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Goldie Lookin Chain

The Welsh hip-hoppers will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their legendary second studio album, SAFE AS F*CK.

Venue:
Riverside, 1 The Close, Quayside, Newcastle, NE1 3RQ
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£22.50

Roy Orbison & The Travelling Wilburys Experience

A journey through the story of the Wilburys.

Venue:
The Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £31.50

Otway & Barrett

This magnetic bond still holds after more than 40 years of attempted escapes and still loved for their total in-yer-face originality, the contrast between the dead pan humour of Barrett and mad onstage antics of Otway are hilarious to watch.

Venue:
Old Cinema Launderette, 38 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate Moor, Durham, DH1 2HX
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:45
Price:
£23.10adv

Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash

Martin Turner and his band return to the concert stages during 2025 to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the formation of the original Wishbone Ash.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Professor Elemental

Backed by the incredible beats of Tom Caruana, the good Professor will bring his steam powered raps and flights of fancy to a city near you for an unforgettable night of music, comedy, surprises and quite possibly a large horse.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£16

W.A.S.P.

W.A.S.P. head out on their ‘Album ONE Alive!’ tour in celebration of the 40th anniversary of their universally acclaimed debut album.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£46.60adv

rePunK’d – The Classic Punk and New Wave Revival

A high-energy tribute that brings the unfiltered power of classic punk and the daring innovation of new wave back to life.

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£29.50-£37.50

Helicon / Tummyache

Helicon (Glasgow-based) blend neo-psych-rock with sitars, electronica, ambient soundscapes and irresistible grooves. Tummyache blends punk and rock, with raw energy and melodic depth.

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

Slow White Fall

Oliver Ho’s post-rock/synth noise project Slow White Fall, established itself with 2 bleak and ritualistic records for Downwards, the home of alternative electronics run by Regis aka Karl O’Connor.

Venue:
Auxiliary Project Space, 31 Station Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 1SR
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
50p-£10

T-Rextasy

The world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to T.Rex.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£32.45

NE Street Band

The only dedicated Springsteen band from the North East.

Venue:
Newgate Social, The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle, NE1 5TG
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

Crime and the City Solution

Formed in Sydney by Simon Bonney at the age of 16, Crime & the City Solution’s early performances from 1977-1979 had a big impact on key figures of the early Melbourne art-punk/post punk scene.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

The Hallé Debussy's La mer

Manchester’s Hallé orchestra with their Principal Conductor Kahchun Wong play the overture to Richard Wagner’s opera Tannhäuser, Claude Debussy’s depiction of the sea, La mer, and Sergei Rachmaninov’s Second Symphony.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£24.50-£52.50

Money for Nothing

A tribute to the Dire Straits like no other before.

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£30.25-£38.25

Sanctum Sanctorium

A decade-defining show – Sanctum Sanctorium faithfully recreate many of the dark eighties biggest alternative anthems from The Sisters of Mercy and The Cult, Killing Joke and The Cure to Siouxsie & The Banshees and many more.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£23

The Baytones

Polish up your loafers: The Baytones bring you two sets of classic vintage ska / reggae / rocksteady.

Venue:
The Engine Room, Tanners Bank, North Shields, Tyneside, NE301JH
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£11.50

Random Hand

A jewel in the crown of UK punk and ska for 20 glorious years.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£16

Gala Lunchtime Concert: Zoe Gilby Quartet

Zoë Gilby is a vocalist and songwriter, making a stunning impression on the music scene today.

Venue:
Gala Theatre, Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
13:00
Price:
£8

The Fire Doors

Tribute to The Doors.

Venue:
Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, NE38 8AB
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

The Wylam Song Cycle : A Railway200 Celebration | Concert

Join Wylam based singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones and his daughter (and singer-songwriter) Bronwen Davies-Jones with members of Tyne Valley Voices choir as they perform an engaging and entertaining song cycle about Wylam’s unique and significant railway history.

Venue:
The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
13:00
Price:
£10/£8

Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music 2025

A high quality programme of some of the finest international jazz. 12 concerts and 4 workshops will take place as part of this years festival spread over 7 days.

Venue:
Various Venues in Newcastle,
Date:
Sep 26th 2025 - Oct 10th 2025
Time:
12:30 - 22:00
Price:
£0-£15

Meteora (Linkin Park) & Paramore (Paramore UK)

Two powerhouse tributes come together for an unforgettable night of live music!

Venue:
Independent, 27/28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£17

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The Friday Night Club with The Unthanks

Hosted and curated by Tyneside music pioneers The Unthanks, this new quarterly series brings together unexpected lineups, from local legends to the best touring artists. This month’s line up features ‘almost folk’ artist Clara Mann, prize-winning author Fiona Mozley, the unique Tim Dalling, and the Royal Northern Sinfonia Ensemble.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Sep 26th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£11.30-£22.50

Joe McElderry

Joe is taking his signature style back on the road this Autumn with his ‘Live 2025’ tour, intertwining operatic nuances and modern-day masterpieces. Dive into a live musical experience exploring an eclectic mix of self-penned high energy hits and timeless classics.

Venue:
Phoenix Theatre, Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2DS
Date:
Sep 26th 2025 - Sep 27th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£32

High Spirits

A renowned heavy metal band hailing from Chicago, known for their high-energy shows and infectious melodies.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 27th 2025
Time:
16:00
Price:
£20

Saving All My Love For You

A spectacular tribute to Whitney Houston.

