Cazimi Album Launch

Cazimi will be launching their album 'Something for the Pain'. Their guests will be Sin City Rockers, B*stard Face, and Left for Dead. There will be plenty of merch on sale including T-shirts, badges and CDs.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 27th 2025

Time:

19:00 - 23:00

Price:

Free

Yule Rock

6 top tributes to legendary rock acts will be bringing the Christmas cheer. Featuring The Guns N’ Roses, Black Ice, Sabbra Cadabra, Alanis, Paramore UK and Limp Bizkit Y’all.

Venue:

KU, Prince Regent Street, Stockton, TS18 1DB

Date:

Dec 27th 2025

Time:

18:00

Price:

£18

Clara Lingham & Joe Bartley

Joe Bartley is an acoustic guitarist and songwriter known for his emotive playing and raw, storytelling style. Singer Clara Lingham and the band brings a blend of soul, pop, and jazz.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 27th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£7

The Beatles Unplugged

Acoustic guitars, drums & stunning vocals covering every genre of The Fab Fours vast collection of songs.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 27th 2025

Time:

19:45

Price:

£13

The Marty Craggs Band

Join Marty Craggs (ex Lindisfarne, The Happy Cats), and his band for a festive evening of classic songs from across the decades, spanning popular music, Celtic folk and a twist of Tyneside anthems!

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 27th 2025

Time:

20:30

Price:

£tbc

Corduroy Boy + Will We Talk?

Venue:

NE Volume Music Bar, 21d Yarm Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3DR

Date:

Dec 27th 2025

Time:

18:00

Price:

£7adv/£9otd

A Twisted F**king Christmas

With Twisted System, YorT, Dimond Hed and Bootleg Budgie. Playing songs from the terrific back catalogues of Budgie, Diamond Head, Y&T and Twisted Sister

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 28th 2025

Time:

14:00 - 20:30

Price:

£16.62adv

Christmas Rocks Day 2

Featuring Dressed to Kill - Kiss Tribute, AC/DC GB, Motley Cruel, Dream On - Aerosmith Tribute, Alice Coopers Nightmare, Ultimate Whitesnake.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 28th 2025

Time:

16:30

Price:

£29.90adv/multi-day tickets available

Diana and Lionel - Endless Love The Show

Starring a sensational cast, incredible vocals and a stellar live band, Endless Love is the ultimate feel-good night out and it celebrates the two legendary artistes Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 28th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £30

ABBA Harmony

An amazing duo bring you a night of nothing but ABBA.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 28th 2025

Time:

18:45

Price:

£13

Christmas Rocks Day 3

Featuring Fleeting Rumours - A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac, Bryan Adams Experience, Alanis Jagged Little Pill, Pink by Stacy Green & Beautiful Trauma, Queen UK, INXS UK, Forever Delayed - Manic St Preachers Tribute.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 29th 2025

Time:

16:30

Price:

£29.90adv/multi-day tickets available

Vivaldi - Four Seasons at Christmas

Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you’ve never heard it before. This vivid and revolutionary work captures the natural rhythms of the year, making it the perfect soundtrack for a winter’s evening filled with wonder and reflection.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 29th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£20-£45

Alchemy Live

Bringing to life the classic era of Dire Straits.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 29th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£17

Failed To Ignite

Expect a high energy set and an awesome night of Alternative/Pop-Punk. Support comes from Torn Apart By Lisa.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 29th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£6

007 in Concert

All your favourite Bond anthems performed by Royal Northern Sinfonia, conductor Timothy Redmond and West End stars Oliver Tompsett and Louise Dearman.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Dec 30th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£23-£51

Christmas Rocks Day 4

Featuring Green Days, Fu Fighters, Meteora - Linkin Park Tribute, Paramore UK, Pearl Gem, Queens Of The Stoned Age, Sons of Nirvana.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 30th 2025

Time:

16:30

Price:

£29.90adv/multi-day tickets available

Sweet and Sour

The Ultimate Tribute To Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 30th 2025

Time:

18:00

Price:

From £25

Shalala

Shalala came together in a hurry late 2024 playing funk soul and jazz around the north east.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 30th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£7adv/£8otd

Tina Live

Simply the best tribute to Tina Turner.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 30th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£25

New Years Eve Party Night

See in the New Year at Cullercoats Crescent Club! With live music from The Flames and also Shirley Mac. Bingo and raffles throughout the night.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 31st 2025

Time:

18:30

Price:

£15

Grafteoke

The original & best punk-rock-karaoke-extravaganza plus some local chancers impersonating bands that will range from the sublime to the ridiculous.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 31st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£10

NYE LIVE

Another great night of entertainment with live music from Five Time Steady, a party band from Richmond, and Supercharged, playing the best of 90s indie.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 31st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£20

NYE! Smoove & Turrell at The Fire Station!

Get ready to dance into 2026 with Sunderland legends Smoove & Turrell, bringing their irresistible funk and soul straight to their hometown stage. With DJ Mojaxx spinning all the floor-filling hits, this is a New Year’s Eve party built for non-stop grooves.

