What to do in Hartlepool

Between Sunday, September 13, 2026 and Thursday, November 12, 2026

100 local events, concerts, festivals and things to do in and around Hartlepool, United Kingdom.

THE QUIREBOYS + The Karma Effect + Soho Dukes // King Street Social Club, North Shields

Oct 15f54 presents The Quireboys King Street Social Club 15.10.26 On sale Friday 22nd May 10am It’s official: the Quireboys are hitting the road for a UK tour this Autumn, and with Spike and the band busy on new material, fans are in for a quintessential night of British Rock 'n' Roll. SYATB!

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Colin Currie/Sam Walton, Bryce Dessner, Royal Northern Sinfonia in Gateshead

Oct 4🎶 Get Ready for Royal Northern Sinfonia Live at The Glasshouse on Sunday, October 4, 2026! 🎶 This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Royal Northern Sinfonia is set to light up The Glasshouse with their unforgettable sound on Sunday, October 4, 2026. With fan-favorite

Laughing Pug - Rose & Potter

Oct 4Comedy innit

Ghost Hunt- *SOLD OUT* Headlands House

Sep 18👻 GHOST HUNTING AT HEADLAND HOUSE | HARTLEPOOL | 10TH JULY 2026 ⸻ 📅 Date & Time Friday 18th September 2026 9:00PM – 2:00AM ⸻ 📍 Location Headland House, Hartlepool, TS24 ⸻ 🎟️ Tickets £10 Deposit (remaining balance due 1 month before event) Limited spaces available ⸻ 👻 EVENT DESCRIPTION

Nashville Live Tribute Show

LOL TOLHURST in CONVERSATION

Oct 15VIP includes: Exclusive access to soundcheck which will include a performance of 2 songs not featured in the show. - Stage / tech rundown with Francis? sound engineer - One of the best seats in the house for the main show - A limited-edition signed 7? single available only with the VIP ticket on tour & An exclusive VIP tour lanyard.

Jazz Emu: The Pleasure Is All Yours

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious

Simon Yates: Pleasure & Pain

Oct 5One of the most accomplished mountaineers of all time comes to Whitley bay! “Simon is a totally engaging speaker, who both entertains and inspires.” Simon is best known for his role in Joe Simpson’s bestseller ‘Touching The Void’ and is one of the most accomplished exploratory mountaineers of all

ACAI Outdoorsing | Buckden Pike | 9km | Women Only

Oct 12A mountain hike to the summit of Buckden Pike, with big Yorkshire Dales views, fascinating history and a brilliant sense of adventure!

Hauxley Nature Reserve evening visit.

Oct 6We have planned a trip to the lovely Hauxley nature trail for an evening stroll and a hot drink, 6th October at 6pm.

Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby

Oct 6One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma. ‘What’s so rare and satisfying is how all the jokes go hand in hand with the seriousness of the situation. It’s a wonderfully hopeful, often hilarious show from a properly funny man’ The Times ★★★★ ‘Fabulous turn of phrase, superb character creations ‘ Chortle ★★★★ ‘Stardom is surely just one punchline away‘ Evening Standard ★★★★ Yes, it’s a story about an ill baby, but it’s a very funny one with a happy ending, as new parents Scott and Jemma fight to get the right diagnosis for their daughter and are plunged into months of bewildering treatment, sleepless nights, celebrity encounters and bizarre side effects.

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Comedy: Scott Bennett – *SOLD OUT*

Oct 7*This show is now sold out* *This is a seated show with all seating unreserved* One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic

Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby

Oct 7One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma. ‘What’s so rare and satisfying is how all the jokes go hand in hand with the seriousness of the situation. It’s a wonderfully hopeful, often hilarious show from a properly funny man’ The Times ★★★★ ‘Fabulous turn of phrase, superb character creations ‘ Chortle ★★★★ ‘Stardom is surely just one punchline away‘ Evening Standard ★★★★ Yes, it’s a story about an ill baby, but it’s a very funny one with a happy ending, as new parents Scott and Jemma fight to get the right diagnosis for their daughter and are plunged into months of bewildering treatment, sleepless nights, celebrity encounters and bizarre side effects.

The Cleveland Inn Bingo

Oct 7Eyes down 7.30pm! Once a month, the cosy village pub dials things up a notch for Bingo Night. £5 per book, £2 flyer. Cash prizes.

Discover your local air ambulance: volunteer session

Oct 8Discover volunteering with GNAAS. Meet the team, explore opportunities and find out how you can help support our life-saving service.

Wetherby Networking Event - 8 October 2026 12 noon - 2.00 pm (FREE)

Oct 8Join us for our Wetherby Networking Event, bringing together local businesses, professionals and community members.

The Jersey Beats

Russell Howard - Don't Tell The Algorithm

The Business of Therapy- 2 day Workshop with Alan Johnson (WEEKDAY)

Oct 15How to get business, do business and feel good about making money offering your services to people Need to feel better doing business? Want ideas on how to run effective sessions? Need to find more and good business? Want some ideas on expanding your business? Find asking for money a challenge? A

SEND Support Workshop

Sep 14Free SEND Support workshop for parents/carers and professionals in South Tyneside.

Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert - The 20th Anniversary Tour

Oct 8Our Gateway+ Premium Experience will transform how you watch live entertainment in York. Enjoy being a VIP for the night as we look after you so all you need to do is relax and enjoy the show. Skip the queues and enter the venue via a dedicated entrance and access to the newly renovated, exclusive Clifford's Lounge. Relax in style and enjoy a welcome drink* as well as a complimentary interval drink. At show time, take your seat in our new luxury seating located perfectly to give you fantastic views of the stage. Every seat has its own QR code so you can order drinks direct to your seat throughout the show. *25ml York Gin and mixer (other spirits available), Prosecco, 175ml wine, bottled beer, pint of beer or soft drink.

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Halloween At The Movies - Forum Theatre - Billingham

Oct 8Halloween at the Movies is a spectacular symphonic celebration of cinema’s most iconic and thrilling soundtracks, brought to life by The Great British Film Orchestra. As darkness falls, audiences are invited into a world where film music, fantasy and fright collide. This immersive concert experienc

An Evening of Mediumship in Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Oct 8EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP – Saltburn-by-the-Sea With Psychic Medium Chris Drew Saltburn Arts Theatre 8th Oct 2026 (19.30-21.00hrs) 🎟️ £15.18 (£14 + £1.18 fee) Join internationally acclaimed medium Chris Drew for a powerful, moving, and unforgettable night of connection with Spirit. With appearanc

Alasdair Beckett-King: King of Crumbs

Early Birds at Locomotion

Oct 10Early Birds is a special early-morning session for visitors with sensory needs who wish to explore the museum in a quieter environment. It’s for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, more relaxed museum opening, including autistic visitors, or visitors with an anxiety disorder or a Special Educa

Cooking class Garlic cheese Focaccia

Sep 30This time will spend one hour at a fast pace,and we will bake garlic focaccia&cheese to take home.

Silver Gemstone Stacking Ring Workshop - Ring Making Class

Oct 10Get creative making a sterling silver ring set using beginner friendly silversmithing skills. Add your chosen gemstone from our collection.

Monthly Organisational Meeting

Oct 12Join us for our Monthly organisational meeting in Redcar Morrisons every 2nd Monday of the month. Feel free to join us in person or join via zoom - link available from our mailing list newsletter and WhatsApp community.

Baga Chipz - Bagz to Riches

Oct 2Ru Paul's Drag Race star Baga Chipz returns with her latest tour - Bagz to Riches A jam-packed night of outrageous stand-up comedy, untold stories

How 200 women voted in the 1869 General Election

Oct 15Or how 1860s feminists successfully exploited a government blunder in the 1867 Reform Act - and what else they got up to.

Lipstick on Your Collar

Definitely Oasis

Oct 24 The world's closest sounding tribute to Oasis performing Internationally

Northallerton Repair Café

Oct 31A repair café event held at Northdale on the last Saturday of the month*, between 10am and 1pm (last repairs accepted at 12.30pm). Textiles, electrical, mechanical and general repairs undertaken. Minor garment alterations may be accepted, at the discretion of the Repair team, but the main focus is

Martin Kemp’s Ultimate 80’s DJ Show **Returns by popular demand**

Oct 2480's icon & national treasure, Martin Kemp, returns by popular demand, spinning all his favourite 80s hits, live & up close, as he headlines @ The Fire Station. Ask anyone who has seen his amazing shows here, which sell out months in advance, this will be a proper fun 80's night out with a

Mark Chadwick (Levellers)

Sep 27 One of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick, has co-written 20 chart singles and 6 Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of the Levellers, the band he has fronted for over 25 years. Still going strong, the Levellers are festival favourites and have cemented their cherished status with headline performances at Glastonbury, Isle Of Wight, Cambridge Folk Festival, Bestival and Boomtown and many European and UK events and in 2003 they successfully created their own annual Beautiful Days Festival which takes place in August at Escot Park in Devon. During this time Mark has released two solo albums ‘All the Pieces’ and ‘Moment’ and his upfront and personal solo performance will see him play a mixture of material from these albums and Levellers classics. Be warned, Mark will have you up dancing! PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EARLY SHOW WITH DOORS AT 3PM. Travelling in from outside of Stockton-on-Tees and fancy making a night of it? Take advantage of a special rate at the Hampton by Hilton Hotel – only 500 metres from our venue click HERE for more info! Visit our website for our age restrictions https://georgiantheatre.co.uk/admission-and-refunds/ Accessible Ticketing The Georgian Theatre offer a free ticket to personal assistants / carers. Simply book your ticket and email us at access@teesmusicalliance.org.uk If you consider yourself to be disabled but you don't use a wheelchair and find it uncomfortable at standing events; please contact us after you book your tickets to arrange a seat. More details here; www.georgiantheatre.co.uk/accessibility

