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Clubs

BOUNCE SESSIONS : Andy Whitby & Mc Tazo Live In Sunderland at The 3 Stories

BOUNCE SESSIONS : Andy Whitby & Mc Tazo Live In Sunderland

Saturday 26th September

9:00pm - 2:00am

The 3 Stories, Sunderland

BOUNCE SESSIONS : Andy Whitby & Mc Tazo Live In Sunderland

The 3 Stories, Sunderland

ANDY WHITY x MC TAZO LIVE IN SUNDERLAND with support from: DJ ARMAZ x MC STOMPIN ALAN BENN x MC CRAZY-T HYPERNOIZ x MC ROCKEYE CH4SINGTHEHIGH x DAVEY

HouseThings presents : BACK2THEBLACK Summer Special at The Black Lion Sedgefield

HouseThings presents : BACK2THEBLACK Summer Special

Saturday 25th July

5:30pm - 12:00am

The Black Lion Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees

HouseThings presents : BACK2THEBLACK Summer Special

The Black Lion Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees

Back2TheBlack Summer special

The New Monkey Vs RTTG Hells Party at Elysium

The New Monkey Vs RTTG Hells Party

Saturday 10th October

9:00pm - 5:00am

Elysium, Sunderland

The New Monkey Vs RTTG Hells Party

Elysium, Sunderland

The North East’s biggest Halloween rave is coming to Elysium Nightclub, Sunderland for one unforgettable night of madness, music and mayhem.

Trance Unleashed Evo 20 at Elysium

Trance Unleashed Evo 20

Saturday 5th September

6:00pm - 2:00am

Elysium, Sunderland

Trance Unleashed Evo 20

Elysium, Sunderland

TU main event of the year we have a top booking Artento Divini behi d the decks for us with a 2 hr extended set.

Philmores BIG BEAT Reunion 2026 - LOVE DECADE at Rushpool Hall Hotel (Saltburn)

Philmores BIG BEAT Reunion 2026 - LOVE DECADE

Friday 9th October

7:00pm - 12:00am

Rushpool Hall Hotel (Saltburn)

Philmores BIG BEAT Reunion 2026 - LOVE DECADE

Rushpool Hall Hotel (Saltburn)

Re-live the energy of the BIG BEAT with the original DJs and a live performance from Love Decade who famously played to a sell-out crowd back in 1992.

Last Entry at Sedgefield Social Club

Saturday 8th August

3:00pm - 12:00am

Sedgefield Social Club

Sedgefield Social Club

We return to sedgefield social club, this time taking to their rooftop terrace for a day into night party

DHOne X House Heaters X Back To The Groove at The Drunken Duck

DHOne X House Heaters X Back To The Groove

Friday 31st July

7:00pm - 2:00am

The Drunken Duck, Durham

DHOne X House Heaters X Back To The Groove

The Drunken Duck, Durham

Get ready for a huge night of house music as DHOne, House Heaters, and Back To The Groove come together for an unforgettable party at The Drunken Duck

RETRO back at the MIDDLESBROUGH EMPIRE for a HALLOWEEN special at The Middlesbrough Empire

RETRO back at the MIDDLESBROUGH EMPIRE for a HALLOWEEN special

Friday 30th October

8:00pm - 3:30am

The Middlesbrough Empire

RETRO back at the MIDDLESBROUGH EMPIRE for a HALLOWEEN special

The Middlesbrough Empire

The marriage that is made in heaven - RETRO at MIDDLESBROUGH EMPIRE makes a highly anticipated return on FRIDAY 30th OCTOBER for a BIG HALLOWEEN BASH

Gigs

Opulence presents Live at Lumley Castle at Lumley Castle

Opulence presents Live at Lumley Castle

Friday 4th September

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street

Opulence presents Live at Lumley Castle

Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street

Step into pure 80s nostalgia at Lumley Castle - expect big anthems, bold fashion and feel-good vibes in a spectacular historic setting.

Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral at Durham Cathedral

Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral

Thursday 29th October

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Durham Cathedral

Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral

Scouting For Girls will be performing the greatest hits live in the breathtaking Durham Cathedral in October.

Absolute Amy - Amy Winehouse at Eston Events Centre

Absolute Amy - Amy Winehouse

Saturday 7th November

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Eston Events Centre, Middlesbrough

Absolute Amy - Amy Winehouse

Eston Events Centre, Middlesbrough

Absolute Amy: The Ultimate Amy Winehouse Tribute Sold out last time. The Queen of Camden lives on.

Melanie C : Album Launch Show at The Middlesbrough Empire

Melanie C : Album Launch Show

Sunday 6th December

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Middlesbrough Empire

Melanie C : Album Launch Show

The Middlesbrough Empire

Jacaranda Records presents a live performance from Melanie C in support of her new album 'Sweat'.

Taylor More Swiftly - The Pop-Punk Tribute to Taylor Swift at PLAY

Taylor More Swiftly - The Pop-Punk Tribute to Taylor Swift

Friday 17th July

7:00pm - 1:00am

PLAY, Middlesbrough

Taylor More Swiftly - The Pop-Punk Tribute to Taylor Swift

PLAY, Middlesbrough

The Pop-Punk Tribute to Taylor Swift! Get ready for Taylor Swift like you've never heard her before. +DJs Before, After & Between the bands til 1am!

Spangled - Sunderland at Independent Sunderland

Spangled - Sunderland

Friday 4th September

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Independent Sunderland

Spangled - Sunderland

Independent Sunderland

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

I.D.S.T Live at Talking Tides Brew Co

Friday 7th August

7:00pm - 11:30pm

Talking Tides Brew Co, Marske-by-the-sea

Talking Tides Brew Co, Marske-by-the-sea

I.D.S.T are a brand new local band bringing back the Indie 2005 - 2015 era. Nostalgia galore, I.D.S.T take you straight back to your indie club days.

Discovery Festival Darlington 2027 - Sunday at The Darlington Arena

Discovery Festival Darlington 2027 - Sunday

Sunday 8th August 2027

12:00pm - 10:30pm

The Darlington Arena

Discovery Festival Darlington 2027 - Sunday

The Darlington Arena

New Line-up coming soon!

Festivals

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Becky Hill - Feast Live at Clifton Downs

Becky Hill - Feast Live

Sunday 2nd August

4:00pm - 9:30pm

Clifton Downs, Bristol

Becky Hill - Feast Live

Clifton Downs, Bristol

Becky Hill returns to Bristol for her first live show in 5 years. Expect a headline set with her biggest tracks, live from the heart of The Downs.

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Feast On Bristol 2026 at The Downs Bristol

Feast On Bristol 2026

Thu 23rd - Sun 26th July

5:00pm - 7:00pm

The Downs Bristol

Feast On Bristol 2026

The Downs Bristol

Bristol's ultimate food festival. The South-West's best independent restaurants, live music, cooking demos & more. The Downs, July 23-26.

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The Sound of West End Musicals - Feast Live at Clifton Downs

The Sound of West End Musicals - Feast Live

Friday 31st July

5:30pm - 10:00pm

Clifton Downs, Bristol

The Sound of West End Musicals - Feast Live

Clifton Downs, Bristol

An open-air celebration of iconic West End hits with a full live orchestra. Songs from Wicked, Les Misérables, Chicago, The Lion King and more.

Haçienda Classical Live Orchestra on The Downs - Feast Live at Clifton Downs

Haçienda Classical Live Orchestra on The Downs - Feast Live

Saturday 1st August

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Clifton Downs, Bristol

Haçienda Classical Live Orchestra on The Downs - Feast Live

Clifton Downs, Bristol

First Bristol show in 9 years. Classic house anthems + full live orchestra. Louie Vega, Dimitri From Paris, Graeme Park & more. Live on The Downs.

