Things to do in Gateshead- Page 2

Morcheeba

Thirty years ago, a chance meeting at a South London party sparked one of British electronic music’s most enduring partnerships: Morcheeba.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

Ben Folds: The Paper Airplane Request Tour

Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds, celebrated for his wide-ranging, genre-bending catalogue, returns!He currently tours as a pop artist, while also per…

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

London Symphonic Rock Orchestra

Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orch…

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

Rick Wakeman: The Wizard of Prog

Rick Wakeman: The Wizard of Prog brings his Ultimate Highlights Concert Tour feat The English Rock Ensemble to Brighton Dome in 2027!Classically trained keyboar…

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

Wet Wet Wet

Released in 1987, Popped In Souled Out was the album that introduced Wet Wet Wet to not only a national audience, but a global one too.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

The Amy Winehouse Band

We are delighted to bring you this exceptional & unique show: this, is The Amy Winehouse Band – Amy’s Original band led by her long term Musical Director/Bass p…

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

Björn Again

Björn Again. The original Australian ABBA Homage has amassed over 5,800 shows in 78 countries in 39 years.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

Motion Sickness BBQ 2026: Powered by Sentra Sound System

Motion Sickness returns for our annual BBQ Day Party, and if you've been before, you know the drill. We've hand-picked a stacked roster of the finest local Drum…

Downcast Studios, Gateshead

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Ant Trouble

A tribute to Adam & The Ants.

The Black Bull, Gateshead

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The Bevis Frond

The Bevis Frond (guitarist and songwriter extraordinaire Nick Saloman) have ultimately become the UK's leading underground psychedelic rock band.

The Central, Gateshead

Murder Story

Ludovic Kennedy's Murder Story. The life of the Tanner family is turned upside down when their son, Jim, is sentenced to death for the murder of PC Albert Tomki…

Little Theatre, Gateshead

Unfussy Festival: Morgan Seatree

After the huge success of Morgans UK tour and 2 back to back sellouts in Newcastle.

Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead

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The Darling Buds

Influenced by the catchy simple sound of the early Beatles as well as that of Blondie, the Darling Buds create melodic, hook-driven, short-duration tunes bound…

The Central, Gateshead

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Second Speed Accelerate Festival 2026

Lineup phase one will be announced early 2025! Before we announce this we have limited early access tickets!

Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead

Country Meets Rock

When two world-class voices share one stage, magic happens.Country Meets Rock unites Thorne Hill, a multi-award-winning country artist and one of the finest mal…

Little Theatre, Gateshead

Second Speed Accelerate: VIEZE ASBAK (ALL DAY LONG)

Vieze Asbak (ALL DAY LONG) We are bringing something very special to a brand new area in the gateshead stadium!

Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead

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Ags Connolly

A traditional country artist from Oxfordshire, England, Ags Connolly is widely considered to be one of the best singer-songwriters in the genre ever to emerge f…

The Central, Gateshead

Robin Hood

Join Bella Bluebell for another adventure for 2026 in the merriest panto around... ROBIN HOOD

Little Theatre, Gateshead

Imogen Cooper and Paul Lewis play Mozart

Rounding off our classical season, it’s of course got to be Royal Northern Sinfonia and their Music Director Dinis Sousa.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

Mix-Up Musicals - The Ultimate Casting Catastrophe!

Join us for a heart filled concert featuring songs from your favourite musicals - with a twist. every single performer has been wrongly cast for their role.

Little Theatre, Gateshead

Cherry Knowles // Zeta Point // Iron Pallets

Cherry Knowles // Zeta Point // Iron Pallets

Downcast Studios, Gateshead

Jamie Lee Harrison - Cosmic Social

Jamie Lee Harrison brings his most personal music yet to Gateshead for a special Sunday afternoon headline show.'Without Your Love' is the lead single from a bo…

Cosmic Social, Gateshead

The Little Mermaid

Our cast are flippin' their fins and are ready to share this year's musical with all of you (not so) Poor Unfortunate Souls. We got no troubles, life is the bub…

Heworth Grange Comprehensive School, Gateshead

Everything Changes: The Take That & Robbie Williams Story

Join the UK’s favourite tribute act Everything Changes, the Take That & Robbie Williams Story with an 11 piece band and dancers.Join the fun and be part of the…

Little Theatre, Gateshead

Montelimar Rainbows Single Launch w/ Vennels + The Ruffians

Montelimar launch gig for their debut single Rainbows, performing alongside Vennels & The Ruffians.

