O2 Academy Newcastle
The Summer Set
The five-piece from Scottsdale, Arizona plays lively teen-pop and punk-pop.
The five-piece from Scottsdale, Arizona plays lively teen-pop and punk-pop.
When
May 29, 7pm, doors
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£10
Dirty Pop
The residents supply pop and indie.
The residents supply pop and indie.
When
Fri 11pm-late
Genre
Club - indiepop
Cost
£4
Pierce The Veil, Woe, Is Me
Contemporary metal by the band from San Diego, California in support of the album Collide With The Sky.
Contemporary metal by the band from San Diego, California in support of the album Collide With The Sky.
When
Jun 1, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Megadeth, Bleed From Within
The four-piece from Los Angeles, California, that was formed in 1983 by singer-guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson, plays thrash metal and heavy metal.
The four-piece from Los Angeles, California, that was formed in 1983 by singer-guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson, plays thrash metal and heavy metal.
When
Jun 3, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£27.50
Bashy, Akala
Hip hop and grime from the London-based performer, Ashley Thomas.
Hip hop and grime from the London-based performer, Ashley Thomas.
When
Jun 6, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Mudhoney, Meat Puppets, METZ
The Seattle-based four-piece plays grunge, alternative rock and garage punk mixed with elements of blues to promote the album Vanishing Point.
The Seattle-based four-piece plays grunge, alternative rock and garage punk mixed with elements of blues to promote the album Vanishing Point.
When
Jun 6, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£16
Lee Paul Band, Deep South, Spitfire Hostels, The Waiters, Harwood Drive
Country-rock by the five-piece band who are based in Gateshead.
Country-rock by the five-piece band who are based in Gateshead.
When
Jun 8, 6pm, doors
Genre
Gigs - folk
Cost
£6
Bo Bruce
Commercial pop by the Wiltshire-based singer-songwriter and contestant on The Voice.
Commercial pop by the Wiltshire-based singer-songwriter and contestant on The Voice.
When
Jun 17, 7pm, doors
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£10
Orange
The Los Angeles-based band, with members from America and Britain, performs lively pop-punk songs.
The Los Angeles-based band, with members from America and Britain, performs lively pop-punk songs.
When
Jun 20, 7pm-10pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£7
Simon Townshend, Heavy Mod
The singer-songwriter plays acoustica and covers made famous by his brother Pete and his band The Who.
The singer-songwriter plays acoustica and covers made famous by his brother Pete and his band The Who.
When
Jun 21, 6.30pm, doors
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£12
MK1
The group from London, led by rappers Charlie and Sim, performs dubstep.
The group from London, led by rappers Charlie and Sim, performs dubstep.
When
Jun 22, 6.30pm, doors
Genre
Gigs - none
Cost
£10
Burning The Day
The Canadian five-piece performs heavy metal.
The Canadian five-piece performs heavy metal.
When
Jun 28, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Dirty Pop
The residents supply pop and indie.
The residents supply pop and indie.
When
Fri 11pm-late
Genre
Club - indiepop
Cost
£4
Propaganda
Resident DJs play indie, pop, electro, rock and house.
Resident DJs play indie, pop, electro, rock and house.
When
Sat 11pm-4am
Genre
Club - indiepop
Cost
£4
The Wildhearts
Singer and guitarist Ginger and his Newcastle-based band reform to play its hard rock and punk-rock hits including Sick Of Drugs and Stormy In The North, Karma In The South.
Singer and guitarist Ginger and his Newcastle-based band reform to play its hard rock and punk-rock hits including Sick Of Drugs and Stormy In The North, Karma In The South.
When
Jun 29, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£20
Taking Hayley
The Birmingham-based four-piece plays lively pop-punk and rock.
The Birmingham-based four-piece plays lively pop-punk and rock.
When
Jul 1, 6pm, doors
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£8
Joe McElderry
The South Shields-born 2009 X Factor winner performs pop.
The South Shields-born 2009 X Factor winner performs pop.
When
Jul 2, 7pm-11pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£28.50
Toseland
Hard rock from the band fronted by the Doncaster-born ex-motorcycle racer, James Toseland.
Hard rock from the band fronted by the Doncaster-born ex-motorcycle racer, James Toseland.
When
Jul 3, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£10
Blondie
Debbie Harry's new wave, punk and pop-rock combo, noted for hits including The Tide Is High, Hanging On The Telephone and Heart Of Glass.
Debbie Harry's new wave, punk and pop-rock combo, noted for hits including The Tide Is High, Hanging On The Telephone and Heart Of Glass.
When
Jul 4, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£35
Futurelights
The five-piece band who come from Newcastle performs pop-rock.
The five-piece band who come from Newcastle performs pop-rock.
