What's On in Newcastle

Shorty Sundays — NQ64 is already one of Newcastle's most beloved venues for retro gaming and good-time vibes, and Shorty Sundays flips the script to make it a genuinely brilliant family outing from 11:00am. Little ones get to dive into the arcade wonderland while grown-ups rediscover their inner teenager — it is the kind of Sunday morning that absolutely everyone will talk about on the way home. Check the website for the latest pricing and booking details.

Rockabilly Bootleggers Presents: Cutloose — For pocket-money prices of just £0–£2, Billy Bootleggers hosts a gloriously greasy slice of rockabilly from 3:00pm — the kind of afternoon where quiffs are appreciated and the energy is through the roof. Cutloose brings that raw, twangy, foot-stomping sound that feels equally at home in a sweaty bar or a drive-in cinema, and at this price there is absolutely no excuse not to wander in. Catch it while it costs less than a cup of coffee.

Pumplejuice Presents - Gateshead — Cross the river to Station East for what promises to be a characterful afternoon of live music curated by the Pumplejuice crew, kicking off at 2:00pm and priced between £5 and £20. These events have a knack for unearthing artists worth knowing about before everyone else does, wrapped in the kind of warm, no-nonsense Gateshead atmosphere that makes you feel immediately at home. Book early if you want to make sure you are in the room.

Hoedown Sundays — Saddle up for an afternoon of full-on country revelry at Cowgirls And Country, where Hoedown Sundays at 2:00pm promises line dancing, rhinestones, and the sort of communal joy that country music was invented for. At £40 this is clearly a full experience — think entertainment, atmosphere, and probably enough energy to carry you well into the evening. Whether you own a pair of boots or have never two-stepped in your life, this is the kind of Sunday that turns strangers into friends.

Fleeting Rumours: live dedication to Fleetwood Mac — PILGRIM plays host from 4:00pm to what sounds like a deeply lovingly crafted tribute to one of rock's most enduring bands, with Fleeting Rumours bringing Fleetwood Mac's sweeping, emotional catalogue back to vivid life. Tickets range from £20 to £150, suggesting tiers of experience that could make this an unforgettable Sunday evening for any fan of Stevie, Lindsey, and all those magnificent songs. Go your own way — but ideally, go here first.