The latest music, comedy and family events in the heart of Whitley Bay

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Event Calendar

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Dec 8th 2023 - Jan 6th 2024

Cinderella Christmas Panto 2023

Dec 8th 2023 - Jan 6th 2024

Get your tickets for the most magical panto of the year!

Tues 16th - Sun 21st January 2024

WBPS Presents Jack And The Beanstalk

Tues 16th - Sun 21st January 2024

The award-winning Whitley Pantomime Society are back with their amateur production of Jack and The Beanstalk!

Tuesday 23rd January 2024

An Evening with Legends of Snooker

Tuesday 23rd January 2024

Following the resounding success of our inaugural shows in 2023, The Legends of Snooker are coming to The Playhouse in Whitley Bay.

Wednesday 24th January 2024

Dirty Dusting

Wednesday 24th January 2024

Starring Crissy Rock (Benidorm), Leah Bell (Stage Award Winner), Vanessa Karon and Paul Dunn. Gladys, Olive and Elsie are three “vintage style” cleaning ladies who, threatened with redundancy, chance on an ‘unconventional’ way of earning some extra cash..

Thursday 25th January 2024

The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Elton John

Thursday 25th January 2024

Pack your bags, strap yourself in, zero hour 8pm (Sometimes 7.30) for a night like no other as we celebrate Sir Elton John!

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Spanish City

Friday 26th January 2024

The Magic of the Beatles

Friday 26th January 2024

Come together right now and join us for a night like no other as we celebrate the music of one of the greatest bands of our lives!

Saturday 27th January 2024

Tribute to The Carpenters featuring the British Carpenters

Saturday 27th January 2024

One of the original, very first tribute shows touring the UK is back by popular demand, with an all new production of, Tribute to The Carpenters.

Thursday 1st February 2024

Money For Nothing: Tribute to Dire Straits

Thursday 1st February 2024

'Money for Nothing’ was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world's premier rock bands - Dire Straits. The abundant energy and the excellence and musicality of their performance makes Money for Nothing a "must see" for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan.

Friday 2nd February 2024

The American Four Tops

Friday 2nd February 2024

It’s the show jam packed with sweet soul music and Motown magic that continues to leave audiences dancing and chanting for more following each outstanding performance.

Saturday 3rd February 2024

Lost In Music: One Night At The Disco

Saturday 3rd February 2024

Get ready to recreate the Magical 70’s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!

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Sunday 4th February 2024

Back to Bacharach

Sunday 4th February 2024

BACK TO BACHARACH The critically-acclaimed show with their West End cast combine with the amazing musicianship of the Magic Moments Orchestra to proudly present the very best of Burt Bacharach – celebrating “The Hitmaker” behind one of the greatest American songbooks of the 20th Century.

Thursday 8th February 2024

Mercury - The Ultimate Queen Experience

Thursday 8th February 2024

Celebrating 25 years on the road in 2024, this world-class production features stunning performances of the most popular Queen hits.

Saturday 10th February 2024

A Country Night in Nashville

Saturday 10th February 2024

Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.

Limited Availability

Sunday 11th February 2024

Giovanni Pernice: Let Me Entertain You

Sunday 11th February 2024

The ultimate showman returns! Giovanni Pernice is back in 2024 for his brand new live tour - LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU.

Limited Availability

Tuesday 13th February 2024

An Audience With Jeff Stelling Hosted By Bianca Westwood

Tuesday 13th February 2024

On Tuesday 13th February 2024 the Playhouse Whitley Bay plays host to an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years.

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Wednesday 14th February 2024

Some Guys Have All The Luck

Wednesday 14th February 2024

The Rod Stewart Story is back, direct from the west end, in theatres with a brand new show, bringing to the stage a fantastic live concert celebration of one of rock music’s most successful artistes of all time.

Thursday 15th February 2024

Celine - My Heart Will Go On

Thursday 15th February 2024

A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time, the Queen of Power Ballads!

Friday 16th February 2024

The Story of Soul

Friday 16th February 2024

The latest hit show from Entertainers – the producers that brought you The Magic of Motown and Lost in Music. Get ready as the cast take you on a journey of sweet soul music.

Sunday 18th February 2024

The Story of Guitar Heroes

Sunday 18th February 2024

Featuring iconic hits from legends Jimmy Page, Hank Marvin, Chucky Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Van Halen Slash and many more.

Thursday 22nd - Friday 23rd February 2024

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2024

Thursday 22nd - Friday 23rd February 2024

Early bird discount all sales until 30 November

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Saturday 24th February 2024

The Chicago Blues Brothers

Saturday 24th February 2024

The World's biggest and best loved Blues Brothers party show is coming to Whitley Bay!

Sunday 25th February 2024

Alice in Wonderland

Sunday 25th February 2024

Immersion Theatre bring their high energy, interactive musical adaptation of this classic family tale.

Thursday 29th February 2024

Legend: The Music Of Bob Marley

Thursday 29th February 2024

When you think Reggae, there is only one name that comes to your mind. The legend that was Bob Marley.

Saturday 2nd March 2024

Bay Tales 2024

Saturday 2nd March 2024

The incredible Bay Tales event will return to Whitley Bay on Saturday 2nd March 2024

Sunday 3rd March 2024

Appleby Dance Company Presents Dancing Dreams

Sunday 3rd March 2024

Appleby Dance Company proudly presents "Dancing Dreams", a journey through your biggest dreams and darkest nightmares. Our students, ranging from age 2-18, will take the stage to perform with their classes.