When
Jul 6, 6.30pm, doors
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£6
Heaven's Basement, Buffalo Summer, Skarlett Riott
Classic British hard rock and metal by the four-piece to promote its debut album Filthy Empire.
Classic British hard rock and metal by the four-piece to promote its debut album Filthy Empire.
When
Jul 10, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
The Original Rudeboys
Hip hop by the Dublin-based crew.
Hip hop by the Dublin-based crew.
When
Jul 12, 6.30pm-10pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£9.50
The Sex Pistols Experience: Sex Pistols Tribute
When
Jul 13, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£12
Bam Margera
The American singer, skateboarder, and member of the Jackass team performs punk-rock originals and covers with his backing band.
The American singer, skateboarder, and member of the Jackass team performs punk-rock originals and covers with his backing band.
When
Jul 17, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£15
Wintersun
Folk and progressive metal by the originating from Finland.
Folk and progressive metal by the originating from Finland.
When
Jul 19, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£16
Beyond Absolution, Second Place Hero, Yuu Kon, Chloe And The High Tides, Burn Down The Diner
The Sunderland-based five-piece performs melodic deathcore from its debut album, They Walk Among Us.
The Sunderland-based five-piece performs melodic deathcore from its debut album, They Walk Among Us.
When
Jul 20, 6pm-10pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£6
Shadows Chasing Ghosts
Screamo-rock and heavy metal from the London-based four-piece.
Screamo-rock and heavy metal from the London-based four-piece.
When
Jul 22, 6.30pm-10.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£6.50
Room 94
Pop-rock combo from Hertfordshire.
Pop-rock combo from Hertfordshire.
When
Jul 23, 6pm-10pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£7
Rossi Noise, Humanism, Supanice, Digits, The Backfire
The quintet plays a fusion of dubstep, drum'n'bass, rock, hip hop and dance.
The quintet plays a fusion of dubstep, drum'n'bass, rock, hip hop and dance.
When
Jul 27, 6pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£6
StakeOut
The Birmingham-based three-piece plays catchy and upbeat pop-rock.
The Birmingham-based three-piece plays catchy and upbeat pop-rock.
When
Aug 2, 6pm-10pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£6
Hatebreed
The five-piece from Bridgeport, Connecticut, plays fast and aggressive metalcore and hardcore to promote the album The Divinity Of Purpose.
The five-piece from Bridgeport, Connecticut, plays fast and aggressive metalcore and hardcore to promote the album The Divinity Of Purpose.
When
Aug 5, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Toots And The Maytals
The Jamaican band are long-established pioneers of ska and reggae.
The Jamaican band are long-established pioneers of ska and reggae.
When
Aug 6, 7pm-11pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£25
Lulu James
Contemporary soul by the singer from the North East of England.
Contemporary soul by the singer from the North East of England.
When
Aug 9, 6.30pm, doors
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Disclosure
Pop-rock by the five-piece band from Oxford.
Pop-rock by the five-piece band from Oxford.
When
Aug 10, 6pm, doors
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£6
Fozzy, Breed 77
Heavy metal by the American band fronted by professional wrestler Chris Jericho.
Heavy metal by the American band fronted by professional wrestler Chris Jericho.
When
Aug 15, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
The Steels
Pop-rock by the Newcastle-based threesome.
Pop-rock by the Newcastle-based threesome.
When
Aug 16, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
This Years Love
Pop group from Newcastle.
Pop group from Newcastle.
When
Aug 17, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Babyshambles
The reformed four-piece collective, fronted by controversial rock-star and ex-Libertines frontman Pete Doherty, performs it's garage-rock and post-punk brand of indie.
The reformed four-piece collective, fronted by controversial rock-star and ex-Libertines frontman Pete Doherty, performs it's garage-rock and post-punk brand of indie.
When
Sep 5, 7pm-11pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£23
Sham 69, The Exploited, Ruts DC, Steve Ignorant, Paranoid Visions, Anti Nowhere League, The Mob, Goldblade, Crashed Out, Gimp Fist, The Fiend
Jimmy Pursey re-forms the veteran punk band to play their hits.
Jimmy Pursey re-forms the veteran punk band to play their hits.
When
Sep 7, 12noon
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£27.50
Wiley
Grime and hip hop from the London-based MC and producer to promote his album The Ascent.
Grime and hip hop from the London-based MC and producer to promote his album The Ascent.
When
Sep 13, 6.30pm, doors
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£14.50
Guns 2 Roses: Guns N' Roses Tribute, Metallica ReLoaded: Metallica Tribute
When
Sep 14, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£10
Crown The Empire, Issues
The band from Dallas, Texas, performs grinding alternative rock and metal to promote the album The Fallout.
The band from Dallas, Texas, performs grinding alternative rock and metal to promote the album The Fallout.
