MUNRO Festival returns on Saturday 6th June, bringing another day packed with live music, community energy, and a line-up that leans heavily into the UK’s thriving indie and alternative scene. The fes…
News: Ben Haskins Quartet at The Globe, Newcastle
For a night of smooth, laid-back, and undeniably cool jazz, head to The Globe in Newcastle on Sunday 31st May as the Ben Haskins Quartet will be performing music from their new EP ‘Shapes Change…
Comedy: Mrs Smith at The Witham, Barnard Castle
Heading to Barnard Castle this month for an eye test? Don’t worry, it won’t be me delivering the jokes. Instead, you’ll be in the exceptionally capable hands of Mrs Smith, who returns with her new sho…
News: Duke Special at Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle, and The Waiting Room, Eaglescliffe
Duke Special, the Belfast-based virtuoso, creates songs brimming with romance, whimsy and theatrical flair. If you’re new to his work, there are two decades of brilliance to explore. A great starting …
News: Butterfly Effect Festival at Pealie’s Barn, Northallerton
A North East independent label marks a decade in music with a festival championing emerging talent, community, and a headliner-free line-up. A North Yorkshire farm is set to transform into a hub for g…
Comedy: Tom Stade at The Witham, Barnard Castle
Canadian stand-up comedian Tom Stade brings his latest tour, ‘Naughty By Nature’, to Barnard Castle, delivering an evening of loose, observational comedy and unpredictable storytelling in …
Comedy: Molly McGuinness at The Stand, Newcastle
With a best Newcomer nominee at the 2025 Fringe, Molly McGuinness is heading on tour after her sell-out Fringe debut, which saw her show ‘Slob’ spread like wildfire through word of mouth. …
Event: Life Goes Kids Free For One Epic Late Night Dinosaur Adventure
Award-winning Life Science Centre (Life) is going kids-free for one epic late-night takeover. Adults can explore dinosaurs, space and the origins of life on Earth at a special after-hours event on Th…
Art: Baltic Launch Open Submission 2026
Artists and creatives across the North East are being invited to submit their work for a major exhibition at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead, opening this September. The resulting …
News: The Lemon Twigs at Boiler Shop, Newcastle
There is a nostalgic charm to The Lemon Twigs. With tight harmonies, infectious melodies and charming, witty songwriting, they would not feel out of place alongside Harry Nilsson, The Kinks or The Bea…