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UK Pink Floyd Experience

Celebrating 50 years since the release of the ‘Wish You Were Here’ album, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live – featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and more than two hours of incredible music.

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
Nov 5th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£22.50-£32.50

Echobelly

One of the major players on the 90s Britpop scene.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 5th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£27.50

Swim School

4 piece, indie-pop band from Scotland.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Nov 5th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

Junyan Chen

Playing Couperin, Messiaen, Ravel, Amy Beach and Ravel. Junyan Chen won Second Prize at the 2024 Leeds International Piano Competition also winning the prizes for chamber music and a work by a woman composer.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Nov 5th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18/19-30 year olds £6/under 18s Free

Classical Evening Concert | Da Vinci Quartet

Performing string quartets by Claude Debussy and Edgar Bainton.

Venue:
The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
Date:
Nov 5th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
£10

Hypnic Picnic (Bonfire Special!)

A night of leftfield music, audio experiments and anarchy - featuring Lucy Valentine and Amy Langdown, plus more to be announced! The night will begin with individual sets from special guests, after which they’ll open up the floor to all improvisers to make music around the bonfire.

Venue:
Alphabetti Theatre, St James Boulevard, Newcastle, NE1 4HP
Date:
Nov 5th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
Pay what you feel

Crippling Alcoholism

New England noise-rock band. Support from Mrs Frighthouse and Dawn Terry.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
Nov 5th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

The Small Fakers

The UK’s only tribute to mod legends the sensational Small Faces.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 6th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17

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An Evening with Martin Barre & Friends

An Intimate Evening of Music and Anecdotes with Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre and Friends, Alex Hart, Alan Thomson and Dan Crisp.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Nov 6th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£40

O'Hooley & Tidow

The much loved Yorkshire folk duo of Belinda O’Hooley & Heidi Tidow.

Venue:
Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD
Date:
Nov 6th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£25

ABBAfonic

An evening of total nostalgic fun listening to ABBA’s timeless chart-topping tracks reimagined with full orchestra.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Nov 6th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£24.50-£52.50

Wormrot

Singaporean metal band.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Nov 6th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£17

The Bon Jovi Experience

Immerse yourself in a phenomenal celebration of Bon Jovi’s timeless classics.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Nov 6th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£31.95

Joey Valence & Brae

Tapped as one of the breakout acts of last year, and the expectations are high for these DIY hitmakers in 2025. The Pennsylvania duo blend ’90s hip-hop and punk with pop culture punch and high energy.

Venue:
Newcastle University Students Union, Kings Road, Newcastle, NE2 4NL
Date:
Nov 6th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£24.75adv

Blazin' Fiddles

One of the most celebrated and best-loved acts of the Scottish music scene.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Nov 6th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£26.30

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Will Finn & Rosie Calvert Folk Duo's Hometown Gig

Will Finn and Rosie Calvert are an award-winning husband-and-wife duo who came together through their love of music. Graduates of their native Newcastle’s Folk and Traditional Music degree.

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
Nov 6th 2025
Time:
20:00 - 22:30
Price:
£12

Fresh Thursday // Mayshe-Mayshe + Kindelan

A unique regular event that showcases new music alongside a home-cooked meal. Mayshe-Mayshe is the solo project of Yorkshire songwriter and producer Alice Rowan. Kindelan is an artist from Yorkshire who weaves her passion for dense jazz harmony with authentic, poignant lyricism.

Venue:
Cobalt Studios Ltd, 10-16 Boyd Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AP
Date:
Nov 6th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£8-£15

Dara O'Briain: Re:Creation

One of Ireland’s finest live comedians.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£35.65adv

Hejira - Celebrating Joni Mitchell

‘Hejira’ is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late ‘70s.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£25

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

The world’s biggest, best and greatest Pink Floyd tribute show.

Venue:
Stockton Globe, 153A High St, Stockton, TS18 1PL
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £37.40

NeverUnder

Join the Camden Grunge Scene UK Invasion Tour for an epic night of grunge music.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£9

Conor McLain

With a unique blend of Pop and Acoustic Folk, Irish singer-songwriter Conor creates an intimate and uplifting atmosphere that will leave you truly inspired.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£23.65adv

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The Subways

In 2005, teenage trio The Subways made a phenomenal breakthrough with their Gold-certified debut album ‘Young For Eternity’ and iconic single ‘Rock & Roll Queen’.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£22

Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip

Delightful, funny, frightening, and indefinable. Northern rock and roll stand-up comes close.

Venue:
The Green Room, Green Dragon Studios, Theatre Yard, (off High Street), Stockton on Tees, TS18 1JZ
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£15adv

Rianne Downey

Scottish Country-Folk Fairy.

Venue:
Northumbria University Students’ Union, 2 Sandyford Rd, Newcastle, NE1 8SB
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£16.50adv

Deafheaven

Band who gained widespread acclaim for their groundbreaking 2013 album 'Sunbather', which redefined the margins of heavy music.

