Across the month of March, the North East is in for a treat if you're looking for big events to enjoy.
From theatre shows, gigs and even poets, there are so many big names performing throughout the month including Tom Grennan, Sam Ryder and Disney's The Lion King.
We have put together a selection of spectacular shows near you featuring locations, start times and ticket prices.
Events taking place in March across the North East
Annie
When: Wednesday, March 8 – Saturday, March 11
Where: Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: From £20
The smash-hit West End production of Annie returns to Newcastle starring Paul O’Grady as Miss Hannigan.
KT Tunstall
When: Saturday, March 11
Where: Sage Gateshead
Time: 7pm–10.30pm
Tickets: From £36
BRIT Award-winning and Grammy-nominated artist KT Tunstall will be performing at Sage Gateshead as part of a 16-date UK tour, following the release of her forthcoming new album ‘NUT’.
MistaJam
When: Saturday, March 11
Where: The Dickens Inn, Middlesbrough
Time: 9.30pm-3am (last entry 1am)
Tickets: Various prices
Minimum age is 18.
One of Britain’s most influential music DJs and radio presenters will perform at The Dickens Inn in Middlesbrough.
MistaJam’s 15-year stint at the BBC was hallmarked by transforming the specialist show ‘Radio 1’s Dance Anthems’.
Father John Misty
When: Monday, March 13
Where: Sage Gateshead
Time: Doors open 7pm-8.15pm, Father John Misty is on stage at 8.15pm-10pm
Tickets: £33.75
Father John Misty and his band will be bringing their international headlining tour to Sage Gateshead in support of Chloë and The Next 20th Century.
Peter James’ Wish You Were Dead
When: Monday, March 13 – Saturday, March 18
Where: Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Time: Evenings - 7.30pm, matinees - 2pm on Thursday and 2.30pm on Saturday
Price: Various prices
The work of bestselling author Peter James returns to the stage with an all-star cast including the multi-talented Giovanna Fletcher and Casualty’s George Rainsford and Clive Mantle.
Tom Grennan
When: Tuesday, March 14
Where: Utilita Arena, Newcastle
Time: 6pm
Tickets: Various prices
Due to high demand Tom Grennan's performance has moved from O2 City Hall to Utilita Arena in Newcastle.
Any tickets already purchased for O2 remain valid for this performance and will be issued as standing tickets.
Beth Hart
When: Wednesday, March 15
Where: O2 City Hall, Newcastle
Time: 6.30pm
Tickets: £51.90
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Beth Hart is famed for her breathtaking and emotionally charged performances.
Her show at O2 City Hall will feature songs from her latest albums 'War In My Mind' and 'Fire On The Floor'.
Disney’s The Lion King
When: Thursday, March 16 – Tuesday, May 16
Where: Sunderland Empire Theatre
Time: 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Tickets: Various prices
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi-award-winning musical will be taking over Sunderland Empire Theatre for two months.
Suede
When: Friday, March 17
Where: O2 City Hall, Newcastle
Time: 7pm
Tickets: £40.15-£52.15
Suede has announced a headline UK tour performing classics, hits and tracks from their forthcoming album 'Autofiction'.
Tom Walker
When: Tuesday, March 21
Where: Newcastle University
Time: 7pm
Tickets: £24.75
Tom Walker won the Brits British Breakthrough Artist 2019 and is most known for his hits 'Leave a Light On' and 'Just You and I'.
Sam Ryder
When: Thursday, March 23
Where: O2 City Hall, Newcastle
Time: 7pm–11pm
Tickets: See Ticketmaster
Viral TikTok sensation Sam Ryder, and the ‘Space Man’ responsible for giving the United Kingdom its best result at Eurovision since 1998, performs at O2 City Hall on his UK tour.
Henry Rollins
When: Thursday, March 30
Where: Playhouse, Whitley Bay
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: From £34.95
Spoken word artist, actor, and presenter Henry Rollins will be bringing his ‘Good To See You 2023’ tour to the Playhouse.
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