Newcastle Upon TyneGig Guide — Metal, Rock & Punk
Newcastle Upon Tyne currently has 80 upcoming metal, punk and alternative shows across 8 venues, including The Cluny, O2 City Hall Newcastle, Newcastle University Student Union. The next gig is Shadowplay - The Definitive Joy Division Tribute on August 28, 2026. Moshradar tracks the Newcastle Upon Tyne underground scene — gig listings, venue guides — updated as new shows are announced.
Newcastle Upon Tyne gigs by genre
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Gigs in Newcastle Upon Tyne: the basics
How many gigs are on in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
There are 80 upcoming gigs listed in Newcastle Upon Tyne across 8 venues. The next is Shadowplay - The Definitive Joy Division Tribute on 28 August 2026.
What are the best live music venues in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
The Newcastle Upon Tyne venues with the most upcoming shows listed are The Cluny, O2 City Hall Newcastle, Newcastle University Student Union, NX, Utilita Arena Newcastle.
What genres of live music can you see in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Upcoming shows in Newcastle Upon Tyne cover Alternative, Rock, Metal, Indie.
Gigs near Newcastle Upon Tyne
Upcoming Events in Newcastle Upon Tyne
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28 Aug
Shadowplay - The Definitive Joy Division Tribute
“This is the closest re-enactment of a J.D. show available anywhere” SHADOW [verb] to follow closely | PLAY [verb; Act] …
The ClunyAugust 28, 2026 -
4 Sep
Near Life Experience + Vehemence + BackToMySpace + Nothing New + Barmen
This lineup brings a range of favourites to the table from pop punk classics to original punk releases straight from …
The ClunySeptember 4, 2026 -
8 Sep
PRIMAL SCREAM - XTRMNTR
SJM Concerts Presents PRIMAL SCREAM - XTRMNTR Plus Special Guest The Paris Match The tour kicks off with a two …
NXSeptember 8, 2026 -
8 Sep
f54 presents GHOSTWOMAN
GHOSTWOMAN – WELCOME TO THE CIVILIZED WORLD There is no reason for GHOSTWOMAN’s fourth album to exist. Welcome to the …
The ClunySeptember 8, 2026 -
11 Sep
Blue Nation
Blue Nation are, Neil Murdoch (Singer/Guitar), Luke Weston (BV / Bass), Nick Sharman (Drums) Birmingham has birthed legends from Black …
The ClunySeptember 11, 2026 -
16 Sep
SJM Concerts present GOOD KID plus support
SJM Concerts present GOOD KID plus support Wednesday 16th September 2026 Newcastle University Students Union Doors 7pm
Newcastle University Student UnionSeptember 16, 2026 -
16 Sep
eastside presents EERA
‘EERA hits Hollywood highs on psychedelic dream-pop album “I’ll stop when I’m done”.’ Loud Women ‘Indie- pop artist EERA returns …
The ClunySeptember 16, 2026 -
17 Sep
Holy Holy - featuring Woody Woodmansey + Tony Visconti + Glenn Gregory
Doors: 19:30 Show Starts: 20:30 Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities …
O2 City Hall NewcastleSeptember 17, 2026 -
26 Sep
Britallica
Britallica is the world’s first metal tribute to Britney Spears – a high-energy mashup of pop princess anthems and headbanging …
The ClunySeptember 26, 2026 -
3 Oct
The Hu
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleOctober 3, 2026 -
3 Oct
HED PE / COLD
Divergent Promotions presents by arrangement with TKO HED PE / COLD Legendary Southern California G-punk pioneers (hed)p.e. became known for …
Anarchy Brew CoOctober 3, 2026 -
3 Oct
Bad Co Legacy
Bad Company formed in London in 1973 by singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke (both ex-Free), guitarist Mick Ralphs …
The ClunyOctober 3, 2026 -
4 Oct
Don Broco
Unpeople (main support) Ando San (opener) Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no …
