The Zipheads

Rock'n'Roll infused with punk, taking influence from the founding fathers of the 1950s like Little Richard and Chuck Berry.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 24th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£11.10

NE Street Band

The only dedicated Springsteen band from the North East.

Venue:

Claypath Delicatessen, Claypath, Durham, DH1 1QS

Date:

Jul 24th 2025

Time:

18:30

Price:

£16.50adv

Bartholomew: Subterranea Album Launch

Bartholomew launches Subterranea, a cinematic album blending acoustic and electronic textures to explore themes of upheaval and resilience. Support comes from experimental live artists Lauren Sarah Hayes and David De La Haye.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 24th 2025

Time:

19:30 - 23:00

Price:

£10

Chameleons

Atmospheric pop band formed in Manchester in 1981.

Venue:

Pop Recs Ltd, 172-175 High St W, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1UP

Date:

Jul 24th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£27.50adv

The Smyths

The Smiths tribute.

Venue:

The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA

Date:

Jul 25th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

From £23

The ELO Experience

The world's foremost multi award winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 25th 2025

Time:

18:30

Price:

£33.10adv

Home Service

Home Service arrives at the Witham with North-East native Bob Fox at the helm. Touring their new album, A Live Transmission, they blend tradition with pulsating folk rock and trenchant brass to create the unmistakable sound of Home Service.

Venue:

The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL

Date:

Jul 25th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£25-£26

Simon & Garfunkel Story

Direct from a week long run in London's West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a sold-out worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, the Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe!

Venue:

The Exchange, 1 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1SE

Date:

Jul 25th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£28

The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight

Featuring a cast of West End singers and a live band.

Venue:

Stockton Globe, 153A High St, Stockton, TS18 1PL

Date:

Jul 25th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £20

Ella Henderson

From her chart-topping debut single "Ghost" to hits like "Glow," "This Is Real" with Jax Jones, and "Let’s Go Home Together" with Tom Grennan, Ella’s music blends raw emotion with anthemic energy, making her one of the UK’s most cherished talents

Venue:

Durham Cathedral, Chapter Office, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3EH

Date:

Jul 25th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £75

The Doors Rising

A Tribute to The Doors.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 25th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

My Darling Clementine

Country & Americana duo.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 25th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£19.80

Ghost Stations / Seaton Point / Corran Sands

A night of free music featuring three debut performances: Ghost Stations - two piece rock band playing quiet, loud, sometimes louder; always with a dash of doom. Seaton Point - Shoegazing dream pop. Corran Sands - Folk tinted songs and tunes. Plus spoken word from special guest Ringo.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 25th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

Free

10CCLO

Tribute to 10CC and The Electric Light Orchestra.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 25th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£22/£20

Desperados

The Music & Legacy of the Eagles.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 25th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Reservoirs

An indie, alternative band from the north east fronted by the enigmatic ‘PHILLIP’ their sound is part jazz, part flamenco, part pop with a hint of Vampire Weekend.. intrigued yet??

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 25th 2025

Time:

19:45

Price:

£10

Scoop Music Festival

Featuring Guns MacRoses, Red Hot Chilipinos, Juliets Not Dead, Burnt Out Wreak, Sons of Nirvana, The Kets, Gerry Cina Con Man, Rag N Bone Man, The Band From County Hell, The Foo Fifers, Blur2, The National Anthems, The Buskers, Rookie Numbers, Rigid Digits, C-Collective, The Cortinas, Fifty Cal, Ryder, Barry O's 80s Show, Camel Island, Always a Bon Jovi Tribute, Rabble Rousers, Jon Pleased Wimmin and more.

Venue:

Esp Green Farm, Lanchester, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7TG

Date:

Jul 25th 2025 - Jul 27th 2025

Time:

TBC

Price:

Weekend ticket £70, day tickets available

Bold Big Band

The very best music performed by no fewer than 18 wonderful musicians. Every piece is performed with maximum precision and talent, from the classic Count Basie tunes to your more modern pop songs reimagined for the big band!

