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Clubs

The New Monkey Birthday Special at Elysium

The New Monkey Birthday Special

Sunday 30th August

9:00pm - 5:30am

Elysium, Sunderland

The New Monkey Birthday Special

Elysium, Sunderland

27 YEARS STRONG. STILL UNSTOPPABLE. We're celebrating nearly three decades of absolute scenes, and unforgettable nights,

House Masters Official After Party at The Middlesbrough Empire

House Masters Official After Party

Saturday 9th May

11:00pm - 3:30am

The Middlesbrough Empire

House Masters Official After Party

The Middlesbrough Empire

The session continues. We return to the middle floor of The Empire, the perfect place to extend the night with the House Master's Family.

Rave to the grave at Elysium

Rave to the grave

Saturday 16th May

1:00pm - 4:00am

Elysium, Sunderland

Rave to the grave

Elysium, Sunderland

RAVE TO THE GRAVE Sun up to lights out / 3 rooms Sand between your feet. Foam in the air. Indoor chaos - full light display Lets Go RTTG!!

INITIALIZE - 20th Birthday at The Middlesbrough Empire

INITIALIZE - 20th Birthday

Friday 19th June

6:00pm - 3:00am

The Middlesbrough Empire

INITIALIZE - 20th Birthday

The Middlesbrough Empire

Join us to celebrate 2 decades of INITIALIZE

The Reggae Brunch - MIDDLESBROUGH - Sun 3 May at The Middlesbrough Empire

The Reggae Brunch - MIDDLESBROUGH - Sun 3 May

2:00pm - 7:00pm

The Middlesbrough Empire

The Reggae Brunch - MIDDLESBROUGH - Sun 3 May

The Middlesbrough Empire

The Reggae Brunch - MIDDLESBROUGH - Sun 3 May 2-7pm The Middlesbrough Empire

Excite - Tiki Rave at Elysium Nightclub Sunderland

Excite - Tiki Rave

Saturday 20th June

3:00pm - 4:00am

Elysium Nightclub Sunderland, SUNDERLAND

Excite - Tiki Rave

Elysium Nightclub Sunderland, SUNDERLAND

The Tiki Bar themed Rave is back at Elysium Sunderland on the 20th of June with a massive line-up, plus 13 hours of outdoor & indoor Anthems!

Bpm Dstrkt at THE DEN

Saturday 30th May

10:00pm - 3:00am

THE DEN, Middlesbrough

THE DEN, Middlesbrough

BPM DSTRKT - where the tempo never drops. A night dedicated to high-BPM dancefloor culture, uniting the rave community under one roof.

Kevin & Perry Go Large - Sunderland at Elysium Nightclub Sunderland

Kevin & Perry Go Large - Sunderland

Sunday 24th May

10:00pm - 4:30am

Elysium Nightclub Sunderland, SUNDERLAND

Kevin & Perry Go Large - Sunderland

Elysium Nightclub Sunderland, SUNDERLAND

Join us at Elysium for a night of trance anthems with Kevin & Perry.

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.

80s Calling Level 42, Marc Almond, Heaven 17, Haircut 100 & more at The Darlington Arena

80s Calling Level 42, Marc Almond, Heaven 17, Haircut 100 & more

Saturday 8th August

12:00pm - 10:30pm

The Darlington Arena

80s Calling Level 42, Marc Almond, Heaven 17, Haircut 100 & more

The Darlington Arena

80s Calling! returns to Darlington Mowden Park with Level 42, Marc Almond, Heaven 17, Haircut 100, Go West and Jaki Graham on Saturday 8th August 2026

Meteora | Nu Revolution Tour 2026 | Teesside Students Union at Teesside University Student Union

Meteora | Nu Revolution Tour 2026 | Teesside Students Union

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Teesside University Student Union, Middlesbrough

Meteora | Nu Revolution Tour 2026 | Teesside Students Union

Teesside University Student Union, Middlesbrough

Nu-Era Productions presents: Meteora | Limp Biscuit | Evanescent | Papa's Roaches | The Hub @ Teesside Students Union

ELVIS NIGHT at BAR BIANCO at Bar Bianco Chester Le Street

ELVIS NIGHT at BAR BIANCO

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Bar Bianco Chester Le Street

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

Fontaines C.D. w/ Arctic Monkeyz at Pop Recs Ltd

Fontaines C.D. w/ Arctic Monkeyz

Saturday 2nd May

7:30pm - 11:30pm

Pop Recs Ltd, Sunderland

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

Mamma Mia featuring ABBA Bottomless Brunch at Bar Bianco Chester Le Street

Mamma Mia featuring ABBA Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 20th June

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Bar Bianco Chester Le Street

Mamma Mia featuring ABBA Bottomless Brunch

Bar Bianco Chester Le Street

Get ready for the ultimate feel-good party packed with ABBA hits, bottomless drinks and non-stop singalong vibes.

90s vs 00s PARTY at BAR BIANCO at Bar Bianco Chester Le Street

90s vs 00s PARTY at BAR BIANCO

Saturday 16th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Bar Bianco Chester Le Street

90s vs 00s PARTY at BAR BIANCO

Bar Bianco Chester Le Street

Get ready to take it back with the ultimate throwback night as Nathan Abbott brings you the biggest 90s floorfillers vs 00s dance anthems.

Festivals

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!

Summer Sound Music Festival at Guisborough Rugby Club

Summer Sound Music Festival

Sat 11th - Sun 12th July

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Guisborough Rugby Club

Summer Sound Music Festival

Guisborough Rugby Club

The original tribute music festival returns for a weekend packed with live music, great food, and unbeatable summer vibes.

Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival | Keel Square at Keel Square

Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival | Keel Square

Sunday 30th August

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival | Keel Square

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

Following a run of hugely successful, sell-out shows, The Road to Nashville is heading to Sunderland in August 2026 for one massive country takeover!

GirlyPop Fest | Keel Square, Sunderland at Keel Square

GirlyPop Fest | Keel Square, Sunderland

Sunday 23rd August

12:00pm - 4:30pm

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

GirlyPop Fest | Keel Square, Sunderland

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

GirlyPop Live is coming to Keel Square, Sunderland with your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!

ARMAND VAN HELDEN, SOSA & MORE | Groovebox Keel SQ Summer Fest at Keel Square

ARMAND VAN HELDEN, SOSA & MORE | Groovebox Keel SQ Summer Fest

Saturday 29th August

1:00pm - 10:30pm

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

ARMAND VAN HELDEN, SOSA & MORE | Groovebox Keel SQ Summer Fest

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

This coming August Bank Holiday, we head to Keel Square in Sunderland for a huge day festival with Armand Van Helden, SOSA, Sidney Charles & more...

CLAIRE RICHARDS, ETERNAL & MORE| Love the 90s Fest |Keel Square at Keel Square

CLAIRE RICHARDS, ETERNAL & MORE| Love the 90s Fest |Keel Square

Saturday 22nd August

1:00pm - 10:30pm

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

CLAIRE RICHARDS, ETERNAL & MORE| Love the 90s Fest |Keel Square

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

After multiple sell-out shows across the UK, Love The 90s Festival is taking over Keel Square, Sunderland, for a day of pure 90s nostalgia!

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

The Bootleg Beatles | Keel Square, Sunderland at Keel Square

The Bootleg Beatles | Keel Square, Sunderland

Friday 28th August

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

The Bootleg Beatles | Keel Square, Sunderland

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

The world's No.1 Beatles tribute act is coming to Keel Square for the Summer Series in the square in Sunderland.

Comedy

Big sit down for stand up at The Welcome Club

Big sit down for stand up

Friday 12th June

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Welcome Club, Stanford-le-Hope

Big sit down for stand up

The Welcome Club, Stanford-le-Hope

Adults only comedy show with seven comedians.

Angry Boater Live in Ely at The Maltings Ely

Angry Boater Live in Ely

Thursday 24th September

7:30pm - 10:00pm

The Maltings Ely

Angry Boater Live in Ely

The Maltings Ely

In 2000, Joel Sanders performed a run of shows in Las Vegas. 26 years on, he's finally made it to Ely.

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night at Cosy Club Canterbury

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night

Tuesday 2nd June

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Cosy Club Canterbury

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night

Cosy Club Canterbury

Dave Watt (aka Captain Breadbeard) hosts his monthly alternative stand-up comedy night in the heart of Canterbury.

Bring The Laughter Gravesend at The Woodville

Bring The Laughter Gravesend

Saturday 9th May

7:30pm - 9:45pm

The Woodville, Gravesend, Kent

Bring The Laughter Gravesend

The Woodville, Gravesend, Kent

Bring The Laughter is back with another massive night of stand-up comedy

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Ascension at The Point Events Venue

Thursday 14th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Point Events Venue, Sunderland

The Point Events Venue, Sunderland

Sunderland College present Ascension, a bold new show inspired by the story of King Lear and the world of succession.

Gilbert O'Sullivan at Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

Gilbert O'Sullivan

Sunday 21st June

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

Gilbert O'Sullivan

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

Gilbert O'Sullivan is truly a songwriter's songwriter - a craftsman in the finest sense of the word.

Steve Earle - Solo and Acoustic at Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

Steve Earle - Solo and Acoustic

Saturday 29th August

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

Steve Earle - Solo and Acoustic

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation.

The Big Pants Party at Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

The Big Pants Party

Saturday 9th May

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

The Big Pants Party

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

The Big Pants party is the ultimate ladies night out, celebrating the iconic soundtrack of a lifetime of fun, love and friendship.

Experiences & Attractions

Steel River Chefs Co. Launch Party - K-POP Edition! at The Swan, Billingham

Steel River Chefs Co. Launch Party - K-POP Edition!

Saturday 2nd May

4:00pm - 6:00pm

The Swan, Billingham

Steel River Chefs Co. Launch Party - K-POP Edition!

The Swan, Billingham

Join us for an unforgettable K-pop Launch Party! Dance, sing, and celebrate the latest hits including games, food and meet and greets!

