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What's on in Newcastle Upon Tyne August 2026

We've gathered 40 events happening in Newcastle Upon Tyne between 1 Aug – 31 Aug across 17 venues — led by music (32), theatre (4) and kids & family (1), with 11 listings at Cluny 2. Click any event to see times, prices and book direct.

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🎵Music32 🎭Theatre4 👨‍👩‍👧Kids & Family1 💃Dance1 📚Books & Literature1 🌿Days Out1

Top picks august 2026

Hand-picked from 40 events

🎵 Music

📅Sat 1 Aug·18:30

The ELO Experience

O2 City Hall Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

🎵 Music

📅Sat 1 Aug·19:00

Just Jovi

Newgate Social, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

🎵 Music

📅Sat 1 Aug·19:00

Hardwicke Circus

Think Tank, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £11

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🎵 Music

📅Sat 1 Aug·18:30

The ELO Experience

O2 City Hall Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

🎵 Music

📅Sat 1 Aug·19:00

Just Jovi

Newgate Social, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

🎵 Music

📅Sat 1 Aug·19:00

Hardwicke Circus

Think Tank, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £11

👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & Family

📅Tue 4 Aug·19:30

Annie

Theatre Royal, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

🎵 Music

📅Wed 5 Aug·19:00

Spectral Wound

The Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £22

🎵 Music

📅Fri 7 Aug·19:00

Big Red & the Grinners

Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £17

🎵 Music

📅Fri 7 Aug·19:30

The Music Of Oasis By Candlelight

Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £35

🎵 Music

📅Sat 8 Aug·19:30

80s Anthems By Candlelight

Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £35

🎵 Music

📅Sat 8 Aug·19:00

When Rivers Meet

Cluny 2, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

🎵 Music

📅Sun 9 Aug·19:30

The Courettes

Cluny 2, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

🎭 Theatre

📅Tue 11 Aug·19:30

Barnum

Theatre Royal, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

🎵 Music

📅Tue 11 Aug·19:30

Andrea Von Kampen

Cluny 2, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

As You Like It at Gibside National Trust

🎭 Theatre

📅Tue 11 Aug·19:00

As You Like It at Gibside National Trust

National Trust: Gibside, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £20

🎵 Music

📅Wed 12 Aug·18:30

The Harry Styles Tribute Show

O2 City Hall Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

🎵 Music

📅Thu 13 Aug·19:00

Robert Arkins - Commitments

The Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £31

🎵 Music

📅Fri 14 Aug·19:00

Chris Stapleton UK Tribute

Cluny 2, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £20

🎵 Music

📅Fri 14 Aug·19:30

The Shackleton Trio

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £14

Pearl Scam + Angry Hair (Alice In Chains Trib)

🎵 Music

📅Sat 15 Aug·18:30

Pearl Scam + Angry Hair (Alice In Chains Trib)

Anarchy Brew Co, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £20

🎵 Music

📅Sat 15 Aug·20:30

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

The Common Room, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £29

🎵 Music

📅Sat 15 Aug·18:30

Candlelight: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay

The Common Room, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £29

💃 Dance

📅Sat 15 Aug·21:00

Excite Lets Ave It!

Digital, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

🎵 Music

📅Sun 16 Aug·19:30

The Bats

Cluny 2, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

The Pirates of Penzance at Gibside National Trust

🎭 Theatre

📅Tue 18 Aug·19:00

The Pirates of Penzance at Gibside National Trust

National Trust: Gibside, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £20

🎭 Theatre

📅Tue 18 Aug·19:30

The Silence of the Lambs

Theatre Royal, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

🎵 Music

📅Wed 19 Aug·19:30

Prostitute

The Lubber Fiend, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £14

🎵 Music

📅Fri 21 Aug·19:30

Errol Linton & His Band

Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £18

🎵 Music

📅Fri 21 Aug·19:30

Gary Stewart's Graceland

Cluny 2, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

📚 Books & Literature

📅Sat 22 Aug·10:30

Literary Escape Festival

Newcastle Racecourse, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

🎵 Music

📅Sat 22 Aug·19:30

Hacktivist

Cluny 2, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

🎵 Music

📅Sun 23 Aug·19:30

Ata Kak

Cluny 2, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £17

🎵 Music

📅Sun 23 Aug·18:30

New Kind Of Cramps

Cluny 2, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

🎵 Music

📅Tue 25 Aug·19:00

Faye Webster

NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

🎵 Music

📅Wed 26 Aug·19:00

Teen Mortgage

Think Tank, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £23

🎵 Music

📅Fri 28 Aug·19:00

Guns 2 Roses

Times Square Outdoor Event Space, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £23

Shadowplay - The Definitive Joy Division Tribute

🎵 Music

📅Fri 28 Aug·19:00

Shadowplay - The Definitive Joy Division Tribute

Cluny 2, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £17

DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™ at Newcastle Racecourse

🌿 Days Out

📅Fri 28 Aug·20:45

DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™ at Newcastle Racecourse

Newcastle Racecourse, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £21

🎵 Music

📅Sat 29 Aug·19:00

Guns 2 Roses

Digital, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £20

🎵 Music

📅Sat 29 Aug·19:00

Jack White

O2 City Hall Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £68

🎵 Music

📅Sun 30 Aug·12:00

Aardman In Concert

O2 City Hall Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price not specified

🎵 Music

📅Mon 31 Aug·19:30

White Denim

Cluny 2, Newcastle Upon Tyne

From £32

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Frequently asked

What's on in Newcastle Upon Tyne August 2026?

40 events are listed in Newcastle Upon Tyne August 2026, running from 1 Aug – 31 Aug across 17 venues. The biggest categories are music (32), theatre (4), kids & family (1).

Where are most events being held in Newcastle Upon Tyne August 2026?

Cluny 2 hosts 11 of the listed events, making it the busiest venue in Newcastle Upon Tyne August 2026.

How do I book tickets?

Click any event card to see times, prices and book directly through Enjoy or the organiser. We surface real availability — events marked "Sold out" can't be booked.