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.
February 10th 2026 to March 31st 2026
Family
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 4th 2026 to May 4th 2026
Comedy
4 Mar 2026 to 4 May 2026
Gateshead
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March 5th 2026
Live Music
5 Mar 2026 to 5 Mar 2026
Gateshead
10cc is one of the UK’s most innovative and influential bands. They have announced their...
March 5th 2026 to March 5th 2026
Live Music
5 Mar 2026 to 5 Mar 2026
10cc is one of the UK’s most innovative and influential bands. They have announced their...
March 5th 2026
Live Music
5 Mar 2026 to 5 Mar 2026
Gateshead
The Feeling are five twentysomethings from Sussex and London who love pop music. Great big...
March 14th 2026
Live Music
14 Mar 2026 to 14 Mar 2026
Gateshead
Viral sensation and Britain's favourite teacher James B Partridge is bringing his hit live show...
March 21st 2026 to October 17th 2026
Live Music
21 Mar 2026 to 17 Oct 2026
Step back in time with a chic daytime event filled with timeless hits and iconic...
March 21st 2026
Live Music
21 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026
Following the success of his Winter Yards Band tour, Steve Knightley is delighted to announce...
March 21st 2026
Live Music
21 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026
Gateshead
An intimate group of musicians from Royal Northern Sinfonia led by Maria Włoszczowska, directed by...
March 22nd 2026
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March 22nd 2026
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March 24th 2026 to March 24th 2026
Clara Pople takes her 3rd...
March 26th 2026
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November 21st 2026
Live Music
21 Nov 2026 to 21 Nov 2026
Gateshead
Irish pop duo featuring ex-members of Westlife and Boyzone. Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy perform...
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March 26th 2026
Live Music
26 Mar 2026 to 26 Mar 2026
Gateshead
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Newcastle City Centre
O2 City Hall Newcastle prides itself on showcasing the finest acts from around the world...
June 12th 2026
Live Music
12 Jun 2026 to 12 Jun 2026
Gateshead
Beverley Knight has been one of the UK's most consistent artists for almost three decades...
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Newcastle City Centre
Located in Times Square in Newcastle city centre, Digital is often known as "the most...
May 22nd 2026 to May 24th 2026
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22 May 2026 to 24 May 2026
Further Afield
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend is a British music festival run by the BBC's radio...
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Newcastle City Centre
The Globe is one of the region's only truly independent music venues. Because we're independent...
May 29th 2026
Live Music
29 May 2026 to 29 May 2026
Gateshead
Hailed as "the dream ambassador for classical music" by Gramophone, organist Anna Lapwood brings an...
July 8th 2026 to July 9th 2026
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8 Jul 2026 to 9 Jul 2026
The much-loved concert series kicks off on Wednesday 8th July with Lewis Capaldi, marking his...
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Newcastle City Centre
The WonderBar is a ultimate Newcastle venue with food and drink, interactive darts, dancing, and...
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