Deaf Havana Newcastle upon Tyne Tickets

Oct 31Deaf Havana at Northumbria Students' Union

Scarborough Jazz Festival 2026 Sunday Day

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet

Ward Thomas - Celebrating 10 years of Cartwheels

Tom Rosenthal - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I Am

The Story of Guitar Heroes

Bootleg Blondie

Sep 18Established in 2001 this band is the only tribute to have performed with two original founder members of Blondie, legendary drummer Clem Burke who is sadly no longer with us, and songwriter, bass player and prolific author Gary Valentine. BB had the honour to be thanked on Blondie's 11* album 'Pollinator' in 2017 and played the world famous CBGB in New York City 2006. In 2019, to celebrate 40 years since the release of Blondie's iconic album "Parallel Lines" Bootleg Blondie played two UK tours with Clem Burke under the band name CBBB (Clem Burke & Bootleg Blondie). Both tours were a whirlwind of sell out shows, radio, press interviews and fab reviews, driving nearly 5,000 miles and performing to over 7,000 people, also releasing an original single 'Enigma Soho Au Go Go' to coincide with the tours which is available through AppleMusic, Spotify, Deezer, and itunes. Clem Burke and Bootleg Blondie have written a rock 'n' roll opera about London with original music called 'Clem Burke's Big Smoke'. Tim Rice said 'It is instantly catchy and intriguing, the lyrics are fun and witty' Check out Clem's youtube L.A. interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lwj07Sd-MU Bootleg Blondie can be seen at all the major venues and festivals around the UK and Europe, having played the Isle of Wight Festival, the 100 Club, Shepherd's Bush Empire, the Hammersmith Palais, the Electric Ballroom London, Eric's Liverpool, Dingwall's London. Debbie Harris, lead vocalist of Bootleg Blondie, has the looks, the voice and the attitude of the original Blondie bombshell and like her heroine is typically outrageous on stage, wearing dustbin liners, thigh length boots and t.shirts with more holes than t.shirt! She appeared in The Mail On Sunday Magazine and performed on two TV shows for BBC1 picked out of 15,000 applicants to represent Debbie Harry on 'Even Better Than The Real Thing' hosted by Paddy McGuinness which attracted an audience of 10 million viewers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VzuJqMp5cQ

Sep 19Please Please You & Brudenell Presents... Gong in 2026 features the longest-running line-up of this legendary international psychedelic band. The universe of Gong was created in 1969 by Daevid Allen, following a profound psychedelic vision. A founder member of Soft Machine, Allen wove his spiritual and metaphysical leanings into an evolving collective, more a mythology than a band in the conventional sense. Gong established itself as one of the most unique, innovative and experimental rock groups of the Seventies, with an experimental mix of rock, jazz, psychedelia and elements of mysticism and surrealism, all laced with a far-out sense of humour. The current incarnation, who were put together by Daevid for his swansong album with Gong, ‘I See You’, continue to honour his final intent: to take the band “into new unknown heights and depths far beyond anything I could ever imagine myself”. They have composed, recorded and toured together for eleven years since Allen's passing and they continue to espouse the ethics, attitude and lifestyle that was always at the heart of the band. This dynamic, powerful and explosive live band continue to tour internationally, including visits to China, USA, Europe, Brazil and Japan. They have released the albums 'Rejoice! I’m Dead!’ (2016), ‘The Universe Also Collapses’ (2019), ‘Pulsing Signals’ (2021),‘Unending Ascending’ (2023), and now 'Bright Spirit' (2026), all on Kscope. Line-up: Ian East – saxophones and woodwinds Fabio Golfetti – guitar and singing Cheb Nettles – drums and singing Dave Sturt – bass and singing Kavus Torabi – singing and guitar

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - York

Sep 26Laugh Out Loud Comedy Clubs – Treat Yourself to a Laugh! Come and see the best in live stand-up with comedians from such hit TV shows as BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, BBC1’s Would I Lie to You?, BBC2’s Live at the Apollo, Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Channel 4’s Taskmaster – and many more. Plus the best of the rest from across the UK and around the world — always live, always unforgettable.Each show features three professional comedians and a brilliant host MC. You’ll see different performers every month — no repeats and a fresh night out every time. Over the years, we’ve proudly booked the likes of John Bishop, Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, James Acaster, Russell Howard, and Jason Manford — all before they became household names. 🎤 So come and catch the next big thing — before they’re selling out their own national tours! Why you’ll love it: 🎉 Three top professional comedians every show 🔁 Brand-new line-up every month – never the same twice 🍻 Full bar service + two interval breaks 🥳 Perfect for birthdays, date nights, or just a great night out 😂 Big laughs, great crowds, and real feel-good moments – every single time What audiences say: “I liked it so much I booked for 28 people – they all loved it!” – Will Sherret “Ace night” – Julie Lovatt “Fantastic night yet again” – Fleur Spafford “Great night, everyone must try going – very funny!” – Lee Evans (not that Lee Evans!) 🎟️ These are all real reviews from real people – so if you fancy a laugh, get booking now. 🔒 Key Info: Ages 18+ Doors: 7:30pm Show Start + Last Entry: 8:00pm Finish: 10:30pm

Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey - Venue Premium Tickets

Paul Merton and Suki Webster's Improv Show

Magic Mike's Halloween Special: The Not So Spooky Halloween Show

Oct 9PorkPie The Crescent, York Friday 9th October, 7.30pm Tickets are £24 (+ b/f) in advance and available from See Tickets. *This is a standing show* PorkPie stand proudly at the heart of the UK’s modern ska revival, blending the fire of classic 2-Tone with their own unmistakable energy. Over the last three years the band have stepped firmly into their stride, releasing two full-length albums and an EP that have cemented their reputation as one of the most dynamic ska outfits on the circuit. Their self-titled EP ‘Skandemic’ marked a turning point for Porkpie, showcasing sharp songwriting, powerful brass arrangements, and the band’s signature ability to fuse social bite with irresistible rhythm. Building on that momentum, 2025 saw the release of their acclaimed second album ‘9 On the Tiles’, a record that broadened their sound while staying true to the ska roots that first inspired them. The album’s standout single ‘Bones’ became a breakout success and was picked up as a favourite by Craig Charles on BBC Radio 6 Music, earning the band new listeners across the UK and beyond. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXu45Xvzxq8 Known for their electric stage presence, polished musicianship, and a commitment to making every gig feel like a celebration, PorkPie continue to rise through the ska scene with confidence and flair. In April 2026, they’ll bring their unmistakable stomp to the London International Ska Festival, appearing alongside reggae and roots luminaries Misty in Roots and The Cimarons a milestone that marks just how far the band have come. With momentum on their side and a loyal, ever-growing fanbase, PorkPie are skanking forward with purpose—ready to bring their brass, bounce, and big-hearted spirit to audiences everywhere. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm3UWxSblpc

