The North East is a hotbed of live music. In addition to the thriving independent music venue scene in areas such as Ouseburn, some of the biggest names in music and comedy host nights at the Utilita Arena on the banks of the Tyne.
These are some of the top names who will be playing at the arena throughout the rest of 2022.
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Newcastle's Utilita Arena will be welcoming some huge names to Tyneside this year. Photo: Google
. Little Mix
Undoubtedly the largest girl group in the country, Little Mix will be playing three shows across two days on April 15 and 16. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros) Photo: Jeff Spicer
. Dua Lipa
After finishing her tour of the USA, pop superstar Dua Lipa will bring her Future Nostalgia Tour to the UK including a night in Newcastle on April 23. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Photo: Ethan Miller
1. Little Mix
Undoubtedly the largest girl group in the country, Little Mix will be playing three shows across two days on April 15 and 16. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros) Photo: Jeff Spicer
2. Dua Lipa
After finishing her tour of the USA, pop superstar Dua Lipa will bring her Future Nostalgia Tour to the UK including a night in Newcastle on April 23. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Photo: Ethan Miller
3. Bryan Adams
Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams will be performing at the Arena on May 20. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation ) Photo: Harry How
4. Pet Shop Boys
80s synthpop legends Pet hop Boys are going on tour to play their greatest hits. They will play the North East venue on May 27. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Coachella) Photo: Jason Kempin