Sunday For Sammy in Newcastle: Times, who is appearing, ticket information and more
Sunday For Sammy returns to Tyneside this weekend, and this is everything you need to know about the 2026 edition of the event.
The charity event is held every two years to support and raise money for the Sammy Johnson Memorial Fund, which benefits young performers.
Starting in 2000, the shows often see major names in entertainment head to Newcastle to perform in front of huge crowds and it returns again this year.
This is everything you need to know about the event in 2026.
When is Sunday For Sammy in Newcastle?
The event will take place on Sunday, February 15.
What are the times for Sunday For Sammy in Newcastle?
Two shows will take place, one at 1pm and another at 7pm.
The early show is expected to come to an end by 4pm while the evening show is scheduled to finish at around 10pm.
Are tickets still available for Sunday For Sammy?
While options on Ticketmaster have sold out, a small number of tickets for both shows remain available through AXS at the time of writing. Tickets start from £33.
Who will be performing at Sunday For Sammy?
A full lineup has not been announced by organisers, although some names have been confirmed. At the start of December frontman from The 1975 Matty Healy confirmed his appearance, while the star also teased there may be an appearance from Sam Fender.
How to get to Newcastle’s Utilita Arena
Newcastle Central station is a ten minute walk from the venue and has regular National Rail and Tyne and Wear Metro services while Haymarket Bus Station is a 20 minute walk away.
Where to park for Newcastle’s Utilita Arena
There are 600 official car parking places to the rear of the arena which can be reached either by Arena Way or Railway Terrace to the east.
If this car park is full, the arena recommends gig goes use the NCP car park next to the Arena, with its entrance on Redheugh Bridge Road. The usual fee for events is £8.