An Evening with Kristin Hersh

Oct 17Please Please You & Brudenell Presents... Over the last three decades, Kristin Hersh’s prolific career has seen her heralded queen of the alternative release. Returning with a new solo record ‘Clear Pond Road’ released in September 2023, the album is a cinematic road trip; a series of personal vignettes from a fiercely independent auteur, plush with layers of atonal, edgy-dreamy strings and mellotron. It’s a watershed moment in a career overflowing with creative firsts and inspirational thinking, an elegant piece of personal reportage. It’s a sensuous, life-affirming statement, a very personal memoir; it’s the a blossoming of a true icon of independence. In 2018 Hersh announced a new partnership with Fire Records that made possible the release of her acclaimed tenth studio album, ‘Possible Dust Clouds’. Since then there’s been new releases from Throwing Muses (‘Sun Racket’, 2020) and 50Foot Wave (‘Black Pearl’, 2022) along with new book ‘Seeing Sideways’ (2022). “One of indie rock’s most fascinating figures” (The Guardian) Hersh has released over 20 solo records, with Throwing Muses and 50FOOTWAVE to date. She is the author of an acclaimed memoir — based on her teenage diary — about a particularly eventful year, titled “Rat Girl” (‘Paradoxical Undressing’ in the UK), which was named #8 on Rolling Stone’s “25 Greatest Rock Memoirs of all time.” She later released her albums ‘Crooked’ (2010), ‘Wyatt at the Coyote Palace’ (2016) and Throwing Muses’ ‘Purgatory/Paradise’ (2013) as groundbreaking books of music, artwork, essays and lyrics. NPR Books said of Hersh’s latest work, ‘Don’t Suck, Don’t Die’ about her friendship with the late Vic Chesnutt, “Not only one of the best books of the year, it’s one of the most beautiful rock memoirs ever written.”  Previously, the juxtaposition of light and dark has been essential to the drama of Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave, but this new record is something of a departure: more inward looking. Produced and performed by Hersh, ‘Clear Pond Road’ is quieter yet more outspoken, its inventive musical logic underpinned by the ambience of field recordings. “Passion sounds less angry here, more grateful, I think,” Kristin says, “sweeter, sadder, and somehow no less alive. Honestly? It’s a love story and its erratic heart rate reflects this. As textured and raunchy as real life songs like these can get, the sonic vocabulary is delicate, so I had to respect that and keep it grounded with car engines and rain in New England, then whistling ducks and wind chimes in New Orleans. Which sounds wistful, like a blurry photograph.” Currently in the studio working on the next offering from Throwing Muses, Kristin Hersh is also preparing for a three month solo tour to celebrate across the UK and Ireland before heading to Australia and New Zealand.

Imperial Classical Ballet® Presents Swan Lake

The Mouse Outfit

Oct 15The Mouse Outfit Thursday 15th October, 7.30pm Tickets are £18 (+ b/f) in advance and available from See Tickets. *This is a standing show* The Mouse Outfit are a Hip Hop production team and live band from Manchester. They are back on tour in 2026 performing DJ sets/Soundsystem gigs with MCs and shows with their full 8 piece live band. They will be fronted by MCs Koj and Ayite with special guests at selected locations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdNDHOOByDQ The Mouse Outfit released their third album ‘Jagged Tooth Crook’ in May 2018. Part hip hop production team / part live band / part ever growing collective of musicians and vocalists based in Manchester, UK – The Mouse Outfit continue to bring their brand of jazz influenced boom bap to the masses. In the past decade, The Mouse Outfit have worked with over 85 musicians, producers and vocalists in the studio and on the stage under The Mouse Outfit banner. To this day, they have remained independent and retained their DIY hip hop sensibilities, self releasing three studio albums and an album of remixes over the last five years. A prolific music video production team – The Mouse Outfit has garnered over 15 million views on their Youtube channel and helped win the band a slew of hardcore fans world wide. The Mouse Outfit’s debut album Escape Music (2013) was the catalyst that shot the band to national prominence. Working with lesser known young local artists alongside more established vocalists, the crew crafted an organic hip hop album giving an insight into the grass roots Manchester scene and expose it to a wider audience. Chini and Pitch 92 (High Focus Records) produced all the music with Defty making most of the videos. A domestic success, winning UK hip hop album of the year from Wordplay Magazine, the album established the group as a highly respected fixture on the festival circuit – performing at events such as Glastonbury, Boomtown, Outlook (Croatia), Soundwave (Croatia), Hip Hop Kemp (Czech Republic), Fusion (Germany) and VH1 (India). For the next five years the group toured relentlessly as a live band, usually headed up by high octane performances from Sparkz and Dr Syntax (the two most significant lyrical contributors to the debut album), performing in thirteen countries across Europe and Asia. The group’s 2015 sophomore album ‘Step Steadier’ garnered high praise internationally, including a number 9 spot in ABC News’ top albums of the year. A 12 track album of remixes followed in 2016 with contributions from Dub Phizix, Tall Black Guy, Mungo’s Hifi, Sivey, Flofilz and DJ Vadim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWJrJnBnnKw The Mouse Outfit released their 3rd album ‘Jagged Tooth Crook’ in 2018, with Metrodome and Deese joining the production team. Featuring standout contributions from rising star IAMDDB alongside a host of Manchester talent, the album was released on vinyl release by HHV Records (Germany). Chini + Metrodome produced 14 of the 17 tracks together demonstrating their collaborative skills in the studio. The Mouse Outfit are back on tour with a new show showcasing some of the vocal talent they have been collaborating with for their next project. The live band will be fronted by Koj & Ayite, with various special guests joining the line-up at selected locations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui4tgq0_Gqo

