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Divine Shade

Founded in Lyon, France, in 2013 by musician Ren Toner, Divine Shade is a cold wave, industrial rock and electronic music project.

Venue:
Trillians Rock Bar, Princess Square, Newcastle, NE1 8ER
Date:
Nov 2nd 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10adv/£15otd

Mae Stephens

Alt-pop star.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 3rd 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£7.50

Ferris & Sylvester

Husband-and-wife duo who’ve spent the last 10 years writing, recording and performing music together. Straddling the worlds of folk, blues, soul and Americana, honest storytelling that is at the centre of all they do.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Nov 3rd 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£24.50

Dom Glynn & His Sunday Best

Dom Glynn is a singing, guitar-slinging Brit, playing endless sets of songs by his American heroes. Dom Glynn & His Sunday Best bring a sound and vibe that get people drinking, dancing, and simply having a great time.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Nov 3rd 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£16.90

Jane Bom-Bane and The Bom-Bane Family Players

Jane Bom-Bane sings enchanting shanties with a found harmonium, and a mechanical hat, for every song. She sings of wondrous things, from Einstein's theories of relative relativity to Scottish castles, and overwhelming romantic feelings - like having a goldfish bowl on your head.

Venue:
The Waiting Room, 9 Station Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, TS16 0BU
Date:
Nov 3rd 2026 - Nov 4th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£25 with food

Soil + Finger Eleven + Adema

SOiL is an American alternative metal band from Chicago. Finger Eleven is a Canadian rock band. Adema is a nu-metal and alternative metal band that formed in Bakersfield, California, in 2000.

Venue:
Digital, Times Square, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Nov 4th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£27.50

Cassia

Macclesfield indie-pop trio with a sun-drenched calypso sound.

Venue:
Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ
Date:
Nov 4th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£26.95

Oh My God! It's The Church

Raised straight out of the City of Sin itself, this is unlike any church that has come before. A show too outrageous even for Las Vegas. A church where only Rock ‘N’ Roll can save your filthy soul.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Nov 4th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£20.90

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Queen Symphonic

Royal Northern Sinfonia dive headfirst into the music of one of the most loved rock bands of all time.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Nov 4th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£38-£55

Jasmine Myra

The composer, bandleader and saxophonist is a distinctive and confident voice in UK music.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Nov 4th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£24.50

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Renowned Pink Floyd tribute show.

Venue:
Stockton Globe, 153A High St, Stockton, TS18 1PL
Date:
Nov 4th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £40.99

Butch Kassidy

Creating coruscating walls of sound blending the likes of Mogwai and Lankum by way of the members affinities for noise, heavy drone and folk.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 4th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12.50

L.A. Guns

Iconic American hard rock / glam metal band.

Venue:
Digital, Times Square, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Nov 5th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£30

Cut Capers

Explosive 11-piece from Bristol playing a signature fusion of funk, soul, hip-hop, and jazz.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 5th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

The Shires

British country duo.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Nov 5th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £41.40

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The Hanging Stars

Their sound evokes classic sounds from the past with an ear towards the future, from The Byrds via Big Star, to The Feelies, Spiritualized, Teenage Fanclub and Tom Petty.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
Nov 5th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10

Gentleman’s Dub Club

Formed in Leeds in 2006, Gentleman’s Dub Club (GDC) has spent two decades at the forefront of the UK’s dub and reggae landscape.

Venue:
Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ
Date:
Nov 5th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£29.70

The Script

Irish rock megastars.

Venue:
Utilita Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle, NE4 7NA
Date:
Nov 5th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £66.25

Forever Jackson

Robin Parsons has honed his MJ homage to perfection, replicating the iconic voice and movements to the finest detail.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Nov 5th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £33.25

Midwife

Madeline Johnston aka Midwife is a self taught multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer, known for her sparse, emotionally charged experimental pop music that can silence a room.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 5th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18.50

Gnoomes

A group who use the term "stargaze" to describe their blend of Krautrock, shoegaze, and techno.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
Nov 5th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£14.85

Fergus McCreadie

Pianist with a distinctive blend of jazz and Scottish folk.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Nov 5th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£24.50

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons – Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague

A chamber ensemble of the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague plays Vivaldi's Four Seasons with soloist Matteo Hager, alongside Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Bach's Air, Pachelbel's Canon and Handel's Water Music.

Venue:
All Saints Church, Akenside Hill, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 3UF
Date:
Nov 5th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £24+bf

NME’D

A Tribute to 00’s NME Classics.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Nov 6th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17.50

North Riding

Live Americana roots & soulful folk – honed in the North East, internationally acclaimed, and loved by listeners of BBC Radio 2.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
Nov 6th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£8

Limehouse Lizzy

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

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Nov 6th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£32.75

Dani Larkin

Songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist currently based in Belfast.

Venue:
The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE6 1LD
Date:
Nov 6th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£14.75

The Rifles

British indie outfit the Rifles rose to popularity in the mid-2000s with a jaunty garage rock & roll sound that has equal parts of Jam-like swagger and a playfulness not unlike contemporaries The Kooks.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Nov 6th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£32.45

Dave Lofts

With his raw, anthemic storytelling and indie-folk edge, Dave Lofts has drawn comparisons to a young Van Morrison and the soulful authenticity of Paolo Nutini.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Nov 6th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£16.90

The Skids / Theatre of Hate

Two era defining artists The Skids & Theatre Of Hate come together this autumn for an explosive UK co-headline tour.

Venue:
Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE
Date:
Nov 6th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£34.50

Maria BC

Classically trained vocalist whose melancholic, atmospheric songs are at least as concerned with shapes and emotions as patterns and song structure. Support from Gichard.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
Nov 6th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£13.20-£16.50

An Evening with James Walsh (Starsailor) and Ben Ottewell (Gomez)

Experience an unforgettable night as two of the best voices of the past 30 years unite for a special double bill.

Venue:
Pop Recs Ltd, 172-175 High St W, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1UP
Date:
Nov 6th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£27

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Renowned Pink Floyd tribute.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Nov 6th 2026
Time:
18:30
Price:
From £43

North Tyneside Ukulele Festival 2026

Two days of Ukulele talent and fun. Your ticket gets you: 7 professional Headliners, 5 Workshops, mass Strumalongs and Open Mic opportunities. Featuring Anarchy in the Ukulele, Claire Hastings, Fragile Lucy, Marc Gallagher, Operalele, The Rhubarb Thieves and Ukulele Saz.

Venue:
The Exchange, 1 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1SE
Date:
Nov 6th 2026 - Nov 7th 2026
Time:
TBC
Price:
£50

The Take That Experience

With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreates the magic of Take That live on stage with their 'Greatest Hits Tour'.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Nov 6th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£31

COLA

Montreal trio Cola approach their knotty post-punk songs from unpredictable angles, their stripped-down instrumentation creating hypnotic cycles from minimal elements.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 6th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£16.50

Hail the Sun

Acclaimed experimental California-based rock band.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 6th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£18

The Friday Night Club with The Unthanks

This edition’s lineup features choral, post-rock and retro inspired band Ugly, cutting-edge collaborating composers Aidan O’Rourke and Graeme Stephen, genre-spanning songwriting experimentalist Me Lost Me and feminist folklore artist Lucy Wright.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Nov 6th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£12.90-£25.90

Gipsy Kings by Andre Reyes

Known for revolutionising flamenco music and international rumba, their songs such as ‘Bamboleo’ and ‘Djobi Djoba’ have become global hits, with the band selling over 60 million records.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Nov 7th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £40.90

The Overtones: Jivin Home For Christmas

The multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group returns with a spectacular festive show packed with dazzling new songs, nostalgic classics and festive surprises.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Nov 7th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £30.75

Ferocious Dog

Fans can expect their trademark collision of Celtic-folk and punk rock, and the fiery protest spirit that has defined the band from day one.

Venue:
Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE
Date:
Nov 7th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£33.94

The Grove Punk All-Dayer

Featuring Sex Pistols Expose, The Clashed, Rigid Digits, Reset Repeat and Uncle Fungus.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Nov 7th 2026
Time:
15:00
Price:
£16.50-£22

Good Friend Rik

A night of classic Polish pop rock covers.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 7th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£9

Newcastle International Chamber Music Series: Martinů Quartet

The Czech Republic has a long tradition of chamber music, and the Martinů Quartet sits right at the heart of it.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Nov 7th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10.50-£29

Monster Florence

Blending hip-hop, punk and alternative influences, Monster Florence continue to push the boundaries of modern British music.

Venue:
The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
Date:
Nov 7th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15.40

Goodbye Mr MacKenzie

One of Scotland’s most distinctive and influential alternative bands, with a strong reputation for dramatic, high-energy live performances and intelligent, often darkly poetic songwriting.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Nov 7th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£27.50

The Rosadocs

Five-piece alt-rock/indie band rapidly rising through the UK music scene, known for their heartfelt lyricism, powerful guitar-driven melodies, and arena-ready choruses.

Venue:
KU, Prince Regent Street, Stockton, TS18 1DB
Date:
Nov 7th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£19.25

A Tribute To Sting And The Police

Fronted by Sting look and sound-a-like Owen James and his band 'The Rozzers', 'A Tribute to Sting and The Police' is the most authentic Sting tribute in Europe.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Nov 7th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£25

The Often Herd

Bluegrass band The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of the genre.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 7th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Shaking Hand

Pulling from early post-rock, and 90s US alternative rock, crafting their own brand of Northwest-emo.

Venue:
The Central Bar, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, NE8 2AN
Date:
Nov 7th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12.10

Indie Scene Proposal

A massive live tribute to the ultimate soundtrack of your misspent youth, featuring iconic anthems from the golden era of guitar music.

Venue:
Pop Recs Ltd, 172-175 High St W, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1UP
Date:
Nov 7th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£5adv/£7otd

Gypsy Pistoleros

The world’s only Glam Punk Goth ’n’ Roll outlaws.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 8th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£13

Birdvox

Dynamic folk fusion group formed by four of Scotland's best known artists.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Nov 8th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£16

Elgar's Dream of Gerontius

Operatic stars Sarah Connolly, Roderick Williams and Benjamin Hulett join a super-sized orchestra and chorus for Edward Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius. This epic piece of music tells the story of an ordinary man’s journey from death through to afterlife, finally meeting God.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Nov 8th 2026
Time:
15:00
Price:
£5-£53