With 2025 gigs on the horizon, there is so much to look forward to in terms of live music throughout the year.
From early year arena shows to some of the biggest summer shows the city has ever seen, these are 13 of the biggest names who are confirmed to be heading to Newcastle in 2025. Let us know who you can’t wait to see!

1. Sam Fender
There is only one place to start with this list. After needing to cancel his homecoming show just before Christmas, Sam Fender is returning to St James Park this summer with three massive dates lined up in June. | Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

2. Robbie Williams
We're in for a huge summer of live music in Newcastle and Robbie Williams was the first name announced as part of the brand new Come Together festival. The former Take That star will be entertaining us all at the start of June - and plenty more names are yet to be announced! | Jemal Countess/Getty Images

3. Fontaines D.C.
2024 was a hugely impressive year for Fontaines DC. The Irish rockers released their fourth album Romance to critical acclaim and announced their biggest Newcastle show to date at Exhibition Park. The summer show is going to be a huge one in July. | Getty Images

4. Kylie Minogue
Australian star Kylie Minogue is set to put on one of the biggest gigs in the North East next year. Her show at Newcastle's Utilita Arena will take place in May. | Getty Images