Abbie Finn Trio

Drummer Abbie Finn and her trio present contemporary, original jazz, taking inspiration from artists such as Dexter Gordon, Art Blakey, Joe Henderson, Max Roach and more.

Venue:

The Department of Music, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RL

Date:

Jul 29th 2026 - Jul 31st 2026

Time:

21:15

Price:

£11

The Bootleg Eagles

Eagles tribute.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 30th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £29

Kampus & Evil Dungeon Crawler

Venue:

The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU

Date:

Jul 30th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£11

The Music of James Bond (The Great British Film Orchestra)

This incredible Chamber Orchestra brings the legendary music of James Bond to life in a way that is bold, elegant and utterly unforgettable, performed by world-class musicians and vocalists.

Venue:

Newcastle Cathedral, St. Nicholas Sq, Newcastle, NE1 1DF

Date:

Jul 30th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£35-£50

Brassmoonkey

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 30th 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

Free

The Bootleg Eagles

Eagles tribute.

Venue:

Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

Date:

Jul 31st 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £25

Absolute Bowie

Expect two full sets of Bowie’s greatest hits performed by a world-class five-piece band led by the magnetic John O’Neill.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 31st 2026

Time:

18:30

Price:

£31.80adv

Not Green Day

A band full of Green Day superfans, playing music for the Green Day superfans.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 31st 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

The Manchester Anthems

The amazing Manchester Anthems head into town for a night of 90s Britpop nostalgia with their professional tribute show.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 31st 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15+bf

The Fire Doors

A celebration of The Doors’ six classic albums.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 31st 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£14

The Legends Of The 60's Show

Performing high quality tributes to icons like Elvis, The Beatles, The Monkeys, The Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, The Beach Boys and The Drifters to name but a small few.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 31st 2026

Time:

19:30 - 22:00

Price:

£28

Blackout

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 31st 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

Free

Motions / Indigo / Zenith

Venue:

Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW

Date:

Jul 31st 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£8

Penetration

Punk legends from County Durham. Support from TV Death.

Venue:

The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU

Date:

Jul 31st 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£22

Country Meets Rock

This show unites Thorne Hill, a multi-award-winning country artist and one of the finest male voices in modern Country Music, with Sally Rivers, the undisputed Goddess of Rock whose powerhouse vocals and world-renowned coaching have shaped global stars.

Venue:

Saltburn Community Theatre, Albion Terrace, Saltburn by The Sea, TS12 1JW

Date:

Jul 31st 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Godzz of Wor

Free live entertainment every Friday evening and Sunday afternoon. Let Godzz of Wor rock your world.

Venue:

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

Date:

Jul 31st 2026

Time:

20:30

Price:

Free

The ELO Experience

The world's foremost multi award winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 1st 2026

Time:

18:30

Price:

£35.80adv

The Drifters

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

Venue:

Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG

Date:

Aug 1st 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£36.75-£43.75

King Zepha

Singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer King Zepha fronts an all-star band, performing original music influenced by ska, rocksteady, dub, jazz, soul and global rhythms.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 1st 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Big Red Solo Acoustic Show

Frontman and voice of one of the North East’s finest ever bands that have the words Big & Red & The Grinners in the title, is heading into this little ol’ town of Stanley…

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 1st 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£10+bf

Pale Waves

Manchester indie-pop/rock band fusing synth-pop with pop-punk.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 1st 2026

Time:

17:00

Price:

£29

Edinburgh Preview Day

Four of the brightest up and coming stars of the UK comedy scene presenting their new shows ahead of the Edinburgh Festival and UK tours. Featuring Brennan Reece, Gareth Mutch, Sara Barron and Chris Cantrill.

Venue:

Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

Date:

Aug 1st 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

From £10/day pass £30

Nel Begley & Paul Edis

Captivating Jazz vocalist and composer Nel Begley joins award-winning pianist and composer Paul Edis for this special duo performance.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 2nd 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£12adv/£14otd/£7 for 25 and under

Kula Shaker

The mighty Kula Shaker come to town, bringing their blistering psychedelic rock riffage to this year’s Summer Parties, riding high on the release of their brand‑new album Wormslayer.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 2nd 2026

Time:

17:00

Price:

£37

yker Grave Presents: New World Man / No Idols / The Flex

Venue:

The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ

Date:

Aug 2nd 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£15

The Ultimate Summer Shindig

This high-octane celebration of iconic music features spectacular tributes to Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton, The Pogues, Thin Lizzy, U2, The Waterboys, The Proclaimers, Mumford & Sons, Blondie, Bryan Adams, Status Quo and many more.

Venue:

Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

Date:

Aug 2nd 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £29

Eric Johnson

One of the greatest rock guitarists of his generation.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 3rd 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £23

The Ultimate Irish Hooley

A high-energy celebration of Ireland’s greatest music! This spectacular show features an award-winning cast of musicians and singers performing powerful tributes to legendary Irish acts.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 4th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£28

Spectral Wound

Music for the poisoned, the futile, the debauched and profane.

Venue:

The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU

Date:

Aug 5th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£22

Arse

Bulldozing power trio from Australia.

Venue:

The Lubber Fiend, 81 Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ

Date:

Aug 6th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£8-£10

Jeremy McMurray and the Pocket Jazz Orchestra

An evening of relaxing jazz music. The band comprises some of the North East’s top musicians, playing various jazz standards, Latin and foot-tapping swing music.

Venue:

Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL

Date:

Aug 6th 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£15

Taylormania

Katy Ellis, a self-obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers will deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor experience.

Venue:

Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ

Date:

Aug 7th 2026

Time:

18:00

Price:

£31.45

Totally Gaga

A Tribute to Lady Gaga.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 7th 2026

Time:

18:30

Price:

£35.80adv

When Rivers Meet

One of the UK’s most successful independent blues-rock bands.

Venue:

The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL

Date:

Aug 7th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£27.50

Summer Bluegrass/Country Special: Big Red & The Grinners + Good Guy Hank

The world-acclaimed troupe Big Red and the Grinners bring their foot-stomping Bluegrass music & unique country covers of classic pop songs. Support from Good Guy Hank.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 7th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£17.50

Social Youth Cult w/ Machiner & Holy Braille

A night of dark music from across the North East, featuring everything from heavy post-punk to techno-like ‘harsh-wave’ to expansive, guitar driven ballads.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 7th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£8

Tom Robinson with Adam Phillips: Then & Now

An evening of tall tales and top tunes from half a century working on the wilder fringes of the Music Industry.

Venue:

Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL

Date:

Aug 7th 2026

Time:

20:00

Price:

£27

Magic Queen

Europe’s most electrifying Queen tribute band.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 7th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£31.50

A Foreigners Journey

Tribute to Foreigner and Journey.

Venue:

Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ

Date:

Aug 8th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £24.34

The Music of Motown: The Candlelight Concert

The show brings to life the golden era of Motown with stunning renditions of classics by Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, Jackson 5, Gladys Knight, Lionel Richie and many more.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 8th 2026

Time:

18:30

Price:

£36adv

When Rivers Meet

British blues-rock with grit.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 8th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£27.50

Tubeway Days

UK’s best and only officially endorsed trubute show for the electronic legend that is Gary Numan.

Venue:

Little Theatre, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS

Date:

Aug 8th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£25

Jake Suleman

Discover the sensational Jake Suleman, known across Dublin as the "human juke box". With a huge and devoted following, Jake's quality shows have become a staple of the city's vibrant music scene.

Venue:

Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP

Date:

Aug 8th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£22.50

The Courettes

The explosive Wall of Sound-group have conquered audiences all over the world.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 9th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

John Grant sings the songs of Patsy Cline with Richard Hawley and his band

Legendary singer-songwriters John Grant, and Richard Hawley come back together for a celebration of the late legendary country star - Patsy Cline.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 9th 2026

Time:

17:00

Price:

£35

S.T.A.B Electronics

Power electronics artist who started shortly after Marco Corbelli's death as a tribute. Themes are based solely on paranoia, deep depression, sexual anxiety, male and female perversion, dealing with problems of inner self, and suicide.

Venue:

Cafe Etch, 5 Gilkes Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 5ET

Date:

Aug 10th 2026

Time:

TBC

Price:

£6-£10

Andrea von Kampen

Nebraska-based singer-songwriter whose music blends intimate storytelling, poetic lyricism, and warm acoustic arrangements.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 11th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

The Harry Styles Tribute Show

Relive your summer all over again with The viral Harry Styles tribute show starring Sean Mac and his live band, a show for the fans made by a fan.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 12th 2026

Time:

18:30

Price:

£31.20adv

Heathen Apostles

Born of the voices of past lives and baptized in the dust bowl dirt, the Gothic Americana music of the Heathen Apostles harkens back to a bygone chapter of American history.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 12th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Legends of the 60’s

Performing high quality tributes to icons like Elvis, The Beatles, The Monkeys, The Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, The Beach Boys and the Drifters to name but a small few.

Venue:

Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

Date:

Aug 12th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £28.50

Jenny Dont & The Spurs (USA) + Country Irregulars

Jenny Don’t and the Spurs have been putting a punk twist on country for well over a decade…

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 13th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£16

Robert Arkins Commitments

A celebration of the 'Irish saviours of soul'.

Venue:

The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU

Date:

Aug 13th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£24.15

Shelly Fairchild

Acclaimed singer-songwriter and Billboard Hot Country Singles charting recording artist. Support from Tennessee Twin.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 13th 2026

Time:

19:00

Price:

£15

Chris Stapleton UK

A heartfelt tribute to Chris Stapleton.

Venue:

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

Date:

Aug 14th 2026

Time:

19:30

Price:

£18