Things to do in Gateshead

Kefaya & Elaha Soroor

Afghan singer Elaha Soroor and award-winning music/producer duo Kefaya, Al MacSween & Giuliano Modarelli join forces for a mighty and mesmerizing show.

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Death Cab For Cutie

Formed in 1997, America's Death Cab For Cutie released their debut album Something About Airplanes to widespread acclaim from independent music reviewers.They b…

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Mike Dawes

Mike Dawes is hailed as one of the world’s finest and most creative modern fingerstyle guitar performers.

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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…

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Captain Fantastic & The Rocket Man Band

The Greatest Elton John Show on the Planet!Celebrating more than five decades of amazing music and showmanship from legendary British singer, pianist and compos…

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Saint Etienne

Formed in Croydon in 1990 by music journalist Bob Stanley with childhood friend Pete Wiggs, and soon joined by singer Sarah Cracknell, Saint Etienne arose withi…

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Emily Portman and Friends

After a decade of focusing on collaborative projects, Emily Portman is back with an inspired new solo album of original songs, Dominion of Spells, planned for r…

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Ward Thomas

Ward Thomas could tell that change was afoot from the moment they wrote Cartwheels, now the punch-to-the-stomach title track of their sensational second album.

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Marillion

While the U.K.'s Marillion aren't the best-known rock band in the 21st century, they've influenced many acts that followed in their wake, directly or indirectly…

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Freya Ridings

Freya Ridings announces details of a major UK and Ireland tour in support of her new record.

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Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks

Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in music as the lead vocalist and creative force behind YES.

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The Blow Monkeys

With hits like ‘Digging Your Scene’ and ‘It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way’, The Blow Monkeys epitomised the glamour of mid-80s pop at its most graceful and sophis…

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Courtney Barnett

Courtney Barnett takes on elements of country and anti folk and has become of this generations brightest Singer / Songwriters.

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Shawn Colvin

Shawn Colvin returns for a rare tour of the UKOver the course of three decades, Americana queen Shawn Colvin has established herself as a captivating performer…

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Alison Moyet

The tour celebrates 40 years as a solo artist as well as the release of her new album ‘KEY’ on Fri 4 Oct, which features a collection of reworked singles, fan f…

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Hue & Cry

“They’ve lasted because they are brilliant” Radio 2Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in the ’80s and the duo made a huge impact with the rele…

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Katherine Jenkins

Cherished as one of Britain’s all-time favourite singers, in 2017 Katherine was officially crowned The No.1 selling 'Classical Music Artist of the Last 25 Years…

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Steve Hackett

The legendary Genesis album Foxtrot which, in 1972, was pivotal in establishing the band as a major force in British rock.Guitarist Steve Hackett joined Genesis…

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Jack Savoretti

Jack Savoretti brings his unique blend of chart-topping folk and soul to Sage Gateshead this Summer.Captivating audiences with his unmistakable voice and heartf…

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Ferris and Sylvester

Ferris & Sylvester are a force to be reckoned with. They are honest and unashamed, bold and unapologetic.

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Jasmine Myra

Elegant. Grounding. In full bloom.Jasmine Myra makes a statement with her third album Where Light Settles.

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The Shires

UK country superstars The Shires first entered the history books in 2015, when their debut album, Brave, became the first ever British country album to enter th…

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Gipsy Kings

One of the most successful Spanish language bands of the last 40 years, Gipsy Kings are revered for their 1989 self-titled album spending 40 weeks on the US cha…

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Bellowhead

Vibrant, chaotic and upbeat international folk on a variety of instruments.

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Tony Hadley: Christmas Big Band Tour

Flying Music presents: Tony Hadley: The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026The voice of the 80s returns with a swinging celebration of classic crooners and his own tim…

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Xmas On The Dancefloor

Featuring guest star and Strictly sensation Gorka Márquez alongside a stunning cast of world-class dancers, singers and the fabulous XMAS DOLLS.

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Rhiannon Giddens

Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Giddens won critical acclaim for her debut solo album Tomorrow is My Turn, recorded in Los An…

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Kate Rusby

One of Britain's most celebrated contemporary folk singers, known for her mix of thoughtful originals, tasteful covers, and traditional fare.

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The Classic Rock Show

‘The Classic Rock Fan’s Ultimate Live Juke Box!’From AC/DC to ZZ Top and everything in between, including Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Queen, The Eagles, Lynyrd…

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Robben Ford

Robben Ford is one of the world's premier guitarists, particularly known for his blues playing, as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical…

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José González

It’s easy to overlook the fact that, despite only three solo albums in 18 years, José González has packed out distinguished venues from Sydney to Tallinn – via…

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Emeli Sandé

Emeli Sandé is one of Britain’s most successful living songwriters. Her debut album Our Version of Events, which sold over 5.4 million copies to date, was the b…

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Carl Palmer Band

Carl Palmer is a drummer's drummer. A consummate professional, a brilliant technician and a dynamic showman, he has thrilled listeners and audiences alike for n…

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Jake Bugg

Jake Bugg’s indie-pop sound has thrilled UK audiences for a decade, with poignant lyrics and catchy guitar riffs.Singer-songwriter Jake Bugg's Festival debut in…

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The Hawkstone Farmers Choir - This Is Home

Following an extraordinary year that has taken them from muddy fields and tractor cabs to one of the biggest stages on British television, The Hawkstone Farmers…

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Tubular Bells Live in Concert

Celebrating the brilliance of these iconic and seminal musical piecesOver the past few years Tubular Bells I, II & III in concert has become the ultimate live c…

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Kim Wilde

Kim Wilde burst onto the music scene in 1981 with the classic Kids In America, a worldwide hit.

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Miloš Karadaglić

The exceptional classical guitarist Miloš Karadaglić will return with one of the UK’s top chamber orchestras.

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Toby Lee

Toby Lee - Winner of the Young Blue Artist of the Year 2023!Toby Lee is an English guitarist from Oxfordshire and has appeared on the television shows Little Bi…

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Fisherman's Friends

Bound together by lifelong friendship and shared experience for more than 25 years, the Fisherman’s Friends have met on the Platt (harbour) in their native Port…

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Walter Trout and Dan Patlansky

Walter Trout's backstory is a page-turner you won't want to put down. Five decades in the making; it is equal parts thriller, romance, suspense and horror.

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Vonda Shepard

Following the success of Vonda’s recent UK tours, including the barnstorming joint tour with Sharon Corr which sold out venues across the UK, Vonda will be retu…

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What The World Needs Now

The evening honours one of the most influential songwriters of the past century and features performances by beloved UK artist Rumer and the Mercury nominated s…

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Jimmy Nail

Acclaimed actor, singer, musician and writer — and proud Geordie icon — Jimmy Nail heads out on the road in 2026 with Stories and Songs, a series of intimate re…

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The Legends - Vegas: After Hours Tour

The Legends: Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian in their brand new Show Vegas: After Hours–Where the Dance Floor Never Sleeps!Get ready for the ultimate nig…

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Morcheeba

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

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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…

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Boyzlife

Irish pop duo featuring ex-members of Westlife and Boyzone. Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy perform pop hits by their former bands.There are few acts that accomp…

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