
Professor Brian Cox brings his world tour show Emergence to the Utilita Arena, exploring the intricacies of the Universe through science, music and visuals.

Live acoustic performance by Newcastle artist Hels Pattison as part of the Grainger Market Unplugged series during the 2026 Mercury Prize Fringe.

Indie folk and americana concert by Glad Town Ghost at the hmv venue in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Live music gig with Panchiko plus guests at Newcastle University Students' Union.

Concert by the punk and riot grrl trio Claudia at the Little Buildings venue in Newcastle.

Concert by Glasgow rock and pop band Brontes, supported by Bogle, at The Cumberland Arms.

Polyvinyl perform live at Grainger Market as part of the Mercury Prize Fringe acoustic sessions, within the Grainger Market Unplugged series.

Alt rock quartet FOXHAUNT returns to Newcastle with special guests Darlah and Bright Is The Sun at The Head of Steam.

The Dualers, a nine-piece Jamaican R&B band, perform live with special guests Skandals at NX Newcastle.

Free showcase of three North East musicians aged 12 to 18 who take over The Grove, work with venue staff and sound engineers and play live, part of the 2026 Mercury Prize Fringe.

Young people plan and deliver a live gig as part of the Mercury Prize celebrations, with Nano Kino on the lineup.

Tyne & Queer present a double-headliner live music showcase as part of the 2026 Mercury Prize Fringe.

Pay-as-you-feel showcase of emerging live music talent from across the North, part of the Mercury Prize Fringe, promoted with Notion Live.

Live Lounge-style event with six North East artists performing original music and acoustic covers of Mercury Prize shortlisted albums.

Hayseed Dixie celebrate 25 years of rockgrass at Boiler Shop.

The Wedding Present perform live at Boiler Shop, commemorating the 35th anniversary of their album 'Seamonsters'.

The Strokes live concert with special guests Fat White Family and Alex Cameron at Utilita Arena.

A live band and cast perform a set of spooky pop hits including Monster Mash, The Time Warp and Thriller, presented with stunning visuals and state-of-the-art production.

Nu-metal pioneers Korn headline their UK tour at the Utilita Arena, with Architects and Youth Code as special guests.

A show featuring Nev Clay and Band with support from Ben Holland and a special mystery guest, playing songs from Nev's back catalogue.

A co-headline concert featuring the classic punk band The Skids and the post-punk group Theatre of Hate at the Boiler Shop.

Celtic-folk punk band Ferocious Dog performs their final UK show on their farewell tour, supported by Shanghai Treason and Headsticks.

Concert by the Scottish alt-rock band Teenage Fanclub at the Boiler Shop in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Live tribute show to Coldplay by the tribute band Coldplace at O2 City Hall.

A double headline show featuring ambient house pioneers The Orb and psychedelic rock band Ozric Tentacles at the Boiler Shop.

Deep Purple headline the UK tour at Utilita Arena, with special guests Mammoth and Jayler.

Toronto songwriter Abigail Lapell performs modern folk songs live at The Cluny, presented by Folklore Sessions. 18+ event.

The Small Fakers, the UK's only tribute to the Small Faces, bring their live show to The Cluny, performing hits like 'All Or Nothing' and 'Itchycoo Park'.

Concert by the hard rock duo Getdown Services at the Boiler Shop in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Award-winning South African blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Dan Patlansky performs live at The Cluny.

Concert by Martin Harley, acclaimed British slide guitarist and roots artist, showcasing his album 'Morning Sun' at The Cluny 2.

UK premiere of the flamenco production Al Compas Del Querer by the Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company, fusing guitar, singing and dance.

A candlelight concert featuring a curated selection of timeless love songs performed by the string quartet Aurora Strings at The Common Room.

The Zac Schulze Gang, a UK power trio that blends punk attitude, blues soul and classic rock, perform live at The Cluny.

Soul and pop singer Gabrielle performs her greatest hits on her 'The Hits' tour at the O2 City Hall.

Michael Jackson tribute show with Ben Bowman, the UK's Michael Jackson tribute star, performing the King of Pop's greatest hits with a live band.

Simple Minds perform their V Tour 2027, with special guest Gary Numan, at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Weezer play the Utilita Arena Newcastle with special guests Taking Back Sunday, headlining their 'Weezer: The Gathering' tour.

Hang Massive present a live handpan performance with electronic soundscapes, live instrumentation and visuals.

UK Subs' final ever live show, with special guests Anti-Nowhere League and Crashed Out, at Boiler Shop.