Things to do in South Shields

Joe McElderry

Always a favourite with his 24-carat voice and the diamond personality, Joe returns once again with his brand new Celebrate the Music tour.Join us for an incred…

Bents Park, South Shields

Joe McElderry

Always a favourite with his 24-carat voice and the diamond personality, Joe returns once again with his brand new Celebrate the Music tour.Join us for an incred…

The Customs House, South Shields

Scott Bennett: Stuff

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be.

The Customs House, South Shields

John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution.

The Customs House, South Shields

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Fireman Sam Live! - The Lost Pirate Treasure

Norman Price is determined to win the Pontypandy Treasure Hunt, but when he discovers clues to a real pirate treasure, he goes exploring deep into the caves.

The Customs House, South Shields

The King's Voice: Gordon Hendricks as Elvis

In Stoke on Trent in the early seventies, a young Gordon Hendricks played to an imaginary crowd.

The Customs House, South Shields

Swan Lake - Crown Ballet

Crown Ballet returns to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of Swan Lake.Swan Lake is one of Tchaikovsky’s best works, featuring some of ballet…

The Customs House, South Shields

Beatlemania

Beatlemania are firmly established as one of the worlds' leading Beatles tribute acts with over twenty years experience and perform throughout the UK and intern…

The Customs House, South Shields

Talon: The Best of the Eagles

Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and the 25th anniversary tour will once again featu…

The Customs House, South Shields

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Flowers & Friendship Bracelets

The Ultimate Pop Concert!Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage!Come and join…

The Customs House, South Shields

Qween

Europes finest tribute to the iconic stadium rockers

Westovian Theatre, South Shields

Jason Cook's Comedy Club June

Join Jason Cook as the host of his comedy club, which brings huge TV names, daft guests and incredible surprises to The Customs House.

The Customs House, South Shields

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South Tyneside Pride

South Tyneside Pride takes place from the 8th to 14th June 2026.

Various Venues, South Shields

Drag Me to the 80s

As part of OUT North East’s Summer of Pride celebrations.Meet the cast of our 80s Divas and join us on an unforgettable journey as this amazing production deliv…

The Customs House, South Shields

Sleeping Beauty

Chaos is coming to Cooksonville as the beloved story of Sleeping Beauty is retold with a Customs House twist.When the dastardly fairy Narcissus curses the Palac…

The Customs House, South Shields

Dance Yourself Dizzy (Through the Decades)

Come and enjoy an evening of dance from the swinging 60s to the present day... a fun and fantastic performance from the pupils of Time to Shine school of dance.

The Customs House, South Shields

Shrek Jr

The Westovian Theatre to Let Its Freak Flag Fly with Drama Geeks Students Musical Theatre Production of Shrek the Musical Jr.On the 13th & 14th June, nasty will…

Westovian Theatre, South Shields

Hey, Mr. Composer!

Musical concert

Pier Pavilion, South Shields

Tunes in June: Rivelino Live

Rivelino live at Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort. You are welcome to bring your own picnicFormed in 2009 RIVELINO are a 6 piece band from South Shields who have…

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort, South Shields

The Pitmen Poets

Ex-Lindisfarne singer and songwriter Billy Mitchell, Warhorse Songman, renowned singer and instrumentalist Bob Fox, and Award winning Durham songwriter Jez Lowe…

The Customs House, South Shields

The Case of Three Juliets

The Customs House Youth Theatre (Juniors) present The Case of Three Juliets by Susan Mulholland"For never was a story of more woe,Than this of Juliet and her Ro…

The Customs House, South Shields

James Phelan: The Man Who Was Magic

Dare to believe in magic as the UK's #1 magic show returns with a completely new and uplifting production for 2027.You're invited to a night of wonder, as secre…

The Customs House, South Shields

The UK Rock Show

Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock, combining the feel of a rock festival with the atmosphere of a top end rock arena tour.Expec…

The Customs House, South Shields

Viva - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! Ultimate 90s Day Disco

This is the ultimate 90s party! The day disco scene is hitting South Shields. With our resident DJ Stui B playing some of the top 90s music you can think of! Th…

Viva, South Shields

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Sunday Minis - 20th Anniversary Performance

Sunday Minis

Brinkburn Community Association, South Shields

Cluedo!