York Guildhall Orchestra - Venue Premium Tickets

Oct 11Start Time: 15:00

More Secret Histories of Ancient Rome with Mary Beard - Venue Premium

BBC Radio 2 DANCE Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay

Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary Tour

The Magic of Motown - Venue Premium Tickets

My New Band Believe

Oct 22Please Please You & Brudenell presents... *This is a standing show* My New Band Believe’s debut album began as a fever dream. Delirious in a Chinese hotel room, Cameron Picton was battling through the worst of a sudden illness when he was overcome by flashes of weird imagery and loose ribbons of scrambled text. The musician would later salvage and shape some of these fragments into songs, but the one that lodged most clearly in his mind was the odd phrase, “My New Band Believe.” When it came time to christen his solo project there was no decision to be made; this unwieldy assemblage of words had to be his signature. Picton would be the first to admit that he sometimes cringes over the name, sometimes finding it cheesy and earnest, questionably self-aware, not even fully grammatically correct. But in other respects, he’s never doubted its odd brilliance. My New Band Believe works as a reintroduction and a fresh start, both hyping up its author while acknowledging the collective effort that went into its making. It also serves as an open invitation, a subtle nod that if a listener is willing to meet the music on its own terms, they’ll be rewarded for taking a flying leap into the dark. As the bassist and sometime frontman of black midi, Picton and his bandmates practiced an explosive form of musical world-building, weaving complex story-telling through thrilling passages of controlled chaos. When the group called it quits in 2023, the artist didn’t immediately feel like making a solo record or jumping back into another band. Loose plans to be a rotating collaborator with various London groups à la Jim O’Rourke, including caroline were discussed, even rehearsed, but never fully materialised. It was from this position of a not-quite team player, not-quite bandleader that Picton entered the studio and the seeds of My New Band Believe gradually began to emerge. The group’s debut is a massive and hallucinatory record. It is a collection of music that swerves through wildly different emotional and thematic registers, all the while unraveling an endlessly compelling thread of dream logic. Picton is an unreliable but charismatic narrator, and together with a cast of all-star players including Kiran Leonard, Caius Williams, Steve Noble, Andrew Cheetham, and indeed, members of caroline, he guides the listener through a rapidly unfolding multi-verse of their own making. With My New Band Believe, he not only comes into his own as a leader but arranges conflicting, fragmentary, and hysterical ideas until they form a brilliant kind of sense. My New Band Believe is as epic and ritzy as Picton’s previous work in black midi but its sound is fleet-footed rather than scorching. The record is almost entirely acoustic, using the barest amount of reverb and electronic effects possible. It would be a mistake however to assume these light touches mean that their music is any less maximal. The crispness of the sound only helps to emphasize its dynamism. Taking flight off the back of a string quartet layered over themselves countless times, Picton leads his band so that each track forms, scatters and re-groups, so that the uplift of one song crashes head-long into the rush of another. Inspired by Bert Jansch’s hypnotic, hard-driving guitar-playing and Judee Sill’s panoramic pop, My New Band Believe is both all-encompassing and constantly in flux. The build-up of these songs is essential to dramatizing their frenzied emotions. A song like “Actress” weighs a friend’s capacity to self-destruct against the vastness of their dreams, which Picton accompanies with music that lies low until it suddenly soars. “Opposite Teacher” rages against the fate of becoming just like your parents but as the track progressively rises to a fever pitch, it ultimately can’t resist falling back to its cyclical (and familiar) guitar line. Although the band’s sound is thrillingly self-assured, Picton’s songwriting thrives off of a deep ambiguity. The musician adopts a constantly shifting perspective, giving shape to his narrators’ vivid inner lives. Picton’s characters are searchers who urgently pursue the object of their desire through the twisting alleys and overgrown mazes of his music. “Target Practice” finds him face to face with his mark. The track flips bloody-minded vigilantism into a sing-along anthem, less a murder ballad than Luigi Mangione at the cabaret. It’s a hollow revenge fantasy, where in holding another more powerful person’s life in the cross hairs, his character can feel as if he’s taken back agency of his own.Even when the path is murky and the object that Picton is trailing is more shadowy, Picton bravely pushes forward. The influence of figures like Jansch and John Renbourn are most apparent on “Heart of Darkness” which channels a history of transatlantic interpretation and experimentation to situate his protagonist’s quest in a musical time warp.“One Night” is beautifully, almost painfully open: a Dennis Cooper novel in miniature, where Picton puts his body on the line for connection, hungry for a kind of intimacy he can’t fully articulate. “You are not the man I took you for” he sings with a suppressed sigh, cycling through violent hook-ups and transient moments of sweetness, holding out for a flicker of intimacy and recognition. Picton has a talent for capturing ambient anxiety and a rare gift for distilling it into pop. There’s tremendous truth to the way he paints with overwhelming, mixed emotions. “Love Story” is one of the album’s stand-out tracks. The song captures Picton in his element: staying in, cooking a meal, feeling sexy for his partner, until in a flash it’s suddenly gone. In a moment the song’s uncomplicated sweetness is suddenly thrown into relief by the specter of loss. It would be one thing if My New Band Believe stalled out on present-day terror, but across their debut Picton proves how capable he is at capturing its flipside; people breaking past their fear into something bigger than themselves. With this record, Picton offers a project that you can believe in.