The Central, Gateshead

Masterclass: Intro to Watercolours

Join watercolour artist Nici Christina (Skyeblomma) for a relaxed, hands-onintroductiontothe beautiful and expressive world of watercolour painting.In this four…

Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

Tiny Lives Fundraiser event - 7 Band All Dayer

Tiny Lives Fundraiser event - 7 Band All Dayer. Pop Punk / Alt / GrungeFeaturing:Ochisia, Laugh Tracks, Last Case Scenario, Mr Bigfoot, Jymmy Pynball and The St…

Downcast Studios, Gateshead

Oral Habit

Oral Habit deal in what they call "the ear-rattling psychic dream of choked-up acid punks", a sound that feels overpowering, explosive and intense: you could sa…

The Central, Gateshead

Punk on the Tyne

Raising money for Parkinsons UK

The Black Bull, Gateshead

On the Tyne Promotions Presents Punk on the Tyne 2026

Formally Feral Youth Promotions...On The Tyne Charity festivals proudly presents PUNK ON THE TYNE 2026..After the success of 2025 all dayer we will be doing it…

The Black Bull, Gateshead

Watercolour Class: Summer Bookmarks

This is a small and relaxed watercolour painting class, where you'll create two beautiful bookmarks.

Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

The Siege of Windmill Hills All Dayer

Our punk rock all dayer.- Sick on the bus - Healthy junkies - The backstreet abortions - Headstone horrors

The Black Bull, Gateshead

Peter Pan - Saturday Afternoon Students

Summer Performance - Acting Up Pre school, Early Years and Junior 1 students will perform in this magical musical play Peter Pan!

Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead

Peter Pan - Saturday Morning Students

Summer Performance - Acting Up Pre school, Early Years and Junior 1 students will perform in this magical musical play Peter Pan!

Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead

Hand Embroidery: Fabric Vessels

Learn to make a hand embroidered fabric vessel, with artist Louise Goult.This relaxed and inspiring workshop will show you how to take those precious snippets o…

Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

Art Car Boot Fair

Presenting a wide range of affordable artworks, the fair is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in art to purchase new and unique works, meet the artist…

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead

Thrum

The return of 90s indie rock, alt country band Thrum, their first tour in 30 years, in support of their Debut album Rifferama which is being reissued on Fire Re…

The Central, Gateshead

Rattus: Stranglers Tribute

Rattus bring you the music of The Stranglers. Live. Played by Stranglers fans for Stranglers Fans.

The Black Bull, Gateshead

Afternoon Tea and Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

A brew. A bop. A brilliant album.Crumbly scones meet cult records, with nostalgia layered in as generously as the jam.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

Family Fun Day

All welcome, this is a totally free event. Just come on down.Whirly. Wonderful. Smiles at the ready.Step into a full-on day of family fun.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

Queer Pleasure Archive: Performative-Self-Portraits (Part 1) & Photo-Embroidery (Part 2)

This July we welcome the Queer Pleasure Archive to Baltic Library, taking a fresh look at the library collection through a queer lens and making interventions t…

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead

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Samling Academy ‘The Party’

With balloons and banners and in glad-rags and dancing shoes Samling Academy invites you to a party celebrating the 30th birthday of Samling Institute’s work in…

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

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Screaming Dead

Stop The World and pay attention! Come and ride with the Dead as they bring the roof down at the Central Bar in July.

The Central, Gateshead

Little Groovers Summer Shake-down

Wiggly. Giggly. Everyone dancing.Think rave – but at a sensible hour. A live DJ, bubbles everywhere, glow sticks galore, and a room full of tiny dancers going h…

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

Family Film Club: Coco

Cosy. Colourful. Big‑screen magic.Find a spot in our cinema-meets-hangout hideaway. Beanbags you can sink into. Popcorn in both hands.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

Ghost Dance Plus Support and Goth DJ

The return of the mighty Ghost Dance.Their 1st appearance here was fabulous, great crowd pleasers and very passionate about their music..

The Black Bull, Gateshead

Baltic Shop Creates: Relaxed Zine Making with Sofia Barton

Join artist Sofia Barton to explore the physical sensations of climate change. Reflect on your mind-body connection through the art of zine-making.Using simple…

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead

Cahalen Morrison

Originally hailing from the high desert of Northern New Mexico, Cahalen Morrison has made a name for himself.

The Central, Gateshead