When
Sep 17, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Mike Dignam
The singer-songwriter and guitarist from Preston, now based in London, plays acoustic pop.
The singer-songwriter and guitarist from Preston, now based in London, plays acoustic pop.
When
Sep 20, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£8
Y&T;
Veteran classic heavy rock and metal band from Santa Clara.
Veteran classic heavy rock and metal band from Santa Clara.
When
Sep 20, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£15
Janet Devlin
The County Tyrone-born former The X Factor contestant performs indie-folk and pop from her debut album.
The County Tyrone-born former The X Factor contestant performs indie-folk and pop from her debut album.
When
Sep 21, 6.30pm, doors
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£8.50
Everything Everything
The Manchester-formed quartet, fronted by the singer Jonathan Higgs, performs art-rock infused indie-pop in promotion of the highly anticipated second album, Arc.
The Manchester-formed quartet, fronted by the singer Jonathan Higgs, performs art-rock infused indie-pop in promotion of the highly anticipated second album, Arc.
When
Oct 4, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£16
Ellie Goulding
The award-winning indie-pop, electropop and folktronica singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist promotes her second album Halcyon.
The award-winning indie-pop, electropop and folktronica singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist promotes her second album Halcyon.
When
Oct 7, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Blessthefall, Glass Cloud, Oceans Ate Alaska
Post-hardcore by the five-piece band who come from Phoenix, Arizona.
Post-hardcore by the five-piece band who come from Phoenix, Arizona.
When
Oct 8, 7pm-10pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£10
Tonight Alive!
The five-piece collective from Sydney, Australia performs punk-pop and lively alternative rock in support of What Are You So Scared Of?.
The five-piece collective from Sydney, Australia performs punk-pop and lively alternative rock in support of What Are You So Scared Of?.
When
Oct 8, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Rudimental
Dance music, hip hop and grime by the chart-topping four-piece outfit from London.
Dance music, hip hop and grime by the chart-topping four-piece outfit from London.
When
Oct 11, 6.30pm-10pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£15
Children Of Bodom
Extreme and black metal by the five-piece band who originate from Espoo, Finland.
Extreme and black metal by the five-piece band who originate from Espoo, Finland.
When
Oct 13, 7pm, doors
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£18.50
Nina Nesbitt
Indie-folk by the Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter.
Indie-folk by the Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter.
When
Oct 13, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Bowling For Soup
The American four-piece performs lively and upbeat pop-punk and alternative rock songs.
The American four-piece performs lively and upbeat pop-punk and alternative rock songs.
When
Oct 16, 7pm, doors
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£20
Blue
The boy band from London performs its pop hits, including Too Close and Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, and promotes the album Roulette.
The boy band from London performs its pop hits, including Too Close and Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, and promotes the album Roulette.
When
Oct 17, 7pm, doors
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Tom Odell
The London-based singer-songwriter and pianist plays light and uplifting indie-pop.
The London-based singer-songwriter and pianist plays light and uplifting indie-pop.
When
Oct 20, 7pm-11pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£12
The Answer
Classic hard and blues-rock by the five-piece band who originate from County Down.
Classic hard and blues-rock by the five-piece band who originate from County Down.
When
Oct 23, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - jazz
Cost
phone for prices
Gabrielle Aplin
The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist performs acoustic indie folk and soft rock, including her version of The Power Of Love from John Lewis's Christmas advert.
The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist performs acoustic indie folk and soft rock, including her version of The Power Of Love from John Lewis's Christmas advert.
When
Oct 29, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£14
Bastille
Dark indie-pop and electronica by the London-based band, led by vocalist and songwriter Dan Smith.
Dark indie-pop and electronica by the London-based band, led by vocalist and songwriter Dan Smith.
When
Nov 1, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for availability
From The Jam, The Longsands, The Style Selektors
Classic Jam songs performed by original bassist Bruce Foxton, plus Mark Brzezicki and Russell Hastings.
Classic Jam songs performed by original bassist Bruce Foxton, plus Mark Brzezicki and Russell Hastings.
When
Nov 2, 6pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Lucy Spraggan
The singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist, who left X Factor 2012 due to illness, performs her original material, which is a blend of folk-pop and hip hop.
The singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist, who left X Factor 2012 due to illness, performs her original material, which is a blend of folk-pop and hip hop.
When
Nov 8, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Spunge
Ska-punk by the well-established band who originate from Tewksbury.
Ska-punk by the well-established band who originate from Tewksbury.
When
Nov 8, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£9
UK Foo Fighters: Foo Fighters Tribute
When
Nov 9, 6.30pm-10pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£10
Gary Numan
Electronic pop and rock by the pioneering singer-musician of the genre.
Electronic pop and rock by the pioneering singer-musician of the genre.
