Loser

Motorhead Tribute.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 4th 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

Free

The Bubble Project

Expect surf riffs, broken down robots, mad scientists and ambitious stage props that fallk flat on their arse. Support from The Milk Lizards, The Screaming Seagulls and Johnny DD & the Space Cadets. This is an all ages free entry matinee show in association with The Ouseburn Festival.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 4th 2026

Time:

12:00

Price:

Free

Ouseburn Festival: Saturday

Saturday's music lineup features The Undead Cat, Raveloe, Daniel Foggin (Smote/Bong II), Shannon Pearl and Dryadic.

Venue:

Ouseburn Bandstand, Ouseburn, Newcastle

Date:

Jul 4th 2026

Time:

12:00 - 18:00

Price:

Free

The Steve Hensby Band

This 9 piece ensemble are splitting at the seams with an assault to the musical senses with elements of funk, soul, ska, world, a sprinkle of psychedelia and a dash of folk.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 4th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

Free

Harrison Rimmer / Conor Michael / Sophie and Gabe

Venue:

Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW

Date:

Jul 4th 2026

Time:

13:00 - 16:30

Price:

Free

Josh Rouse

Acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his introspective folk-pop and worldly perspective. He has built a strong reputation as a perennially reliable composer.

Venue:

The Common Room, Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE

Date:

Jul 4th 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£25

Eurobal with Hearken Quartet

A lively evening of European social folk dance. No partner / experience required.

Venue:

The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD

Date:

Jul 4th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

Free

Darren Foster

Join the celebrations for Cullercoats Harbour Day. Darren Foster brings his ever popular style of entertainment.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 4th 2026

Time:

15:00 - 17:00

Price:

Free

The Spooky Men’s Chorale

A magnificent, many-headed beast which has single-handedly turned the world of men’s singing upside down. Bypassing well trodden avenues, they carve out new territories of mighty man sounds, exquisite tenderness, and charming stupidity to both celebrate masculinity and mock it.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 5th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£28.50

Alkaline Trio

Since the mid-'90s, the punk Alkaline Trio have delivered urgent punk blasts with a dark, driving edge.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 5th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£43.95adv

The Radiohead Project

A Tribute To Radiohead.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 5th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £27

Gerry Richardson’s Big Idea

Dynamic nine-piece Hammond-organ-based band exploring the jazz organ genre to the max! Soul, gospel, funk, swing and samba are all part of the mix.

Venue:

The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD

Date:

Jul 5th 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£12adv/£14otd/under 25s £7

NECC Present One Dimensional Creatures / Claudia / Pterodactyls

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 5th 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

£5

Ouseburn Festival: Sunday

Sunday's music lineup features Ouseburn Folk Choir & Band, Isabel Maria, Hels Pattison and Storytellers Street Band.

Venue:

Ouseburn Bandstand, Ouseburn, Newcastle

Date:

Jul 5th 2026

Time:

14:00 - 18:00

Price:

Free

SoulSwitch

Modern/Hard Rock band from Orlando, Florida, playing a free entry show as part of The Ouseburn Festival. Support from The Larches.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 5th 2026

Time:

18:00

Price:

Free

The Smokin’ Spitfires

Newcastle-based, horn-driven soul and R&B band known for their energetic live shows and deep roots in classic rhythm & blues.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 5th 2026

Time:

12:00

Price:

£10otd

Aurora Engine

Composer, harpist and pianist. Fusing real instruments, voice and progressive electronica, her work encapsulates a singular and striking sonic landscape. Support from Lottie Turner and more tbc.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 5th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£14

Sceptre Rock

Bringing you free live entertainment every Friday evening and Sunday afternoon.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 5th 2026

Time:

15:00 - 17:00

Price:

Free

Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 6th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£58.50

The Waco Brothers

Formed in Chicago in the mid-90s; battle weary punk musicians who wanted nothing more than to play classic country covers for free beer in their adopted home city.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 6th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Leila Bordreuil

French-American cellist, composer and sound artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Her music accesses concepts from noise, free jazz, contemporary classical and other experimental traditions but adheres to no single genre. w/ ergod and Daniel Foggin (Smote).

Venue:

The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ

Date:

Jul 6th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£12-£15

Live music in the Hall: Julie and William

Expect traditional music from England and Western Europe, from the medieval period to the 20th century.

Venue:

Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, District 4, Washington, NE38 7LE

Date:

Jul 6th 2026

Time:

11:00 - 14:00

Price:

Normal admission applies

Gavin Fairhall Lever

A tangle of roots from Northern Ireland, Cornwall and Norfolk gives exuberant life to a truly contemporary folk music, full of thorns and flowers.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 7th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£12

The Maccabees

Indie rock icons.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 7th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£50

Have Mercy

Blending early emo roots with modern rock.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 7th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac

The ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

Venue:

Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Date:

Jul 7th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£28-£48

Liam & Shayo + Triple Tap + Fourpenny Rabbit

Three small groups that are exploring different routes in the wide world of jazz.

Venue:

The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD

Date:

Jul 7th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£8adv/£10otd

Free Throw

Nashville-based quintet whose 2014 debut, Those Days Are Gone, has become an era-defining classic in the emo-punk genre

Venue:

Newcastle University Students Union, Kings Road, Newcastle, NE2 4NL

Date:

Jul 8th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£28.60

Thrum

90s indie rock, alt country band.

