his timeless hit, Love Is All Around.

Venue:
Utilita Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle, NE4 7NA
Date:
Oct 30th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £55.05adv

Björn Again

The only ABBA tribute show globally to have been endorsed by the original members of ABBA.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Oct 30th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£28.10-£45

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The Birthday Massacre

Synth rock band, based in Toronto, Canada. Their sound is mostly a fusion of retro electronica and dynamic contemporary songwriting. Elements of children’s fiction and adult fantasy are combined with twisting distortion and euphoric melody to create a unique and original sound dubbed “post-retro”.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Oct 30th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£22

Adam Ant

Iconic pop sensation and Grammy nominee Adam Ant brings his highly anticipated Antmusic Tour to Stockton.

Venue:
Stockton Globe, 153A High St, Stockton, TS18 1PL
Date:
Oct 30th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £49.30

Litany

The alias of songstress Beth Cornell from Harrogate, Litany has created a unique brand of effortlessly cool alternative pop.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Oct 30th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Kathryn Williams

Mercury music prize-nominated singer-songwriter.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Oct 30th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£24

Zackri

Dynamic 16-year-old talent making waves in the UK music scene. Support from Charlie Boy Sings.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
Oct 30th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

Chris Difford

Playing songs from the Squeeze catalogue and from the solo albums he has recorded over the last 23 years.

Venue:
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
Oct 30th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £26

Magical Mozart by Candlelight

With beautiful settings, costumes ,lighting and of course candles the European baroque ensemble and world class opera singers transport you back to the sumptuous past.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Oct 31st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£27.50

Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much

A-List rock star Stewart Copeland enjoyed remarkable success with The Police, and is one of the greatest drummers of all-time, a multi-Grammy winner, and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. Stewart will talk about his incredible life as a performer, musician, entertainer, and writer.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Oct 31st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £41.45

Paul Booth joins forces with Strictly Smokin’ Big Band: Pet Sounds

Acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and arranger Paul Booth joins forces with Strictly Smokin’ Big Band for a unique reinterpretation of the Beach Boys’ seminal album, Pet Sounds.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
Oct 31st 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£22

Discharge

Stoke-based punk band that turned the world of underground music on its head with their primal bursts of uncompromising speed and aggression.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Oct 31st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Emma-Jean Thackray presents WEIRDO

Multi-dimensional multi-instrumentalist and producer Emma-Jean Thackray releases Weirdo, her extraordinary second album, which bridges grunge, pop, soul and jazz, channelling George Clinton and Kurt Cobain in the award-winning artist’s powerfully idiosyncratic style.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Oct 31st 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£20.30

The Vintage Caravan

Icelandic Prog/Classic Rock with a poppy breeze.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Oct 31st 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£22.50adv

Holly Carter

Award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Bristol. Two-time recipient of ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’ at the Americana UK awards (2023 & 2024) she is widely recognised as an exceptional fingerstyle guitarist and one of the UK’s only professional female pedal steel players.

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
Oct 31st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£13.70adv

Chris Difford

Playing songs from the Squeeze catalogue and from the solo albums I have recorded over the last 23 years.

Venue:
Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD
Date:
Oct 31st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£27

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Stay Gold - Halloween Punktacular

Featuring Emo Punk outfit Tired of Fighting and the Alt Rock jams of Motherland.

Venue:
Head of Steam, 2 Neville Street, Newcastle, NE1 5EN
Date:
Oct 31st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£9

The Caldeiras

Quintessentially indie band based in Newcastle, formed in March 2024 with such influences as Sam Fender, The Libertines and Fontaines D.C. Support from One Month Apart and Dog Days.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Oct 31st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£5adv

Bad Manners

Featuring vocalist Buster Bloodvessel, Bad Manners were at the forefront of the ska revival movement in England in the late ’70s.

Venue:
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
Date:
Nov 1st 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£30

Just Radiohead

The UK’s leading Radiohead tribute band.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 1st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£13.50

Jess Silk and Joe Solo

Joe Solo and Jess Silk are joining forces again to bring their particular brand of often political folk/punk music to venues across the country.

