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Yesterday Once More – The Carpenters Songbook

Get ready to relive the magic of their legacy with the ultimate homage to the two siblings who changed the musical landscape forever.

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
Jul 4th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£21.50-£30

The UK Rock Show

Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock, combining the feel of a rock festival with the atmosphere of a top end rock arena tour.

Venue:
The Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES
Date:
Jul 4th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £29

Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George

George Michael tribute.

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Jul 4th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £35

Lunchtime Classical Recital: Hannah Fumoleau & Alison Gill

Hannah Fumoleau, soprano and Alison Gill, piano. Performing works themed around myths and legends including Arachne by Hilary Tann and Masques by Szymanowski.

Venue:
The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
Date:
Jul 4th 2025
Time:
13:10
Price:
Free

Total Stone Roses

With support from Oaysis.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Jul 4th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£22.40adv

Todd Day Wait & Band

Missouri born/Nashville based singer/songster Todd Day Wait, writes and performs his own style of timeless country music.

Venue:
The Central Bar, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, NE8 2AN
Date:
Jul 4th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£16.50

Weetwood Mac

Leeds-based Weetwood Mac are rapidly making a name for themselves as one of the UK’s most authentic homages to Fleetwood Mac.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 4th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir

Outstanding live band + a choir of heavenly voices playing soul, R&B, and gospel. Oh happy days.

Venue:
PILGRIM, 54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SF
Date:
Jul 4th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18+bf

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The Heavy North

Dive Bar Blues from the banks of the Mersey Delta.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 4th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£10.50

alanis: Jagged Little Pill Live

Tribute to Alanis Morissette.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
Jul 4th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£13adv

BCUC (Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness)

Afro psychedelia indigenous funk, punk rock energy, gospel trance healing music to fill your soul and shake your bones – and then some!

Venue:
Cobalt Studios Ltd, 10-16 Boyd Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AP
Date:
Jul 4th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£14-£18

Totally Tina!

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

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Jul 5th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £27

UK Foo Fighters

World famous tribute band.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Jul 5th 2025
Time:
20:15
Price:
From £23

Nirvana UK

Support from Pearl Scam UK + Angry Hair (Alice in Chains tribute).

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Jul 5th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£29.90adv

Yesterday Once More – The Carpenters Songbook

For more than two decades, Toni Lee has been delivering an incredibly authentic homage to Karen Carpenter.

Venue:
The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ
Date:
Jul 6th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £26.50

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Tees Valley Youth Orchestra Shostakovich’s Leningrad

Drawn from musicians from right across the North-East, Tees Valley Youth Orchestra returns to The Glasshouse in a programme featuring Shostakovich’s epic 7th symphony, ‘Leningrad’.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Jul 6th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12 (£5 for 18s and under)

Patakas

Patakas, aka Joe Sartin (guitar & voice) and Will Sartin (mandolin), come to Berwick's picturesque venue as part of their UK tour. With Joe’s sublime voice and guitar and Will’s dexterous mandolin, the brothers beautifully and skilfully express the music-making and folk tradition that run through the very core of their family.

Venue:
The Straw Yard, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF
Date:
Jul 8th 2025
Time:
18:00 - 22:00
Price:
£12.30

Kaonashi

Self-proclaimed "emo mathcore" group.

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Jul 9th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£12

Nick Shoulders

With a singing style inherited from his family’s vocal lineage, Nick’s songs achieve the rare feat of imparting difficult truths while inciting a certain joyful abandon, balancing a sound forged by years of hard travel with a heartfelt reverence for the origins of country music.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 9th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

The Rita

Various obsessions have guided the Canadian harsh noise project THE RITA into different paths of rough, abrasive and textural constructions of live and recorded sound since 1996.

Venue:
Auxiliary Project Space, 31 Station Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 1SR
Date:
Jul 10th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
50p-£12.50

The Drifters

Legendary group known for classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘Come on Over to My Place’ and ‘Under the Boardwalk’.

Venue:
Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Date:
Jul 10th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£39.45

The F Word: A Different Thread

British-Americana troubadours A Different Thread create a richly emotive tapestry of transatlantic folk.

Venue:
Black Swan Bar, Newcastle Arts Centre, 69 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SG
Date:
Jul 10th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£10adv/£12otd

Jive Talkin' Perform The Bee Gees

Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Jul 11th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£32.70adv

Levellers

Revered Brighton group the Levellers are famed for their high-tempo live performances. Approaching their 40th anniversary in a few years, the Levellers are still a must-see live band and a force to be reckoned with.

Venue:
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Date:
Jul 11th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£38

Heavy Pettin’

Scottish rock icons return to the Toon. Support from Juliet's Not Dead.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 11th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18

The Upper Strata

Dive into the indie-sci-fi universe of The Upper Strata, a US/Swiss duo that blends music and storytelling for an immersive odyssey.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 11th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12

The Jam’d

The Jam tribute.

Venue:
The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE
Date:
Jul 11th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£15adv

Darlington RNB Club: Jimmy Regal and the Royals

A tough and howlin’ harmonica-led three piece from South London, with a sound from Mississippi to New Orleans to Mali to Canvey Island.

Venue:
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
Date:
Jul 11th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£14

Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George

Featuring dynamic tribute artist Rob Lamberti, this spectacular show celebrates the music of George Michael.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£37.70-£41.10

Livewire: The AC/DC Show

AC/DC, arguably the greatest rock band of all time, are brought to life by Live/Wire

Venue:
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£25.50

The Carpenters Experience

The UK's leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter.