A comedy murder-mystery by Sandy Rustin (Additional material by Hunter Foster and Erin Price.

Westovian Theatre, South Shields

Chaos

The Customs House Youth Theatre (Seniors) present Chaos by Laura Lomas'And the world is basically made from chaos, okay?’An incident at a train station.

The Customs House, South Shields

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with t…

The Customs House, South Shields

Guided tours of Arbeia Roman Fort during the summer

Join one of our volunteers on a tour of the fort and discover more about this archaeological treasure. Not suitable for 5yrs and under

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort, South Shields

Behind Closed Doors

A raw and intimate two hander exploring a gay relationship pushed to breaking point.

The Customs House, South Shields

Dennis' Wicked Adventure in Oz

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!Whilst tending to Dame Bella’s allotment, everyone’s favourite dafty, Dennis (Glen Richard Townsend) is swept up by a terrible tornado an…

The Customs House, South Shields

TCH Summer School present We Will Rock You

The Customs House Summer School proudly presents our amateur production of Queen and Ben Elton’s worldwide hit musical WE WILL ROCK YOU at The Customs House fro…

The Customs House, South Shields

FusionBounce UK 2nd Birthday

Join us as we celebrate our 2nd birthday.

Viva, South Shields

Jason Cook's Comedy Club

Join Jason Cook as the host of his comedy club, which brings huge TV names, daft guests and incredible surprises to The Customs House.

The Customs House, South Shields

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The ades Show

Calling all 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s fans... we've finally answered your call!The 4 Decades show is here, jam packed with your favourite hits and guaranteed to get…

Westovian Theatre, South Shields

BEATLEMANIA Live in Concert

BEATLEMANIA LIVE IN CONCERTCome together, right now – it’s time to shake it up baby with the concert show of the year!The sensational BEATLEMANIA features an in…

The Customs House, South Shields

911

911 30th Anniversary Tour – Live Pop Concert 2026Get ready to dust off the curtains and practice those backflips.

The Customs House, South Shields

Bon Jovi Forever

The only Bon Jovi tribute show you need to see!A high energy, electric packed show guaranteed to raise your hands.BJF are committed to reviving the 80/90s style…

The Customs House, South Shields

Thank Abba for the Music

Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves.

The Customs House, South Shields

King Of Pop

This incredible production stars the world’s leading MJ tribute artist Navi who is joined on stage by Michael Jackson’s iconic guitarist - Jennifer Batten.Navi…

The Customs House, South Shields

An Evening with Sunderland Legends Peter Reid and Kevin Phillips

An Evening with Sunderland LegendsFeaturing Peter Reid & Kevin PhillipsStep into the heart of Black Cats history for a night that every true Sunderland fan will…

The Customs House, South Shields

Go Your Own Way - The Fleetwood Mac Legacy

Go Your Own Way is a spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac.Their rock n roll legacy is beautifull…

The Customs House, South Shields

Blue Flamingos

A spectacular sixties review show bringing the best music from both sides of the Atlantic.

Westovian Theatre, South Shields

Sleeping Beauty (Young at Heart)

Chaos is coming to Cooksonville as the beloved story of Sleeping Beauty is retold with a Customs House twist.When the dastardly fairy Narcissus curses the Palac…

The Customs House, South Shields

Jason Cook's NYE Comedy Club

Join Jason Cook this New Year's Eve as the host of his comedy club, which brings huge TV names, daft guests and incredible surprises to The Customs House.

The Customs House, South Shields

Beauty and the Beast

Join us for our 2027 family pantomime. The Westovian Society have been performing pantomimes for generations of families at our little theatre.

Westovian Theatre, South Shields