Venue:
The Green Room, Green Dragon Studios, Theatre Yard, (off High Street), Stockton on Tees, TS18 1JZ
Date:
Nov 1st 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15adv

Kris Barras’ Hollow Souls

British virtuoso blues-rock guitarist, former pro MMA fighter and hard rock frontman Kris Barras launches an exciting new musical collective that takes him back to his blues rock roots.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Nov 1st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£23.50adv

Definitely Oasis

The worlds best Oasis tribute.

Venue:
Independent, 27/28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE
Date:
Nov 1st 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

True Strays

Americana, roots rock n roll duo from Bristol.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 1st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£13

China Crisis

80s band celebrating the ruby anniversary of their watershed classic and fan-favourite 1985 release, Flaunt the Imperfection.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Nov 1st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £29

Adult Leisure

Melodic alt-indie four-piece.

Venue:
Zerox, 48-52 Sandhill, Newcastle, NE1 3JF
Date:
Nov 1st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12.50+bf

The Bug Club

Rarely do you find a band with two creative forces that have such a singular, shared perspective, sense of humour, and knack for a pop melody. Support from The Slugs.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Nov 1st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£16

Skindred

UK ragga-metal legends.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Date:
Nov 1st 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£25.50

The EverReady Band

Brass band based in North East England.

Venue:
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NP
Date:
Nov 1st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15/£13

300ft Gorilla

A night of original soulful, funky rock music. Support from Central Arcade.

Venue:
The Bridge Hotel, Castle Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1RQ
Date:
Nov 1st 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£7

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Mary Gauthier + Jaimee Harris

It’s been 25 years since Mary Gauthier, now revered songwriter, released her groundbreaking debut album Drag Queens in Limousines. She joins Jumpin Hot Club to celebrate their 40th anniversary, alongside the unique, courageous songs of Mary Gauthier.

Venue:
Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD
Date:
Nov 2nd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£24.50

Beth Nielsen Chapman & Judie Tzuke

Join two of the most revered female singer-songwriters for an evening of unparalleled music.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Nov 2nd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £29

Kathryn Joseph

Known for her fearless storytelling, raw emotional depth, and unflinching honesty, Kathryn Joseph has made a lasting mark on contemporary music.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 2nd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Piano Greats: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

One of the most charismatic and flamboyant of pianists, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, plays wall to wall Ravel! In fact, his complete music for solo piano.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Nov 2nd 2025
Time:
15:00
Price:
£25.30-£30.50

Jenny Biddle

With Folk, blues, roots , acoustic, Americana fused original & stunning covers , this is going to be a great afternoon & early evening of brilliant music..

Venue:
The White Room Music Cafe, 15 Station Rd, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0JL
Date:
Nov 2nd 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
Pay as you feel

Jim Dixon

Durham lad Jim Dixon will play all his songs released to date in 2025 as well as showcase tracks from his upcoming debut album planned for early 2026. His blend of influences such as Jake Bugg, Sam Fender and Arctic Monkeys together with his own infectious melodies, bright guitars and assured vocals produces a sound and style unmistakably his own.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 2nd 2025
Time:
19:30 - 23:00
Price:
£9.50

Mono

Tokyo, Japan-based 4-piece Instrumental Rock band.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 3rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£25

Hard Life

Leicester band formerly known as Easy Life, making a long-awaited return with their third album, 'onion'.

Venue:
Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE
Date:
Nov 3rd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£30.75adv

Bow Wow Wow

Annabella’s Bow Wow Wow features the original lead vocalist of Bow Wow Wow. The band were formed by Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren in 1980 who recruited members of Adam & The Ants and new vocalist Annabella Lwin (also originally including Boy George as second vocalist before he left to form Culture Club).

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 4th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£25

Palaye Royale

Self-described fashion-art rock band mixing grandiose modern alt-pop with gritty guitar rock that, at times, recalls both glam and Brit-pop.

Venue:
NX, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SW
Date:
Nov 4th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£30+bf

RØRY

Independent UK rock artist and an icon in the alternative music scene.

Venue:
Northumbria University Students’ Union, 2 Sandyford Rd, Newcastle, NE1 8SB
Date:
Nov 4th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£27.50adv