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Music

Grant-Lee Phillips

American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who led the group Grant Lee Buffalo in the 1990s.

Venue:
The Common Room, Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£24.20adv

Queen – Performed by Killer Rhapsody

For over a decade, Killer Rhapsody have been blowing people’s minds with the hottest and most riveting tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£12adv

The Light Within

Composer and conductor James Weeks joins musicians from Royal Northern Sinfonia play a mix of 20th and 21st century works, including music from the legend that is John Cage and from present-day composers including John Luther Adams.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£23.50

London Symphonic Rock Orchestra

Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way.

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£37.25-£50.75

Drag Me To The 80’s

The show features an incredible full live band and the music of Kylie, Madonna, Whitney, Bananarama , Queen, Abba, Rick Astley, Pet Shop Boys , Erasure, Duran Duran, Wham, Tina Turner and many more.

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £26

Totally Tina

This breathtaking recreation of a live Tina Turner concert celebrates the Queen of Rock’n’Roll’s incredible songbook.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £29

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:
Dolphin Centre, Horsemarket, Darlington, DL1 5RP
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Totally Tina!

Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast.

Venue:
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Date:
Jan 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17.50-£32

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Glenn Miller Orchestra In Concert

The only orchestra in the U.K. licensed to perform under his name, The Glenn Miller Orchestra returns to Gateshead with a line-up of world-class musicians; perfectly capturing the sound and style of Miller’s iconic Orchestra and bringing the swing era to life like never before.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Jan 18th 2026
Time:
15:00
Price:
£39.80

A Country Night in Nashville

Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the history of Country, featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present. Hits from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves, are showcased by the amazing Dominic Halpin and the Hurricanes.

Venue:
Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX
Date:
Jan 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £27.50

Paradise Found

The Ultimate Live Music Performance of Meat Loaf.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Jan 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £25

Frankie Mack

Multi-award winning showman who brings the timeless sounds of Swing and Rat Pack to life.

Venue:
Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ
Date:
Jan 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£34.45adv

Justin Hawkins Rides Again

That devastating wit and repartee, along with an encyclopaedic knowledge of not just music itself, but the machinations of the music industry, will be on full display when Justin Hawkins, frontman of revered rock band The Darkness, takes to the stage to Ride Again… Again!

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Jan 20th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £31