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Ben Portsmouth: This is Elvis

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Sep 11th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£37.40adv

Total Hip Replacement & Anyankofo

Danish/Ghanaian super-group known for its energetic and unique live concerts. The band navigates playfully from intoxicating reggae-rhythms through soulful highlife.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 11th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

The Sound of Springsteen

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Sep 11th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£35.95

Overpass

Indie rock band from the Midlands.

Venue:
Independent, 27/28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE
Date:
Sep 11th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

Classic Albums Live performs The Beatles’ White Album

Experience The Beatles’ revolutionary White Album performed with meticulous precision and profound reverence.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Sep 11th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£40.90-£52.10

The Jam’d

The Jam tribute.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£16.50

The King's Voice - Gordon Hendricks As Elvis

Venue:
The Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES
Date:
Sep 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £32.50

Harriet Rose

Multi-instrumentalist who prides herself on offering a unique Indie/Americana sound with a blend of powerhouse vocals and catchy guitar hooks. Harriet’s songs are often inspired by her own life; the triumphs, trips and tumbles.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Sep 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£14.05adv

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The Magic of the Beatles

Beatles tribute.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Sep 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£36.95

Beautiful Trauma

The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience, Featuring Stacy Green as P!nk.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Theatre, The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA
Date:
Sep 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£26.50

Lunchtime Classical Recital | Iona Brown & Alison Gill

Iona Brown, violin and Alison Gill, piano. Performing Mythes, Op. 30 by Szymanowski.

Venue:
The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
Date:
Sep 12th 2025
Time:
12:45
Price:
Free

The Meffs

Since exploding onto the UK scene in 2019, The Meffs have built up a reputation as purveyors of frantic punk rock and an absolute must-see live sensation.

Venue:
Independent, 27/28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE
Date:
Sep 12th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

Shayfer James

Internationally touring American singer-songwriter, pianist, and composer known for hauntingly beautiful and bombastic music that blends elements of rock, pop, soul and cabaret.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Destination: Bowie

Expect an 11-piece live band of session musicians blasting through your favourite Bowie hits.

Venue:
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
Sep 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £18

Frankie's Guys

The UK’s leading tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Sep 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£31.25

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Daft Punkz

The Live Band Daft Punk Tribute.

Venue:
The Exchange, 1 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1SE
Date:
Sep 13th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£17-£20

Nearly Dan In Concert

Steely Dan tribute.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Sep 13th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£22.50-£24.80

Jo Quail

Renowned composer and virtuoso cellist from London. Widely known for her innovative use of looping techniques Jo’s live performances delight and inspire audiences across the world.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

The Smiths Ltd

The ultimate tribute, with authenticity and provenance that’s hard to beat.

Venue:
The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HQ
Date:
Sep 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18.40adv

The Sensational David Bowie Band

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Sep 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

And So I watch you from afar

Irish band playing raw, charging, experimental music that is hard to define. Sometimes angular and noisy, sometimes pulsing, euphoric, overwhelming.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 13th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£22.50

Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto

Royal Northern Sinfonia, plus their Music Director Dinis Sousa and special guest Alena Baeva play Tchaikovsky’s ever-popular Violin Concerto, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9, plus music from Norway, in the shape of Kristine Tiøgersen’s Bioluminescence – for orchestra and… LED lights!

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Sep 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£22.50-£52.50

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The Simon & Garfunkel Story

A journey through the story of Simon & Garfunkel featuring a talented cast of West End actor-musicians.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Sep 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£34.60-£36.60

Luke Morley

Best known as lead guitarist and co-founder of Thunder, British musician Luke Morley has also had a successful side career, either as a member of the Union or releasing his own solo work.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Sep 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£35

The Drowns

Seattle rockers. Support from LoGOz.

Venue:
The Central Bar, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, NE8 2AN
Date:
Sep 14th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£14.30

Bremer McCoy

Copenhagen based Bremer/McCoy blends jazz and dub music in a captivating, meditative and intense way.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 14th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£22.50

Naomi Kelly

DIY singer-songwriter from Leeds whose style is a unique blend of indie, folk, and pop music- combining to create their distinctly homegrown sound.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 14th 2025
Time:
12:30
Price:
£10

Tom Grennan

British singer-songwriter with two number one albums under his belt alongside multiple Brit and Ivor Novello nominations.

Venue:
Utilita Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle, NE4 7NA
Date:
Sep 16th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
From £42.75

Florence Black

Welsh three piece rock band.

Venue:
Northumbria University Students’ Union, 2 Sandyford Rd, Newcastle, NE1 8SB
Date:
Sep 16th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£24.20adv

Ricky Warwick & the Fighting Hearts

The journey from Belfast to Los Angeles, entwined with a lifetime spent at the coalface of bona fide rock n roll, has made for a heady cocktail of creativity and popularity.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 16th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

The Wild Things

UK rock pop band The Wild Things are hitting the road to support their second album ‘Afterglow’!

