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Our pick of 25 huge events coming to the North East of England in 2026 - from concerts to sports entertainment.

25 unmissable concerts set to come to the North East in 2026

Mel C has commented on a potential 30th anniversary Spice Girls tour, suggesting they are to explore what opportunities present themselves.

Mel C "optimistic" about 30th anniversary Spice Girls reunion

Deep Purple announce UK tour for late 2026

The Maccabees have announced several outdoor shows to take place in the UK next summer.

The Maccabees announce UK outdoor shows for 2026

Marillion have announced they're going back on the road with a series of UK tour dates in late 2026.

Marillion announce 2026 UK tour - dates and tickets

A recent study by Fanatix has revealed which cities in the UK are the most concert-obsessed in 2025.

The 10 most concert-obsessed places in the UK named

Foo Fighters have announced they are set for two shows in the UK in 2026.

Foo Fighters to return to the UK in 2026 - dates and venues
Dave Grohl and the band are set to return to the UK for the first time in two years next June!
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Sammy Hagar brings his supergroup and Joan Jett back to the United Kingdom for a series of summer concerts throughout 2026.

Sammy Hagar and The Best of All Worlds Band to tour the UK in 2026

Paul Weller will be performing eight outdoor concerts in 2026 - here’s exactly where he will be playing next summer.

Paul Weller announces 2026 UK tour - dates and tickets

Wet Leg are set to perform three of their biggest shows to date in 2026, with dates in Manchester, Leeds and London.

Wet Leg set for three huge shows in 2026 - dates and tickets

Poppy is set to return to the UK in 2026 as part of her Constantly Nowhere tour.

Poppy to bring Constantly Nowhere tour to the UK in 2026

Madness have announced three open-air tour dates for summer 2026.

Madness add more dates to their 2026 Hit Parade Tour

After a long seven-year absence, alternative metal supergroup A Perfect Circle are set to return to the UK in 2026.

A Perfect Circle return to the UK for the first time in seven years

Miles Kane has announced a series of UK performances to kick of your 2026 with a bang.

Where is Miles Kane performing on his 2026 UK tour?

The Kooks have announced four summer shows for the UK in 2026 - here’s where you can catch them play

The Kooks set for a series of outdoor shows in 2026 - dates & tickets

Tom Grennan is set to return to the road with a series of UK concerts in 2026

Tom Grennan set to tour the UK in 2026 - dates and tickets

Westlife are set to celebrate 26 years in music with one of their biggest UK tours in recent history - and here's how you can get tickets to the shows.

Westlife announce 2026 UK tour

Bon Jovi are set for two UK dates only as the band hit the road once again, coupled with four nights at Madison Square Garden before their return to our shores.

Bon Jovi to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 - dates and tickets

Inspiral Carpets are heading back on the road this winter, with the Madchester group providing a soundtrack to keep you warm over November and December.

Inspiral Carpets hit the road this winter - full list of dates

Dave has announced three extra UK tour dates as part of his The Boy Who Played Harp European tour in 2026.

Dave adds three extra UK dates to 2026 UK tour

The multi-award-winning star of the country music scene is set for two dates only in the UK in 2026.

How to get tickets to Luke Combs two UK area shows in 2026

The legendary singer is set to return to our shores in 2026, with support from Marti Pellow.

Billy Ocean announces 2026 UK tour with Marti Pellow

My Chemical Romance have now added two additional UK tour destinations and additional London shows for the 2026 expedition

My Chemical Romance add more UK dates for 2026 world tour

MGK will be bringing his Lost Americana world tour to the United Kingdom for four dates only in March 2026.

Machine Gun Kelly to perform four UK dates on 2026 world tour
The rapper returns to the United Kingdom as part of his huge Lost Americana world tour throughout the new year
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Scottish post-rock giants Mogwai have announced their return to the live circuit, with a series of tour dates for February 2026.

Mogwai announce 2026 UK tour - dates and tickets

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds have announced a one-off headline show in the city the singer spent two decades living in: Brighton.

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds to perform one-off show in 2026

Busted's James Bourne has regrettably had to cancel his plans to join the Busted VS McFly tour due to health issues, a statement read.

Busted member pulls out of tour a day before its first performance

Def Leppard have announced five UK arena dates to take place in 2026: here's how you can get tickets for the events.

Def Leppard announce 2026 UK arena tour - dates and tickets

Charlotte Haynes has been extolling the virtues of solo-gigging, despite the stigma that surrounds it.

I’ve been going to gigs solo for years - here's why you should too

Chris Martin of Coldplay performs on a stop of the band's Music of the Spheres world tour at Allegiant Stadium on June 06, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Where are the cheapest tickets to see Coldplay this year?

Their bands have also featured at Expo 2020 Dubai and the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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From pop superstars to hallowed hip-hop artists and a touch of boy bands for good measure - here's over 100 shows still to come to the North East before the end of 2025.

The concerts coming to the North East before the end of 2025

The award-winning Horrible Histories Live on Stage have announced a 20th anniversary celebration tour set to take place from January 2026.

Horrible Histories announce unique new theatre tour for 2026

Learn more about 'The Accordion Method' and what else you should do if you find yourself in a crowd crush at one of this year's many concerts and festivals.

What should I do if I am in a crowd crush at a music festival?

Danny Wallace braves the summer weather to accept Halford's challenge to say yes

Brits most likely to say ‘yes’ to new opportunities at the age of 27

Billy Joel has cancelled all his tour dates as he undergoes treatment for NPH - a brain disorder that affects those over 65.

Billy Joel cancels tour dates as he undergoes brain disorder treatment

Metallica caused ‘seismic activity’ to be recorded after their show in Virginia this weekend.

Metallica set causes small earthquake, seismologists confirm

Picture dated 1978 of British punk rockers from the band The Clash, Joe Strummer (R), Mick Jones (C) and Paul Simonon.

When The Clash’s sound of discontent toured the UK on this day in 1977

Sam Ryder pictured at AIR Studios in Hampstead, London, during musical rehearsals

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Neil Young has revealed there will be no platinum ticket sales for his upcoming tour, drawing inspiration from The Cure's Robert Smith (right)

Neil Young reveals no ‘platinum’ ticket sales on his upcoming tour

Mariah Carey is set to perform one UK show this year, with pop royalty playing at the Royal Sandringham Estate.

Mariah Carey set to perform one-off UK show this summer
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Morrissey has announced a three-date tour of the UK later this year.

Morrissey announces three-date UK tour in June 2025

What are the odds of picking up a ticket to see Queen Bey during her four UK shows?

What’s the probability of getting tickets to see Beyoncé in London?

Dave Grohl is set to perform for the first time after his announcement he fathered a child out of wedlock.

Dave Grohl set to return to performing at SNL’s anniversary concert

Sting has had to cancel several US appearances this week due to doctors advice.

Sting forced to cancel shows and awards appearance due to illness

Ahead of Sabrina Carpenter's UK tour, how much are resale tickets currently going for in the event FOMO catches up with you?

Where can you find the cheapest tickets to see Sabrina Carpenter?

After her record-breaking tour on the United Kingdom in 2024, which area in the country has the most Taylor Swift fans per-person?

The UK areas with the biggest 'Swifties' named

A new year, a new month and a new raft of Glastonbury Festival rumours to tide you over until resale tickets go on sale in Spring.

Eminem, Stevie Wonder and the other rumoured acts playing Glasto 2025

The UK Government has revealed plans to combat both price gouging for resale tickets to events across the country and a look into the practice of "dynamic pricing."

Price of resale tickets will soon be capped - what you need to know

Music and Tickets writer Benjamin Jackson dusts off the New Years cobwebs to talk about what his favourite show of 2024 was - and what he's looking forward to in 2025.

The best gig I went to in 2024 and what I’m looking forward to in 2025

Here's our guide to some of the biggest tours coming to the United Kingdom in 2025 - that have been announced so far.

25 of the biggest tours taking place across the UK in 2025 - so far

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