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Lunchtime Classical Recital

Featuring Hartley trio: Dan Watts (Flute), Alison Lambert (Clarinet), Adam Johnson (Piano).

Venue:
The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
Date:
Nov 14th 2025
Time:
13:00
Price:
Free

Cosey Mueller

Emerging from the depths of Berlin’s underground scene, Cosey Mueller is a solo musician and artist who explores electronic sounds in the most intuitive way, never forgetting her love for rock ‘n’ roll.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
Nov 14th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12

Darlington RnB Club: Xander & The Peace Pirates

With haunting riffs, uniquely innovative melodies and an infectious on-stage charisma, Xander & The Peace Pirates continue to share their musical passion to standing ovations across the world, while spreading a universal message of peace, love and harmony.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
Nov 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17

Manu Louis + Mr Vast + Fierbinteanu

Venue:
Cobalt Studios Ltd, 10-16 Boyd Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AP
Date:
Nov 14th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£7-£11

Brian Jackson Band

US music icon & civil rights activist Brian Jackson and his incredible band with a very special evening marking the legacy of Gil Scott-Heron and more.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
Nov 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£32+bf

Hector Gannet

Described as “masters of a kind of new, modernist folk music” and taking their name from an ill-fated trawler which sank in the North Sea under heroic circumstances in 1967.

Venue:
Independent, 27/28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE
Date:
Nov 14th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£14

Viva City

Hailing from Newcastle, Viva City are a three-piece electronic outfit making waves by fusing big-beat energy, darkwave romance and UK garage grit.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Nov 14th 2025
Time:
19:00 - 22:45
Price:
£10

The Offspring

American punk rockers.

Venue:
Utilita Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle, NE4 7NA
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
From £54.25

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Dom Martin Band & Blue Nation Co-Headline tour

Multi award winning Irish artist Dom Martin teams up with the riff based melodic blues rockers from Birmingham, Blue Nation, to play an unprecedented run of co-headline shows.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£25

Pork Pie

Scotland’s 9 piece Ska Behemoth.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£24adv

The UK Rock Show

Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£33.45

The Young’uns Big Boro Bash

Featuring an evening concert with special guests; The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff – rare performance of the critically acclaimed theatre show; YTV – Lockdown TV show returns for a one-off special, with an array of guests and fun features; and a family concert.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
10:30
Price:
£32.50-£47.50

Amble

Folk trio returning with their new album Reverie, bringing their signature sound, relatability and intimate story telling.

Venue:
Newcastle University Students Union, Kings Road, Newcastle, NE2 4NL
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£24.75adv

Delilah Bon

Brat Punk. Riot Grrrl Rap. Feminist Rage.

Venue:
Northumbria University Students’ Union, 2 Sandyford Rd, Newcastle, NE1 8SB
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£16.50adv

Finn Forster

Straight out of Teesside’s industrial heart, Middlesbrough, Finn Forster crafts raw, anthemic tracks that hit with the weight of real experience.

Venue:
The Middlesbrough Empire, Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2RT
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

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Peter Hook & The Light

Performing 'Get Ready' Live and in Full plus a selection of Joy Division and New Order's Greatest Hits.

Venue:
Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£39adv

John Illsley – The Life and Times of Dire Straits

Along with Mark Knopfler, bass player John Illsley was a founder member of the legendary band Dire Straits. A special concert of music and memories with Q&A.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£32-£35

North Sea Weekender presents Hector Gannet

This event is in respectful commemoration of the Hector Gannet trawler, which sank on this day 1968, and equally in exuberant celebration of North Shields 800. Hector Gannet are releasing a limited edition 12 inch single inspired by all things North Shields, and which has been created in collaboration with multiple creatives in the North Shields area.

Venue:
The Exchange, 1 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1SE
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£17.50

Hotel Lux

Hotly-tipped indie sorts. A band full of confidence, with the ability to transcend their peers and carve out their own corner of British music tapestry.

Venue:
Zerox, 48-52 Sandhill, Newcastle, NE1 3JF
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£13.50

Nirvana UK + Pearl Scam UK + Angry Hair (Alice in Chains tribute)

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£29.90adv

Brass in Concert 2025

Question: what do you get when 11 of Europe’s finest brass bands come together under one roof? Answer: the brassiest bash around!

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
11:00
Price:
£37.10-£47.80

Monkie Mind

An evening of melodic positive punk rock featuring comedian Anthony Shields and Bint.

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£7.50

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Granny's Attic

The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, energy and their own inimitable style.

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£15/£10

Fyfe Dangerfield

Join Brit-nominated singer-songwriter Fyfe Dangerfield, celebrated frontman of Guillemots, for an intimate evening of soulful vocals, storytelling and audience requests in the stunning setting of The Bowes Museum.

Venue:
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£25-30

Little Comets

DIY North East band with a reputation for writing songs with hook-laden melodies, intricate instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics that often tackle a darker subject matter.

Venue:
Northumbria University Students’ Union, 2 Sandyford Rd, Newcastle, NE1 8SB
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£22+bf

Newcastle University Symphony Orchestra Concert

Playing Mozart, Beethoven, Rossini and Prokofiev.

Venue:
King's Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle, NE1 7RU
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12 (adults), £7 (conc.), £3 (child/student)

Oram/100 Presents: Beatrice Dillon (Live) + Shelly Knotts

Beatrice Dillon is a London-based electronic music producer, DJ, and artist whose work is influenced by club music, electro-acoustic, jazz, dub, and visual art. Shelly Knotts is an improvisor who performs with computers and other humans.

Venue:
Cobalt Studios Ltd, 10-16 Boyd Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AP
Date:
Nov 15th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£8-£14

The South

Performing the songs of The Beautiful South.

