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O2 Academy Newcastle

The O2 Academy Newcastle was built as a cinema in 1927 before becoming the Majestic Ballroom, in which guise it played host to many classic 60s bands; the Beatles wrote 'She Loves You' after a memorable 1963 gig at the Majestic. Following the inevitable spell as a bingo hall, it was totally refurbished in 2005 but retains many of its original features. It can hold 1620 people in its main space, or up to 380 in Academy 2. Besides live bands it now hosts the popular club night Alpha. Newcastle station and Newcastle Central Metro are a couple of minutes' walk to the south, and the venue is served by the 84 bus route. The nearest car parking is at Fenkle Street (toll) and Waterloo Street (free after 6.30pm.)

What's On @ O2 Academy Newcastle

Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems

Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems

16 Oct 2026 - 19 Mar 2027

Bringing you all the best tracks from the greatest decade for music, think Blur vs Oasis, Fatboy Slim, Primal Scream, The Verve, The Chemical Brothers, Faithless, The Prodigy and a whole lot more. Undoubtedly the biggest night out you’ll have all year, whether you were living it large in the 90s, wish it was still the 90s, or can’t quite remember the decade… Hey girl, hey boy, Superstar DJ… here we go!
The Dualers

The Dualers

25 Apr 2026 - 6 Mar 2027

A musical force of sheer ska and party spirit; The Dualers' rise to kings of good times and the live music circuit has been a remarkable feat. Over what has been a lengthy career in music for frontman Tyber Cranstoun, the nine-piece reggae and ska outfit have become a live phenomenon, selling out shows up and down the UK on account of their high energy, all embracing performances that dip into original numbers and lovingly selected covers. With sold out dates way in advance of the Dualers even playing them, the group are seriously hot property on the live scene and have compounded this with news of their biggest tour yet, taking on some huge shows across the UK.
Example

Example

12 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

English musician, singer, songwriter and record producer Example.
Country Club - Country Music Festival
Expect non-stop country music hits all night long, line dancing, cowboy & cowgirl hat giveaway, red solo cups, wild west décor. Expect to hear Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Taylor Swift, Chris Stapleton, Post Malone, Shania Twain, Luke Bryan & many more!
Ninja Sex Party + Twrp

Ninja Sex Party + Twrp

28 Apr 2026 - 5 May 2026

For the first time in over six years NSP and TWRP are coming back to Europe and the UK, and they're doing it with STYLE! Actually, not style: ELEGANCE. But actually, not just elegance: PURE ELEGANCE. That's right, it's the Pure Elegance Tour 2026, featuring everything you've come to expect from NSP: Classy songs, exquisite showmanship, a refined, debonair atmosphere, and face-melting solos that will rend your flesh from your bones and leave you gasping for breath yet desperate for more as you fall, screaming, to the floor. Like we said: Pure Elegance. Presented by DHP FAMILY. This is an 14+ event
Chicane

Chicane

25 Apr 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

The producer behind UK number 1 hit Don't Give Up has had quite the journey when it comes to influences in his style of music, from being strongly inspired by the relaxed summer atmosphere of Ibiza and trance to shifting to a more atmospheric and ambient sound boundless of any genre. Alongside Chicane, DJ and producer Kryder, whose music transcends language and captivates the crowd.
The Beat

The Beat

8 May 2026 - 11 Jun 2027

One tempestuous weekend in March 1979 was not only the date of the Three Mile Island nuclear incident, but also, in Birmingham, England, the very first show by a nascent band known as The Beat.
Embrace

Embrace

6 Jun 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Embrace celebrate the 20th anniversary of their massive-selling, No.1 album, Out Of Nothing, playing their biggest selling record in full, along with their other greatest hits.
Faye Webster

Faye Webster

24 Aug 2026 - 25 Aug 2026

Faye Webster isn’t afraid to tell you how she feels. Rooted in a familial lineage of folk, 21-year-old songwriter Webster’s forthright, exposed lyricism pays homage to the great Americana traditions of songwriting while drawing from Webster’s own experiences immersed in Atlanta’s hip-hop scene. Her carefully-cultivated sound organically mingles that inherited country and folk with her time immersed in rap collective Awful Records, injecting the traditional with a clandestine jolt. A decorated photographer as well as a musician, Webster’s artistic mediums don’t intertwine, instead running parallel to one another. The through-line is her exceptional knack for direction, an assured confidence in her own point of view.
The Hoosiers

The Hoosiers

6 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

2007 saw the hoosiers explode upon an unsuspecting public with their debut album “The Trick To Life”, which reached the top of the album charts and spawned the indie-pop classics ‘Worried About Ray’ and ‘Goodbye Mr A’, which still pack out indie dance floors a decade later.
Primal Scream

Primal Scream

3 Sept 2026 - 15 Sept 2026

Over the past three and a half decades, Primal Scream have embraced everything from psychedelic pop to degenerate rock’n’roll; euphoric rave to industrial gloom. They have made records with George Clinton and Kate Moss, invited Mani of the Stone Roses and Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine into the fold, survived narcotic oblivion, personal trauma and the death of beloved guitarist Robert “Throb” Young, and captured the mood of the nation several times over. Throughout it all, they have always sounded like Primal Scream. And they have always made great singles. From their psychedelic roots to the era-defining hedonism of ‘Screamadelica’ through to the sonic attack of ‘XTRMNTR’ and beyond, the eclectic nature of Primal Scream has been matched by the sheer consistency of their singles and they have become part of Britain’s musical heritage. Now Primal Scream compile one of the great singles discographies into one expansive collection with ‘Maximum Rock ‘N’ Roll: The Singles’, which will be released on May 24th via Sony. “Right from our 1985 debut All Fall Down onward we’ve approached singles as an aesthetic choice, a statement of where we are as a band,” says Bobby Gillespie. “We grew up with Suffragette City and Metal Guru flying out of the radio. The four Sex Pistols singles were great. Public Image by PiL sounded like nothing else. Prince and Madonna made amazing hits. That has been our approach. I’ve always loved Top 40 pop radio, I love greatest hits albums like The Who’s Meaty, Beaty, Big & Bouncy. I remember Alan McGee saying of Higher Than The Sun: it won’t be a hit, but it will be a statement. Great singles can get out into the world and show people an alternative way of thinking. They make you feel less alone.” Opening with the jangly melodic rush of ‘Velocity Girl’, ‘Maximum Rock ‘N’ Roll: The Singles’ is a celebration of a vital catalogue of songs from a band who have always pushed the boundaries of their sound. There’s rock ‘n’ roll infused with gospel and soul in ‘Movin’ On Up’, the Stonesy strut of ‘Rocks’ and industrial-funk in the shape of ‘Kill All Hippies’. And that freewheeling attitude never stopped, as evidenced by the anthemic garage-rock meets vintage R&B of ‘Country Girl’ and the creativity of the songs taken from their most recent album, 2016’s ‘Chaosmosis’.
Bass Jamz Afterparty

Bass Jamz Afterparty

3 May 2026 - 3 May 2026

No reset. Same pace. Same people. Expect a late-night session. Residents, friends of the brand, and special guests stepping in for the after-hours. Line-up to be announced. NX is built for this. Multi-level floors, strong sound, and five minutes from Central Station. Weve filled it before. Nothing changes here.

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