The Wave Pictures

Oct 21Please Please You & Brudenell Presents... It’s over twenty years since The Wave Pictures formed in Wymeswold, Leicestershire as teenagers. The trio of Jonny Helm (drums), Dave Tattersall (guitar & vocals) and Franic Rozycki (bass) have gone on to be one of the UK’s most prolific and beloved bands. Fond of classic rock, jazz and blues, they are also one of the most accomplished, with Tattersall’s guitar solos becoming the stuff of legend. They have collaborated with varying bright stars of the musical firmament, from their ongoing partnership with ex-Herman Dune member Stanley Brinks, or the very close partnership with Billy Childish for 2015’s ‘Great Big Flamingo Burning Moon’. The band have released 11 albums and played some of the most treasured festival stages around including Primavera Sound, Green Man and End of the Road. The new album, Gained Lost: Classic songwriting, virtuosic musicianship and dream logic lyrics. The Wave Pictures return with Gained Lost, a record that brings together 60s garage rock, 70s classic rock and 90s American indie with a DIY spirit that has guided the band for nearly three decades. Across the album, David Tattersall (guitar and lead vocals), Franic Rozycki (bass), and Jonny Helm (drums) capture the joy of playing together—a chemistry that has cemented their status as one of Britain’s most enduring cult bands. Tattersall’s lyrics arrive like postcards from the space where memories fragment and dreams fill the cracks—reflecting the self as a child, as an elder, and as an observer from a neighbour’s window. Lyrics float over the guitars and drums like figures in the sky in a Chagall painting. The Wave Pictures always give the mundane its magical due. The front cover, created by Tattersall, is a tribute to Robert Frank’s front cover for Exile On Main Street. Images of childhood combine with recent photos of the band and many other figures, from old horror movie posters to former footballers. Everything in their world gets funneled into The Wave Pictures music. The album opens with the Burroughs-inspired dreamscape of “Alice.” ‘’Sure and Steady’’ is like Lou Reed if he’d grown up in the East Midlands. ‘’Past The House Painted Blue’’ is like a painting by Matisse. ‘’You’re My Patient Now,’’ a mixture of Raymond Chandler and Link Wray. The songs themselves—full of poetry and joy—are the album’s defining strength. Like its predecessor, Gained Lost was recorded by Jim Riley at Rochester’s Ranscombe Studios over seven days in early 2024. Riley, who has worked with the band on multiple projects including Great Big Flamingo Burning Moon and Bamboo Diner in the Rain, captures the Wave Pictures live and unfiltered—the way they prefer to record. Throughout the album, David Tattersall’s guitar playing is inventive, melodic, emotional and virtuosic. His playing at times is as lyrical as Jerry Garcia, at others spikey and spindley like Tom Verlaine, but always emotional and on point for the song. No wonder Marc Riley describes David Tattersall as ‘’The greatest guitarist of his generation.’’ Gained Lost sets a new standard: a distillation of spirit, craft, and joy. It is available now on vinyl, CD, and digital formats.

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - York

Oct 24Laugh Out Loud Comedy Clubs – Treat Yourself to a Laugh! Come and see the best in live stand-up with comedians from such hit TV shows as BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, BBC1’s Would I Lie to You?, BBC2’s Live at the Apollo, Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Channel 4’s Taskmaster – and many more. Plus the best of the rest from across the UK and around the world — always live, always unforgettable.Each show features three professional comedians and a brilliant host MC. You’ll see different performers every month — no repeats and a fresh night out every time. Over the years, we’ve proudly booked the likes of John Bishop, Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, James Acaster, Russell Howard, and Jason Manford — all before they became household names. 🎤 So come and catch the next big thing — before they’re selling out their own national tours! Why you’ll love it: 🎉 Three top professional comedians every show 🔁 Brand-new line-up every month – never the same twice 🍻 Full bar service + two interval breaks 🥳 Perfect for birthdays, date nights, or just a great night out 😂 Big laughs, great crowds, and real feel-good moments – every single time What audiences say: “I liked it so much I booked for 28 people – they all loved it!” – Will Sherret “Ace night” – Julie Lovatt “Fantastic night yet again” – Fleur Spafford “Great night, everyone must try going – very funny!” – Lee Evans (not that Lee Evans!) 🎟️ These are all real reviews from real people – so if you fancy a laugh, get booking now. 🔒 Key Info: Ages 18+ Doors: 7:30pm Show Start + Last Entry: 8:00pm Finish: 10:30pm

Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand-Up Years

Oct 26What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates 40 years at the mic. So, here’s what he has done so far in numbers; performed comedy for 40 years, won 8 awards for performing, 4 for human rights work and 1 he invented for himself, made 6 series of the Mark Thomas Comedy Product (Channel 4), written 6 books and 5 play scripts, made 5 series of the Manifesto for Radio 4, made 3 Dispatches for Channel 4, sued the police (and won) 3 times, curated and authored 2 art exhibitions with artist Tracey Moberly and had 1 Guinness World Record for holding 20 protests in 24 hours. If that’s not enough, he’s also walked 724km around the length of the Israel Wall in the West Bank, been credited with changing the law on tax avoidance, started a comedy club in Palestine with Dr Sam Beale and campaigned successfully for things like trade union recognition for cinema workers and getting multinationals to change their practices. You’re right, there’s more, but your attention is running out and we’re running out of space. So let’s just say he’s generally mucked about trying to have fun and upset the right people…which he is really, really good at. So basically expect a taster menu of government and personal mayhem, jokes, rants and a personal state of the nation broadcast as he tries to turn 'what the f*ck is going on' into a cogent hour of stand-up. ★★★★★ “Once again shooting laughter-laden political bullets from the lip” THE RECS ★★★★★ “Mark Thomas is a firebrand of a clown. The energy he brings to the room is infectious…very, very funny” CLOWNSTER ★★★★ “The strong ratio of hard-hitting matter to gag-rich mirth is a feat that makes other stand-up look idling and irrelevant” THE TELEGRAPH

Troy Hawke: Never Stop, Never Change!

Oct 24Hey hey mama said the way you move, gonna make you sweat, gonna make you groove! ”I walked in, I saw me” – Robert Plant on the Letz Zep gig he attended in London. Jimmy Page has also attended a Letz Zep show and invited them to join him after the gig, ‘’You pulled it off”, he said, “And captured the spirit of Led Zeppelin concerts, you really are very, very good”. And then personally invited the band to perform at the ‘Mothership’ and ‘Celebration Day’ releases. The band also headlined the John Bonham Celebration concert. Rated by Ticketmaster as ‘Most Popular’ and ‘Most Highly Rated’ tribute to Led Zeppelin today. Even the real Zeppelin’s label, Warner, named them as ‘Europe’s Best Tribute to Led Zeppelin’. Yup, Letz Zep are the best tribute to the best rock band ever… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHNYRQMwtIg

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El Pony Pisador

Nov 8The Crescent & The Black Swan Folk Club presents... El Pony Pisador is a lively and unique band from Barcelona, known for an eclectic blend of musical styles and humorous, adventurous spirit. Their mix of folk sounds from all over the world results in a fun and energetic sound that’s unpredictable and full of personality. From their native Catalan songs and dances to Celtic and Mediterranean tunes, yodelling, Tuvan throat singing, to even Georgian polyphony or Balkan polyrhythms. El Pony Pisador is well-regarded for their ability to engage audiences with their high-energy performances, witty lyrics, and a mix of both traditional and modern influences. Their live shows have been shaped by the experience of playing at festes majors (Catalan patronal festivities), which are not just a concert, but a cultural celebration where the whole town participates. This gives their concerts a festive and inclusive atmosphere, making them a great fit for festivals and international events for all ages. As they bring the spirit of their cultural heritage abroad, El Pony Pisador offer spontaneity and make the crowd participation a central part of the show, making the audience feel more than just spectators. They have released three albums, with the latest one featuring The Longest Johns, a Sea Shanties group from England. Currently, El Pony Pisador has just published its fourth album, “Ocells” in early 2024. This work consists of 11 songs that capture the diversity of traditional Catalan music, blending it with new sounds and exploring themes ranging from medieval stories to humorous narratives and children's tales. Additionally, the album features collaborations with Jonatan Penalba and Tarta Relena. So far, they ‘ve accumulated over 6 million streams in their catalogue, and their fan base continues to grow. El Pony Pisador has performed all over Europe, including notable appearances at Eurofolk in Germany, Appingedam Folk in the Netherlands, and the North Sea Folk & Shanties Festival in Belgium, Severn Seas Festival in UK among others. They have also showcased their talents in Canada at La Fete des Chants Marins and in the USA at Bay City Maritime Festival. In addition, the band has ventured across continents, completing a successful Australian tour this year with six shows in the South-West of the island, including the Albany International Folk and Shanty Festival. This tour was highly successful, with every show sold out.

