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Newcastle upon Tyne Events in May

Trending Newcastle upon Tyne May Events

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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

Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble

Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble

Durham Cathedral

The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki!

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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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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TRICK Newcastle - Patrick Topping All Day Long

Saturday 30th May

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Times Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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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.

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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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Road to Nashville Festival | Times Square | LAST 100 TICKETS!!!

Sunday 24th May

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Times Square Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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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!

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Dreamworx - All Day Clubbing In Newcastle

Sunday 24th May

3:00pm - 9:00pm

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Dreamworx - All Day Clubbing In Newcastle

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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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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Meteora | Limp Biscuit | Evanescent | Papa's Roaches | Newcastle

Friday 8th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Anarchy Brew Co, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Meteora | Limp Biscuit | Evanescent | Papa's Roaches | Newcastle

Anarchy Brew Co, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Nu-Era Productions presents a monumental night of nu-metal and emo classics.

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TREVOR NELSON's Soul Nation NEWCASTLE

Saturday 16th May

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Digital In Newcastle Upon Tyne

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TREVOR NELSON's Soul Nation NEWCASTLE

Digital In Newcastle Upon Tyne

After 2 years away, Trevor Nelson is back in the Toon this May for the ultimate RNB day party!!!

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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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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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Exhilaration Newcastle : presents Karah, Titi, Blnk + more

Fri 8th - Sat 9th May

10:00pm - 4:00pm

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Exhilaration Newcastle : presents Karah, Titi, Blnk + more

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle we are back with Karah alongside Titi and BLNK

Curious about what’s on in Newcastle in May? From live sets at World HQ to rooftop parties at The Boiler Shop, there’s plenty to explore. Newcastle events in May cover every mood, from laid-back gigs to high-energy nights. Dive into the listings and lock in your plans.