Venue:

The Old Coal Yard, Elizabeth Street, Newcastle, NE6 1JS

Date:

Jul 25th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£12/£6/no questions asked £4

Home Service

Characterised by Graeme Taylor’s fiery lead guitar and a stirring brass section, the music of Home Service explores contemporary themes, often through historical settings, and crosses musical genres from folk and classical through to trenchant rock.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 26th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£26

The Amy Winehouse Experience

An authentic tribute featuring Caroline Lowe as Amy Winehouse, plus a full backing band to recreate the authentic sound of this heady mix of jazz, soul and pop.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 26th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£27.10adv

Bras n Roses

An explosive, all-female tribute to Guns N’ Roses, bringing an electrifying edge and a fresh perspective to the music that defined an era.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 26th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

The Bootleg Eagles

Eagles tribute.

Venue:

The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA

Date:

Jul 26th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £29

Man In The Mirror

Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Artists.

Venue:

Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Date:

Jul 26th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£20.50-£38

The Smiths Ltd

Regarded as the ultimate tribute to The Smiths.

Venue:

Saltburn Community Theatre, Albion Terrace, Saltburn by The Sea, TS12 1JW

Date:

Jul 26th 2025

Times:

14:00, 20:00

Price:

£17.50

Pure Weller

The ultimate tribute to Paul Weller’s amazing career.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 26th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£12.50

Helen Island

Alternative pop musician from Paris, playing blurry, screwed up, alternative pop.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 26th 2025

Time:

23:00

Price:

£12

Music at the Castle

An evening at the Castle Keep, filled with fantastic musical performances across pop, folk and rock! Come discover new artists and explore the building that gave the city it's name!

Venue:

Newcastle Castle, The Black Gate & Castle Keep, Castle Garth, Newcastle, NE1 1RQ

Date:

Jul 26th 2025

Time:

18:00 - 22:30

Price:

£18

End Credits

Once described as “Imagine Jim Morrison meets Tame Impala and the drummer from Tool turns up..”

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 26th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£7adv

BBC Proms: Angeline Morrison: The Sorrow Songs

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Angeline Morrison takes centre stage for this intimate performance alongside The Sorrow Songs Band. Special guests include English folk legend Eliza Carthy and percussionist Alex Neilson.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Jul 26th 2025

Time:

17:30

Price:

£8-£21.50

BBC Proms: Bach and Mendelssohn with Royal Northern Sinfonia

Experience Bach’s dark and dramatic Keyboard Concerto in D minor followed by Mendelssohn’s Second Symphony. Better known as Lobgesang (Hymn of Praise), it’s the ultimate expression of joy and faith.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Jul 26th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£24.50-£52.50

Elemental

Featuring over a hundred singers, Elemental will take you on a journey through fire, water, air and earth. Every song connects directly to one of the elements, and they’re woven together with poetry, quotes and other experiences to create something truly unique.

Venue:

Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle, NE1 7RH

Date:

Jul 26th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £12

Mass Production & Loud George

Venue:

The Black Bull, Mulgrave Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 1PQ

Date:

Jul 26th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£9

Tony Christie & Ranagri

Tony Christie takes a nostalgic journey through his family’s Irish roots, alongside award-winning folk band Ranagri.

Venue:

The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL

Date:

Jul 27th 2025

Time:

12:00

Price:

£25-£28

Broken Colours

Formerly (Tony Goff & The) Broken Colours – Delivering funky indie rock bangers since 2013. Support from 7 Bridges.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 27th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£7.50/£5

BBC Proms: Sean Shibe and Friends

Dynamo guitarist Sean Shibe is joined by a group of starry musical friends for this exquisite afternoon Prom. They'll play Cassandra Miller’s beautiful Bel Canto, the premiere of a brand new piece by Tyshawn Sorey created especially for the occasion, and a modernist masterpiece that redefined 20th century music – Boulez’s Le marteau sans maître.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Jul 27th 2025

Time:

15:00

Price:

£8-£21.50

Home Service

Touring their new album, A Live Transmission, they blend tradition with pulsating folk rock and trenchant brass to create the unmistakable sound of Home Service.

