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May Bank Holiday events eventsEvents in South Shields

May Bank Holiday Events South Shields 2026

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Digital presents: Kmotionz, Conducta, Messie & Flowdan (Live)

Friday 1st May

11:00pm - 4:00am

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Digital presents: Kmotionz, Conducta, Messie & Flowdan (Live)

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

DIGITAL presents: Kmotionz, Conducta, Messie & special guest Flowdan (LIVE)

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ELVIS NIGHT at BAR BIANCO

Friday 1st May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Bar Bianco Chester Le Street

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ELVIS NIGHT at BAR BIANCO

Bar Bianco Chester Le Street

Get ready for a night of timeless classics and pure entertainment as Eddy Popescu brings Elvis to life at Bar Bianco

Viva At The Venue, South Shields

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Velocity Vs Hangar13

Viva At The Venue, South Shields

And here it is.......Our first event of 2026 Friday 1st May "Bank Holiday Special" Viva At The Venue, South Shields

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Riot.BPM Presents: PSYCHEDELIC RAVE X HARD TECHNO

Friday 1st May

11:00pm - 4:00am

World Headquarters, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Riot.BPM Presents: PSYCHEDELIC RAVE X HARD TECHNO

World Headquarters, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Step into a high-energy afterwork escape as Riot.BPM takes over WHQ with a multi-genre sonic journey.

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Blush - Music For The Alternative - Friday 1st May

Friday 1st May

11:00pm - 4:00am

World Headquarters, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Blush - Music For The Alternative - Friday 1st May

World Headquarters, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Blush makes a welcome return in a few Friday's time, bringing back a haven for all fans of alternative rock music to let loose at World HQ.

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The Mystery Train Riders - Live @ Billy's

Friday 1st May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Billy Bootleggers, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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The Mystery Train Riders - Live @ Billy's

Billy Bootleggers, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A night of upbeat Rockabilly - Free Entry

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Dine & Dance - Evening at the Musicals

Friday 1st May

7:00pm - 11:30pm

The Purple Peacock Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Dine & Dance - Evening at the Musicals

The Purple Peacock Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Dine and Dance is a more refined experience led evening. It is tailored for those who want to enjoy delicious food and extraordinary entertainment.

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Second Speed: Open Air blk. b2b Azyr

Saturday 2nd May

1:00pm - 10:30pm

Times Square Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Second Speed: Open Air blk. b2b Azyr

Times Square Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Second Speed: The Colosseum Open Air blk. b2b Azyr + full lineup

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Second Sped: KLOFAMA + more

Saturday 2nd May

11:00pm - 4:00am

NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Second Sped: KLOFAMA + more

NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Second Sped: KLOFAMA + more!

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Fontaines C.D. w/ Arctic Monkeyz

Saturday 2nd May

7:30pm - 11:30pm

Pop Recs Ltd, Sunderland

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Fontaines C.D. w/ Arctic Monkeyz

Pop Recs Ltd, Sunderland

Fontaines C.D. are the UK's No1 tribute band to the Dublin post-punk phenomenon Fontaines D.C. With support from premier tribute - Arctic Monkeyz

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NTE Presents Reason II Rise

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 2:00am

The Powerhouse, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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NTE Presents Reason II Rise

The Powerhouse, Newcastle Upon Tyne

We're back with our biggest trance line up yet! Newcastle this one is special. RONCONE - PORTER - ARCTIC BARBERS - SCOTT BOND

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inU x OSCURA (Quivver | Durante)

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 3:00am

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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inU x OSCURA (Quivver | Durante)

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

inU x OSCURA are back for a heavyweight May Day Bank Holiday Double Header in Newcastle & Leeds starting at Digital, with Quivver & Durante!!

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DIGITAL Presents: Franky Rizardo

Sunday 3rd May

11:00pm - 4:00am

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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DIGITAL Presents: Franky Rizardo

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

After an incredible show in 2025, Franky Rizardo returns for another electrifying night at Digital. Don't miss out.