Venue:
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Date:
Nov 16th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£19-£30

Cole Stacey

Bringing together his years of experience on stage, Cole’s deeply personal solo shows are rooted in storytelling, directed by a love of popular song and have connection with people and places at their heart.

Venue:
The Common Room, Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
Date:
Nov 16th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

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Heron Valley

Dynamic folk band hailing from Scotland, known for their energetic performances and captivating blend of traditional and folk music with contemporary influences.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 16th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Cytotoxin

Chernobyl Death Metal from Germany. Support tba.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
Nov 16th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£22

The Drifters

Legendary group performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies' and ‘Under the Boardwalk’.

Venue:
Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX
Date:
Nov 16th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £31

Lorne Lofsky + Nigel Price Quartet

Lorne Lofsky is an internationally recognized jazz guitarist. Musically, his blend of flowing bebop lines, deep blues sensibility and his mastery of chording continue to delight audiences and fellow musicians alike.

Venue:
Hexham Library, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
Nov 16th 2025
Time:
15:00
Price:
From £10

Jo Harrop

Jo returns to The Globe for an intimate duo concert with a very special guest accompanist, for an selection of songs from across all of her albums, including jazz duets from Weathering The Storm, original songs from The Heart Wants, When Winter Turns To Spring, The Path Of A Tear and newly penned album, Love Now, Pay Later.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Nov 16th 2025
Time:
14:30
Price:
£10adv/£12otd/£7 for 25 and under

The Bates Motel

Born out of the lockdown and a love of Americana Rock and Alt Country, The Bates Motel are high quality a 5 piece hailing from NE England.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 16th 2025
Time:
12:30
Price:
£5adv

Lorne Lofsky / Nigel Price Quartet

Lorne Lofsky is literally a living legend, having toured and recorded with Oscar Peterson, Joey DeFrancesco and…wait for it…Chet Baker! Nigel Price is one of the most highly regarded and in demand guitarists on the UK jazz scene today.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Nov 16th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£14adv/£16otd/£7 25 and under

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Bones Ate Arfa + TV Death + Jam Tub

Venue:
The Engine Room, Tanners Bank, North Shields, Tyneside, NE301JH
Date:
Nov 16th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
£11.50

Benji Kirkpatrick - Bendrix: Slight Return

The songs of Jimi Hendrix like you’re never heard them before.

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
Nov 16th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£15/£12

Elaine Palmer

Beautiful country songs and voiced honed between the North Yorkshire Moors and Arizona plains. Support from Robin Errico.

Venue:
The Waiting Room, 9 Station Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, TS16 0BU
Date:
Nov 16th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12

J. S Bach: Mass in B Minot BWV 232

This performance brings together four of the foremost specialist Bach singers in the UK along with the fine instrumentalists of Newcastle Baroque. As usual, the latter will be playing on period instruments that will make the most of Bach’s wonderfully varied orchestration.

Venue:
King's Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle, NE1 7RU
Date:
Nov 16th 2025
Time:
19:00 - 21:30
Price:
£22; students/benefits £5; under 18s free

Heaven 17

U.K. techno-pop trio.

Venue:
Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE
Date:
Nov 17th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£35.75adv

Colin Hay

Over the course of his remarkable solo career, Hay developed a reputation as a gifted raconteur with serious comedy chops, and his frequent appearances at LA’s Largo club helped garner him a legion of fans in the entertainment world.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Nov 17th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £45.45

Orchestra of Opera North

Join the Orchestra of Opera North aboard the Hippodrome Express on a musical journey inspired by the 200th anniversary of the Stockton to Darlington railway!

Venue:
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Date:
Nov 17th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17.50-£33

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Admiral Fallow

Emerging from the thriving nu-folk scene of the late noughties, Admiral Fallow are a fiercely proud Scottish five-piece influenced by the likes of Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen and Rufus Wainwright.

Venue:
Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD
Date:
Nov 17th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17.50

Will WIlde

Will's hard-edged harmonica steals the spotlight from the traditional blues rock guitar, with a sound that owes as much to Gary Moore as it does to Sonny Boy Williamson.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 17th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

The Pleasures and Hannah Aldridge

The Pleasures are fronted by renowned singer-songwriter Catherine Britt and Melbourne’s Lachlan Bryan. Hannah Aldridge's songwriting has always walked the line between rebellion and introspection, shaped by a Southern upbringing and a restless search for identity beyond it.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 17th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Pharmakon

The project of Margaret Chardiet, an interdisciplinary sound artist born and based in New York City. As a founding member of the Red Light District collective in Far Rockaway, NY, she has been a figurehead in the underground experimental scene since the age of seventeen. w/ Natural Causes.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
Nov 17th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

The Damn Truth

Critically acclaimed psychedelic Montreal four-piece rock’n’roll band.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 18th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Loyle Carner

Musician, writer, producer and actor, Loyle Carner heads out on tour with his latest album hopefully !, a life-affirming exploration of fatherhood, childhood and alternative music.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Nov 18th 2025 - Nov 19th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£54.55adv

Keyside

Lyrical guitar pop, firmly rooted in the classics but with a vision all of their own.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 18th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£13

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Ash

Proud torchbearers of Ireland's legacy of punk-influenced pop music.

Venue:
Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE
Date:
Nov 18th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£30.20adv

English Teacher

Indie four piece from Leeds and Lancashire.

Venue:
NX, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SW
Date:
Nov 18th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£25+bf

Still Remains

Michigan-based metalcore band. Support from Devil Sold His Soul & Eschalon.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Nov 18th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£18.50

Beans on Toast

A travelling troubadour for the ages, Beans is an entertainer, singer, songwriter, storyteller – and a master of his art.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Nov 18th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£17