When
Nov 12, 7.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£25
Fenech Soler
Electropop by the four-piece band originating from Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire.
Electropop by the four-piece band originating from Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire.
When
Nov 14, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Absolute Bowie: David Bowie Tribute
When
Nov 15, 6.30pm-10pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£12
The Doors Alive: The Doors Tribute
The London-based four-piece pays homage to the psychedelic and blues rock band from Los Angeles, California, known for flamboyant singer Jim Morrison and the hits Light My Fire and People Are Strange.
The London-based four-piece pays homage to the psychedelic and blues rock band from Los Angeles, California, known for flamboyant singer Jim Morrison and the hits Light My Fire and People Are Strange.
When
Nov 16, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£11
Imagine Dragons
The four-piece from Las Vegas, Nevada, plays alternative rock and indie-rock to promote its debut album Night Visions.
The four-piece from Las Vegas, Nevada, plays alternative rock and indie-rock to promote its debut album Night Visions.
When
Nov 18, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Disclosure
Pop-rock by the five-piece band from Oxford.
Pop-rock by the five-piece band from Oxford.
When
Nov 19, 7pm-11pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£16.50
The Complete Stone Roses: Stone Roses Tribute
When
Nov 22, 6.30pm-10pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£11
Mama: Genesis Tribute
When
Nov 23, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£13
Dan Baird & Homemade Sin
Good time Southern rock by the ex-Georgia Satellites singer-guitarist and colleagues.
Good time Southern rock by the ex-Georgia Satellites singer-guitarist and colleagues.
When
Nov 28, 7pm-11pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£12.50
Stornoway
The Oxford-based four-piece, who often perform with guest members, performs new wave indie-folk and pop-rock to promote the album Tales From Terra Firma.
The Oxford-based four-piece, who often perform with guest members, performs new wave indie-folk and pop-rock to promote the album Tales From Terra Firma.
When
Nov 28, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£14
T.Rextasy: I Love To Boogie
Glam-rock and psychedelic funk-rock in tribute to the veteran outfit.
Glam-rock and psychedelic funk-rock in tribute to the veteran outfit.
When
Nov 30, 6.30pm-10pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£14
Basement Jaxx
The duo of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe from London performs its electro house, UK garage and big beat hits and promotes the album Music.
The duo of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe from London performs its electro house, UK garage and big beat hits and promotes the album Music.
When
Dec 1, 7pm-11pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£25
Woe, Is Me
Heavy rock by the band who come from Atlanta, Georgia.
Heavy rock by the band who come from Atlanta, Georgia.
When
Dec 2, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Electric Six
Singer Dick Valentine and his quirky American alternative rock band performs its hits including Danger! High Voltage and Gay Bar.
Singer Dick Valentine and his quirky American alternative rock band performs its hits including Danger! High Voltage and Gay Bar.
When
Dec 5, 7pm-11pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£12
Shed Seven
Indie-rock by the five-piece band who originate from York.
Indie-rock by the five-piece band who originate from York.
When
Dec 6, 6.30pm-10pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£19.50
Black Star Riders
Hard rock by the Los Angeles-based band formed mainly of ex-members of Thin Lizzy.
Hard rock by the Los Angeles-based band formed mainly of ex-members of Thin Lizzy.
When
Dec 7, 6.30pm, doors
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
The Damned
The original punk band, formed in London in 1976 and responsible for what is considered the first punk single, New Rose. The line-up has changed over but front man Dave Vanian has remained throughout.
The original punk band, formed in London in 1976 and responsible for what is considered the first punk single, New Rose. The line-up has changed over but front man Dave Vanian has remained throughout.
When
Dec 8, 7pm-11pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£16.50
Ocean Colour Scene
The Birmingham-based band, led by lead singer and guitarist Simon Fowler and that gained prominence during the Brit pop scene of the 1990s, plays mod-influenced indie and alternative rock.
The Birmingham-based band, led by lead singer and guitarist Simon Fowler and that gained prominence during the Brit pop scene of the 1990s, plays mod-influenced indie and alternative rock.
When
Dec 21, 6pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
phone for prices
Whole Lotta Led: Led Zeppelin Tribute
The Gloucestershire-based band pays homage to the classic rockers, known for hits including Whole Lotta Love and Stairway To Heaven.
The Gloucestershire-based band pays homage to the classic rockers, known for hits including Whole Lotta Love and Stairway To Heaven.
When
Jan 11, 6.30pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£13
Within Temptation
Symphonic metal by the Dutch band fronted by vocalist Sharon den Adel.
Symphonic metal by the Dutch band fronted by vocalist Sharon den Adel.
When
Jan 29, 7pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£20
Below are the nearest 5 venues within 500 metres of O2 Academy Newcastle.