Horror Car Wash at Sunderland Live

Horror Car Wash

Saturday 31st 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

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Spennymoor at Opposite Frog And Ferret Pub

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Spennymoor

1:00pm - 5:30pm

Opposite Frog And Ferret Pub, Spennymoor

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Spennymoor

Opposite Frog And Ferret Pub, Spennymoor

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! Redcar at Planet Circus OMG Big Top

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Redcar

Saturday 16th May

1:00pm - 8:00pm

Planet Circus OMG Big Top, Redcar

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Redcar

Planet Circus OMG Big Top, Redcar

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

Food & Drink

Steel River Chef Co. - Launch Party at The Swan, Billingham

Steel River Chef Co. - Launch Party

Sat 2nd - Tue 12th May

6:30pm - 12:00am

The Swan, Billingham

Steel River Chef Co. - Launch Party

The Swan, Billingham

Dance the night away with our live DJ and try your luck in our exciting raffle! Great music, fun vibes, and prizes!

Cooper king distillery tasting at Angels Cut Bar

Cooper king distillery tasting

Thursday 7th May

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Angels Cut Bar, Darlington

Cooper king distillery tasting

Angels Cut Bar, Darlington

6 whiskies from one of the most exciting English distilleries

Tiramisu Making! at The Happy Place Next Door

Tiramisu Making!

Wednesday 3rd June

6:00pm - 8:00pm

The Happy Place Next Door, Darlington

Tiramisu Making!

The Happy Place Next Door, Darlington

Join us in a girly evening of making this classic Italian dessert!

Pizza Feast! at The Happy Place Next Door

Wednesday 13th May

6:00pm - 8:00pm

The Happy Place Next Door, Darlington

The Happy Place Next Door, Darlington

Something slightly different...an evening of pizza & meeting new gals!

Sport

Netball Taster Session at Longfield Academy

Netball Taster Session

Monday 27th April

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Longfield Academy, Darlington

Netball Taster Session

Longfield Academy, Darlington

Join us for an evening of netball with Headlanders Netball Club!

An Audience with Graeme Souness at Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

An Audience with Graeme Souness

Friday 4th September

7:45pm - 9:45pm

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

An Audience with Graeme Souness

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm

Born is the King of Ayresome Park

LS-EMX E-Bike Track Day Ironworks Motorcross at Ironworks Motorcross Track

LS-EMX E-Bike Track Day Ironworks Motorcross

Monday 31st August

10:00am - 4:00pm

Ironworks Motorcross Track, Middlesbrough

LS-EMX E-Bike Track Day Ironworks Motorcross

Ironworks Motorcross Track, Middlesbrough

Adrenaline E-Bike Track Day at Ironworks! Ride Sur-Ron & Talaria bikes. All levels welcome. 31 Aug, 10-4. Riders & spectators welcome

Family Days Out

Steel River Chefs Co. Launch Party - K-POP Edition! at The Swan, Billingham

Steel River Chefs Co. Launch Party - K-POP Edition!

Saturday 2nd May

4:00pm - 6:00pm

The Swan, Billingham

Steel River Chefs Co. Launch Party - K-POP Edition!

The Swan, Billingham

Join us for an unforgettable K-pop Launch Party! Dance, sing, and celebrate the latest hits including games, food and meet and greets!

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Spennymoor at Opposite Frog And Ferret Pub

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Spennymoor

1:00pm - 5:30pm

Opposite Frog And Ferret Pub, Spennymoor

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Spennymoor

Opposite Frog And Ferret Pub, Spennymoor

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! Redcar at Planet Circus OMG Big Top

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Redcar

Saturday 16th May

1:00pm - 8:00pm

Planet Circus OMG Big Top, Redcar

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Redcar

Planet Circus OMG Big Top, Redcar

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! Redcar at Planet Circus OMG Big Top

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Redcar

Friday 15th May

5:00pm - 9:30pm

Planet Circus OMG Big Top, Redcar

Planet Circus OMG presents - Daredevils Stunts OMG! Redcar

Planet Circus OMG Big Top, Redcar

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

Seasonal

Twilight Christmas Market - Kirkleatham Walled Market at Kirkleatham Walled Gardens

Twilight Christmas Market - Kirkleatham Walled Market

Sunday 6th December

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Kirkleatham Walled Gardens

Twilight Christmas Market - Kirkleatham Walled Market

Kirkleatham Walled Gardens

Join us at Kirkleatham Walled Gardens for our amazing Twilight Christmas Market for magical evening of Christmas shopping

Moon Markets - Kirkleatham Walled Gardems at Kirkleatham Walled Gardens

Moon Markets - Kirkleatham Walled Gardems

Sunday 4th October

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Kirkleatham Walled Gardens

Moon Markets - Kirkleatham Walled Gardems

Kirkleatham Walled Gardens

Join us at the incredible venue Kirkleatham Walled Gardens for another fantastic Moon Market - Mediumship, Tarot Reading and Healing

Teesside Student Union Christmas Market at Teesside University Students' Union

Teesside Student Union Christmas Market

Saturday 12th December

11:00am - 3:00pm

Teesside University Students' Union, Middlesbrough

Teesside Student Union Christmas Market

Teesside University Students' Union, Middlesbrough

Join us in the amazing venue of Teesside Student Union for a day of festive shopping food and drinks

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