RUN All Day 2026 at Sawmills

RUN All Day 2026

Saturday 12th September

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Sawmills, Bristol

RUN All Day 2026

Sawmills, Bristol

Bristol's most notorious Summer DNB Day Party is back. With multiple areas, stacked lineup + big soundsystems, for a huge 21 year celebration!

SOULTASIA - Bristol at Bristol Amphitheatre

SOULTASIA - Bristol

Saturday 22nd August

1:00pm - 10:30pm

Bristol Amphitheatre

SOULTASIA - Bristol

Bristol Amphitheatre

SOULTASIA comes to BRISTOL for the very first time!

Rum & Reggae 2026 | The Prospect Building, Bristol at The Prospect Building

Rum & Reggae 2026 | The Prospect Building, Bristol

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

The Prospect Building, Bristol

Rum & Reggae 2026 | The Prospect Building, Bristol

The Prospect Building, Bristol

The ultimate island experience returns next Summer! Bringing you pure reggae sounds with huge headliners & insane production...

Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra Bristol at Bristol Amphitheatre And Waterfront Square

Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra Bristol

Friday 21st August

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Bristol Amphitheatre And Waterfront Square

Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra Bristol

Bristol Amphitheatre And Waterfront Square

Get ready to be transported to the White Isle with the amazing Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra! With support from Ibiza legend - Brandon Block.

Comedy

MK11 Comedy Club - Alfie Brown - 16.07.26 - MK11 Milton Keynes at MK11 LIVE MUSIC VENUE

MK11 Comedy Club - Alfie Brown - 16.07.26 - MK11 Milton Keynes

Thursday 16th July

7:30pm - 10:30pm

MK11 LIVE MUSIC VENUE, Milton Keynes

MK11 Comedy Club - Alfie Brown - 16.07.26 - MK11 Milton Keynes

MK11 LIVE MUSIC VENUE, Milton Keynes

MK11 Comedy Club - Alfie Brown headlines the MK11 Comedy Club

Desi Central Comedy Show Harrow at Harrow Art Centre

Desi Central Comedy Show Harrow

Friday 25th September

7:30pm - 9:45pm

Harrow Art Centre, Pinner

Desi Central Comedy Show Harrow

Harrow Art Centre, Pinner

Round up your friends & family and join us for an uplifting night of laughter with this infamous tour!

Comedy Night | Bier Keller at Bier Keller

Comedy Night | Bier Keller

Friday 16th October

7:00pm - 11:45pm

Bier Keller, Bracknell

Comedy Night | Bier Keller

Bier Keller, Bracknell

Doors open 7pm - Comedians 8pm Finish 10-10.30pm Comedians -Felicity Ward, Matt Richardson, Steve Allen

COBO : Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special Harrow at Harrow Arts Centre

COBO : Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special Harrow

Saturday 10th October

7:15pm - 9:45pm

Harrow Arts Centre

COBO : Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special Harrow

Harrow Arts Centre

Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable evening of uproarious laughter and celebration.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

High School Musical at Troubadour Wembley Park

High School Musical

Saturday 7th November + 63 other dates

2:30pm - 12:00am

Troubadour Wembley Park, London

High School Musical

Troubadour Wembley Park, London

Celebrating 20 years of Disney’s High School Musical, this fresh immersive production brings the unforgettable hits of East High to life.

I'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical at Troubadour Wembley Park

I'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical

Sunday 26th July + 49 other dates

3:30pm - 12:00am

Troubadour Wembley Park, London

I'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical

Troubadour Wembley Park, London

From the producers of Thriller Live, this bold new musical charts Chaka Khan’s rise to global superstardom with powerful live performances.

With a Cherry on Top - An Evening of Burlesque at Tispsy Mercer

With a Cherry on Top - An Evening of Burlesque

Thursday 16th July

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Tispsy Mercer, Abingdon

With a Cherry on Top - An Evening of Burlesque

Tispsy Mercer, Abingdon

An intermate evening of burlesque and cocktails at Abingdon's favorite cocktail bar!

