What's On in Newcastle

House Heaters & Back To The Groove Presents : Project H — Kick off your Friday evening in the open air at Ouseburn Garden, where two of Newcastle's most beloved house music collectives join forces for Project H from 6:00pm. Expect deep, soulful grooves and that infectious community warmth that outdoor dance events do so well — bring a jacket and leave your inhibitions at home. At just £5–£12, this is exceptional value for a night that promises to move you.

PorkPie Live plus special guests Dakka Skanks at Boiler Shop — The Boiler Shop is one of Newcastle's most thrilling live music spaces — all exposed brickwork and soaring ceilings — and tonight it hosts PorkPie alongside the irresistible Dakka Skanks from 7:00pm. Expect a collision of ska, funk, and party energy that will have the whole room on its feet within minutes. Tickets are £26 and worth every penny for a venue and lineup combination this good.

The Jive Aces present: The Roots of Rock 'n' Roll — The Cluny is an intimate, characterful room that feels made for a night like this — the Jive Aces are one of the UK's most electrifying live acts, dragging the very DNA of rock and roll back into the room from 7:30pm. Think big brassy energy, lightning-fast guitar, and a crowd that won't be able to keep still. Check the website for ticket prices and book fast, because this one will sell.

Four To The Floor - UK House Music Party — PILGRIM hosts this dedicated celebration of UK house music from 7:30pm, and the name says it all — four-to-the-floor kicks, euphoric builds, and a crowd that knows exactly what they came for. Whether you're a seasoned clubber or just curious what all the fuss is about, this is a proper dance music event in a venue built for it. Tickets range from £10–£90, so there's an entry point for everyone.

The Tumbling Paddies — The Exchange 1856 is a gorgeous historic venue with the kind of atmosphere that makes live music feel genuinely special, and tonight The Tumbling Paddies bring their Celtic energy to the stage from 8:00pm. Expect foot-stomping rhythms, sing-along moments, and the sort of joyful noise that spills out onto the street. At £25 this is a full-blooded Friday night out with serious craic.

A Band Called Horse - Live @ Billy's — Billy Bootleggers is the kind of no-nonsense, brilliantly unpretentious venue that every city needs, and A Band Called Horse take to the stage there from 7:00pm for just £0–£2. This is grassroots live music at its most accessible — turn up, grab a drink, and discover something you didn't know you needed. The price alone makes this unmissable.