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 17th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10

Connor Selby and Band

One of the most respected young singer-songwriters in the UK, Connor Selby almost stands alone in the world of contemporary music, outside the parameters of the genres he touches upon.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
Sep 17th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

James Yorkston & Nina Persson

Scottish folk musician James Yorkston and Swedish vocalist Nina Persson (singer of The Cardigans).

Venue:
The Common Room, Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
Date:
Sep 17th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£22adv

Ben Brown

Armed with ready wit, raucous vibes and a shed load of grin-inducing great songs, Ben Brown is the newest signing to Xtra Mile Recordings.

Venue:
The Ship Isis, Hylton Road, Hylton, Sunderland
Date:
Sep 17th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£11

Creedance Clearwater Review

The UK's #1 Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Show.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Sep 18th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £30.45

Alan Fletcher

Alan Fletcher is best known as Dr Karl Kennedy in Neighbours but it also a fine Americana and Alt/Country singer-songwriter.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Sep 18th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£22adv

Celebrating George Michael featuring Steve Mitchell and Band

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
Sep 18th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£26

Self Esteem

One of the UK's most exciting breakout stars of the past decade, Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem heads out on her biggest tour to date. Esteem emerged from cult favourite status to mainstream hero following the huge success of her empowering, truth-telling 2021 single "I Do This All The Time".

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Sep 18th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£41.50adv

Cody Pennington Country Music Show

Cody’s live music performances showcase the heart and soul of his Nashville roots, blending his original country tunes with chart-topping country hits, creating an unforgettable and dynamic experience for any country music lover.

Venue:
NX, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SW
Date:
Sep 19th 2025
Time:
18:00
Price:
£24+bf

Kira Mac

A musical collective built on straight-up old school blues rock riffs given modern edge, a tonne of flair, soul and intense double shots of rock ‘n’ roll.

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

Voices of Hope: Northern Lights

A chamber choir of 16-20 voices based in Newcastle.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
Sep 19th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

The John Martyn Project

Celebrating the Pioneering Legacy of John Martyn with a Fresh Collective of Talent.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Sep 19th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £20

Fleeting Rumours

The North’s premier Tribute band to Fleetwood Mac.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Sep 19th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18adv

Jolly Damper

The project led by Joan Solana, a Catalan musician and producer. Drawing from a mix of IDM, dreamy pop, jazz, techno, trip-hop, and experimental ambient, his sound constantly evolves.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 19th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£8

Fortitude Valley + Marketplace + Yeavering Bells

Fortitude Valley takes influence from The Beths, The Go-Go’s and Pavement, resulting in a ludicrously addictive, cocktail of heart-stopping indie-punk power-pop songs. Hartlepool’s Marketplace have become renowned for their own excellent brand of indie pop masterpieces and have earned their devoted fanbase along the way. Yeavering Bells are an indie-pop band from Newcastle. FFO alt-country, fuzzy pop and hushed folk.

Venue:
Star & Shadow Cinema, 210 Warwick Street, Newcastle, NE2 1BB
Date:
Sep 19th 2025
Time:
19:30 - 23:00
Price:
£10/£5

Elton John v Billy Joel: Double Header

Sensational double tribute show celebrating two of music’s biggest-selling artists.

Venue:
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
Date:
Sep 20th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£20.50

Casey McQuillen

Powerhouse vocalist who has shared the stage with celebrated acts like James Morrison, Beverley Knight, Will Young, and Eric Hutchinson.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Sep 20th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£18

Black Country, New Road

Mercury-nominated band whose new album is a bold evolution in modern rock, with influences spanning folk, prog, and baroque pop.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Sep 20th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£30.40-£33.80

Lindisfarne

Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Sep 20th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£37

The EverReady Band

A brass band based in North East England.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
Sep 20th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£13-315

Scam Fender, Kopycat Killers, The 1976 & Sub-Arctic Monkeys

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Sep 20th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£32.15adv

Tom Waits For No Man

Vocalist and composer Lindsay Hannon has chosen and re-arranged a selection of songs from the legendary Tom Waits decades spanning back catalogue.

Venue:
Old Cinema Launderette, 38 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate Moor, Durham, DH1 2HX
Date:
Sep 20th 2025
Time:
19:45
Price:
£16.50adv

Blackmore's Blood

The go-to tribute for fans of Ritchie Blackmore’s legendary rock years with Deep Purple and Rainbow.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Sep 20th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £23

The Dear Hunter

The Dear Hunter started as a solo side project by singer and keyboardist Casey Crescenzo, evolving within a decade to become an expansive indie prog endeavor that captured a deeply devoted fan base with a sprawling album mythology. Support from Redwood.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Sep 20th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£18