Venue:

The Central Bar, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, NE8 2AN

Date:

Jul 8th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£17.60

The Pitmen Poets

Ex-Lindisfarne singer and songwriter Billy Mitchell, Warhorse Songman, renowned singer and instrumentalist Bob Fox, and Award winning Durham songwriter Jez Lowe, individually and collectively celebrating the triumphs, tragedy, and humour of the North East’s industrial heritage, in an evening of great music.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 8th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £29

The SLO County Stumblers

An energetic American string band based in California’s Central Coast.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 8th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Ho99o9

American experimental punk-rap duo formed in 2012 in Newark, New Jersey, by theOGM and Yeti Bones (Eaddy).

Venue:

Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP

Date:

Jul 8th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£25.35

Guarded by Robots

Newcastle band whose influences range from Biffy Clyro to the Pussycat Dolls. 20th Anniversary Gig.

Venue:

Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW

Date:

Jul 8th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£6

In the Park Festival: Lewis Capaldi

The beloved Scottish singer-songwriter will be joined by Jacob Alon and Heidi Curtis.

Venue:

Exhibition Park, Claremont Road, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ

Date:

Jul 8th 2026

Time:

17:00

Price:

£92.15

Esse Pi Enne (Turin/All Night Flight)

Mysterious transmissions from Turinese dilettante Esse Pi Enne. w/ Competition.

Venue:

The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ

Date:

Jul 9th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£8-£10

SNEZ

Australian folk artist telling stories about hardship, romance, work ethic, poverty of Macedonia and the aching transition into Aussie working-class life which have been passed down through generations.

Venue:

The White Room Music Cafe, 15 Station Rd, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0JL

Date:

Jul 9th 2026

Time:

19:45

Price:

£12+bf

Jimmy Nail – Stories and Songs

Acclaimed actor, singer, musician and writer — and proud Geordie icon — Jimmy Nail heads out on the road in 2026 with Stories and Songs, a series of intimate retrospective shows reflecting on an extraordinary seven-decade career.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 9th 2026

Time:

18:30

Price:

£40.50

Bad Actress

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 9th 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

Free

Deadfest Vol. 1

Three bands, one room. Deadfest Vol. 1 brings heavy, raw live music with no filler and no distractions. Featuring Kodiak, Nine Lives and Primitive.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 9th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£7

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.

Venue:

Seventeen Nineteen, Holy Trinity Church, Church Street East, Sunderland, SR1 2BB

Date:

Jul 9th 2026

Time:

13:00 - 16:00

Price:

Free

Mouth of the Tyne Festival: The K's

Warrington’s four-strong, rousing, real-world-documenting indie phenomenon.

Venue:

Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Pier Road, Tynemouth, NE30 4BZ

Date:

Jul 9th 2026

Time:

18:00

Price:

£40.12adv

20 Dollar Wedding

The sound of diners & broken hearts. gritty americana bluegrass & country-leaning roots rock.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 10th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£7.50

The Pitmen Poets

Join ex-Lindisfarne singer and songwriter Billy Mitchell, War Horse Songman, renowned singer and instrumentalist Bob Fox, and award winning Durham songwriter Jez Lowe, for a night of songs and stories laced with North East humour and humanity.

Venue:

Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ

Date:

Jul 10th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£35.25

Nik Kershaw

Singer/songwriter and producer, best known for his hit ‘I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’.

Venue:

Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE

Date:

Jul 10th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£36.30

RnB: Jon Amor Trio

The towering Brit is hard to pin down musically. He is a distinctive songwriter who aims to surprise with his music, whether rock, pop, funk, or blues. With his current band, he returns to his blues-rock roots.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 10th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Archipelago Album Fundraiser

Archipelago are throwing a very special one off audiovisual gig to help raise the funds to go into the studio. With a glorious set of experimental pop from our our friend Madeleine Smyth and ingenious AV by Jeremy Bradfield.

Venue:

The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ

Date:

Jul 10th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£12/£6+bf

Alice Street

Independent five-piece British rock music collective from Newcastle.

Venue:

The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU

Date:

Jul 10th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£11

Tea and Tracks: Pet Sounds

One of the most iconic albums of all time, played in full on vinyl, paired with a proper afternoon tea. The harmonies are rich. The nostalgia is real. The table’s stacked with crumbly scones, delicate sandwiches and cakes that disappear suspiciously fast. For a couple of hours, it’s basically California by way of Gateshead.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Jul 10th 2026

Time:

18:00

Price:

£25

SHE The Show

A high-energy music experience celebrating the iconic female artists of the 70s and 80s pop-rock era.

Venue:

The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE

Date:

Jul 10th 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£19

Mitch Laddie

Acclaimed blues-rock guitarist Mitch Laddie is back on our stage – backed by long-time bandmates Rhian Wilkinson (bass) and Matt Connor (drums) for another powerhouse celebration of raw musicianship, soulful storytelling, and electrifying blues.

Venue:

PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF

Date:

Jul 10th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£8.50

10CCLO

Tribute to 10CC and ELO.

Venue:

Phoenix Theatre, Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2DS

Date:

Jul 10th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£25

Mark Valentine

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 10th 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

Free

Hey Han Lets Gan

Various Knackers Celebrate The Ramones 1976 Debut Uk Show With Tributes/Insults To: The Ramones, Flamin’ Groovies and The Stranglers.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 10th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£10

Vulgarfest Preshow

Featuring Ovulating Cadaver, Grave Ghoul, Fateweaver + headliner tba.

Venue:

Blacksmiths Arms, Stranton, Hartlepool, TS24 7QT

Date:

Jul 10th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£11