Venue:
O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
18:30
Price:
£27.50adv

Whitney Houston By Candlelight – Concerts by Candlelight

Featuring one of the UK’s leading Whitney Houston tribute acts and her spectacular live band.

Venue:
Newcastle Cathedral, St. Nicholas Sq, Newcastle, NE1 1DF
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£25-£40

Emma Fisk's Hot Club du Nord

Bringing to life the classic repertoire of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s Hot Club de France, conjuring up the swinging Gypsy Jazz of 1930s Paris.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£20.30

Vulgarfest

Featuring Inquitous Savagery, Unburier, Vulgar Dissection, Flatline, Yersin, Swarms, Done In, Ovulating Cadaver, Ceaseless Hunger, Fateweaver and Proper Fucked.

Venue:
The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HQ
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
12:00
Price:
£16.50adv

Eabhal

The band have made a significant impact on the Scottish music scene with their vibrant and energetic folk music.

Venue:
Hexham Library, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
Jul 12th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £17

The Weeping Willows

A couple of old souls, steeped in Bluegrass tradition and draped in Gothic Americana imagery.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 13th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15/£10

Julie Dexter – Cluny Sunday Matinee Jazz Club

Julie Dexter is a world renowned, award winning, British Jazz singer, songwriter and producer considered by many to be one of the most influential female vocalists of our generation.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 13th 2025
Time:
12:30
Price:
£20

Durham Brass Festival

A week of brass featuring Amateur Ornithologist, Barry Hyde, Bill Ryder Jones, Durham Miners Association Brass Band, Easington Colliery Band, The Fairey Band, Faithful Johannes & Neocia, Howard Beaumont, Liz Corney, Lyr, Simon Armitage, NASUWT Riverside Band and Stanhope Silver Band.

Venue:
Various Venues in Durham,
Date:
Jul 13th 2025 - Jul 20th 2025
Time:
TBC
Price:
£various

Ferg Kilsby

An exciting young jazz trumpet player and composer from Northumberland.

Venue:
Hexham Library, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Date:
Jul 13th 2025
Time:
15:00
Price:
£10adv/£12otd

Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances.

Venue:
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Date:
Jul 15th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
From £39

Jessica Pratt

Revered Los Angeles artist and one of the most singular and distinctive songwriters of her generation.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Jul 15th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£27-£29.30

The Glam Rock Show: Get It On

Bringing you the biggest hits from the likes of The Bay City Rollers, Sweet, T.Rex, Mud, Slade, Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Wizzard and many more.

Venue:
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Date:
Jul 16th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18.50-£36

Country Roads

Enjoy the very biggest country songs of all time; '9 to 5', 'The Gambler', 'Walk the Line', 'Ring of Fire', 'King of the Road', 'Crazy', 'Rhinestone Cowboy', 'Jolene', 'Dance the Night Away', 'Walkin’ after Midnight' and many, many more.

Venue:
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Date:
Jul 17th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£18.50-£36

Carnivore A.D.

A band of New York City Hardcore/ Metal scene veterans: bassist/vocalist Baron Misuraca (ex Sheer Terror, Darkside NYC), guitarist Chuck Lenihan (ex Crumbsuckers/Christian Death) and drummer Joe Cangelosi (ex Kreator, Massacre, Whiplash).

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 17th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£15

Cheekface & Martha + Fresh

It lurks in the shadows: a five-ton, red-eyed monster ready to crush its prey. It’s Cheekface and Martha with special guest Fresh: the high-flying, awe-inspiring megastars of modern rock!

Venue:
The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU
Date:
Jul 17th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£18

Easington Colliery Band

Playing a varied programme of brass band classics and solos from the top band in the North of England.

Venue:
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Date:
Jul 18th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£17

The Duran Duran Experience

The premier Duran Duran tribute band in the UK.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 18th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20

The Rat Pack – Live In Concert

Get ready to swing into the Golden Age of Hollywood and experience the timeless sounds of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.

Venue:
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG
Date:
Jul 18th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£29.50-£36.50

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

Venue:
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Date:
Jul 18th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£20-£47

Youth Fountain (Acoustic)

Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Youth Fountain (Pure Noise Records) is cemented as a driving force in the world of emotionally charged pop-punk and emo revival.

Venue:
The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 18th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£15

GemArts Masala Festival: Blossoming - Eeshar Singh with Royal Northern Sinfonia

Experience Blossoming at Masala Festival, a breath-taking collaboration between Eeshar Singh and Royal Northern Sinfonia. Inspired by ancient mythology and Indic folklore, this mesmerizing live performance seamlessly weaves Indian classical instrumentation with Western orchestration and neoclassical textures.

Venue:
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR
Date:
Jul 18th 2025
Time:
20:00
Price:
£11.30-£22.50

Me Lost Me Album Launch

The project of Newcastle-based artist Jayne Dent who takes influence from folk, art pop, noise, ambient and improvised music

Venue:
Live Theatre, 27 Broad Chare, Quayside, Newcastle, NE1 3DQ
Date:
Jul 18th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£16/£11

Ponyland

A psychedelic punk, force of nature, a multi-limbed monster of scuzzed-out riffs and thunderous ritualistic grooves.

Venue:
The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Date:
Jul 19th 2025
Time:
19:30
Price:
£12.50

Last Resort

The UK’s BIGGEST touring Nu-Metal tribute band playing all the biggest Nu-Metal Hits.

Venue:
Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Date:
Jul 19th 2025
Time:
19:00
Price:
£11.25adv