Dayfari is a free app. Turn your day off into a safari.

Get it onGoogle PlayDownload on theApp Store
Dayfari Things To Do Events This Weekend Family & Kids Food & Drink Free Things To Do Day Trips & Road Trips
Dayfari Things to do, town by town Get the free app

Things to do in Newcastle upon Tyne this weekend

18 listings run in Newcastle upon Tyne between Friday, Nov 6 and Sunday, Nov 8, 0 of them free. The picks with something to say come first; the rest of the weekend is in brief at the foot of the page.

Friday, Nov 6

Brave Exhibitions present COLA

*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.

When Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 pm
Where The Cluny · 36 Lime Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne
How much Not listed: check the event page

Crashdiet

Divergent promotions presents by arrangement with Eat Music Crashdiet Swedish glam pioneers CRASHDÏET are hitting Newcastle this November for an evening of raw rock n roll sleaze! Their sound a fearless collision of 80s arena rock swagger infused with a raw punk attitude, CRASHDÏ.

When Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 pm
Where Anarchy Brew Co · Unit A1 Benfield Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne
How much Not listed: check the event page

Slam Dunk presents Hail the Sun

Legendary independent New York-based rock label Equal Vision Records and Hail TheSun are excited to announce the release of cut. turn. fade.

When Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 pm
Where Cluny 2 · 34 Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ
How much Not listed: check the event page

The Australian Pink Floyd

Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag -- and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small.

When Fri, Nov 6 · 6:30 pm
Where O2 City Hall Newcastle · Northumberland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne
How much Not listed: check the event page

The Skids / Theatre Of Hate

Two era defining artists SKIDS & THEATRE OF HATE come together this autumn for an explosive UK co-headline tour. Please note, this event is 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by someone 18 or over).

When Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 pm
Where Boiler Shop · 20 South Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
How much Not listed: check the event page

Saturday, Nov 7

AZYR b2b PARTBOI69

NX LOVES PRESENTS AZYR X Partiboi 69 + MORE TBA Saturday 7th November 2026 NX Newcastle Last Entry: 11:30pm

When Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 pm
Where NX · Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne
How much Not listed: check the event page

Ferocious Dog: UK Farewell Tour + guests Shanghai Treason & Headsticks

After years of tearing up stages across the UK and beyond, Autumn 2026 marks the very last and final chance to experience Ferocious Dog in their element.

When Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 pm
Where Boiler Shop · 20 South Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
How much Not listed: check the event page

Good Friend Rik

“Good Friend Rik return to Newcastle for a night of classic Polish pop rock covers. Three unique vocals, energetic live performances, and the biggest hits of Polish pop rock music from timeless classics to modern day anthems.

When Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 pm
Where The Cluny · 36 Lime Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne
How much Not listed: check the event page

Prof Alice Roberts - From Cell to Civilisation

Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small.

When Sat, Nov 7 · 6:30 pm
Where O2 City Hall Newcastle · Northumberland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne
How much Not listed: check the event page

The Often Herd

Bluegrass band The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of the genre.

When Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 pm
Where Cluny 2 · 34 Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ
How much Not listed: check the event page

Sunday, Nov 8

Car Bomb

Divergent promotions presents by arrangement with Atonal Agency Car Bomb Originally formed on Long Island, New York in 2000, Car Bomb is a band whose style is marked by a highly experimental and extremely aggressive approach to metal.

When Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 pm
Where Anarchy Brew Co · Unit 1A, Newcastle
How much Not listed: check the event page

DHP presents Birdvox

Introducing Birdvox and their debut album Shamming The Drama. Twelve big-sky songs of joy, rage, connection, grief, empowerment, the natural world, and peace for the times we’re in.

When Sun, Nov 8 · 7:30 pm
Where Cluny 2 · 34 Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ
How much Not listed: check the event page

EMPLOYED TO SERVE & CABAL (co-headline show)

eastside present EMPLOYED TO SERVE CABAL (co-headline tour) plus support Cold Culture Sunday 8th November 2026 Newcastle University Students Union Doors 7pm Heavy metal is more than just music. For some, it is a fully fledged lifestyle, woven into their DNA.

When Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 pm
Where Newcastle University Student Union · Kings Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne
How much Not listed: check the event page

Gypsy Pisteleros

🎭 GYPSY PISTOLEROS – Dark Faerie Tales U.K. Tour 2026 🎭 The world’s only Glam Punk Goth ’n’ Roll outlaws return! New album Dark Faerie Tales drops April 17th, 2026 on The New Church Records / Plastic Head.

When Sun, Nov 8 · 7:30 pm
Where The Cluny · 36 Lime Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne
How much Not listed: check the event page

Mark Olson (ex Jayhawks)

Mark Olson was born and raised in Minnesota by a family of mostly farmers and schoolteachers. Predominately a self-taught musician, Olson is well known for his use of alternate tunings and two-part unison singing that then breaks into harmony.

When Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 pm
Where The Cluny · 36 Lime Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne
How much Not listed: check the event page

More on, in brief

Susan Calman: Tall Tales

When Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 pm
Where Tyne Theatre · Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Gipsy Kings by André Reyes

When Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 pm
Where The Glasshouse International Centre for Music · St Mary's Square, Gateshead

Jacob Hawley - Fighting Age Man

When Sun, Nov 8 · 4:00 pm
Where The Stand Comedy Club - Newcastle · 31 High Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear

More Newcastle upon Tyne digests

Bookmark this page for next week: the Newcastle upon Tyne weekend digest re-issues every week with the new dates in the title.
Event details can change at short notice. Dayfari checks listings against their sources, but confirm times and prices with the venue before you head out.

The digest is better in the app

Saved towns, a nudge before things start, and what is on near you right now, not just this weekend.

Get the Dayfari app

Your weekend in your pocket — save events, get reminders, plan road trips.