Trickster The Live Show Halloween Special at The Henderson Hub

Trickster The Live Show Halloween Special

Saturday 31st October

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Henderson Hub, Abbots Langley

Trickster The Live Show Halloween Special

The Henderson Hub, Abbots Langley

What you see...Is never what it seems. Spectacular magic & illusions with some surprises along the way.

Experiences & Attractions

Horror Car Wash at Sunderland Live

Horror Car Wash

Thursday 29th October + 13 other dates

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Sunderland Live, Houghton-le-Spring

Horror Car Wash

Sunderland Live, Houghton-le-Spring

2026 Horror car wash brings some brand new terrifying scenes and characters

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Darlington at OMG Stunts

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Darlington

Sunday 12th July

1:00pm - 5:30pm

OMG Stunts, Darlington

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Darlington

OMG Stunts, Darlington

Prepare for the ultimate adrenaline rush featuring elite daredevils from Argentina in a jaw-dropping, high-octane spectacular for all the family!

Taylor Swift Tribute by Anna - A Family Friendly Show at Louis Bar

Taylor Swift Tribute by Anna - A Family Friendly Show

Saturday 18th July

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Louis Bar, Catterick Garrison

Taylor Swift Tribute by Anna - A Family Friendly Show

Louis Bar, Catterick Garrison

Get ready, young Swifts! Join us at Louis Bar, on Saturday 8th July 2026 for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music of Taylor Swift

Havelock Towers, Sunderland ghost hunt experience at Havelock Towers, Sunderland

Havelock Towers, Sunderland ghost hunt experience

Saturday 5th September

7:45pm - 1:30am

Havelock Towers, Sunderland

Havelock Towers, Sunderland ghost hunt experience

Havelock Towers, Sunderland

Join us on a ghost hunt at a very haunted former orphanage and hospital- Havelock Towers, Sunderland. Refreshments & snacks included!

Food & Drink

Thompson Bro "mystery malt" tasting at Angels Cut Bar

Thompson Bro "mystery malt" tasting

Friday 25th September

7:30pm - 9:45pm

Angels Cut Bar, Darlington

Thompson Bro "mystery malt" tasting

Angels Cut Bar, Darlington

Thompson bros have bottled nearly 40 different whiskies and then covered them up so "mysteries" until they are opened! We will try 6 different ones

Ibiza Classics in The Garden - Bottomless Brunch at The Dickens Inn Middlesbrough

Ibiza Classics in The Garden - Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 4:00pm

The Dickens Inn Middlesbrough

Ibiza Classics in The Garden - Bottomless Brunch

The Dickens Inn Middlesbrough

An afternoon of the biggest Ibiza anthems with live performers, Ibiza vibes and 90 minutes of bottomless drinks alongside 2 side dishes.

Rum tasting with Andy Howitt from Brand Tap

Thursday 30th July

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Angels Cut Bar, Darlington

Rum tasting with Andy Howitt from Brand Tap

Angels Cut Bar, Darlington

Andy will take us through six of Brand Taps extensive rum offerings. Bottles will be available to buy on the night too. 30th July £20

Around the world in 6 whiskies at Angels Cut Bar

Around the world in 6 whiskies

Thursday 9th July

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Angels Cut Bar, Darlington

Around the world in 6 whiskies

Angels Cut Bar, Darlington

Everyone knows Scotland and America make great whisk(e)y BUT did you know other countries do too? Japan, Australia and even England!

