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NewcastleGateshead is home to some of the UK's best music venues, attracting huge artists from around the world, as well as boasting amazing North East music.
The Utilita Arena plays host to a diverse range of big name acts, making sure that locals and visitors alike never miss out on the best gigs in Newcastle.
Across the water, Sage Gateshead is a landmark music venue bringing world-class artists and musicians to the North East, proudly possessing some of the best acoustics in Europe. It also offers a wide programme of participatory and learning activities to engage with the community.
The O2 Academy provides a top-class performance space for live music in Newcastle, and with a good mix of established, break-through and up-and-coming bands playing its two stages, it's a great place for concerts in Newcastle.
Newcastle's City Hall has an amazing reputation for some of the best gigs Newcastle has ever seen, including international greats like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and David Bowie. To this day the venue still attracts legendary musicians, as well as a wave of newer artists on the block.
If you want to find the best North East music then head to some of Newcastle's smaller venues such as The Cluny and The Cumberland Arms. Here you'll find intimate gigs with locals artists playing anything from folk music to punk rock.
And for those who love a music festival, NewcastleGateshead is home to great indoor and outdoor events like Gateshead International Jazz Festival, SummerTyne Festival and Northern Chords Festival.
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Gateshead
SummerTyne Americana Festival at Sage Gateshead is an annual must-do live music festival on the banks of the River Tyne which usually takes place in mid-July. Take a look at what happened at the festival in 2019 and we will let you know the dates…
Newcastle upon Tyne
Steve Luck performs some of his beautiful emotive and soothing piano compositions in (almost) pitch darkness in the remarkably atmospheric Victoria Tunnel. A real treat for the senses in a unique acoustic setting.
Newcastle upon Tyne
Ahead of his highly anticipated sold out theatre dates, James Arthur has announced a nationwide UK and Ireland arena tour for March 2020.
The news follows the release of James Arthur’s brand new single ‘Treehouse’ – OUT TODAY. The single…
Newcastle upon Tyne
Next year a very special, one-of-a-kind tour is coming to arenas across Ireland and the UK in February and March. With a huge all-star line-up, The Blast Off Tour! features live performances from top US artists Nelly, Salt N Pepa, Shaggy, Mya and…
Newcastle upon Tyne
Trixie Mattel is on Tour in 2020 and will be performing a brand New One Woman Show at Tyne Theatre and Opera House in Newcastle. Gold and Platinum ticket packages available.
Newcastle upon Tyne
Funny Girls on Tour – starring the legendary Betty Legs Diamond
For classic & modern entertainment with a twist, there is no show in the world that glorifies first class entertainment quite like the world famous Funny Girls.
Blackpool is…
Newcastle upon Tyne
The Newcastle Mela is a free family festival taking place on August bank holiday weekend in Newcastle. It's open to anyone who wants to learn more, be entertained and meet new people as well as enjoy different music, art and food in the heart of…
Sunderland
Beautiful The Carole King Musical at Sunderland Empire is a must-see for fans of soulful music, heart-warming storytelling and of course, Carole King.
Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl…
Sunderland
The sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! will return to Sunderland Empire for a two-week run from Tuesday 8 September – Saturday 19 September, as part of a UK & International Tour celebrating 20 years since MAMMA MIA! premiered in London in…
Newcastle upon Tyne
Pet Shop Boys have today unveiled their brand new single ‘Dreamland’, featuring Years & Years. The single was written by Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant with Olly Alexander who also duets with Neil Tennant on the track. The song was written in London…
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