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25 last-minute North East tickets you’ll want to book this October
Looking for plans this month? Whether it’s a wholesome night, a gig with the girls, something a bit different… or scary, there’s still time to get tickets for the events happening this month across the North East.
We’ve rounded up the shows and events with tickets still available, from West End musicals and arena gigs to a fright night you won’t forget. We’re also keeping an eye on the tickets dropping this month, so you can be prepared and get first dibs.
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR OCTOBER
Sing The Musicals – Newcastle
When: Friday 9th October 2026
Where: O2 City Hall Newcastle, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8SF
Price: Seated tickets from £33.15
Direct from London’s West End on its first national tour, a singalong night with a live band, character singers and a giant screen of lyrics, taking in songs from Mamma Mia, The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing, Les Mis and Rocky Horror.
The Pussycat Dolls Forever Tour – Newcastle
When: Friday 9th October 2026
Where: Utilita Arena Newcastle, Arena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7NA
Price: Seated tickets from £76.75 and standing tickets from £93.25
The Pussy Cat Dolls are back in Newcastle this October, celebrating 20 years of the Dolls. Joined by special guests Lil’ Kim and Deja Vu, they’re bringing back-to-back Y2K bangers to the Toon.
Psycho Path – Newcastle
When: Friday 9th, Saturday 10th, Friday 16th, Saturday 17th, Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th and Wednesday 28th to Saturday 31st October 2026
Where: Lintz Hall Farm, Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 6AS
Price: Price varies by date, starting from £45.00
Lintz Hall Farm becomes a Halloween scream park, with 11 mazes across open woodland plus live shows and food and drink on site. Expect a clown carnival in iScream, pirates in Cutthroat Island and a pitch-black walk through The Darkness, so wear shoes you don’t mind getting muddy.
Newcastle Legends Live! – Newcastle
When: Monday 12th October 2026
Where: O2 City Hall Newcastle, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8SF
Price: Tickets from £36.10
Rob Lee, Micky Quinn, Lee Clark, John Beresford and Peter Beardsley take the stage to share St James’ Park stories, dressing room secrets and memories of the Tyne-Wear derby, with a live audience Q&A.
Eagles by Candlelight – Durham
When: Thursday 15th October 2026
Where: Durham Cathedral, The Cathedral Office, The College, Durham DH1 3EH
Price: Tickets from £44.50
Eagles By Candlelight brings a cast of West End singers and a live band to Durham Cathedral for an evening of the band’s best-known songs, performed by cosy candlelight. Expect New Kid In Town, Life in the Fast Lane, Tequila Sunrise and How Long, reworked for the setting.
Bowie By Candlelight – Durham
When: Friday 16th October 2026
Where: Durham Cathedral, The Cathedral Office, The College, Durham DH1 3EH
Price: Tickets from £34.50
Bowie By Candlelight brings David Live, a David Bowie tribute show, to Durham Cathedral for an evening of unforgettable hits. Expect Let’s Dance, Starman, Life on Mars and Rebel Rebel, plus some deeper album cuts and rarer live versions for dedicated fans. The band formed nearly 20 years ago and has played for the BBC and at The David Bowie World Fan Convention in Liverpool.
Sloe Supper Club – Newcastle
When: Sunday 18th October 2026
Where: Assemble, 3 Old Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7JG
Price: £67.00 per person
A new supper club is coming to Assemble. Chef Ben Wilson-Woolsey is serving up a fine dining menu of Asian-inspired dishes made with locally foraged ingredients, with a plant-based menu alongside the main one. Expect confit pork doughnut with hawthorn, poached oyster congee and smoked duck breast with pine and Jerusalem artichoke.
The Picture of Dorian Gray – A New Musical – Darlington
When: Monday 19th October 2026
Where: Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington DL1 1RR
Price: Tickets from £20.00
A new musical based on Oscar Wilde’s gothic novel follows Dorian Gray, whose youth and charm survive untouched while a hidden portrait takes on the cost of his sins. Kevin Kennedy, known for Coronation Street, stars as Mr Issacs in the 160-minute show.
We Will Rock You The Musical – Newcastle
When: Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th October 2026
Where: O2 City Hall Newcastle, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8SF
Price: Tickets from £39.75
Queen and Ben Elton’s musical heads to Newcastle for two nights, built around 24 of the band’s hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga and Don’t Stop Me Now. Non-stop singing, hit after hit.
2026 Mercury Prize – Newcastle
When: Thursday 22nd October 2026
Where: Utilita Arena Newcastle, Arena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7NA
Price: Tickets from £48.75
The Mercury Prize returns to Newcastle, with 12 shortlisted albums up for the title, including Knats’ A Great Day In Newcastle, plus records from Florence and The Machine, RAYE, Olivia Dean and Suede. 10 acts are set to perform live; it’ll be a night to remember.
Bēodern Supper Club – Northumberland
When: Thursday 22nd October 2026
Where: Ad Gefrin, South Road, Wooler, Northumberland NE71 6NJ
Price: £27.00 per person
Ad Gefrin’s new monthly Supper Club brings people together around the table for a relaxed evening of hearty, seasonal food. You’ll be served a two-course meal of beef and Guinness stew with root vegetables and sourdough, followed by sticky toffee pudding with caramel whisky sauce and vanilla ice cream. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available on request.
Paul Potts: Opera Boys – Darlington
When: Friday 23rd October 2026
Where: Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington DL1 1RR
Price: Tickets from £23.00
Britain’s Got Talent’s very first winner Paul Potts joins West End and Broadway stars The Opera Boys for their final tour. Expect an evening of opera, musical theatre and pop classics, including Paul’s famous Nessun Dorma. Meet-and-greet ticket holders get a pre-show session at 6pm with a signed poster and a glass of prosecco or orange juice.