Venue:

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

Date:

Dec 31st 2025

Time:

20:30

Price:

£30

Viennese New Year's Day Concert

Naomi Woo leads proceedings from the podium, with Royal Northern Sinfonia helping get the party started (and finished). Soprano Rebecca Bottone adds some extra festive sparkle.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Jan 1st 2026

Time:

15:00

Price:

£22.50-£50.50

Royal Northern Sinfonia - Viennese New Year Concert

Middlesbrough’s very own version of the famous Viennese New Year Concert returns. A concert that’s jam-packed with hummable tunes, toe-tapping polkas, beautiful operatic arias and much much more. Musical joy guaranteed in this event that’s perfect for all the family.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 2nd 2026

Time:

15:00

Price:

From £17.50

Daft Funk Live

A Retrospective Celebration of Daft Punk Performed Live.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 3rd 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

From £26.50adv

Reverie + Pale Ale + Riöt

Three local emerging bands.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 3rd 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

Free

Near Life + Burnout + Fractures

3 Great bands.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 3rd 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£6adv/£8otd

King Mansion

After a string of successful shows in London, King Mansion is hitting the road for the first time, ready to bring their spellbinding, 60s-infused sound to new audiences across the UK.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 6th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£10

It's a Beautiful Noise

The Neil Diamond Tribute Spectacular.

Venue:

Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX

Date:

Jan 8th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £29.50

Winter Blues Weekender

Confirmed artists include Paul Lamb and The Kingsnakes, Alice Armstrong, Rebecca Downes, Sam Kelly's Station House, Deborah Bonham Band, Neil Sadler Band, Liz Jones & Broken Windows, plus many more...

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 9th 2026 - Jan 11th 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

Weekend ticket £65-£80

Band of Friends

Gerry McAvoy formed Band of Friends in 2012 to celebrate the music of Rory Gallagher. Gerry played with Rory Gallagher for 20 years.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 9th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£17.50

The Greatest Hits of Motown

This stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!

Venue:

Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX

Date:

Jan 9th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £25

Lunchtime Classical Concert | Ian Sankey & Anna Michels

Ian Sankey is a musician and trombone player based in the North East of England. Scottish-Dutch pianist Anna Michels has performed internationally as a soloist and chamber musician.

Venue:

The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE

Date:

Jan 9th 2026

Time:

13:00

Price:

Free

UK Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters tribute.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 9th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£28.20adv

Volta

North-East heavy metal band Volta combine classic-sounding riffs with soaring vocals and a careless attitude for a true back-to-the-80s party band experience. Support from Factures & Twin Fire.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 9th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£7

Darlington Rnb Club: The Mitch Laddie Band

A genre-defying blues-rock trio led by UK guitarist and vocalist Mitch Laddie, known for blending blues, soul, rock, and funk into a powerful, emotive sound.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 9th 2026

Time:

20:30

Price:

£12

Aelius Rising: Phantom Bagman + Sophie Gordon + J Lewis

Phantom Bagman are a modern, energetic band with strong musicianship and jazz-tinged flair.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 9th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£10+bf

The Blue Kings

A night steeped in soul, groove, and pure blues fire. The Blue Kings bring the heart of rhythm & blues to life, blending the raw emotion of Roscoe Gordon and Memphis Slim with the swagger of Bobby “Blue” Bland, Albert Collins, and BB King.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 9th 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£8adv/£10otd

Heard it Through the Grapevine

Introducing a powerhouse group that pays homage to the timeless sounds of soul and Motown!

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 10th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£35

Antarctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys tribute.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 10th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£26.50adv

Tony Christie

The legendary crooner continues his Great Farewell ‘Unplugged’ Tour entertaining audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch.

Venue:

Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD

Date:

Jan 10th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£32

Hels Pattison

Hels brings her signature alt-country warmth to The Engine Room. Known for her ethereal vocals, Hels captivates you and brings you in closer with relatable lyrics steeped in traditional storytelling. Tommy Arch will be opening the show with raw, soulful folk and perfectly crafted songs.

Venue:

The Engine Room, Tanners Bank, North Shields, Tyneside, NE301JH

Date:

Jan 10th 2026

Time:

19:30 - 22:30

Price:

£12

Isaac Jo

Contemporary folk singer-songwriter from Newcastle. Inspired by the likes of Nick Drake, John Martyn, Joni Mitchell and Led Zeppelin Isaac and his band create an atmospheric and enchanting performance. Support from Grace Price.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 10th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£8

Lost Generation (Fundraiser Gig)

Expect powerful new takes on indie favourites from Sam Fender, The Royston Club, The Wombats, and many more delivered with the band’s signature twist. Supporting on the night is the extremely talented Jim Soler, performing an exclusive acoustic set to open the show.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 10th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£6

Emerald Stone + SWT + Melanie S Jane + The Type Five

A fine selection of local music.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 10th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£5adv

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:

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

Date:

Jan 11th 2026 - Jan 12th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£20

Eva Fox & The Sound Hounds

Local jazz vocalist Eva Fox is joined by seasoned musicians on the local jazz scene, Jude Murphy on bass/sax, Steve Chambers on keyboard and Sid White on drums, as a newly formed jazz ensemble.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 11th 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£10adv/£12otd/under 25s £7

Martin Roscoe & Nicola Eimer

The first half of this concert includes works by three great composers – Mozart, Schubert and Brahms – with the second half featuring three 20th century French composers – Debussy, Ravel and Fauré.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 13th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£18/19-30 year olds £6/under 18s Free

Legend - The Music of Bob Marley

Venue:

Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Date:

Jan 14th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£17.50-£38

Women In Rock

Celebrating the sensationally strong female leaders of rock, including Blondie, Suzi Q, Janis Joplin, Heart, Joan Jett, Pink, Kiki Dee, Bonnie Tyler, Cher and so many more!

Venue:

Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Date:

Jan 15th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£17.50-£31

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 15th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £32

Grendel

Synth / Industrial band from UK/USA.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jan 15th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£22

Mozart's Serenade

Join Royal Northern Sinfonia for a vibrant evening concert that brings together bold spirit, elegance, and charm. Playing Dvořák, Beethoven and Mozart.

Venue:

Morpeth Methodist Church, Howard Terrace, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1HU

Date:

Jan 15th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£19