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The Cloverhearts

One of the newest, and fastest growing bands in the Celtic Punk scene today.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 21st 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

Glen Matlock

Original bass guitarist from the Sex Pistols.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 21st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£24

Holy Holy: A Celebration of Bowie

Holy Holy are the authentic sound of David Bowie’s early songs, starring Woody Woodmansey, legendary Spider from Mars & David Bowie’s drummer from 1970-1973, and Tony Visconti, Bowie’s long-time producer, friend and bass player on The Man Who Sold The World.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
May 21st 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£42.65adv

Simeon Walker: An Evening Around the Piano

Versatile and prolific Leeds-based pianist & composer Simeon Walker has quickly emerged as a leading light in the burgeoning modern classical scene.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
May 21st 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
£10

Songs of the North East

International opera stars Graeme Danby and Valerie Reid celebrate the music of the North East with songs and ballads dating from the 1800s to the present day.

Venue:
Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, NE38 8AB
Date:
May 21st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Jimi: The Legend Lives On

John and his band take us on a musical trip through Jimi Hendrix's short, but astounding career.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
May 22nd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£26.50

Royal Northern Sinfonia: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony

RNS play Carlos Simon – Fate Now Conquers, Dmitri Shostakovich – Cello Concerto No. 1, and Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 5.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Date:
May 22nd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£27/under 30s £10

The Nightingales

Formed from the ashes of the Prefects, The Nightingales enjoyed cult status in the ’80’s as darlings of the credible music scene and being continually championed by Peel.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
May 22nd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£18.36adv

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Michael Monroe

Renowned Finnish hard rock vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who rose to fame in the 1980s as the frontman for glam-punk luminaries Hanoi Rocks.

Venue:
Newcastle University Students Union, Kings Road, Newcastle, NE2 4NL
Date:
May 22nd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£32.45adv

The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others

Experience the unique and best film scores from “Dune,” “James Bond,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “The Lion King,” “Gladiator,” “The Dark Knight,” “Inception,” “Interstellar,” and many other top productions ☠ – in a fascinating concert featuring a film orchestra, choir, guest soloists, a special guest from the films, and selected film clips!

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
May 22nd 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£47-£53

The Magical Music of Harry Potter – Live in Concert

Experience the best Oscar-nominated music from the Harry Potter films in a unique concert evening with our star guest from the movies, a Magical Film Orchestra & Choir, and magical illusions!

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
May 22nd 2025
Time:
16:00
Price:
£47-£53

The Rheingans Sisters

The sisters’ new live show is an immersive and uplifting musical journey, taking in baroque fiddle tunes and trance beats, metal-inspired arrangements of traditional ballads and improvisations with phone voicenotes.

Venue:
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
May 22nd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £17

Gary Barlow

The Songbook Tour will celebrate Gary Barlow’s status as one of Britain’s most successful songwriters and record producers.

Venue:
Stockton Globe, 153A High St, Stockton, TS18 1PL
Date:
May 22nd 2025 - May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £51.15adv

An Dannsa Dub

The brainchild of dub vocalist & producer Tom Spirals and Scottish traditional musician Euan McLaughlin. The project fuses the mystical energy and instruments of traditional Scottish music and Gaelic song with the heavy, meditative, driving basslines digital dub music.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 22nd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

JC Stewart

Singer-songwriter from County Londonderry.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 22nd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

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The K's

Merseyside’s indie four-piece The K’s return with their latest album Pretty On The Internet, the follow up to their debut I Wonder If The World Knows?.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
May 22nd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£29.90adv

Brindle’s Manse

An amalgam of CBGB’s and the C86 movement sharing the bill with Breakaway NE - “Lloyd Cole meets The Doors”.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
May 22nd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£7adv

Fresh Thursday // boci + Lucy Mellenfield

A unique regular event that showcases new music alongside a home-cooked meal. boci is a Bradford raised, Bristol based violinist and songwriter creating dreamfolk pop. Lucy Mellenfield’s songs explore her love of jazz, folk, and alternative genres, interweaving improvisation and folk melodies, immersive soundscapes and vivid lyric writing.

Venue:
Cobalt Studios Ltd, 10-16 Boyd Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AP
Date:
May 22nd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£8-£15

Corvandt

Support from The Kernel Method and Flint & Steel. A night of original Acid House and Electronic Dance Music.

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
May 22nd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£3

TQ Live presents: Soundscapes and Atmospheres

Featuring Pinnel (vocal loops and atmospheres), Ambient Bones (meditative drone-based soundscapes from guitar and sax duo) and Modulator ESP (improvised sonic meditations).

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
May 22nd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10

Public Acid

"Perfectly melding the best parts of Scandinavian, Japanese and USHC to create one of the maddest sounds of current times." Support from Tramadol, Tormented Imp and more TBC.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
May 22nd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12

Grace Petrie

Forged from the political disillusionment of a generation of Tory rule, folk-rock cult hero and queer icon Grace Petrie returns to UK venues this year with the protest song firmly back in her heart.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£20.30-£22.50

Fleetwood Bac

The UK’s leading Fleetwood Mac tribute band, renowned for their authentic replication of the classic ‘Rumours’ line-up.

Venue:
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£23 inc. booking fee

Pixies

The legendary alt-rockers return with their tenth album The Night the Zombies Came.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£87.79adv

Elephant Sessions

Creating a progressive blend of intricate tunes, with a bass and drum heavy backline, their music combines the very best of trad, funk and electronica, resulting in a new and exciting sound.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

The Ultimate Classic Rock Show

Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present!

