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Dvoid x Khaotic Present: Toxic Machinery, Incult, Damaxy & More at Digital Newcastle

Dvoid x Khaotic Present: Toxic Machinery, Incult, Damaxy & More

Friday 18th September

11:00pm - 4:00am

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Dvoid x Khaotic Present: Toxic Machinery, Incult, Damaxy & More

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

On 18 September, we’re making our Newcastle debut joined with Khaotic, bringing Toxic Machinery and a seriously stacked lineup to Digital.

Excite Lets Ave It! at Digital Newcastle

Excite Lets Ave It!

Saturday 15th August

9:00pm - 4:00am

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Excite Lets Ave It!

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Excite & Lets Ave It! are coming together in the mighty digital super club Newcastle for a high energy night of bounce and big dance anthems.

Heavy House Society: Sidney Charles + more at Digital Newcastle

Heavy House Society: Sidney Charles + more

Friday 9th October

11:00pm - 4:00am

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Heavy House Society: Sidney Charles + more

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Digital presents: Heavy House Society Sidney Charles brings his global label showcase back to Newcastle.

Energy Cru presents: Bushbaby [All Night Long] at Digital Newcastle

Energy Cru presents: Bushbaby [All Night Long]

Saturday 17th October

11:00pm - 4:00am

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Energy Cru presents: Bushbaby [All Night Long]

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

After a series of sold out shows in Newcastle, Energy Cru are back on Saturday 17th October for another event. Sign up now.

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

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

inU with Guy J & Jeremy Olander at Digital Newcastle

inU with Guy J & Jeremy Olander

Saturday 7th November

7:00pm - 2:00am

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

inU with Guy J & Jeremy Olander

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

ALL ROADS LEAD US HERE!! Join inU with Guy J for an extended set with Jeremy Olander - NOT TO BE MISSED!!

Skin On Skin at NX Newcastle

Saturday 17th October

11:00pm - 4:00am

NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Skin On Skin, Faster Horses, Bella Claxton, + More TBA

Gigs

The Park Series presents MCFLY at Leazes Park

The Park Series presents MCFLY

Friday 28th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Park Series presents MCFLY

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

MCFLY HEADLINE THE PARK SERIES IN Newcastle!

The Park Series presents THE HUMAN LEAGUE at Leazes Park

The Park Series presents THE HUMAN LEAGUE

Sunday 30th August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Park Series presents THE HUMAN LEAGUE

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

Electronic pop pioneers The Human League will bring their legendary live show to Leazes Park, Newcastle, for a outdoor show on Sunday 30th August

Nightmare in Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show | NX Newcastle at NX Newcastle

Nightmare in Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show | NX Newcastle

Saturday 31st October

1:00pm - 7:00pm

NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Nightmare in Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show | NX Newcastle

NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

After a run of sold-out shows across the UK, The Road to Nashville is bringing its country magic to NX Newcastle for a special Halloween hoedown!

Michael Gallagher - Hartlepool at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre, UK

Michael Gallagher - Hartlepool

Saturday 14th November

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre, UK

Michael Gallagher - Hartlepool

Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre, UK

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

The Summer Fiesta 3 at Michaelangelos

The Summer Fiesta 3

Saturday 25th July

12:00pm - 12:00am

Michaelangelos, Blaydon-on-Tyne

The Summer Fiesta 3

Michaelangelos, Blaydon-on-Tyne

Its back again for the 3rd year running..we bring you our yearly, 90s old school day and night event, hosted at michaelangelos, with BBQ

NOTNORTH on Tour - Newcastle upon Tyne at The Globe Newcastle

NOTNORTH on Tour - Newcastle upon Tyne

Monday 7th September

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Globe Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

NOTNORTH on Tour - Newcastle upon Tyne

The Globe Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

NOTNORTH rocks the stage at the Globe with special guests. Let's go, Newcastle!

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.

The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore at Newcastle Cathedral.