O2 City Hall NewcastleOctober 4, 2026 -
5 Oct
The Lemonheads
eastside present THE LEMONHEADS plus guests Monday 5th October 2026 Newcastle Digital Doors 7pm ***please note new venue***
Digital NewcastleOctober 5, 2026 -
6 Oct
Transvision Vamp
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleOctober 6, 2026 -
10 Oct
The Beat - Dance Crazed Too UK Tour
Triple A Entertainment Presents The Beat Dance Crazed Too UK Tour + Neville Staple + DJ Rhoda Dakar One tempestuous …
NXOctober 10, 2026 -
10 Oct
Notion Live present MATILDA MANN
Notion Live present MATILDA MANN plus support Saturday 10th October 2026 Newcastle University Students Union Doors 7pm
Newcastle University Student UnionOctober 10, 2026 -
13 Oct
Renegade Communications presents A Certain Ratio
In October ACR will be hitting the road to celebrate the Anniversary of their classic and beloved albums, "Sextet" and …
The ClunyOctober 13, 2026 -
14 Oct
Futuresound presents Ben Quad
The story of BEN QUAD is punctuated by moments of randomness: a chance meeting via Craigslist bonding over bands like …
The ClunyOctober 14, 2026 -
15 Oct
Notion Live present GURRIERS
Notion Live present GURRIERS plus support Thursday 15th October 2026 Newcastle University Students Union Doors 7pm
Newcastle University Student UnionOctober 15, 2026 -
16 Oct
Divergent present JOHN 5
Divergent Promotions present JOHN 5 plus guests Newcastle University Students Union Saturday 9th May 2026 Doors 7pm For almost 30 …
Newcastle University Student UnionOctober 16, 2026 -
16 Oct
John 5
Divergent Promotions presents by arrangement with TKO John 5 has been one of the most in-demand guitar players on the …
Newcastle UniversityOctober 16, 2026 -
17 Oct
f54 present PANCHIKO
f54 present PANCHIKO plus guests Saturday 17th October 2026 Newcastle University Students Union Doors 7pm
Newcastle University Student UnionOctober 17, 2026 -
17 Oct
The Dekkertones
The Dekkertones are a UK-based 8-piece Ska/Reggae band consisting of some of the best musicians in the genre from across …
The ClunyOctober 17, 2026 -
22 Oct
The Shamrocks
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleOctober 22, 2026 -
25 Oct
The Bates Motel
The Bates Motel are a guitar‑driven rock/Americana/R&B outfit featuring some of the North East’s most loved players: Bad Bob Bates, …
The ClunyOctober 25, 2026 -
25 Oct
The Strokes - Venue Premium Tickets
The Strokes - Venue Premium Tickets plays Utilita Arena Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Sunday 25 October 2026. Playing: …
Utilita Arena NewcastleOctober 25, 2026 -
25 Oct
The Strokes - Reality Awaits
The Strokes - Reality Awaits plays Utilita Arena Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Sunday 25 October 2026. Playing: Alex …
Utilita Arena NewcastleOctober 25, 2026 -
26 Oct
Death Valley Girls
The road to Death Valley Girls’ Welcome to Earth begins in the ashes of California’s Eaton Fire. After losing her …
The ClunyOctober 26, 2026 -
29 Oct
Overpass
Overpass plays Newcastle University Student Union in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Thursday 29 October 2026. Doors from 19:00 for this …
Newcastle University Student UnionOctober 29, 2026 -
30 Oct
Korn - Venue Premium Tickets
Korn - Venue Premium Tickets plays Utilita Arena Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Friday 30 October 2026. Playing: Korn …
Utilita Arena NewcastleOctober 30, 2026 -
30 Oct
Korn
Korn plays Utilita Arena Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Friday 30 October 2026. Playing: Architects and Youth Code. Doors …
Utilita Arena NewcastleOctober 30, 2026 -
30 Oct
Toxic Trio - Type of Negative + Pantera AD + Robbed Zombie
A Halloween weekend special with 3 top tributes to three titans of riffs.