Martin Kemp’s Ultimate 80’s DJ Show – Sunderland
When: Saturday 24th October 2026
Where: The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3HA
Price: Tickets from £30.00
Martin Kemp returns to The Fire Station’s Auditorium to play his favourite 80s hits from the decks, with Tommy Caulker of WHQ Club warming up with 70s and 80s tracks. The venue says his previous nights here have sold out well ahead, so book now while you still can.
Paul Smith: Happy Tour – Newcastle
When: Saturday 24th October 2026
Where: Utilita Arena Newcastle, Arena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7NA
Price: Tickets from £42.45
Comedian Paul Smith brings his biggest tour yet to Newcastle, known for razor-sharp crowd work and true stories pulled from everyday life. Expect plenty of audience interaction and a show all about finding joy in the chaos.
Imperial Classical Ballet Presents The Nutcracker – Newcastle
When: Tuesday 27th October 2026
Where: Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AG
Price: Tickets from £36.90
Imperial Classical Ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to Newcastle for one night, following Clara and her Nutcracker Prince from a Christmas Eve party to the Kingdom of Sweets. It’s an early start to the festive season, but we’re not complaining.
West End Divas – Sunderland
When: Thursday 29th October 2026
Where: The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
Price: Tickets from £28.00
Three UK musical theatre vocalists who have starred in Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked and Mamma Mia! step out of character for a concert of showstoppers and backstage stories. The set runs from Boublil and Schönberg to Stephen Schwartz and classic Broadway.
Halloween in Concert – Newcastle
When: Friday 30th October 2026
Where: O2 City Hall Newcastle, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8SF
Price: Tickets from £31.15
A cast and live band run through spooky hits with big visuals, from Monster Mash, Highway to Hell and The Time Warp to Running Up That Hill, Bat Out of Hell and Thriller. It’s a good Halloweekend option for anyone who’d rather sing along than be scared.
Mrs. Doubtfire – Newcastle
When: Wednesday 7th to Sunday 11th October 2026
Where: Newcastle Theatre Royal, 100 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BR.
Price: Tickets from £24.00
Out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard swaps his suit for a wig and a tartan frock to stay close to his kids in the West End hit musical based on the 1993 film, with Gabriel Vick from the original London company in the lead. Expect the film’s most-loved moments plus new songs and dance numbers, making it the perfect family night out.
Korn – Newcastle
When: Friday 30th October 2026
Where: Utilita Arena Newcastle, Arena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7NA
Price: Tickets from £73.12
Rock and metal legends Korn play Newcastle with special guests Architects and Youth Code. The band’s 1994 self-titled debut helped pioneer a genre, and they’ve since sold over 40 million albums worldwide and won two Grammys.
Kynren Pyromusical – County Durham
When: Saturday 31st October 2026
Where: Kynren, Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 7SF
Price: Standard tickets are £14.00 for adults and £11.00 for under 18s
The North East’s biggest pyromusical returns for its eighth year, with a 25-minute fireworks display set to an epic soundtrack. It’s staged on Kynren’s 7.5-acre stage, with fire pits and food and drink on site.
Our Friends in The North – Newcastle
When: Thursday 15th to Saturday 24th October 2026 (excluding Sundays)
Where: Newcastle Theatre Royal, 100 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BR
Price: Tickets from £19.00
The BAFTA-winning BBC drama returns to the city where it began, starring our very own Ryan Nolan. It’s a new stage adaptation by original writer Peter Flannery that marks 30 years since the series first aired. It follows four Newcastle friends, Tosker, Geordie, Nicky and Mary, as the Thatcher years test their friendships, ambitions and relationships.
FUTURE EVENTS, ON SALE NOW
Northern Lights – Newcastle
When: Friday 20th November to Thursday 31st December 2026
Where: Leazes Park, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6BB
Price: Standard tickets from £21.25 for adults and £15.25 for children (off-peak)
Leazes Park becomes a kilometre-long Christmas light trail, with a new “Christmas Time Machine” theme that takes visitors back through the decades. The route includes installations the park hasn’t seen before, plus a Christmas Village with festive food, drink and fairground rides.
Don’t miss their new 20% off promotion, using the promo code LIGHTS20 (expires on 31st October).
Will Young: The Evergreen Anniversary Tour – Newcastle
When: Sunday 21st February 2027
Where: O2 City Hall Newcastle, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8SF
Price: Tickets from £60.55
Will Young marks 25 years since winning Pop Idol with his Evergreen Anniversary Tour, back with his full band on a 16-venue UK run that stops off at O2 City Hall. It’s his first Newcastle show since 2022, so one for anyone still singing along to Leave Right Now.
Mouth of the Tyne Festival – Tynemouth
When: Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th July 2027
Where: Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Pier Road, Tynemouth NE30 4BZ
Price: Tickets from £64.35
Tynemouth Priory and Castle hosts the festival’s open-air standing concerts. The first act announced is Olly Murs with special guests on Thursday 8th July. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult, and there’s an accessible viewing area, street food and a bar on site. Grab a ticket while you can, these will sell out fast.
Lost Minds Festival – Newcastle
When: Saturday 10th July 2027
Where: Exhibition Park, Claremont Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PZ
Price: Early bird admission tickets are £72.32
The North East’s biggest dance music festival returns to Exhibition Park for 2027 after another sell-out year. Expect multiple stages, including the Main Stage, the Kiddstock Temple, the Cream Container Stage, the Second Speed big top and the new Raver Express pop-up double-decker bus, plus huge production and top headliners to be announced soon.
Check out our what’s on calendar for upcoming events worth knowing about in the North East.
Molly Ferry
CONTENT ASSISTANT
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