The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore

Saturday 22nd August

4:15pm - 6:00pm

Newcastle Cathedral., Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore

Newcastle Cathedral., Newcastle Upon Tyne

Experience the majestic music of the legendary Lord of the Rings films in a breathtaking concert that will transport you into the Tolkien's universe!

Festivals

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Clubland By The Sea at Seaton Reach

Clubland By The Sea

Friday 31st July

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Seaton Reach, Hartlepool

Clubland By The Sea

Seaton Reach, Hartlepool

The mighty Clubland By The Sea returns to Seaton Reach, Hartlepool this July for out forth consecutive year!

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Second Speed Accelerate Festival 2026 at Gateshead International Stadium

Second Speed Accelerate Festival 2026

Saturday 26th September

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Gateshead International Stadium

Second Speed Accelerate Festival 2026

Gateshead International Stadium

Second Speed Accelerate Festival 2026.

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Opulence at Lumley Castle

Saturday 5th September

1:00pm - 10:30pm

Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street

Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street

Opulence festival presents two stages of quintessential house music. Saturday 5th September

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Noughty 90's Festival Newcastle 2026 at Leazes Park

Noughty 90's Festival Newcastle 2026

Saturday 29th August

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

Noughty 90's Festival Newcastle 2026

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

Noughty 90's returns to Leazes Park for a 6th year.

Newcastle Pride Arena 2026 at Times Square Scotswood Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4E

Newcastle Pride Arena 2026

Sat 25th - Sun 26th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Times Square Scotswood Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4E

Newcastle Pride Arena 2026

Times Square Scotswood Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4E

Newcastle Pride Arena returns to Times Square for two unforgettable days of colour, music and pure Pride energy.

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Ben Hemsley & Ewan McVicar Halloween Day - Newcastle at Gateshead Stadium

Ben Hemsley & Ewan McVicar Halloween Day - Newcastle

Saturday 31st October

1:30pm - 11:00pm

Gateshead Stadium

Ben Hemsley & Ewan McVicar Halloween Day - Newcastle

Gateshead Stadium

Ben Hemsley returns to Newcastle with Ewan McVicar for HALLOWEEN DAY

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Party In Acklam Park at Middlesbrough Rugby And Cricket Club

Party In Acklam Park

Sunday 30th August

12:00pm - 9:30pm

Middlesbrough Rugby And Cricket Club

Party In Acklam Park

Middlesbrough Rugby And Cricket Club

A fantastic outdoor family music festival featuring some of the country's top tribute bands. this year we are celebrating its 10th anniversary!

Second Speed Accelerate: VIEZE ASBAK (ALL DAY LONG) at Gateshead International Stadium

Second Speed Accelerate: VIEZE ASBAK (ALL DAY LONG)

Friday 30th October

4:30pm - 11:00pm

Gateshead International Stadium

Second Speed Accelerate: VIEZE ASBAK (ALL DAY LONG)

Gateshead International Stadium

Second Speed Accelerate: VIEZE ASBAK (ALL DAY LONG) Halloween Massacre

Comedy

Crafty Cock Comedy | Tom Stade - A Work in Progress Show at The Crafty Cock Pub

Crafty Cock Comedy | Tom Stade - A Work in Progress Show

Sunday 2nd August

8:00pm - 10:00pm

The Crafty Cock Pub, Billingham

Crafty Cock Comedy | Tom Stade - A Work in Progress Show

The Crafty Cock Pub, Billingham

The legend Tom Stade is coming to preview new and unheard material in preparation for his NEW TOUR!

Big Mad Andy's Peep Show Quiz - Newcastle at Digital

Big Mad Andy's Peep Show Quiz - Newcastle

Thursday 24th September

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Digital, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Big Mad Andy's Peep Show Quiz - Newcastle

Digital, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Come and test your knowledge at the ultimate Peep Show Quiz!

Kayvan Khazaee: Dirty Minds - Stand up Comedy at Heart Of Northumberland

Kayvan Khazaee: Dirty Minds - Stand up Comedy

Friday 25th September

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Heart Of Northumberland, Hexham

Kayvan Khazaee: Dirty Minds - Stand up Comedy

Heart Of Northumberland, Hexham

An hour of filth, failure, and figuring things out.