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
Sep 27th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£29.50-£39.50

Edwina Hayes

One of the finest female singer/songwriters this country has produced in years. Edwina Hayes brings together English folk, Americana and the rich Northern singer/songwriter tradition to create a sound that’s truly her own.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
Sep 27th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£16

Demdike Stare

A collaboration between Sean Canty and Miles Whittaker, two childhood friends inspired by everything from Industrial music to Noise, Library music to Free Jazz, House, Techno, Hip Hop and Jungle.

Venue:
Auxiliary Project Space, 31 Station Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 1SR
Date:
Sep 27th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
50p-£12.50

The Illegal Eagles

Eagles tribute.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Sep 27th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£43.20adv

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Man in The Mirror

A Tribute to Michael Jackson.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Sep 27th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £28

Rend Collective

Irish Christian folk-rock group that consists of a rotating cast of 15 musicians, artists, writers and teachers.

Venue:
NX, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SW
Date:
Sep 27th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
£30+bf

Mahler's Fourth Symphony

Musicians from Royal Northern Sinfonia, with their Artistic Partner Maria Włoszczowska and guest soprano Hilary Cronin, play gorgeous lush music by Richard Strauss (Metamorphosen and Morgen!) and a special version of Mahler’s Symphony No. 4.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Sep 27th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£23.50

The Gathering Sounds 2025

Featuring Somebody’s Child, The Covasettes, Grandmas House, Better Joy, The Guest List, L'Objectif, Dirty Blonde, Keyside, Carsick, Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets, Florentenes and lots more tba.

Venue:
Various Venues in Stockton,
Date:
Sep 27th 2025
Time:
13:00
Price:
From £25

Queens Of The Stoned Age

A second visit to The Forum for this highly talented tribute band, paying homage to QOTSA.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
Sep 27th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£13adv

Honkytonk Revival: Savannah Gardner & The Recovering Good Girls

Two band ” authentic” country music showcase.

Venue:
The Central Bar, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, NE8 2AN
Date:
Sep 27th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£16.50

The Hip Hop Festival

A unique live music show taking you on a journey through Old School Hip Hop! With strings, brass, piano, a soul-stirring female vocalist, fire-breathing MC’s, live scratch DJ's alongside EPIC production.

Venue:
Digital, Times Square, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Sep 27th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
£21

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Martin Christie, Badger, Distant Listening

3 Electronic performers from drum kit-triggered modular synths to spoken word.

Venue:
Pop Recs Ltd, 172-175 High St W, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1UP
Date:
Sep 27th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10

Pama International

In 2006 Pama International became the first new band in 30 years to sign to the iconic Trojan Records. They'll be performing the Trojan Songbook.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 27th 2025
Time:
13:00
Price:
£20

Theatre of Hate

To honour their 45th anniversary, the post-punk luminaries will perform their seminal album, 'Westworld', live & in full for the very first time.

Venue:
Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE
Date:
Sep 28th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£32.45

Wishbone Ash

Experience the remarkable musicianship of the legendary band whose iconic twin-guitar sound inspired so many that followed.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Sep 28th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£33.20

Voodoo Room

A night of Hendrix, Clapton and Cream.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Sep 28th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£32.45adv

The Drifters

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

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Sep 28th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £33

Elisabeth Elektra

Glasgow-based pop polymath Elisabeth Elektra delivers deeply melodic, poignant art-pop anthems.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 28th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

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Intervals

Progressive guitar rock band.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Sep 29th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£18

Griefcat

Rising musical comedy duo.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 29th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10/£7

Picture Parlour

Crafting a world of neon-lit escapism, where the lost and restless find sanctuary in raw, electrifying rock ‘n’ roll.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 29th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12.50

John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett

This magnetic bond still holds after more than 40 years of attempted escapes and still loved for their total in-yer-face originality, the contrast between the dead pan humour of Barrett and mad onstage antics of Otway are hilarious to watch.

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

Taba Chake

Renowned Indian singer-songwriter, finger-style guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist from Arunachal Pradesh (India). His genre-defying sound blends folk roots with indie and contemporary soul, resonating deeply with audiences across India and beyond.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 30th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

Wishbone Ash

Experience the remarkable musicianship of the legendary band whose iconic twin-guitar sound inspired so many that followed.

Venue:
Arc Cinema, Dovecot Street, Stockton, TS18 1LL
Date:
Oct 1st 2025
Time:
20:00 - 22:30
Price:
£31.50

Wishbone Ash

Experience the remarkable musicianship of the legendary band whose iconic twin-guitar sound inspired so many that followed.

Venue:
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
Date:
Oct 1st 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£30.50

The Beast

Iron Maiden Tribute.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Oct 1st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£33.45

King King

Blues rock favourites King King are considered one of the best live bands around.

Venue:
Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE
Date:
Oct 1st 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£27.50adv

Ellur

Yorkshire artist Ellur writes soaring indie guitar songs about growing up and acceptance.

Venue:
Zerox, 48-52 Sandhill, Newcastle, NE1 3JF
Date:
Oct 1st 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£11

Modern Nature

A meandering blend of bucolic folk, experimental jazz, and psych-tinged indie rock, Modern Nature is a project led by British musician Jack Cooper.

Venue:
Pop Recs Ltd, 172-175 High St W, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1UP
Date:
Oct 1st 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15