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May eventsEvents in Sunderland

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The Revolutionaires - Live @ Billy's at Billy Bootleggers

The Revolutionaires - Live @ Billy's

Sunday 17th May

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Billy Bootleggers, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Revolutionaires - Live @ Billy's

Billy Bootleggers, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Live Jump Rhythm and Blues

Hoedown Sundays at Cowgirls And Country

Hoedown Sundays

Sunday 17th May

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Cowgirls And Country, Newcastle

Hoedown Sundays

Cowgirls And Country, Newcastle

Hoedown Sundays, Bottomless Cocktails, Country DJ vibes all day. Line dancing, crowd karaoke, big singalongs and non-stop cowgirl hosted fun. Saddle u

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

Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! South Shields

Tuesday 19th May

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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!

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!

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

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

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!

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

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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.

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!

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)

Konnekt Presents... Kitty Hall // FINAL 100 TICKETS // Day Party at Ouseburn Garden

Konnekt Presents... Kitty Hall // FINAL 100 TICKETS // Day Party

Sunday 24th May

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Ouseburn Garden, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Konnekt Presents... Kitty Hall // FINAL 100 TICKETS // Day Party

Ouseburn Garden, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Kitty Hall makes her Debut in the city for the FIRST EVER KONNEKT DAY PARTY at OUSEBURN GARDEN!

Rusty's Bottomless Drag Bonanza at Rusty's Showbar

Rusty's Bottomless Drag Bonanza

Saturday 23rd May

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rusty's Showbar, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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!

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

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

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.

Big Red and the Grinners at PILGRIM

Big Red and the Grinners

Sunday 24th May

4:00pm - 11:00pm

PILGRIM, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Big Red and the Grinners

PILGRIM, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle's bluegrass outlaws Big Red and the Grinners bring their legendary "rockgrass" party to PILGRIM

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