Live music in NewcastleGateshead
There's nothing quite like being part of a crowd at a live music event.
Utilita Arena, Newcastle
There's nothing quite like being part of a crowd at a live music event.
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NewcastleGateshead is home to some of the UK's best music venues and a growing number of must-see music festivals, attracting huge artists from around the world, as well as boasting amazing North East music in intimate venues.
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. The 2025 Mercury Prize was held here on October 16th for the first time ever outside of London! Fans of all genres of music will be able to experience the buzz of a live, showstopping concert from the likes of Stormzy, The Pussycat Dolls, Sam Fender and Kings of Leon - who have all performed.
Music lovers visiting Newcastle and Gateshead must head to The Glasshouse International Centre for Music- a landmark music venue which brings world-class artists and musicians to the North East and proudly boasts some of the best acoustics in Europe! Choose from a wide programme of concerts and performances from classical to jazz, folk to big band music.
NX 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 gracing the stage, it's a great place for concerts and to dance the night away in Newcastle.
If you want to find the best North East and grass-roots music, then head to some of Newcastle's smaller venues such as The Cluny and The Cumberland Arms in Ouseburn. Here you'll find intimate gigs with local artists playing anything from folk music to punk rock.
If it’s live music to accompany your night out in Newcastle then head to bars like The Botanist in the city centre or Head of Steam and Holy Hobo in Jesmond where musicians regularly perform while you sip your cocktail.
Nothing could be better than live music under the stars so you’re in luck with a visit to the North East as venues like Durham Cricket Club, The Alnwick Castle and Newcastle Racecourse often provide the backdrop to open air concerts in the summer months.
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10 Feb 2026 to 31 Mar 2026
Small Sounds is Newcastle Cathedral’s lively, welcoming music-making group for children aged 0–5 and their...
March 21st 2026 to October 17th 2026
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21 Mar 2026 to 17 Oct 2026
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Gateshead
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Brooke Combe discovered a love for music aged just 5 years old, after getting her...
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Nestled in the heart of County Durham is Emirates Riverside, one of the most unique...
May 21st 2026
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The WonderBar is a ultimate Newcastle venue with food and drink, interactive darts, dancing, and...
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