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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre arrives in 1846 to take up the post of governess to Rochester's ward, Adele, at Thornfield Hall. Jane and Rochester fall in love but their happiness is jeopardized by the discovery of the terrible secret from Rochester's past. The action, contained in a single setting with one small inset scene, captures all the tension and drama that fans and newcomers alike could want from this great love story.

Venue:
The Assembly Rooms Theatre, 40 North Bailey, Durham, DH1 3ET
Date:
Jan 15th 2026 - Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10/£9

Paulie Boy Blues (and the Yorkshire Puddings)

Transatlantic blues-rock powerhouse blending raw American soul with gritty Northem English edge. Support from The Wednesday Flowers, Oddesy and Critch.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jan 15th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10

Cryin Wolf + Red Sky Falling + Specky Cult

3 great bands.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Jan 15th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£4

The Smyths

Tribute to the works of Morrissey, Marr, Rourke, & Joyce. Support from Billy Blagg.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Jan 16th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£28.10adv

The Glam Rock Show – Get It On

Starring son of Sweet Legend – Brian Connolly Jnr, it’s time to Get It On! As a sensational cast and live band recreate the soundtrack of a generation.

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Jan 16th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £30

ELO Again

Celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Theatre, The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA
Date:
Jan 16th 2026
Time:
18:45
Price:
£29

Born of Osiris

Support from Within Destruction, Aversions Crown and Larcenia Roe. WITHIN DESTRUCTION AVERSIONS CROWN LARCENIA ROE

Venue:
Anarchy Brew Co., Benfield Business Park, Unit A1, Enfield Road, Newcastle, NE6 4NQ
Date:
Jan 16th 2026
Time:
19:00 - 23:00
Price:
£22

Screen 7

A band made up of colleagues from cinemas based in the North East. Their purpose is to raise money for mental health charity, Mind, and of course to have a bit of fun while doing so.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jan 16th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

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Our Man in the Field

The band, led by songwriter Alex Ellis, have been winning hearts across the UK, Europe and the US with their cinematic blend of folk, soul and Americana, and are now celebrating the release of their highly anticipated third album Silverado.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jan 16th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

The Caldeiras + One Month Apart + Barmen

3 Great bands.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Jan 16th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£5adv/£7otd

Simply Dylan

The brainchild of John O’Connell. No frills, no gimmicks, no pretence – this is ‘a tribute to Bob Dylan, not a Bob Dylan tribute’.

Venue:
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£27.50

Man In The Mirror

The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£34.70

Fell Out Boy + The Black Charade + L1nkn P4rk

The ultimate night of emo and pop punk.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£28.10adv

Tommy Emmanuel CGP

Guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel CGP has a genre-spanning style that blends pop, bluegrass, jazz, and rock, playing every part of a full band with breathtaking skill.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£42.20-£50.60

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

Set on a Grand ‘Ole Opry style stage the Roadshow bring you the gift of the best of Johnny Cash catalogue of songs in one night's entertainment.

Venue:
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17.50-£31

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Grant-Lee Phillips

American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who led the group Grant Lee Buffalo in the 1990s.

Venue:
The Common Room, Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£24.20adv

Queen – Performed by Killer Rhapsody

For over a decade, Killer Rhapsody have been blowing people’s minds with the hottest and most riveting tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£12adv

The Light Within

Composer and conductor James Weeks joins musicians from Royal Northern Sinfonia play a mix of 20th and 21st century works, including music from the legend that is John Cage and from present-day composers including John Luther Adams.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£23.50

London Symphonic Rock Orchestra

Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way.

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£37.25-£50.75

Drag Me To The 80’s

The show features an incredible full live band and the music of Kylie, Madonna, Whitney, Bananarama , Queen, Abba, Rick Astley, Pet Shop Boys , Erasure, Duran Duran, Wham, Tina Turner and many more.

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £26

Totally Tina

This breathtaking recreation of a live Tina Turner concert celebrates the Queen of Rock’n’Roll’s incredible songbook.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £29

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:
Dolphin Centre, Horsemarket, Darlington, DL1 5RP
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

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Part Toon Punks 2026

Annual celebration of the best in DIY music. Featuring Dinky Bossetti, The Exes, Headfirst for Halos, Pete Bentham and the Dinner Ladies, Montelimar, SHANK and the SHIVS, Shoebill, st james infirmary, TV Death, Vigilance State, Voodoo Marys and William Denton Wilde.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
12:30
Price:
£15

Total Stone Roses

The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£16

Monkie Mind / Peesh

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
Jan 17th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£8.50

Totally Tina!

Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast.

Venue:
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Date:
Jan 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17.50-£32

Glenn Miller Orchestra In Concert

The only orchestra in the U.K. licensed to perform under his name, The Glenn Miller Orchestra returns to Gateshead with a line-up of world-class musicians; perfectly capturing the sound and style of Miller’s iconic Orchestra and bringing the swing era to life like never before.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Jan 18th 2026
Time:
15:00
Price:
£39.80

A Country Night in Nashville

Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the history of Country, featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present. Hits from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves, are showcased by the amazing Dominic Halpin and the Hurricanes.