Sport

6th Edition of Euro-Global Conference on Biotechnology and Bioen at Delta Hotels Heathrow Windsor Ditton Rd, Langley

6th Edition of Euro-Global Conference on Biotechnology and Bioen

Mon 28th - Wed 30th September

9:00am - 5:00pm

Delta Hotels Heathrow Windsor Ditton Rd, Langley, London Colney

6th Edition of Euro-Global Conference on Biotechnology and Bioen

Delta Hotels Heathrow Windsor Ditton Rd, Langley, London Colney

The 6th Edition of Euro-Global Conference on Biotechnology and Bioengineering (ECBB 2026) will be held on September 28-30, 2026, London, UK and Virtua

4th Edition of Global Conference on Physical Medicine and Rehabi at UK

4th Edition of Global Conference on Physical Medicine and Rehabi

Thu 24th - Sat 26th September

9:00am - 6:00pm

4th Edition of Global Conference on Physical Medicine and Rehabi

Magnus Group presents the 4th Edition of Global Conference on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (GCPR 2026), September 24-26, 2026, in London, UK

Family Days Out

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Darlington at OMG Stunts

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Darlington

Sunday 12th July

1:00pm - 5:30pm

OMG Stunts, Darlington

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Darlington

OMG Stunts, Darlington

Prepare for the ultimate adrenaline rush featuring elite daredevils from Argentina in a jaw-dropping, high-octane spectacular for all the family!

Taylor Swift Tribute by Anna - A Family Friendly Show at Louis Bar

Taylor Swift Tribute by Anna - A Family Friendly Show

Saturday 18th July

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Louis Bar, Catterick Garrison

Taylor Swift Tribute by Anna - A Family Friendly Show

Louis Bar, Catterick Garrison

Get ready, young Swifts! Join us at Louis Bar, on Saturday 8th July 2026 for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music of Taylor Swift

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Darlington at OMG Stunts

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Darlington

Thursday 9th July

5:00pm - 9:30pm

OMG Stunts, Darlington

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Darlington

OMG Stunts, Darlington

Prepare for the ultimate adrenaline rush featuring elite daredevils from Argentina in a jaw-dropping, high-octane spectacular for all the family!

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Darlington at OMG Stunts

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Darlington

Saturday 11th July

1:00pm - 8:00pm

OMG Stunts, Darlington

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Darlington

OMG Stunts, Darlington

Prepare for the ultimate adrenaline rush featuring elite daredevils from Argentina in a jaw-dropping, high-octane spectacular for all the family!

Seasonal

Hertfordshire Firework Show 2026 @ Brocket Hall at Brocket Hall

Hertfordshire Firework Show 2026 @ Brocket Hall

Sunday 1st November

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Brocket Hall, Welwyn

Hertfordshire Firework Show 2026 @ Brocket Hall

Brocket Hall, Welwyn

The Hertfordshire Firework Spectacular returns to Brocket Hall in 2026! 2024 and 2025 tickets completely sold out! Book now to avoid disappointment

End of Summer Shindig 2 at The Chipperfield Boot

End of Summer Shindig 2

Saturday 19th September

12:00pm - 10:00pm

The Chipperfield Boot, Kings Langley

End of Summer Shindig 2

The Chipperfield Boot, Kings Langley

End of Summer Shindig 2026 - Sat 19 Sept. One last party of the year! Day & night under one marquee. Great music, vibes & memories.

Halloween Extravaganza at Kew Little Pigs Farm Ltd

Halloween Extravaganza

Saturday 24th October + 7 other dates

10:00am - 4:00pm

Kew Little Pigs Farm Ltd, Amersham

Halloween Extravaganza

Kew Little Pigs Farm Ltd, Amersham

Join us for some Halloween themed fun on the farm from Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November. 2 hour slots at 10am, 12pm and 2pm

Santa and the Pigs at Kew Little Pigs Farm Ltd

Santa and the Pigs

Saturday 5th December + 5 other dates

10:00am - 4:00pm

Kew Little Pigs Farm Ltd, Amersham

Santa and the Pigs

Kew Little Pigs Farm Ltd, Amersham

Join Santa and the pigs on the farm for some festive fun! 2 hour sessions at 10am, 12pm and 2pm

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