What's On in Newcastle
Wednesday 04 November 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Wednesday in Newcastle is anything but midweek ordinary — the city is pulling on its coat and heading out in every possible direction tonight. From rowdy rock venues to candlelit folk stages, from craft beer halls to the grand sweep of the Tyne Theatre, there is a version of a perfect evening waiting for absolutely everyone. Go on, pick your adventure.
Highlights

Soil + Finger Eleven + Adema — Three pillars of early 2000s alt-metal and hard rock sharing one stage at Digital — this is a nostalgia trip with serious bite. If you spent any part of your youth with a chain wallet and a copy of Napster, you already know why this lineup is sending fans into a frenzy. Doors open at 6:30pm, so get there early and claim your spot near the front. Check website for ticket prices.

Oh My God! It's The Church - The Original Sinners Tours — The Grove in Newcastle plays host to what promises to be a gloriously irreverent evening of music and storytelling from The Original Sinners Tours. This is one of those shows that feels genuinely alive — intimate, sharp, and full of character in a venue that suits it perfectly. Kicking off at 7:00pm, it is the kind of night you will be recommending to friends by Thursday morning. Check website for ticket prices.
Siobhan Miller — One of Scotland's most celebrated folk vocalists, Siobhan Miller brings her stunning voice and warm stage presence to The Cluny at 7:30pm — and if you have not heard her yet, prepare to be quietly floored. The Cluny is the ideal room for this: a beloved Newcastle institution with the kind of unhurried, attentive atmosphere that lets every note breathe. This is folk music at its most genuinely moving. Check website for ticket prices.

Cassia — Indie darlings Cassia take the stage at the magnificent Wylam Brewery at 7:30pm, bringing their sun-drenched, groove-laced sound to one of the most atmospheric music venues in the North East. The combination of their euphoric live energy and that vast, barrel-vaulted space makes for something genuinely special — expect dancing, expect warmth, expect to leave grinning. Check website for ticket prices.

f54 present Butch Kassidy — Cluny 2 hosts this intimate showcase from f54, putting the spotlight on Butch Kassidy at 7:30pm in one of Newcastle's most beloved smaller rooms. It is exactly the kind of under-the-radar gig that reminds you why live music matters — close, loud, and full of the kind of energy you simply cannot replicate on a streaming service. Check website for ticket prices.

Dylan Moran - Looking For Trouble — The legendary Irish comedian and one-time Black Books star Dylan Moran rolls into the Tyne Theatre at 8:00pm with his latest tour, and if his track record is anything to go by, expect a masterclass in beautifully chaotic, deeply funny philosophical ranting. The Tyne Theatre is a stunning Victorian venue that adds a touch of grandeur to what will be a thoroughly undignified and wonderful evening. Book now — shows like this sell out for very good reason. Check website for ticket prices.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | |||||
| Soil + Finger Eleven + Adema | Digital | 6:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Oh My God! It's The Church - The Original Sinners Tours | The Grove, Newcastle | 7:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| f54 present Butch Kassidy | Cluny 2 | 7:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Cassia | Wylam Brewery | 7:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Arts & Theatre | |||||
| Dylan Moran - Looking For Trouble | Tyne Theatre | 8:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
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| Siobhan Miller | The Cluny | 7:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |