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Lowlives

This nascent band was founded on a shared love of ‘90s alternative and grunge.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Jul 7th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£13.50

Patakas

Patakas, aka Joe Sartin (guitar & voice) and Will Sartin (mandolin), come to Berwick's picturesque venue as part of their UK tour. With Joe’s sublime voice and guitar and Will’s dexterous mandolin, the brothers beautifully and skilfully express the music-making and folk tradition that run through the very core of their family.

Venue:
The Straw Yard, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF
Date:
Jul 8th 2025
Time:
18:00 - 22:00
Price:
£12.30

The March Violets

Formed in Leeds in 1981, The March Violets have and impressive post-punk legacy.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£23.50

Italian Guitars - Giulio Tampalini and Daniele Fabio

Giulio Tampalini has been hailed internationally as one of the most popular and charismatic classical guitarists. Daniele Fabio is an Italian guitarist and composer from Calabria.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Jul 8th 2025
Time:
19:45
Price:
£15

Kaonashi

Self-proclaimed "emo mathcore" group.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Jul 9th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12

Nick Shoulders

With a singing style inherited from his family’s vocal lineage, Nick’s songs achieve the rare feat of imparting difficult truths while inciting a certain joyful abandon, balancing a sound forged by years of hard travel with a heartfelt reverence for the origins of country music.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

BBC Introducing from The Glasshouse: George Boomsma, watersmeet and Nadia Kadek

Each month The Glasshouse team up with BBC Introducing to bring you fresh line-ups of artists making waves in the North East’s music scene, meaning you can expect to see the best independent musicians from all genres right here.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Jul 9th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
Pay what you decide

Evil Dungeon Crawler, Foulerah and The Olde

Black Metal.

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
Jul 9th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£9.99

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Holiday Mystics

Four piece from Tasmania, AUS / London, UK, romantically referenced as, “a chaotic Fleetwood Mac and a mystic Red Hot Chili Peppers”. Support from Leazes.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£9

The Rita

Various obsessions have guided the Canadian harsh noise project THE RITA into different paths of rough, abrasive and textural constructions of live and recorded sound since 1996.

Venue:
Auxiliary Project Space, 31 Station Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 1SR
Date:
Jul 10th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
50p-£12.50

The Drifters

Legendary group known for classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘Come on Over to My Place’ and ‘Under the Boardwalk’.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Jul 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£39.45

The F Word: A Different Thread

British-Americana troubadours A Different Thread create a richly emotive tapestry of transatlantic folk.

Venue:
Black Swan Bar, Newcastle Arts Centre, 69 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SG
Date:
Jul 10th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10adv/£12otd

The Smokin' Coconuts / Scunner / Trixie Blue / Coco Schnell

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
Jul 10th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10

Shipcote and Friends

Self-penned gentle Geordie country swing ditties from acclaimed musicians Shippy (voc/guitar), Bry (guitar/banjo) & Jon (double bass). Support from Mills and Farrell, a traditional/contemporary folk country duo.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Jul 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

A Different Thread

Their sound is transcontinental, blending Robert Jackson’s British folk rock background with Alicia Best’s North Carolina-bred alt-country melodies.

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

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Streisand – The Greatest Star

Starring Kearra Bethany, as seen on ITV’s Starstruck, ‘The Greatest Star – Barbra Streisand Tribute Show’ takes you on a magical musical journey through time.

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Jul 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £25

Trinity Folk Club

Hosted by by Ken Tonge, Trinity Folk Club is a popular hang out for singers and musicians from across the region on the second Thursday of each month. Spectators, singers and musicians are invited to join in and contribute their talent to an afternoon of good quality folk music, both songs and tunes.

Venue:
Seventeen Nineteen, Holy Trinity Church, Church Street East, Sunderland, SR1 2BB
Date:
Jul 10th 2025
Time:
13:00 - 15:00
Price:
Free

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Janky and loose 90s rock - slowcore/slacker vibes. Support from local post punks House Proud and more tbc.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
Jul 10th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10

Mouth of the Tyne Festival - Day 1

Featuring UB40 and Soul II Soul.

Venue:
Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Pier Road, Tynemouth, NE30 4BZ
Date:
Jul 10th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
£49.50

Jive Talkin' Perform The Bee Gees

Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Jul 11th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£32.70adv

Levellers

Revered Brighton group the Levellers are famed for their high-tempo live performances. Approaching their 40th anniversary in a few years, the Levellers are still a must-see live band and a force to be reckoned with.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Jul 11th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£38

Heavy Pettin’

Scottish rock icons return to the Toon. Support from Juliet's Not Dead.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 11th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

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The Upper Strata

Dive into the indie-sci-fi universe of The Upper Strata, a US/Swiss duo that blends music and storytelling for an immersive odyssey.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 11th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

The Jam’d

The Jam tribute.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Jul 11th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£15adv

Darlington RNB Club: Jimmy Regal and the Royals

A tough and howlin’ harmonica-led three piece from South London, with a sound from Mississippi to New Orleans to Mali to Canvey Island.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
Jul 11th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£14

Brit Funk Association

All-Star 10-piece Brit Funk Supergroup.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
Jul 11th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£21.20adv

Central Arcade

Making waves around the North East's music scene, Central Arcade showcase their debut EP ‘Matter’. Support from Strays and Split The Ticket.

Venue:
Head of Steam, 2 Neville Street, Newcastle, NE1 5EN
Date:
Jul 11th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£4

Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell

Folk duo carving out a name for themselves with their unique capabilities. While some of their music takes a clean, modern sound and carves elegant, crystalline structures that shimmer and dance in the light of contemporary trad, others hop aboard the blues train and take a whistle stop tour of the Québécois traditional music line.

