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Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs

Whether dwelling in the realm of dreams or nightmares, the primordial drive of the Newcastle based band is more powerful than ever.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Jan 31st 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£20adv

Independent Venue Week: Eevah

Alt-indie band with an exhilarating fusion of anthemic rock hooks and driving synths.

Venue:
KU, Prince Regent Street, Stockton, TS18 1DB
Date:
Jan 31st 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£14

The Sisters of Murphy

The finest tribute to The Sisters of Mercy.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Jan 31st 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15.75adv

Queen of the Night

A Tribute to Whitney Houston.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Feb 1st 2026
Time:
18:30
Price:
£24.25adv

Piano Greats: Angela Hewitt

The wonderful pianist Angela Hewitt will play Bach's Partita No. 5, the Italian Concerto, the Prelude and Fugue in A minor and much more besides.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Feb 1st 2026
Time:
15:00
Price:
£25.50-£30.50

Annie & The Caldwells

A family band putting forth an inspiring and distinctly Southern mix of gospel, blues, soul, and funk.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Feb 1st 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£25

Taylor More Swiftly

Punk tribute to Taylor Swift with local faves Akkat Attak.

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
Feb 1st 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£11

The Olly Styles Experience + Jenny Baker

Emerging from the vibrant jazz scene of Newcastle upon-Tyne, tenor saxophonist Olly Styles is bringing his unique sound and energy to the Globe for his debut headline show. With support from the wonderful singer-songwriter Jenny Baker.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Feb 1st 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£10adv/£12otd/under 25s £7

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Best of Frankie Valli - starring Peter Andre

A spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time.

Venue:
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Date:
Feb 3rd 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £28

Soli Deo Gloria Tour w/ Homeboy Sandman, Sonnyjim & DJ Shortee Blitz

Soli Deo Gloria, Latin for “Glory to God Alone,” is the new 10-track collaborative album from NYC wordsmith Homeboy Sandman and Sonnyjim, UK’s double threat who sets aside his rapping prowess to focus entirely on production

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Feb 3rd 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

The West End Tenors

The cast of The West End Tenors have starred in musicals such as Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia and Miss Saigon, as well as performing at Windsor Castle for the Royal Family, the BBC Proms and the Eurovision Song Contest.

Venue:
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Date:
Feb 4th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20-£29

Transatlantic Sessions

With its roots as an award-winning TV series and an annual focal point of Celtic Connections, the exclusive line-up combines guest singers and a stellar house band, inviting them to interweave original material with age-old tunes and songs as they explore shared roots and find new common ground between today’s finest Celtic and Americana musicians.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Feb 4th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£40.90-£46.50

Insecure Men

Avant-pop band led by Fat White Family's Saul Adamczewski with a rotating cast of collaborators including Ben Romans-Hopcraft, the Childhood multi-instrumentalist.

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

Stealing Sheep

The Avant-Pop Rebels You Should Have Been Listening To All Along.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Feb 5th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£14

vianova

Upcoming Metalcore outfit. Support from Shields.

Venue:
Zerox, 48-52 Sandhill, Newcastle, NE1 3JF
Date:
Feb 5th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

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James Arthur

One of the biggest names in contemporary pop and soul.

Venue:
Utilita Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle, NE4 7NA
Date:
Feb 6th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £42.75

After the Last Waltz: Celebrating The Band’s legendary final gig

A night of Americana, blues, folk and rock n roll celebrating Scorcese's iconic film of The Band's final show.

Venue:
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
Date:
Feb 6th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£24.50

Magic of the Bee Gees

A breath-taking concert spectacular.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Feb 6th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£35.95

Deep Six Blues

Formed in 2022 by singer-songwriter Si Vix, a blues aficionado. He recruited members of the local jazz and blues scene to play and record what he calls the “Humber Delta blues.”

Venue:
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
Feb 6th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £17

The Very Best of Frankie Valli starring Peter Andre

A spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time.

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
Feb 6th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£49.25

The Illegal Eagles

Critically acclaimed tribute to The Eagles.

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Feb 6th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £38.50

Nashville In Concert

Five stars from the hugely popular and award-winning TV series Nashville perform a rousing selection of songs from the series alongside some original material. The line-up includes Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Feb 6th 2026
Time:
18:30
Price:
From £75.55adv

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Freddie Halkon

One of the UK’s most exciting up-and-coming artists. Fuelled by an infectious mix of classic indie and pop songwriting, his popularity continues to soar.

Venue:
Newcastle University Students Union, Kings Road, Newcastle, NE2 4NL
Date:
Feb 6th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£16+bf

Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin

Aptly named in reference to the aforementioned book, Stygian Bough, the collaboration between Bell Witch (Dylan Desmond, Jesse Shreibman) and Aerial Ruin (Erik Moggridge) enlivens its unbodied presence resembling both projects as a conduit in its own separate entity.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Feb 6th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Blackheart Orchestra

British multi-award winning, multi-instrumentalists Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Pikington, recently nominated for UK Rising Stars of Prog Award.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Feb 6th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

The Jam’d

The UK’s leading tribute to punk/mod legends The Jam.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
Feb 6th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£14

Odyssey + Reverie + Barmen + Cheap Devotion

A great night of emerging live music.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Feb 6th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£6adv/£8otd

Bootleg Eagles

Eagles tribute.

