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May eventsEvents in Durham

Durham Events in May

Trending Durham May Events

Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! South Shields at Planet Circus OMG! Big Top

Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! South Shields

Wednesday 20th May

5:00pm - 9:30pm

Planet Circus OMG! Big Top, South Shields

Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! South Shields

Planet Circus OMG! Big Top, South Shields

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

Tru Alt presents: Alternative Night at The Globe Newcastle

Tru Alt presents: Alternative Night

Thursday 21st May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Globe Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Tru Alt presents: Alternative Night

The Globe Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Come and see up and coming bands/artists from the North East at the Globe Newcastle on 21st May. Expect a night of Punk, Indie and Alternative music.

Honky Tonk Thursdays at Cowgirls And Country

Honky Tonk Thursdays

Thursday 21st May

7:00pm - 2:00am

Cowgirls And Country, Newcastle

Honky Tonk Thursdays

Cowgirls And Country, Newcastle

Honky Tonk Thursdays, rodeo games, karaoke, live vibes, stage shows and 2 for 1 drinks all night. Pure country chaos, dancing, and unforgettable night

Night of Mediumship With Stephen Black at New Hesledon Social Club

Night of Mediumship With Stephen Black

Thursday 21st May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

New Hesledon Social Club, Seaham

Night of Mediumship With Stephen Black

New Hesledon Social Club, Seaham

Night of Mediumship With Stephen Black at Murton New Hesledon social club

Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! South Shields at Planet Circus OMG! Big Top

Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! South Shields

Thursday 21st May

5:00pm - 9:30pm

Planet Circus OMG! Big Top, South Shields

Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! South Shields

Planet Circus OMG! Big Top, South Shields

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

DIGITAL Presents: Oden & Fatzo (LIVE) at Digital Newcastle

DIGITAL Presents: Oden & Fatzo (LIVE)

Friday 22nd May

11:00pm - 4:00am

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

DIGITAL Presents: Oden & Fatzo (LIVE)

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle, get ready for an electrifying night of cutting-edge house and irresistible groove with Oden & Fatzo (LIVE)

Great British Tribute Fest 2026 at Times Square Scotswood Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4E

Great British Tribute Fest 2026

Friday 22nd May

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Times Square Scotswood Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4E

Great British Tribute Fest 2026

Times Square Scotswood Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4E

THE GREAT BRITISH TRIBUTE FEST 2026 Newcastle's Ultimate Indie & Brit Rock Singalong Friday 22nd May 2026 - Bank Holiday Weekend

PropaStompaz - OUTSIDERS001 at World Headquarters

PropaStompaz - OUTSIDERS001

Friday 22nd May

10:00pm - 4:00am

World Headquarters, Newcastle Upon Tyne

PropaStompaz - OUTSIDERS001

World Headquarters, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Prepare for a relentless descent into the underground as PropaStompaz takes over for a night of uncompromising, high-velocity hard techno energy!

Dave Red at The Canteen Bar And Kitchen

Friday 22nd May

8:00pm - 10:00pm

The Canteen Bar And Kitchen, Shildon

The Canteen Bar And Kitchen, Shildon

FREE LIVE MUSIC !!!! Friday 22nd May at 8pm. Dave Red is a singer/guitarist/Music Producer based in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Always Original Records presents The Afters at World Headquarters

Always Original Records presents The Afters

Friday 22nd May

11:00pm - 4:00am

World Headquarters, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Always Original Records presents The Afters

World Headquarters, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Ellie Scougall steps into Radio 1's Big Weekend with a handpicked afterparty celebrating the sounds shaping Newcastle right now.

Rob Heron and The Tea Pad Orchestra -Live @ Billy's at Billy Bootleggers

Rob Heron and The Tea Pad Orchestra -Live @ Billy's

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Billy Bootleggers, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rob Heron and The Tea Pad Orchestra -Live @ Billy's

Billy Bootleggers, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle's finest Honky-Tonk Swing Rockabilly

LABEL31 x LETZDANCE: May bank holiday at Hebburn Sports Club

LABEL31 x LETZDANCE: May bank holiday

Friday 22nd May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Hebburn Sports Club

LABEL31 x LETZDANCE: May bank holiday

Hebburn Sports Club

LABEL31 collabs with letz dance on this may bank holiday to bring you some funky grooves aswell as a special b2b old school Ibiza anthems set

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TRICK Newcastle - Patrick Topping All Day Long at Times Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne

TRICK Newcastle - Patrick Topping All Day Long

Saturday 30th May

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Times Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne

TRICK Newcastle - Patrick Topping All Day Long

Times Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne

TRICK returns to Newcastle Upon-Tyne for a very special summer open air event; as Patrick Topping takes over the cities iconic Times Square.

DIGITAL Presents: Oden & Fatzo (LIVE) at Digital Newcastle

DIGITAL Presents: Oden & Fatzo (LIVE)

Friday 22nd May

11:00pm - 4:00am

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

DIGITAL Presents: Oden & Fatzo (LIVE)

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle, get ready for an electrifying night of cutting-edge house and irresistible groove with Oden & Fatzo (LIVE)

4 Years of Energy Cru: Joss Dean b2b Tommy Phillips (4hr set) at Digital Newcastle

4 Years of Energy Cru: Joss Dean b2b Tommy Phillips (4hr set)

Saturday 30th May

11:00pm - 4:00am

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

4 Years of Energy Cru: Joss Dean b2b Tommy Phillips (4hr set)

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Back for our 4 year anniversary with a huge extended b2b from two of the UK house scene's hottest names.

Containment Presents: Gearbox Fusion / The Straikerz Expr0z at Digital

Containment Presents: Gearbox Fusion / The Straikerz Expr0z

Friday 29th May

10:00pm - 4:00am

Digital, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Containment Presents: Gearbox Fusion / The Straikerz Expr0z

Digital, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Containment and Gearbox Fusion collide at Digital featuring The Straikerz, Expr0z, Bmberjck, Kirsty, Damaxy, Webbo & a special guest. May 29th

Road to Nashville Festival | Times Square |LAST 100 TICKETS at Times Square Newcastle

Road to Nashville Festival | Times Square |LAST 100 TICKETS

Sunday 24th May

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Times Square Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Road to Nashville Festival | Times Square |LAST 100 TICKETS

Times Square Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Following a run of hugely successful, sell-out shows, The Road to Nashville is coming to Newcastle in May 2026!

Dreamworx presents DJ SASH! & MICKY MODELLE - All day clubbing at Digital Newcastle

Dreamworx presents DJ SASH! & MICKY MODELLE - All day clubbing

Sunday 24th May

3:00pm - 9:00pm

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Dreamworx presents DJ SASH! & MICKY MODELLE - All day clubbing

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Dreamworx is back! The ultimate nostalgia day club with 90s & 00s hits, headline DJs, performers, and full production.

Hysteria at The Powerhouse

Friday 29th May

7:00pm - 4:00am

The Powerhouse, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Powerhouse, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Hysteria is back this may with yet another jam packed line up be there don't miss out

K-Pop Fest | Times Square, Newcastle at Times Square Newcastle

K-Pop Fest | Times Square, Newcastle

Monday 25th May

3:30pm - 6:30pm

Times Square Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

K-Pop Fest | Times Square, Newcastle

Times Square Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Join us at for an insane celebration of K-Pop culture! Bringing K-Pop performers to life through live acts & high energy choreography.

Seriously Uplifting at The Globe Newcastle

Seriously Uplifting

Saturday 30th May

5:00pm - 2:00am

The Globe Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Seriously Uplifting

The Globe Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Seriously Uplifting returns to The Globe Newcastle with Allen Watts, Daniel Kandi, Elucidus & James Cottle. 2 rooms, huge sound, amazing vibe.

Night of Mediumship With Stephen Black at New Hesledon Social Club

Night of Mediumship With Stephen Black

Thursday 21st May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

New Hesledon Social Club, Seaham

Night of Mediumship With Stephen Black

New Hesledon Social Club, Seaham

Night of Mediumship With Stephen Black at Murton New Hesledon social club

LABEL31 x LETZDANCE: May bank holiday at Hebburn Sports Club

LABEL31 x LETZDANCE: May bank holiday

Friday 22nd May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Hebburn Sports Club

LABEL31 x LETZDANCE: May bank holiday

Hebburn Sports Club

LABEL31 collabs with letz dance on this may bank holiday to bring you some funky grooves aswell as a special b2b old school Ibiza anthems set

The Uk's biggest thrift market: Newcastle at Vertu Motors Arena

The Uk's biggest thrift market: Newcastle

Sunday 24th May

11:00am - 5:00pm

Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Uk's biggest thrift market: Newcastle

Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Europe's Biggest Thrift Market - 100+ vintage sellers, free clothes swap, DJs, street food, free alterations, immersive activations & hidden surprises

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