The ClunyOctober 30, 2026 -
6 Nov
SJM Concerts & Live Nation present NIEVE ELLA
SJM Concerts & Live Nation present NIEVE ELLA plus support Friday 6th November 2026 Newcastle University Students Union Doors 7pm …
Newcastle University Student UnionNovember 6, 2026 -
6 Nov
Brave Exhibitions present COLA
*C.O.L.A. *is *sort of* a self-titled album. It’s an acronym for *Cost of Living Adjustment, *a fitting conceptual framework for …
The ClunyNovember 6, 2026 -
8 Nov
EMPLOYED TO SERVE & CABAL (co-headline show)
eastside present EMPLOYED TO SERVE CABAL (co-headline tour) plus support Cold Culture Sunday 8th November 2026 Newcastle University Students Union …
Newcastle University Student UnionNovember 8, 2026 -
8 Nov
Gypsy Pisteleros
🎭 GYPSY PISTOLEROS – Dark Faerie Tales U.K. Tour 2026 🎭 The world’s only Glam Punk Goth ’n’ Roll outlaws …
The ClunyNovember 8, 2026 -
10 Nov
Yard Act
Live Nation Presents Yard Act Plus Special Guest Lava La Rue Since first steering their golden rover into swift public …
NXNovember 10, 2026 -
12 Nov
Leo Sayer - Can't Stop Loving You
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleNovember 12, 2026 -
12 Nov
Embrace
SJM Concerts Present Embrace Plus The Rolling People and The Bunny Suit Embrace's debut album, The Good Will Out, was …
NXNovember 12, 2026 -
13 Nov
GS Promotions present ARCTIC NUMPTIES
GS Promotions present ARCTIC NUMPTIES ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not' Debut Album 20th Anniversary Show Friday …
Newcastle University Student UnionNovember 13, 2026 -
13 Nov
Core present Nic Cage Against the Machine
The world's first Rage Against The Machine tribute band, fronted by Nicolas Cage. This event is 18 and over. Any …
The ClunyNovember 13, 2026 -
16 Nov
Squeeze Plus Very Special Guests
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleNovember 16, 2026 -
17 Nov
Little Angels presents Big Bad And Back Tour
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleNovember 17, 2026 -
20 Nov
Asomvel
ASOMVEL are a four-piece hard rock band from the U.K., notorious for excessive volume, and high-octane stage shows. The band …
The ClunyNovember 20, 2026 -
21 Nov
Byker Grave present HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY & SUNKEN
Byker Grave present HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY SUNKEN plus guests Saturday 21st November 2026 Newcastle University Students Union Doors 7pm …
Newcastle University Student UnionNovember 21, 2026 -
21 Nov
Seattle Thrift Store
• Seattle Thrift Store • the only MTV Unplugged and Grunge Anthems Tribute show touring the UK! Join us for …
The ClunyNovember 21, 2026 -
25 Nov
SJM Concerts present WESTSIDE COWBOY
SJM Concerts present WESTSIDE COWBOY plus support Wednesday 25th November 2026 Newcastle University SU Doors 7pm Described as “thrilling” by …
Newcastle University Student UnionNovember 25, 2026 -
26 Nov
Metropolis presents The Bracknall
The Bracknall’s latest record ‘Falling Out Of View’ made it’s debut into the Official Independent Albums Chart at #3. Produced …
The ClunyNovember 26, 2026 -
27 Nov
Razorlight - 'America' 20th Anniversary Tour
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleNovember 27, 2026 -
28 Nov
Just Radiohead - OK Computer
Playing two different sets across 2 nights at The Cluny these shows will sell out so grab your tickets early …
The ClunyNovember 28, 2026 -
29 Nov
Martin Turner - TWO ERAS Tour 2026
TWO ERAS Tour 2026 Featuring two sets of classic Wishbone Ash music covering the definitive Mk.1 and Mk.2 years Martin …
The ClunyNovember 29, 2026 -
30 Nov
Ocean Colour Scene
Security - Bag Policy Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleNovember 30, 2026 -
1 Dec
The Damned - Final Damnation 50
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleDecember 1, 2026 -
2 Dec
Dave Hill's Slade
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleDecember 2, 2026 -
3 Dec
JS Promotions present Jesus Jones
This event is 16 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least …
The ClunyDecember 3, 2026 -
4 Dec
Dylan John Thomas
Dylan John Thomas plays NX in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Friday 4 December 2026. Doors from 18:00 for this alternative …
NXDecember 4, 2026 -
4 Dec
Heartbreak: The Tom Petty Show – 50th Anniversary Tour 2026
Newcastle, UK – Get ready to rock, as Heartbreak: The Tom Petty Show make their first-ever Newcastle appearance at The …