Venue:
Sunderland Empire Theatre, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX
Date:
Jan 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £27.50

Paradise Found

The Ultimate Live Music Performance of Meat Loaf.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Jan 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £25

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Frankie Mack

Multi-award winning showman who brings the timeless sounds of Swing and Rat Pack to life.

Venue:
Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ
Date:
Jan 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£34.45adv

Charity Gig for St Oswalds Hospice

Featuring Louis Louis Louis, playing classic swing, jump jive, rhythm ‘n blues, doo wop, soul & ska, and Paige Temperley, a singer-songwriter and guitarist from the Newcastle who regularly plays the local scene.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jan 18th 2026
Time:
14:00
Price:
£15

Crywank

Three-piece Anti-Folk band from Manchester.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jan 18th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Justin Hawkins Rides Again

That devastating wit and repartee, along with an encyclopaedic knowledge of not just music itself, but the machinations of the music industry, will be on full display when Justin Hawkins, frontman of revered rock band The Darkness, takes to the stage to Ride Again… Again!

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Jan 20th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £31

Fust

Lyrical powerhouse Southern rock band from North Carolina.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jan 21st 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£14

Shape Of You – The Music Of Ed Sheeran

Prepare to be enchanted by Sheeran's timeless classics, delivered with passion and precision by an exceptional band.

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Jan 22nd 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £16

Martyn Joseph

A unique talent driven by passion, social awareness, and love for his trade, he's a jaw dropping guitar player who has developed a unique percussive style, teamed up with a powerful show stopping voice, and has been called “The Welsh Springsteen”.

Venue:
Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 3HD
Date:
Jan 22nd 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£24

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The Seagull by Anton Chekhov

Chekov's gripping tragicomedy presents the human struggle between ambition and human connection; the desire for innovative creative success versus the comfort of tradition and family ties. Set in a luxurious, but restrictive country manor, The Seagull follows a family of creatives and the tensions that build over each character's desire to be the best. At the centre of the play, Konstantin faces the ultimate struggle as he conflicts his overwhelming passion for writing with his obsessions with Nina, his love for his mother, and his jealousy of Trigorin.

Venue:
The Assembly Rooms Theatre, 40 North Bailey, Durham, DH1 3ET
Date:
Jan 22nd 2026 - Jan 24th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10/£9

Castillo Nuevo Orquesta: live salsa

Afro-Cuban Latin jazz salsa party.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
Jan 22nd 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£6.50

Nick Harper

Accomplished guitarist, songwriter and acclaimed British acoustic performer Nick Harper is one the UK’s best kept musical secrets.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jan 22nd 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17.50

Waterloo

A Tribute To ABBA.

Venue:
Utilita Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle, NE4 7NA
Date:
Jan 23rd 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £36.75

A Sky Full Of Stars

The most authentic tribute to Coldplay!

Venue:
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Date:
Jan 23rd 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£35.20

The Doors Alive

Widely regarded as the closest and most enthralling representation of the legendary 1960s band, The Doors. Support from Echoes of the Bunnymen.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Jan 23rd 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£28.75adv

The Johnny Cash Roadshow: The Prison Years Tour

Set on a Folsom Prison style stage this brings Cash's most iconic performances to life as the Johnny Cash Roadshow immerses you in the raw, unfiltered energy of Cash's legendary concerts behind bars.

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Jan 23rd 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £27

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St.Paul & the Broken Bones

A tight ensemble with electrifying soul sound, Alabama’s St. Paul & the Broken Bones deliver captivating live performances with impassioned vocals.

Venue:
NX, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SW
Date:
Jan 23rd 2026
Time:
18:30
Price:
£32.50

The Dolly Show

Voted the U.K’s BEST Dolly Parton Impersonator and a finalist for a lead role in Dolly Parton’s Broadway musical, West End star – Kelly O’Brien is country legend Dolly Parton.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Theatre, The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA
Date:
Jan 23rd 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£28.50

Sugar Pie Honey Bunch

Performing the music of The Four Tops.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Jan 23rd 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £29

Beethoven's Septet

Royal Northern Sinfonia and Maria Włoszczowska play Haydn, Strauss and Beethoven.

Venue:
Elvet Methodist Church, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL
Date:
Jan 23rd 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£tbc

Lords of the Underground + Jeru the Damaja

A friday night double bill special featuring Lords of the Underground making their Cluny debut and Jeru the Damaja, a hip hop legend who has made The Cluny his his second home.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jan 23rd 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£27.50

Fleeting Rumours

The North’s premier Tribute band to Fleetwood Mac.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
Jan 23rd 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£16

Indiepalooza Festival

Killers v Fender v Monkeys v Oasis.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Date:
Jan 24th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£28.70

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The Southmartins

A tribute to The Beautiful South and The Housemartins.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Jan 24th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £24.25adv

Viva Morrisey

Focussing on present-day Morrissey live shows, the Viva Morrissey presentation is markedly different to tributes to The Smiths.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Jan 24th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£10adv

Killer Queen

A Tribute to Queen.

Venue:
Utilita Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle, NE4 7NA
Date:
Jan 24th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £35.80

Wrong Jovi

Multi-Award-Winning Wrong Jovi are widely considered to be “the best Bon Jovi tribute band in the world!”

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jan 24th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15adv/£20otd