Kayvan Khazaee: Dirty Minds - Stand up Comedy at Zapatista, Central Station

Kayvan Khazaee: Dirty Minds - Stand up Comedy

Saturday 26th September

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Zapatista, Central Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Kayvan Khazaee: Dirty Minds - Stand up Comedy

Zapatista, Central Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An hour of filth, failure, and figuring things out.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

F.O.M.O Outdoor Festival at The Rainton Arena

F.O.M.O Outdoor Festival

Saturday 12th September

12:00pm - 11:00pm

The Rainton Arena, Houghton Le Spring

F.O.M.O Outdoor Festival

The Rainton Arena, Houghton Le Spring

Multi Genre Dance Music Festival taking over RM Arena! 3 Huge Outdoor stages! Bars! Food Stands!

The Greatest MUSICALS Disco - Newcastle at Digital Newcastle

The Greatest MUSICALS Disco - Newcastle

Saturday 27th February 2027

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Greatest MUSICALS Disco - Newcastle

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Expect music from Hamilton, Grease, Dirty Dancing, High School Musical, Wicked & Mamma Mia to The Greatest Showman, Frozen & Six.

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Great Broughton at The Wainstone Hotel

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Great Broughton

Sunday 16th August

6:00pm - 8:00pm

The Wainstone Hotel, Great Broughton

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Great Broughton

The Wainstone Hotel, Great Broughton

Become part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter.

Experiences & Attractions

Dine & Dance - Dirty Dancing, Grease & Mamma Mia at The Purple Peacock Newcastle

Dine & Dance - Dirty Dancing, Grease & Mamma Mia

Friday 31st July

7:00pm - 11:30pm

The Purple Peacock Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Dine & Dance - Dirty Dancing, Grease & Mamma Mia

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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Kids Foam Party with Silly Steve at Eston Events Centre

Kids Foam Party with Silly Steve

Wednesday 19th August

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Eston Events Centre, Middlesbrough

Kids Foam Party with Silly Steve

Eston Events Centre, Middlesbrough

Kids foam party with silly Steve, foam, light up battens, games & prizes

Horror Car Wash at Sunderland Live

Horror Car Wash

Friday 30th October + 13 other dates

5:00pm - 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

K-POP VS POP QUEENS - Middlesbrough at The Middlesbrough Empire

K-POP VS POP QUEENS - Middlesbrough

Sunday 15th November

12:00pm - 2:00pm

The Middlesbrough Empire

K-POP VS POP QUEENS - Middlesbrough

The Middlesbrough Empire

K-Pop superstars live on stage plus tribute performances - Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo!

Food & Drink

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.

Gin & Rum Festival - Newcastle - 2026 at Newcastle Cathedral.

Gin & Rum Festival - Newcastle - 2026

Saturday 7th November

12:15pm - 10:00pm

Newcastle Cathedral., Newcastle Upon Tyne

Gin & Rum Festival - Newcastle - 2026

Newcastle Cathedral., Newcastle Upon Tyne

The UKs Biggest Touring Gin and Rum Festival Returns to Newcastle for ONE Weekend Only

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

Whisky made in Spain - importance of sherry on Scottish whisky at Angels Cut Bar

Whisky made in Spain - importance of sherry on Scottish whisky

Thursday 27th August

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Angels Cut Bar, Darlington

Whisky made in Spain - importance of sherry on Scottish whisky

Angels Cut Bar, Darlington

We will try 5 Scottish whiskys and sherry. Did you know how much a sherry influences your fav whisky! Phil Saint will take us through the process.

Family Days Out

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Kids Foam Party with Silly Steve at Eston Events Centre

Kids Foam Party with Silly Steve

Wednesday 19th August

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Eston Events Centre, Middlesbrough

Kids Foam Party with Silly Steve

Eston Events Centre, Middlesbrough

Kids foam party with silly Steve, foam, light up battens, games & prizes

K-POP VS POP QUEENS - Middlesbrough at The Middlesbrough Empire

K-POP VS POP QUEENS - Middlesbrough

Sunday 15th November

12:00pm - 2:00pm

The Middlesbrough Empire

K-POP VS POP QUEENS - Middlesbrough

The Middlesbrough Empire

K-Pop superstars live on stage plus tribute performances - Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo!