The ClunyDecember 4, 2026 -
7 Dec
The Very Best of the Pogues
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleDecember 7, 2026 -
8 Dec
Metropolis Music Presents Bleech 9:3
When Bleech 9:3 songwriters/guitarists Barry Quinlan and Sam Duffy first crossed paths in their early twenties, it almost seemed inconceivable …
The ClunyDecember 8, 2026 -
13 Dec
Culture Club: The Singles Tour
£1* from every ticket sold on the tour will be donated to LIVE Trust, protecting, expanding, and supporting grassroots music …
Utilita Arena NewcastleDecember 13, 2026 -
13 Dec
Culture Club - Venue Premium Tickets
Culture Club - Venue Premium Tickets plays Utilita Arena Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Sunday 13 December 2026. Playing: …
Utilita Arena NewcastleDecember 13, 2026 -
27 Dec
Christmas Rocks - Day 1
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleDecember 27, 2026 -
28 Dec
Christmas Rocks - Day 2
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleDecember 28, 2026 -
29 Dec
Christmas Rocks - Day 3
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleDecember 29, 2026 -
10 Jan
Black Veil Brides
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleJanuary 10, 2027 -
19 Jan
Alestorm
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleJanuary 19, 2027 -
22 Jan
Wrong Jovi
These guys played their debut Cluny gig in January 2026 and blew us away. By all accounts the audience blew …
The ClunyJanuary 22, 2027 -
29 Jan
Dead Poet Society
Dead Poet Society plays Digital Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Friday 29 January 2027. Doors from 18:00 for this …
Digital NewcastleJanuary 29, 2027 -
6 Feb
Echoes of the Bunnymen
The Echoes of the Bunnymen show is an aural tribute to the alternative Fab Four. Featuring some of the best …
The ClunyFebruary 6, 2027 -
13 Feb
South Arcade
Live Nation Presents South Arcade Welcome To The Real World Mouth Culture Like crossing live wires, South Arcade generate pure …
NXFebruary 13, 2027 -
20 Feb
Saxon
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleFebruary 20, 2027 -
20 Feb
The Liquid Engineers - Gary Numan Tribute
From the late 1970s to the present day Gary Numan has influenced and inspired many bands and acts within the …
The ClunyFebruary 20, 2027 -
25 Feb
The View
DF Concerts, RG Live and Pop Industries Presents: The View 'hats off to the buskers' 20th anniversary tour
NXFebruary 25, 2027 -
26 Feb
The Fratellis - Celebrating 20 Years of Costello Music
The Fratellis - Celebrating 20 Years of Costello Music plays NX in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Friday 26 February 2027. …
NXFebruary 26, 2027 -
27 Feb
The Fratellis - Celebrating 20 Years of Costello Music
The Fratellis - Celebrating 20 Years of Costello Music plays NX in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Saturday 27 February 2027. …
NXFebruary 27, 2027 -
4 Mar
Editors
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or …
O2 City Hall NewcastleMarch 4, 2027 -
13 Mar
Bootleg Blondie
BOOTLEG BLONDIE is the official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band and the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary …
The ClunyMarch 13, 2027 -
14 May
Weezer
Weezer plays Utilita Arena Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Friday 14 May 2027. Taking Back Sunday is on the …
Utilita Arena NewcastleMay 14, 2027 -
14 May
Weezer - Venue Premium Tickets
Weezer - Venue Premium Tickets plays Utilita Arena Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Friday 14 May 2027. Playing: Weezer …
Utilita Arena NewcastleMay 14, 2027
Metal Venues in Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Utilita Arena Newcastle
Arena Way
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Newcastle University Student Union
Kings Walk
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O2 City Hall Newcastle
Northumberland Road
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The Cluny
36 Lime Street
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NX
Westgate Road
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Digital Newcastle
Times Square
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Anarchy Brew Co
Unit A1 Benfield Business Park
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Newcastle University
Claremont Road
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