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
Jul 11th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£12/£8

Mouth of the Tyne Festival - Day 2

Featuring Ministry of Sound Classical and special guests Karen Harding and K-Klass.

Venue:
Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Pier Road, Tynemouth, NE30 4BZ
Date:
Jul 11th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
£47.50

Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George

Featuring dynamic tribute artist Rob Lamberti, this spectacular show celebrates the music of George Michael.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£37.70-£41.10

Livewire: The AC/DC Show

AC/DC, arguably the greatest rock band of all time, are brought to life by Live/Wire

Venue:
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£25.50

The Carpenters Experience

The UK's leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£27.50adv

Whitney Houston By Candlelight – Concerts by Candlelight

Featuring one of the UK’s leading Whitney Houston tribute acts and her spectacular live band.

Venue:
Newcastle Cathedral, St. Nicholas Sq, Newcastle, NE1 1DF
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£25-£40

Emma Fisk's Hot Club du Nord

Bringing to life the classic repertoire of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s Hot Club de France, conjuring up the swinging Gypsy Jazz of 1930s Paris.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£20.30

Vulgarfest

Featuring Inquitous Savagery, Unburier, Vulgar Dissection, Flatline, Yersin, Swarms, Done In, Ovulating Cadaver, Ceaseless Hunger, Fateweaver and Proper Fucked.

Venue:
The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HQ
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
12:00
Price:
£16.50adv

Eabhal

The band have made a significant impact on the Scottish music scene with their vibrant and energetic folk music.

Venue:
Hexham Library, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £17

Brutus Gold's Love Train

Get ready to ‘get down’ with the greatest Disco party in the world – an immersive evening complete with an all-star cast of crazy characters and spectacular production and of course the best music from the grooviest decade.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£30

The Bookshop Band

The musical offspring of an artistic love-affair between a group of award winning folk songwriters, Beth Porter and Ben Please, and an independent bookshop in the UK, Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights. The songs are the musical outpouring of the band’s own response to books they have read, curated by the bookshop.

Venue:
Wylam Institute, Church Road, Wylam, NE41 8AP
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£16.50

Hannah Robinson + Rivkala

First show by music blogger, photographer and promoter That Gig Lass. Featuring solo performances from Rivkala, an upcoming feminist-jazz singer, and Hannah Robinson, a proud Geordie with an all new shoegaze sound.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

Last Case Scenario / Failed To Ignite

An Alternative Rock/Pop-Punk fuelled co-headline show.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£8

The Georgia Thunderbolts

The new torchbearers of Southern rock.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Ritual Error

Still a relatively new band, Ritual Error’s debut album Dial in the Ghost showcased a band well-versed in classic post-hardcore and punk moves. Support from Pave The Jungle, Tin Ribs and Zilch Patrol.

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10/£5

Million Years / Monarch / Ossuary

Rock and Metal.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£8

Detroit + Bone Razor + Snakes With Tits + Specky Cult

DIY Attitude presents four raw, radgy rock bands.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
18:00 - 22:00
Price:
£5otd

Mouth of the Tyne Festival - Day 3

Featuring Elbow and Hector Gannet.

Venue:
Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Pier Road, Tynemouth, NE30 4BZ
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
£55

Lost Minds Festival

Featuring Scooter, Ben Nicky, Billy Gillies, Schak, MC Tazo, Kimmic, Symmetrik, Camrinwatsin, Stephani B, Jonny Burn, Alex Farell, Black Traffic b2b Veseli, Carv, Dyen, Jason Cluff b2b Circo, Parkerstrange, Rebekah, Deadly Guns, Mish, David Rust, Bloodlust, Alex Kidd, Ben Gold, Bryan Kearney, Marlo, Nifra and many more.

Venue:
Exhibition Park, Claremont Road, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
00:00
Price:
From £59+bf

Katie Doherty and the Navigators

Listen for echoes of Regina Spektor, Nancy Kerr, Guy Garvey and Anais Mitchell. Supported by Steve Sherris and his flamenco guitar.

Venue:
The Hive, Nenthead, Cumbria, CA9 3PF
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10

The Weeping Willows

A couple of old souls, steeped in Bluegrass tradition and draped in Gothic Americana imagery.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15/£10

Julie Dexter – Cluny Sunday Matinee Jazz Club

Julie Dexter is a world renowned, award winning, British Jazz singer, songwriter and producer considered by many to be one of the most influential female vocalists of our generation.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 13th 2025
Time:
12:30
Price:
£20

Durham Brass Festival

A week of brass featuring Amateur Ornithologist, Barry Hyde, Bill Ryder Jones, Durham Miners Association Brass Band, Easington Colliery Band, The Fairey Band, Faithful Johannes & Neocia, Howard Beaumont, Liz Corney, Lyr, Simon Armitage, NASUWT Riverside Band and Stanhope Silver Band.

Venue:
Various Venues in Durham,
Date:
Jul 13th 2025 - Jul 20th 2025
Time:
TBC
Price:
£various

Ferg Kilsby

An exciting young jazz trumpet player and composer from Northumberland.

Venue:
Hexham Library, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
Jul 13th 2025
Time:
15:00
Price:
£10adv/£12otd

Tom Hingley

The rugged front man of the 90s Manchester scene will come and drag us down to the depths of Madchester folklore.

Venue:
The Waiting Room, 9 Station Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, TS16 0BU
Date:
Jul 13th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12.50

Sloth Racket

10th anniversary tour. Sloth Racket is a band of improvisers from London, Manchester and Dundee.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Jul 13th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£10adv/£12otd

All Seeing Eyes

Mixing genres that are typically disparate, such as blues, psych, classic rock and jazz, Thee All-Seeing Eyes have kept audiences on edge by taking unorthodox approaches that are unpredictable and exploratory.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 13th 2025
Time:
17:00
Price:
£10