Music & Nightlife

Newcastle's renowned nightlife sparkles again! Music sounds better with you...

FROM BASS-HEAVY PARTY BLOWOUTS, TO FLAMBOYANT GATHERINGS AND LUXURIOUS VIP EXPERIENCES, IT’S NO WONDER NE1 RANKS SKY-HIGH FOR PARTY-LOVERS. CHECK OUT OUR GUIDE TO THE HOTTEST DJ APPEARANCES AND EXCLUSIVE GIGS KICKING OFF IN THE TOON THIS SUMMER...

SLEEPER + THE BLUETONES 6 AUGUST

What’s better than one legendary Britpop band headlining the O2 Academy? Two at once of course! 90’s heroes Sleeper, and The Bluetones have joined forces to bring us a huge show of unadulterated Britpop fury. Both acts will be performing their debut albums in full, as well as some of their greatest hits. So, get ready to sing your heart out and party like it’s 1995! C’mon! academymusicgroup.com

CARL COX 7 AUGUST

Live music is finally back and there's a cracking show going off at Times Square this August! It’s time to get yourself dancing as world-renowned DJ, Carl Cox takes to the decks for an epic set of electrifying tunes. The legendary DJ and dance pioneer is whistling into the Toon for a huge party alongside some of the most talked about talents in house and techno. Adam Beyer of iconic Swedish techno label Drumcode adds even more weight to the line-up, with Anfisa Letyago, Anna Our and People Get Real all on opening duty. This is set to be one of the biggest parties in the city this year! yourfutureisdigital.co.uk

DRAGNET 7, 14, 21 AUGUST

One of Newcastle’s mostloved club nights at theCut is returning and tunes never sounded so good! Dragnet is back in business and ready to get you back into the Saturday night groove this summer. Hosted by resident DJs Alannah Lamb, Charlie Dancer and Kristian Atkinson, you can be sure that the big disco, funk and hip-hop hits will be pumping out all night - yes please! thecutnewcastle.co.uk

HOLD MY BEER 9 AUGUST

A new event born during lockdown, this weekly Monday indie night was an instant hit with students across the city when it first landed on the dancefloor. Now, it’s getting the chance to spread its wings and get people on dancing for the first time at Wonderbar in The Gate. Let resident DJ Chris Ranson soundtrack your night with banging rock ‘n’ roll anthems! wonderbar-newcastle.co.uk

US & THEM 7, 14, 21 AUGUST

There’s a new weekly event at Worldies and we’re buzzing about it! Us & Them invites some the best underground DJs in the city to spin their stuff alongside incredible local artists that are just breaking through. The brilliant I Heart Acid will be taking over the club on August 7th, bringing a celebration of iconic beats with the live stylings of local legends, Tokyo Acid Cru. On August 14th local hero Kris Emmett joins the enigmatic Vyvyan, one of the most talked about anonymous producers on the underground scene, to bring the party all night long. One of the most exciting names in techno, Lord Of The Isles will be joining Northumberland’s very own wild man Mark Algar for a huge party on August 21st. welovewhq.com

WAITING IN THE WINGS 7 AUGUST

The West End is coming to Newcastle once again in the next installment of the critically acclaimed musical extravaganza Waiting In The Wings. A whole host of West End stars will be taking to the Tyne Theatre & Opera House stage to bring you a repertoire of classic musical numbers. So, whether you're looking to be swept up in the joy of Mamma Mia or sing for your life at the mercy of Sweeney Todd, there’s certain to be something to quench your thirst for timeless musicals in this variety filled show! tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

BETH MACARI 20 AUGUST

Newcastle’s own Beth Macari is quickly becoming one of the most talked about names within the city’s music scene. Her soulful R&B inspired sound will be filling Hoochie Coochie and getting everyone swaying the night away when she headlines their Friday Night Live slot. hoochiecoochie.co.uk

SYNRG PRESENTS: ADAM PITS & NATHAN PINDER 13 AUGUST

Cosmic Ballroom is known for its banging live nights that showcase some of the best new DJ talent from all around the world, and their post-pandemic debut show courtesy of Synrg is shaping up to be another incredible party for the ages! Headlined by rising stars and production wizards Adam Pits and Nathan Pinder, this one promises to be a magical night and an unmissable return to form for one of the UK’s fastest rising electronic music promoters. facebook.com/cosmicballroom

THE NICK GLADDISH BAND – ‘LAST ONE GET THE LIGHTS’ 7 AUGUST

There’s something magical about a live album launch, seeing months of hard work come to full fruition right in front of your eyes. Local lads The Nick Gladdish Band will be bringing some of that new music magic to The Cluny as they launch their ‘Last One Get The Lights’ album after months of work during lockdown. Renowned for combining blues and prog rock to brilliant effect, Nick and the boys will tear the house down as they let us hear their masterpiece live for the very first time! thecluny.com

PURPLE RAIN CABARET 7 AUGUST

Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ is one of the most beloved albums of all time and it’s set to be performed in a whole new way for a fabulous cabaret celebration at Boiler Shop this August! Classic Album Cabaret is a show that’s all about bringing new life to legendary albums via the medium of cabaret. These legendary tracks will be performed live and brought to life in the most flamboyant of fashions that Prince himself would approve of. Please Take Me With U? boilershop.net

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