Nov 4Please Please You & Brudenell Presents... C.O.L.A. is sort of a self-titled album. It’s an acronym for Cost of Living Adjustment, a fitting conceptual framework for the band’s third record. Why? Because C.O.L.A. considers, among other things, socialism vs. hell. It considers: rolling the dice of life. The eerie and sweet pangs that nostalgia can provoke. This is not new territory for band members Tim Darcy, Evan Cartwright, and Ben Stidworthy. It is, in Cartwright’s words “a deepening of what we’ve been doing.” C.O.L.A. is an intricate, beautiful, and sometimes strange record. It is the band’s most refined offering. A perfection of carefully honed aesthetic impulses. Cola, as a band, says Darcy is defined by its “tasteful minimalism.” A deep appreciation for making music that is romantic, subtle, and deceptively intense. C.O.L.A., however, is the band’s most maximalist work to date. This is a little tongue and cheek (“We were so worried,” says Cartwright, “About all the songs on this record being too different”). In practice, this maximalism means that a song like “Hedgesitting,” has both live drums and a sample drum loop. “Hedgesitting,” is a gorgeous, lush song. It’s like a deconstructed, chopped & screwed b-side from the Cure’s Disintegration. It’s also a little indebted to Sarah Records. “When you were young,” Darcy sings at the song’s start, “you came to make it.” C.O.L.A., like everything written by the band, is inherently collaborative. The band writes everything separately, then comes together and works in the studio. Look again to “Hedgesetting,” to see this in action, which started out with chords that Darcy had sent, then the band expanded it together, with Stidworthy remixing it right before heading to the studio. This division of labor works intuitively. It is a part of the band’s DNA to say, take an arrangement Stidworthy wrote, and then have Darcy and Cartwright build upon it. Take “Favoured Over the Ride,” as an example. “I wanted to create a dusky, melancholy palette for Tim to write lyrics for,” says Stidworthy. The song starts with a lonely, dreamy guitar riff. Then there’s a crisp line of bass and it all comes into focus: “What’s on the ceiling that’s caught your gaze?” sings Darcy. It’s a moment of clarity on a record that is interested abstraction. C.O.L.A. is full of these clarifying moments: where a whole swirl of feelings become so clear that it almost hurts a little bit. One of the goals with C.O.L.A. was to have the melody guide the lyrics. This is a distinct shift from the sprechgesang that has been an anchor for many of Darcy’s earlier records. Here, the vocal melodies are on the same level as all of the other melodies on the record. But the lyrics are no less poetic, no less precise than anything Darcy has written before (“It’s not,” he jokes, “like we’re making a Cocteau Twins song.”) The result is a record that is ruthlessly aware of all of its parts, and treats them all as equally important. C.O.L.A. is a record that speaks to itself: where all of its parts are in direct conversation with each other. Sounds do not blur, even when they are expansive. It is abstract, oblique, sometimes strange, whatever you want to call it. But it is also beautiful, in the classic sense. Beautiful like a painting can be beautiful. Really, really gorgeous. Almost chiseled in the way it plays so deliberately with experimentation. On “Skywriter’s Sigh,” for example, things sizzle and flicker. It touches on the sublime. It is Cola, the band, at their very best.

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90S/00S CLUB ANTHEMS for Grown ups - Middlesbrough Town Hall

Oct 2Put your hands in the air for an incredible evening of the best ever 90s/00s HOUSE, TRANCE AND EDM CLUB ANTHEMS!

Oasis Tribute Band - Sunderland The Point - 31st October 2026

Oct 31INDIEPALOOZA FESTIVAL "6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!" 14+ show (14-16s must be accompanied) Indiepalooza is an amazing touring indie-rock tribute festival featuring leading tributes to (ALL on ONE night!) :- The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Sam Fender, Kasabian + Kaiser Chi

Aidan Jones: Chopin’s Nocturne

Sep 18I grew up playing classical piano, but failed my conservatory audition at 18. After some time focusing on MDMA, I started stand-up in 2011. During the pandemic I came back to the piano and now I’ve combined them. It’s my favourite piece, Chopin’s Nocturne in Eb Major, presented with jokes by a bald,

Friday 18th September Two Railways and Two Denes

Sep 18Friday 18th September Two Railways and Two Denes – Heritage Open Day Walk 10:00am (4.5 hours) 8 miles, level 2. Yvonne Andrews Start: Castle Eden Dene LNR, Oakerside Dene Lodge, Stanhope Drive, SR8 1NJ. GR NZ 427393. OS map Ex308. Local history, packed lunch required, FREE.

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

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Michael Starring Ben

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The Golden Years Tribute

Sep 25🌟🎶 FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT AT CULLERCOATS CRESCENT CLUB 🎶🌟 Step back in time and enjoy an unforgettable evening with The Golden Years Tribute! Bringing all your favourite hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s, this fantastic live tribute show will have you singing along, dancing, and reliving the grea

Rag and Bone Man and Teddy Swims Tribute

Oct 3COMING TO THE SALT MARKET SOCIAL THE MOST POPULAR DOUBLE TRIBUTE SHOW IN EUROPE Rag'n'Bone Man and Teddy Swims double tribute show Rags & Teddy: Best of British vs. Best of USA Get ready for a show like no other! Experience the soulful power of Rag’n’Bone Man hits in the first set, celebrating

Oct 30Marc Bolan and T.Rex, were one of the most flamboyant, charismatic stars of the original glam-rock era. With Bolan's special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s. T.Rextasy have performed around the world for over 20 years and the band is now ac

Marm's Spotlight, Gateshead

Sep 30What happens when drag becomes a global phenomenon? Rolling off the back of the 'Drag Race' lorry, armed with nothing but a RuPeter Badge and a fading memory of the Werk Room, Marmalade wades into the territory of post show “fame”, and is left wondering… Why did she do that? Why did she go on the

My Life In Musicals - Bridlington

Oct 22John is bringing his love of musical theatre to shows around the country in 2026! After the fantastic success of his Laid Bare and Camp as Christmas tours, 2026 will see more concert performances to delight lovers of muscals! Tickets for Bridlington are on sale now!

YNY Networking - Northallerton (Evolution Business Centre)

Oct 29Join us at Network YNY - Northallerton for networking and connecting with like-minded individuals in your area!

Coal Town Poetry

Sep 26A new poetry open-mic in Northumberland! Join us for our inaugural quarterly poetry open-mic in the Learning Room, on the left through the main entrance at Woodhorn Museum. Poems can be any subject, but we especially like ones with a mining heritage or general Northumberland flavour. Open-mic slots