Culloden

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 16th 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

Free

Midway Still / Dealing With Damage / Support TBA

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 16th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£13

Fracture

Support from Godeth, Monvrchs and Grief haven.

Venue:

Zerox, 48-52 Sandhill, Newcastle, NE1 3JF

Date:

Jul 16th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£8

The NE Street Band

The North East’s only dedicated band in performing the music of Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 17th 2026

Time:

19:45

Price:

£15

Riskee and the Ridicule

Combining grime, hip hop and metal influences to make an exciting and unique sound.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 17th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£17adv

alanis: Jagged Little Pill

Powerhouse tribute to a woman who became the definitive voice of raw, alternative rock.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 17th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Cahalen Morrison (USA)

A unique voice in American music , the songwriter/singer/multi-instrumentalist Cahalen Morrison returns to Jumpin' Hot Club.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 17th 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£17.60

Soul Candy – live

A killer, female-fronted soulfunk band with a great setlist!

Venue:

PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF

Date:

Jul 17th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£8

Motown by Candlelight

Expect to hear the soulful sounds of your favourite artists, from The Supremes, The Temptations and Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder, The Commodores, Marvin Gaye and many more.

Venue:

Newcastle Cathedral, St. Nicholas Sq, Newcastle, NE1 1DF

Date:

Jul 17th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£35-£50

GemArts Masala Festival: The Mohan Brothers, Pt Sanju Sahai and Jasdeep Singh

An extraordinary evening of Indian classical music.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Jul 17th 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£22.50/under 16s £11.30

Jonny Boyle Trio

Acclaimed singer songwriter Jonny Boyle returns with his killer Electric trio ripping through a Friday night of live barroom blues, funksoul, roots and more.

Venue:

PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF

Date:

Jul 17th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

Free

Rock Bottom

UFO Tribute.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 17th 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

Free

Hector Gannet at Durham Brass Festival

Returning to Durham Brass Festival ahead of their upcoming third album The Great Shakedown, the band will showcase new material full of North Eastern soul, blending rousing arrangements with songs rich in hope, ideas and empathy.

Venue:

Redhills, Durham Miners Hall, Flass Street, Durham, DH1 4BE

Date:

Jul 17th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£22.50

Sam Morrow

Raw, Texas-bred southern rock.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 17th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Camel Island

Three of the best local bands taking the roof off Cluny 2 on a hot Summer evening: Camel Island supported by Slate Label and Odyssey.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 17th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£5

Drunk Pony

Four-piece post rock band taking inspiration from bands such as Slint, New Wet Kojak, The Microphones, Mogwai and more. Support from Out of Office.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 17th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£7

Robyn Banks

Professional burger-flipper Robyn Banks spits the female experience out most eloquently, mastering the art of not biting her tongue. With lyrical hacky looks straight from Gateshead, Robyn balances alternative with melodies that stay stuck in your teeth. A remarkable voice and a must-see songwriter.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 17th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£10

The Odyssey

Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, navigating a perilous decade-long journey home through a world of gods and monsters, as Christopher Nolan adapts one of literature's most epic sagas on a spectacular, sprawling cinematic canvas.

Venue:

Tyneside Cinema, 10 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6QG

Date:

Jul 17th 2026 - Jul 30th 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

£11.99-£13.99

Shallow

Newcastle's finest alt grunge act. Support from Burnout and Reverie.

Venue:

Zerox, 48-52 Sandhill, Newcastle, NE1 3JF

Date:

Jul 17th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£10-£12+bf

A Band Called Horse

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

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 17th 2026

Time:

20:30

Price:

Free

Sabbotage

Black Sabbath Tribute.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£13.50

Ghostdance

Originally formed in 1985 by Anne Marie Hurst (formerly of Skeletal Family) and Gary Marx (from The Sisters of Mercy), Ghostdance quickly built a strong following, spending several weeks high in the indie charts with a string of singles and an album on the Karbon label.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£16.50

Selene

A young girl is watching the moon landings on repeat, A bunch of teenagers are swimming under a lunar eclipse, A mis-matched couple are watching a horror film at a drive in cinema. Selene is a radical exploding of an ancient myth.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

19:45

Price:

£17.50

Nirvana UK + Brain of J (Pearl Jam Tribute) + Red Hot Chilli Peppers UK

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£30.10adv

The Liquid Engineers

Gary Numan Tribute.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£16

Gary Numan

A synthpop pioneer takes over.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£52.60

Kidpunk

Four-piece pop punk band from the northeast.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£11

The Music of Coldplay by Candlelight

Prepare for total ‘Paradise’ as you experience Coldplay’s biggest hits like never before.

Venue:

Newcastle Cathedral, St. Nicholas Sq, Newcastle, NE1 1DF

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£35-£50

Brassed On

Celebrating the incredible versatility of brass, Brassed On will perform a show featuring North East local artists including Dilettante, Vice Killer and Isabel Maria.

Venue:

Gala Theatre, Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£12.50

Symphonic Ibiza

An unforgettable fusion of iconic Ibiza dance anthems, live vocals, a sensational DJ, and an exhilarating live Orchestra.

Venue:

NX, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SW

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

18:00

Price:

£20-£35

Brown Boots

Serving up the full works of traditional music from the UK and beyond.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£0-£16.96

The Baldy Holly Band

A powerhouse of a Rock n Roll band.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

19:45

Price:

£13+bf

Limehouse Lizzy

Keeping the legacy of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his legendary band, Thin Lizzy, alive.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £25

Trivia

Sunderland duo whosesound is a loud, melodic, and gritty take on rock’n’roll that feels both classic and completely fresh.

Venue:

Independent, 27/28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£8

The Rod Stewart Songbook

This spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Sir Rod Stewart, featuring the sensational Pete McCall.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£26

Holy Diva

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

Free

Midnight Echoes

Get ready for a full-throttle night of timeless rock anthems as covers band Midnight Echoes bring the golden era of classic rock back to life.

Venue:

The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HQ

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£7.70

The Magic of The Bee Gees

Celebrating the songs of music royalty, the Bee Gees.

Venue:

Empire Theatre and Cinema, Front Street, Consett, DH8 5AB

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £26

Paprika

Step inside a fractured dreamworld in Satoshi Kon’s dazzling psychological sci-fi thriller, where a stolen device allows a dream detective to enter the subconscious minds of her patients.

Venue:

Tyneside Cinema, 10 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6QG

Date:

Jul 18th 2026 - Jul 26th 2026

Times:

14:30, 14:40

Price:

£11.99-£13.99

EverReady Band performing Myth, Magic & More

One of the North East’s most celebrated brass ensembles, EverReady Band brings epic stories and cinematic soundscapes to life in the beautiful surroundings of Durham Cathedral as part of the 2026 Durham Brass Festival.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 18th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£25/under 16s £8.67

Racetraitor

American hardcore punk and metal band.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 19th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£12

Goo

Up and coming indie rock band from Keighley.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 19th 2026

Time:

19:00 - 23:00

Price:

£12

Dale Storr: The Sounds of New Orleans

Described by Jazz Journal magazine as the ‘piano man’s piano man…’ and ‘a national treasure’, Dale Storr’s musical journey has now brought him recognition as one of the UK’s leading exponents of New Orleans piano

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 19th 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£12adv/£14otd/£7 for 25 and under

Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Founded over a century ago in a Yorkshire mining village, Grimethorpe Colliery Band achieved a worldwide reputation from the hit film Brassed Off and are regarded as one of Britain’s finest brass bands.

Venue:

Gala Theatre, Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA

Date:

Jul 19th 2026

Time:

14:00

Price:

£25 (£10 under 16s)

Deviant

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 19th 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

£12adv

Jazz Sundays

Hosted by the Michael Young Trio, featuring Michael on piano, Paul Grainger on bass, and Abbie Finn on drums.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 19th 2026

Time:

14:30 - 16:00

Price:

Free

Mejedi Owusu + Francis Tulip Quartet

Mejedi has performed at several of New York City’s most prestigious jazz venues, including Birdland, Dizzy’s Club (Jazz at Lincoln Center), Lucille’s (Harlem) and Smalls (Greenwich Village). He will be in concert with the Francis Tulip Trio!

Venue:

Hexham Library, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

Date:

Jul 19th 2026

Time:

15:00

Price:

£10adv/£12otd

Bents Park Live

Featuring Joe McElderry and Sonia. Support from local acts including local songstresses and Pride favourites; Shelley Stevens and Channy.

Venue:

Bents Park, Sea Road, South Shields

Date:

Jul 19th 2026

Time:

12:00 - 17:00

Price:

£2.50-£5.50

Les Wilson SKA

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

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 19th 2026

Time:

15:00 - 17:00

Price:

Free

Scottish Fish

A fiddle-forward infusion of original and traditional Scottish and Cape Breton music.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 20th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15/£10

Live music at Crook Hall Gardens: Julie and William

Experience a variety of dance music from England and Western Europe, from the medieval period to the 20th century.

Venue:

Crook Hall Gardens, Frankland Lane, Sidegate, Durham, DH1 5SZ

Date:

Jul 20th 2026

Time:

11:00 - 14:00

Price:

Normal admission applies

Tragedy

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 21st 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

£20adv

Sam Scherdel

Blending heartland grit with widescreen indie ambition, Scherdel delivers raw honesty, huge choruses, and cinematic energy — channelling Springsteen with the soul of Paolo Nutini and Ray LaMontagne.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 21st 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£12

Lubber Kitchen Gig - Field Commander Ali and Jordan Ireland

The series of Lubber Kitchen gigs continues with a very special edition, featuring two Australian artists in Field Commander Ali and Jordan Ireland. You can purchase a ticket to catch the music or you can get one with added food, for a perfect low stakes evening.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 21st 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£12/£22 with food