What's on in Gateshead This Weekend

Looking for things to do in Gateshead this weekend? There’s a range of options to fill your time, from live music events featuring both established and emerging artists to nights focused on specific genres. You can find alternative rock, soulful indie, international DJ sets, and more at venues across the area. Consider an evening at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, or check out smaller spots throughout the town. For socialising, themed parties with entertainment and bottomless cocktails are available.

Weekend events in Gateshead appeal to diverse tastes, with performances from intimate gigs to larger-scale shows reflecting the area’s shift from industrial roots to a growing cultural presence. The Tyne & Wear Metro and bus network make it easy to reach venues, and the MetroCentre offers evening entertainment alongside shopping. The Team Valley Trading Estate hosts events with a different atmosphere than the town centre. Events in Newcastle are also accessible via the Tyne Bridge or Swing Bridge, offering broader choices.

Gateshead has undergone significant regeneration, and this weekend shows the results. You can find listings for times and venues. Use the efficient public transport network, the East Coast Main Line connects to nearby stations with onward Metro links to Gateshead Interchange. A short drive away, Downcast Studios hosts the Motion Sickness BBQ 2026, while The Hooch offers a 7.45pm soul and jazz set. The Glasshouse International Centre for Music features Jason Isbell in a live concert. The Globe Newcastle and World HQ host genre-specific events, including a set from Patrice Bäumel and Dave Seaman.