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Bass Jamz 'Colosseum Open Air' : Max Dean b2b Luke Dean / Gaskin

Sunday 3rd May

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Times Square Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Bass Jamz 'Colosseum Open Air' : Max Dean b2b Luke Dean / Gaskin

Times Square Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

'Bass Jamz' takes over the all-new, large-scale, open-air 360 'Colosseum' production in Newcastle... Ft. Max Dean b2b Luke Dean, Gaskin + More tba

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Second Speed: Open Air blk. b2b Azyr

Saturday 2nd May

1:00pm - 10:30pm

Times Square Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Second Speed: Open Air blk. b2b Azyr

Times Square Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Second Speed: The Colosseum Open Air blk. b2b Azyr + full lineup

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Second Sped: KLOFAMA + more

Saturday 2nd May

11:00pm - 4:00am

NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Second Sped: KLOFAMA + more

NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Second Sped: KLOFAMA + more!

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Bass Jamz Afterparty | NX Newcastle

Sunday 3rd May

11:00pm - 4:00am

NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Bass Jamz Afterparty | NX Newcastle

NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Bass Jamz takes the Colosseum energy indoors. Afterparty at NX Newcastle from 11pm. Line-up TBA.

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Digital presents: Kmotionz, Conducta, Messie & Flowdan (Live)

Friday 1st May

11:00pm - 4:00am

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Digital presents: Kmotionz, Conducta, Messie & Flowdan (Live)

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

DIGITAL presents: Kmotionz, Conducta, Messie & special guest Flowdan (LIVE)

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Trance Takeover - Lange & Will Rees

Sunday 3rd May

8:00pm - 3:00am

Viva At The Venue, South Shields

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Trance Takeover - Lange & Will Rees

Viva At The Venue, South Shields

Trance Takeover at Viva at the Venue, South Shields, welcomes both, Lange and Will Rees to DJ a Trance Takeover never seen before in South Shields!

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Rusty's Bottomless Drag Bonanza

Saturday 2nd May

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rusty's Showbar, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Rusty's Bottomless Drag Bonanza

Rusty's Showbar, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Get ready for the most fun you can possibly have on a Saturday afternoon at Rusty's Bottomless Drag Bonanza!

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Fontaines C.D. w/ Arctic Monkeyz

Saturday 2nd May

7:30pm - 11:30pm

Pop Recs Ltd, Sunderland

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Fontaines C.D. w/ Arctic Monkeyz

Pop Recs Ltd, Sunderland

Fontaines C.D. are the UK's No1 tribute band to the Dublin post-punk phenomenon Fontaines D.C. With support from premier tribute - Arctic Monkeyz

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ELVIS NIGHT at BAR BIANCO

Friday 1st May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Bar Bianco Chester Le Street

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ELVIS NIGHT at BAR BIANCO

Bar Bianco Chester Le Street

Get ready for a night of timeless classics and pure entertainment as Eddy Popescu brings Elvis to life at Bar Bianco

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NTE Presents Reason II Rise

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 2:00am

The Powerhouse, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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NTE Presents Reason II Rise

The Powerhouse, Newcastle Upon Tyne

We're back with our biggest trance line up yet! Newcastle this one is special. RONCONE - PORTER - ARCTIC BARBERS - SCOTT BOND

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lazy Sunday Music with Mark McCann

Sunday 3rd May

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Bar Bianco Chester Le Street

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lazy Sunday Music with Mark McCann

Bar Bianco Chester Le Street

Join us for an afternoon of live music, great vibes and good times at Bar Bianco. Mark McCann will be performing hits from Ed Sheeran, Frank Sinatra,

The May Bank Holiday weekend is always a lot of fun, with events taking place all over the country, and South Shields is no exception. This May Bank Holiday Weekend in South Shields will feature a mountain of events, guaranteed to cater for everyone's tastes.

The May Bank Holiday Weekend in South Shields isn't just about lazy days in sunny pub gardens and heavy nights out in industrial rave spaces, we've also got a range of South Shields hotels and restaurants to make your Bank Holiday Weekend in South Shields that extra bit special.