Shorty Sundays at NQ64 Newcastle

Sunday 16th August + 49 other dates

11:00am - 3:00pm

NQ64 Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

NQ64 Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Shorty Sundays opens up NQ64's arcade to anyone under 18, every Sunday, from 11am to 3pm.

Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic at Utilita Arena Newcastle

Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic

Wednesday 11th November

6:30pm - 8:15pm

Utilita Arena Newcastle , Newcastle Upon Tyne

Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic

Utilita Arena Newcastle , Newcastle Upon Tyne

Disney On Ice returns this autumn with a new ice spectacular - Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic!

Sport

SummerSlam 2026 @ Four Quarters Newcastle at Four Quarters Newcastle

SummerSlam 2026 @ Four Quarters Newcastle

Sat 1st - Sun 2nd August

11:00pm - 11:00pm

Four Quarters Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

SummerSlam 2026 @ Four Quarters Newcastle

Four Quarters Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Join us for the 39th annual Summerslam WWE live event, Saturday 1st August and Sunday 2nd August shown across multiple screens throughout the venue.

Awakened Breath - Conscious Connected Breathwork at The Common Room, Newcastle

Awakened Breath - Conscious Connected Breathwork

Saturday 12th September

10:30am - 12:00pm

The Common Room, Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Awakened Breath - Conscious Connected Breathwork

The Common Room, Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Guided by Vicky Middleton. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of Conscious Connected Breathwork, and the energy of calming breath techniques.

Submission Series 22 - Newcastle at The Fed

Submission Series 22 - Newcastle

Saturday 5th September

5:00pm - 10:00pm

The Fed, Gateshead

Submission Series 22 - Newcastle

The Fed, Gateshead

Submission Series returns to Newcastle on Saturday 5th September for another huge night of world-class submission grappling!

Young Subs 11 - Newcastle at The Fed

Young Subs 11 - Newcastle

Saturday 5th September

8:00am - 4:00pm

The Fed, Gateshead

Young Subs 11 - Newcastle

The Fed, Gateshead

The UK's premier junior submission grappling showcase - returns to Newcastle for another action-packed night of elite youth grappling!

Seasonal

Firework & Bonfire Spectacular at The Rainton Arena

Firework & Bonfire Spectacular

Thursday 5th November + 2 other dates

4:00pm - 9:00pm

The Rainton Arena, Houghton Le Spring

Firework & Bonfire Spectacular

The Rainton Arena, Houghton Le Spring

Join us for a huge bonfire night party at RM arena with fireworks, food and fun!

Lumley Twilight Christmas Market at Great Lumley Community Centre

Lumley Twilight Christmas Market

Monday 23rd November

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Great Lumley Community Centre , County Durham

Lumley Twilight Christmas Market

Great Lumley Community Centre , County Durham

Join us at the Newly Refurbished venue at Lumley Community centre for an evening of Christmas shopping food and drinks

Twilight Christmas Market - Spennymoor Football Club at Spennymoor Town

Twilight Christmas Market - Spennymoor Football Club

Monday 14th December

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Spennymoor Town

Twilight Christmas Market - Spennymoor Football Club

Spennymoor Town

Join us for an evening of Christmas shopping, food, drinks & many more at Spennymoor Football Club.

Twilight Christmas Market - Sunderland Live Arena at The Rainton Arena

Twilight Christmas Market - Sunderland Live Arena

Monday 16th November

5:00pm - 9:00pm

The Rainton Arena, Houghton Le Spring

Twilight Christmas Market - Sunderland Live Arena

The Rainton Arena, Houghton Le Spring

Join us at the incredible Sunderland Live Arena for a Twilight Christmas Market. Bouncing with 150 seasonal stalls, food & drinks

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