Venue:

The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA

Date:

Jul 27th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £26

Wandering Oak presents: Lair

6-piece psych-soul/funk outfit hailing from Jatiwangi, West Java, Indonesia.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 27th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£16.50

Miserable Les & The Disappointments

Performing a headline show of classic ‘hits’ about Cars, Janitors daughters, Charity Shops as well as sublime ‘poetry’ this promises to be ML finest show thus far… well, possibly!!! Support from from Stew Simpson.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 27th 2025

Time:

18:30

Price:

£10

Sunday Concerts - Nik Kershaw + Katrina, formerly of Katrina & The Waves

Support for the concert will be from local talent The Understudies, plus more TBA.

Venue:

Bents Park, Sea Road, South Shields

Date:

Jul 27th 2025

Time:

12:00 - 16:30

Price:

Free

Roxy Magic

UK’s longest-running and most acclaimed tribute to Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 27th 2025

Time:

18:00

Price:

£12

Zipwire Angels: Brain Station

Chris and his band ZipWire Angels combine live music with raw, funny, and heartfelt storytelling about his personal journey with epilepsy and aphasia.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 29th 2025

Time:

21:00

Price:

£12/£6/no questions asked £4

Iona Lane

Iona’s beautifully subtle songsmithery is underpinned by a deep awe and wonder for the natural world – the poetic depth in her lyrics and music becomes a natural force of its own.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 30th 2025

Time:

19:45

Price:

£15

Blame Yourself / Copper Lungs / Will We Talk?

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 31st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£6

The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience

Relive the story lines of both classic films and all the fantastic music of The Commitments and The Blues Brothers.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 31st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£24

The Music Of U2 by Candlelight

Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and epic live band, this concert might be Even Better Than The Real Thing! Get ready to hear all your favourites performed live by candlelight.


Venue:

Durham Cathedral, Chapter Office, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3EH

Date:

Jul 31st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £20

The Primitives

British indie pop band formed in 1985.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 1st 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£26.40adv

Discography

Explosive 8-piece LIVE disco band celebrating New Yorks ‘Studio 54’ era.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 1st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Jack Broadbent

Combining elements of Blues, Folk, Rock n Roll and Jazz, Broadbent carries a lineage of true artistry into the 2000s that sets him apart from the rest.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 1st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£22.50

Motley Crude

Europe's longest running Motley Crüe tribute band.

Venue:

Anarchy Brew Co., Benfield Business Park, Unit A1, Enfield Road, Newcastle, NE6 4NQ

Date:

Aug 2nd 2025

Time:

18:00

Price:

£15

The Futureheads

The Futureheads first electrified audiences with their 2004 self-titled debut album, which included the explosive cover of Kate Bush’s Hounds of Love—a track that not only earned them the NME Single of the Year but also solidified their place in the pantheon of Britsh rock.

Venue:

The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA

Date:

Aug 2nd 2025

Time:

17:00

Price:

£29

The Ultimate Irish Hooley

Join Irelands No.1 Folk n Roll band Keltic Storm and an all-star cast of award winning musicians and singers for The Ultimate Irish Hooley, direct from the Emerald Isle.

Venue:

Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

Date:

Aug 3rd 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £28

Khrystyna Mykhailichenko

A teenage Ukrainian pianist with a formidable talent, playing Beethoven, Brahms, Lyatoshynky and Lysenko.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 3rd 2025

Time:

14:30

Price:

Pay what you think

Redwell

Another evening of great jazz from four well known and highly experienced musicians.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 3rd 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£10adv/£12otd/£7 for 25 and under

Sunday Concerts - Björn Again and Nadine Coyle

Mamma Mia! Get ready for a huge ABBA singalong this summer with Björn Again. Plus Nadine Coyle from the BRIT Award-winning pop group Girls Aloud. Support from Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir plus more TBA.

Venue:

Bents Park, Sea Road, South Shields

Date:

Aug 3rd 2025

Time:

12:00 - 16:30

Price:

Free