Venue:
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL
Date:
Feb 7th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20-£22

80s Live

Expect the hits of Wham!, Culture Club, Madonna, Duran Duran and more at this night to remember.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Feb 7th 2026
Time:
18:30
Price:
£35.80adv

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Bootleg Blondie

The official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Feb 7th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17.50

Newcastle International Chamber Music Series: Sitkovetsky Trio

Playing Bruch’s Eight Pieces, Chaminade’s Piano Trio No. 2 and Brahms’ Piano Trio No.2 in C Major.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Feb 7th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£9-£28

The Very Best Of Frankie Valli

Starring Peter Andre this is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time.

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Feb 7th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
From £45

The Painting

Glasgow pop rock band.

Venue:
Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW
Date:
Feb 7th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10

Def Leppad + Guns On Roses

Don’t miss this epic classic rock double header from two absolute titans of hard rock and roll!

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Feb 7th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£14adv

Money For Nothing

Tribute to Dire Straits.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Feb 7th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£32.45

The Illegal Eagles

Critically acclaimed tribute show.

Venue:
Empire Theatre and Cinema, Front Street, Consett, DH8 5AB
Date:
Feb 7th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £34

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Laurence Jones

Award winning and critically acclaimed blues rock artist form Liverpool.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Feb 7th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, led by their Music Director Vasily Petrenko and starring Tom Borrow on piano, play a set of Russian musical dolls. Starting with Anatoly Liadov’s mysterious and dramatic Kikimora, progressing to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, and ending with Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Feb 8th 2026
Time:
15:00
Price:
£24.50-£52.50

Royal Northern Sinfonia: An Afternoon of English Classics

Royal Northern Sinfonia creates a tapestry of British wind and string music for this afternoon’s concert: Edward Elgar, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Thomas Tallis, Benjamin Britten, Gustav Holst and George Butterworth.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Feb 8th 2026
Time:
15:00
Price:
From £15

Celebrating Celine

Multi-award winning tribute artiste January Butler will delight Celine Dion fans with an incredible live production.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Feb 8th 2026
Time:
18:30
Price:
£36.95adv

The Croupiers

Northern, Rare and Classic Soul Music performed live by a female-fronted powerhouse 10-piece band. Get ready to dance!

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
Feb 8th 2026
Time:
16:30
Price:
£15

TaylorMania

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self Confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Feb 8th 2026
Times:
13:30, 19:30
Price:
From £27

St Catherine’s Child

Transatlantic singer-songwriter Ilana Zsigmond AKA St. Catherine’s Child, is one of the rising stars of the Indie Folk/Americana scene.

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

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Creature of Habit & The Neighbourhood Watch

Creature of Habit are a contemporary rock fusion band. The Neighbourhood Watch are a 6-piece funk/jazz/neo soul band, who perform a mix of covers and originals, based in Newcastle.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Feb 8th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£7.50/students £6

Simon Taylor EP Launch

Singer-songwriter from Newcastle whose music combines elements of rock, funk, pop and Latin with influences ranging from Leonard Cohen to Serge Gainsbourg.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Feb 8th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£5adv/£6otd

Gerry Richardson’s Big Idea

Dynamic nine-piece Hammond-organ-based band exploring the jazz organ genre to the max! Soul, gospel, funk, swing and samba are all part of the mix.

Venue:
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD
Date:
Feb 8th 2026
Time:
20:00
Price:
£12adv/£14otd/under 25s £7

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Feb 9th 2026 - Feb 10th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£46.45

Trash Boat

Anyone paying attention to Trash Boat’s indomitable ascent through alternative rock’s upper echelons will find little to surprise in their meteoric rise

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Feb 9th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

Arm’s Length

Canadian emo band.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Feb 10th 2026
Time:
18:30
Price:
£22.50

The Hallé - Elgar’s Cello Concerto

Powerful, poignant and ecstatic, Elgar’s Cello Concerto is one of the composers most famous pieces, sweeping the audience along with its straight-to-the heart melodies – music that burns with intensity. Similarly impassioned is Beethoven’s Symphony No.3, music that was totally groundbreaking for its time. It contains some of the most recognised melodies in all of orchestral music and its ending has to be one of the most thrilling of any symphony.

Venue:
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Date:
Feb 11th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
From £17.50

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Florence + The Machine

Known for her earth-shattering live show and singular, iconic voice, Florence has become one of the most monumental artists of a generation.

Venue:
Utilita Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle, NE4 7NA
Date:
Feb 11th 2026
Time:
18:00
Price:
From £85.15

Paige Kennedy

London-based artist, producer and songwriter whose hook-laced, alt-pop fuses danceable basslines with whip-smart quips.

Venue:
Zerox, 48-52 Sandhill, Newcastle, NE1 3JF
Date:
Feb 12th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12

Prince - The Candlelight Concert

A full live band, accompanied by four powerhouse vocalists, will take you on a journey through Prince's greatest hits.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Feb 12th 2026
Time:
19:30
Price:
£36adv

Bal Stingray & His Goo Goo Mucks

Bal, Bass player Keith and guitarist Mark from the original The Sting-Rays together with Johnny Johnson on 2nd guitar (Cannibals/Vibes/Headcoats etc) Tim (X-men), Debbie on drums (X-Men, Nuns, Headcoatees, Ye nuns …) perform classic songs from the Sting-Rays + other 80’s Trash, Psycho, Garage Gems.

Venue:
The Green Room, Green Dragon Studios, Theatre Yard, (off High Street), Stockton on Tees, TS18 1JZ
Date:
Feb 12th 2026
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15