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£37.75

Strictly Smokin’ Big Band: Time After Time

This 18-piece big band will tell the story of jazz, swing, and big band history from its inception to the present day, showcasing music by some of the most popular, ground-breaking and adventurous musicians in history.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£17-£19

Liqueur

A Tribute to The Cure.

Venue:
The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HQ
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
20:45
Price:
£12-£15adv

Jarrod Dickenson

Hailing from Waco, TX, now based in Nashville via Brooklyn, Dickenson spends most of his time on the road bringing his own particular brand of soulful Americana to a wide variety of music loving audiences around the globe.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

Micky Glamz

Step back in time and relive the hits of the 70’s with Micky Glamz 70’s Time Machine. Songs by The Sweet, T.Rex, Bay City Rollers, Bowie, Slade, Alice Cooper, Queen, Mud, Shawaddywaddy and many more.

Venue:
Little Theatre, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

The Snuts

Scottish band The Snuts unabashedly carry a torch for early-2000s UK rock music.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£32.70

Mouses / Lynskey / Animal Byproducts

Celebrate some queer punk energy!

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Hip Hop House Band

World-class live band with the biggest tracks from your favourite hip hop artists including Dre, Biggie, Tupac, Snoop, Eminem, Kendrick, and more..

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10.60adv

The Polis

Scotland’s No.1 Police tribute act.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

A Stone's Throw Music Festival

Multi-venue music event featuring Lanterns on the Lane, The Horrors, Katy J Pearson, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Swim Deep, Deadletter, Brògeal Balancing Act, Ernie, Home Counties, Lizzie Esau, Pit Pony, Ben Harwood, Citrus and lots more.

Venue:
Various Venues across North Shields,
Date:
May 23rd 2025 - May 25th 2025
Time:
TBC
Price:
£38.50-£99.

Gala Lunchtime Concert: Dean Stockdale Quartet

Dean Stockdale is a highly regarded jazz pianist, arranger and composer based in the North of England who is known for his sensitive, swinging style.

Venue:
Gala Theatre, Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
13:00
Price:
£8

Apothecary EP Launch Show

An evening of rock/alternative music, performed by Apothecary and Shouting at Strangers.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£6-£7.50

Leo Middea

Barcelona-based singer-songwriter who blends Brazilian genres like bossa nova, samba, and Latin folklore with a modern twist.

Venue:
Alphabetti Theatre, St James Boulevard, Newcastle, NE1 4HP
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
21:00
Price:
£15/conc £7.50/no questions £3

Buses

Newcastle Indie rockers.

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£5

The Baytones

North East based, six piece reggae and ska band playing sixties to eighties reggae and ska, alongside their own material. Plus DJ Teddie Fitzpatrick.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 23rd 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

The Waterboys

Led by Scottish singer and guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s, The Waterboys are known for songs include The Whole Of The Moon, How Long Will I Love You, This Is The Sea and Fisherman's Blues.

Venue:
Stockton Globe, 153A High St, Stockton, TS18 1PL
Date:
May 24th 2025
Time:
TBC
Price:
From £51.52adv

Crash Test Dummies

A first visit to The Fire Station for Canada's mighty Crash Test Dummies - celebrating 30 years since the release of their 3x-Grammy nominated and platinum certified album 'God Shuffled His Feet'.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
May 24th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £29

Marketplace

Rock n roll business associates from Hartlepool.

Venue:
Independent, 27/28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE
Date:
May 24th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10

1984: The Electro Pop Experience

An electrifying new electro pop show featuring massive synthesizer sounds, captivating visuals, and the amazingly versatile voice of Ed Blaney.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
May 24th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12adv

Northumberland Jazz Festival

Featuring Dean Stockdale Quartet, Mingus Sings, Sara Oschlag, Arnie Somogyi, Catriona Bourne, Joe Steels Group, Nikki Iles, Norma Winstone, Mike Walker and Steve Watts.

Venue:
Various Venues in Hexham,
Date:
May 24th 2025 - May 25th 2025
Time:
TBC
Price:
Individual events from Free to £30/festival passes available

Piano Greats - Jeneba Kanneh-Mason plays Bach, Chopin and Debussy

Enjoy music that’s like an old friend, like Bach’s Partita, an immediate torrent of melody right from the start, alongside new discoveries including William Grant Still’s beautiful, hazy, Summerland.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
15:00
Price:
£22-£27

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

British singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor heads out on tour with her infectious disco pop featuring hits “Murder On The Dancefloor”, “Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)” and “Take Me Home (A Girl Like Me)”.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£42.05adv

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:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£34.25

Jon Gomm

Yorkshire based singer-songwriter and acoustic solo performer, known for his once-seen-never-forgotten virtuoso guitar style. This involves slapping, tapping and retuning as he plays, producing a huge, multi-layered sound filled with bass, drums and near-orchestral depth and complexity from a single guitar.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18.50

Shotgun Jimmie

Singer-songwriter/one-person-band based in Manitoba, Canada.

Venue:
The Waiting Room, 9 Station Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, TS16 0BU
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12.50

Destination Bowie

12-piece live band of top session musicians blasting through five decades of Bowie's fabulous back catalogue.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
16:00
Price:
£21.20adv

Across the Universe

A celebration of The Beatles’ “studio years” 1966-1970. This unique show featuring live band and orchestra is a must-see for all Beatles fans.

Venue:
Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle, NE1 7RH
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £30

Combichrist

One of the most popular acts in the electro-industrial related "aggrotech" movement.

Venue:
Anarchy Brew Co., Benfield Business Park, Unit A1, Enfield Road, Newcastle, NE6 4NQ
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
£25

Wazygoose

Catch the city’s newest alt-rock outfit.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
May 25th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£7