Venue:
Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£27.50adv

Holly Ritchie Band

Powerhouse vocalist Holly Ritchie is back and ready to deliver an unforgettable winter set of R&B, soul, and pop classics with her 10-piece band.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£5

Micah P. Hinson

Raw, resilient Americana with a European edge.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£26.30

DOGSHOW + Mickey Nomimono

Dogshow are an unmistakable band formed by 2 brothers traversing the astral planes of dance music – whilst dressed as poodles. Mickey Nomimono delivers visceral honesty over hard hitting, DIY punk from an anonymous region in middle England.

Venue:
Cobalt Studios Ltd, 10-16 Boyd Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AP
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£8-£12

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The Redroom

Newcastle’s indie-soul stars The Redroom bring their sharp lyricism and infectious melodies to Hartlepool.

Venue:
The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HQ
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
From £7

The Westerly Trio

This accomplished trio present a lovely mix of repertoire from Baroque to 20th century.

Venue:
The Old Low Light, Clifford's Fort, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1JA
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

Friday Folk Gathering

Folk music lovers are invited to contribute their talent to an afternoon of good quality folk music. The afternoon is hosted by Ken Tonge a well-known figure on the North East Folk scene.

Venue:
Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, NE38 8AB
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
13:00 - 16:00
Price:
Free/donations

Sonner

Sonner formed in 2007 out of the grit forged from the redundant coalfields of Co Durham and Sunderland. In a year where reunion has loomed large in the media, there’s a sense that there is an appetite, perhaps more than ever, for guitars, melody and chorus.

Venue:
Independent, 27/28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10

Sarah/Shaun

Edinburgh’s husband-and-wife dream pop duo.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£6-£10

Dish, Texas

Promising newcomers playing driven and emotional alt rock. Support from Mallet Space and Yeavering Bells.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
Nov 7th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£7/£9

The Luke Combs Experience

The UKs best tribute band to country superstar Luke Combs.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Nov 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20adv

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JLS

An arena pop experience quite unlike anyone else.

Venue:
Utilita Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle, NE4 7NA
Date:
Nov 8th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
From £42.75

Billie Marten

Singer/songwriter with a delicate, lyrical style of indie folk.

Venue:
Newcastle University Students Union, Kings Road, Newcastle, NE2 4NL
Date:
Nov 8th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£24.75adv

Tom McConville

Tom has for many years been regarded as the top fiddle player in the country.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
Nov 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

Romare (Live)

As Romare, Archie Fairhurst’s working practice is rooted in collage, building vivid new forms out of existing material.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Nov 8th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£17

Holiday in Tokyo

A north-east based, lo-fi inspired band playing sad, funky chords over cool beats and sing songs about anxiety, small town attitudes and food.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 8th 2025
Time:
12:00
Price:
£5

When Rivers Meet

British husband-and-wife duo When Rivers Meet are bringing their electrifying blues-rock sound to The Glasshouse to celebrate their brand-new album Addicted To You.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Nov 8th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£32.40

Novelty Island

The brainchild of Liverpool-based songwriter and producer Tom McConnell, known for their hook-filled dream pop, the band effortlessly blends surrealism with a touch of Northern melancholy, all wrapped up in brilliant, classic songwriting.

Venue:
The Common Room, Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
Date:
Nov 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

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The EverReady Band

Brass band based in North East England.

Venue:
Empire Theatre and Cinema, Front Street, Consett, DH8 5AB
Date:
Nov 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15/£13

Driven Serious

Five-piece original folk-rock band based around Newcastle.

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
Nov 8th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£11

The Indie Showcase

Featuring Pastel, Shambolics, Rosellas, Rivia, Marrick, Mascara’s Lies, The Crooks, Holy Youth Movement, Utopiates, Risco and Provenance.

Venue:
KU and The Social Room, Stockton-on-Tees
Date:
Nov 8th 2025
Time:
15:30 - 22:30
Price:
£17

Geraint Watkins & The Mosquitoes

For so many years a keystone of the bands of Nick Lowe, Van Morrison, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, Dave Edmunds and countless more, Geraint Watkins is also a revered creator of his own sublime music, much of which has already been perfectly captured in a handful of solo albums.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

The Boomtown Rats

Celebrating 50 rat years 1975-2025 with a live concert + exclusive Boomtown Rats documentary screening.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Nov 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£50.60-£61.90

Arrested Development

True Hip-hop trailblazers since 1991.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 8th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£32.50

Teleost + SHAN + Platonic Whore

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Nov 8th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£6adv

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Odyssey + Behind + Velvet Hollow

A great night of emerging live music.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Nov 8th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£5adv/£7otd

Queen of the Night

A Tribute to Whitney Houston.

Venue:
Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX
Date:
Nov 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £27.23

Deep Forest

The Deep Forest story began in the early 90’s in the North of France with the intention of mixing ethnic music with their own electronic and jazz sounds.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£35

Lack of Afro

Funk & soul gold.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 9th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£21.50