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Thursday 7th March 2024

Stuart Michael: The Psychic Medium

Thursday 7th March 2024

A thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship!

Friday 8th March 2024

Cinderella and the Two Ugly S!*@S

Friday 8th March 2024

The Adult Pantomime is back for its 6th year with an invitation to the Prince’s Ball for all you BIGGER boys and girls.

Saturday 9th March 2024

Live/Wire The AC/DC Show

Saturday 9th March 2024

Live/Wire is The AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band AC/DC, complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls' and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll in a show critically acclaimed for its closeness in look and sound to the real thing

Sunday 10th March 2024

Mark Watson: Search

Sunday 10th March 2024

Sunday 10/3/2024

Friday 15th March 2024

Thank ABBA For The Music

Friday 15th March 2024

Featuring all of ABBA’s greatest hits including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! SOS, Take A Chance On Me, Voulez-Vous and of course, Waterloo and many more!

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Spanish City

Saturday 16th March 2024

Barry Steele in The Roy Orbison Story

Saturday 16th March 2024

The one and only Barry Steele takes on the role of ‘The Big O,’

Friday 22nd March 2024

The Bon Jovi Experience

Friday 22nd March 2024

The Bon Jovi Experience was born and since 1994 have become the only band to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself!

Saturday 23rd March 2024

Daniel O’Reilly: Out Of Character

Saturday 23rd March 2024

Daniel O’Reilly is still boasting one of the largest, strongest, most loyal and fastest growing social media followings in the UK that his fans has grown up with him through the years!

Saturday 30th March 2024

Lipstick On Your Collar

Saturday 30th March 2024

The smash hit show will be back in Whitley Bay on Saturday 30th March 2024

Thursday 4th April 2024

The Neil Diamond Story

Thursday 4th April 2024

Described in Las Vegas as one of the world's finest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond, Bob Drury has been astounding audiences with his vocal likeness for thirteen years

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Friday 5th April 2024

Whole lotta Shakin':The Shakin' Stevens Story

Friday 5th April 2024

The Award Winning tribute to the UK's biggest selling singles artist of the 1980's - WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN'- THE SHAKIN' STEVENS STORY is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Rock 'n' Roll!

Tuesday 9th April 2024

Fireman Sam - The Great Camping Adventure

Tuesday 9th April 2024

A brand new Fireman Sam Live adventure for 2024!

Wednesday 10th April 2024

Steve Harley: Come Up And See Me… And Other Stories

Wednesday 10th April 2024

Come Up And See Me… And Other Stories, will feature music and stories, as Steve tells stories about his career, while playing acoustic versions of the biggest hits. Steve will be accompanied by long-standing band member Barry Wickens.

Thursday 11th April 2024

Tommy Blaize

Thursday 11th April 2024

Lead Singer on Strictly Come Dancing For 20 Glorious Years!

Friday 12th April 2024

The ELO Tribute Show

Friday 12th April 2024

Internationally acclaimed musician Brian Cummins brings this stunning show celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and E.L.O. with a band of amazing musicians including a female string section this will be a fabulous night of hit after hit from such a vast back catalogue.

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Saturday 13th April 2024

The Fureys

Saturday 13th April 2024

The Fureys are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their folk based music has received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls of the world

Sunday 14th April 2024

The Makings of a Murderer

Sunday 14th April 2024

True crime fans, and those with a curious mind, can explore the cases, the circumstances and the detective’s perspective on what really went on, the early warning signs and the clues behind The Makings of a Murderer!

Friday 19th April 2024

The Coral - The Making of the First Album

Friday 19th April 2024

The Making Of The Debut Album: An Intimate Evening of music and conversation with singer James Skelly and keyboardist Nick Power

Saturday 20th April 2024

Frankie's Guys

Saturday 20th April 2024

Featuring stars from the global smash-hit musical Jersey Boys, Frankie’s Guys have become internationally renowned for their astonishing vocal harmonies, slick dance moves, and the electric atmosphere they bring to the stage

Thursday 2nd May 2024

Get It On!

Thursday 2nd May 2024

It’s time to bang a gong and Get it On for - one night of glam rock!

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Saturday 4th May 2024

CODA: A tribute to Led Zeppelin

Saturday 4th May 2024

CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe's most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute band, paying homage to the world's most influential and successful rock band ever!

Thursday 9th May 2024

The Take That Experience

Thursday 9th May 2024

This show is a must for any Take That fan as the boys don’t just give you a night you’ll Never Forget…they give you The Take That Experience!

Friday 10th May 2024

An Evening with Rob Lee & Peter Beardsley

Friday 10th May 2024

The ultimate evening of Newcastle Legends with Rob Lee and Peter Beardsley LIVE on stage together!

Saturday 11th May 2024

The Pitmen Poets

Saturday 11th May 2024

From Billy Elliot to Auf Wiedersehen Pet, from When The Boat Comes in to the Likely Lads. Now be entralled and entertained by The Pitmen Poets. A night of songs and stories laced with North East humor & Humanity.

Wednesday 15th May 2024

The Johnny Cash Road Show

Wednesday 15th May 2024

With standing ovations every night, Johnny Cash Roadshow is the longest running, most recognised and still the biggest and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today guaranteed to leave you wanting more.

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Friday 17th May 2024

Fleetwood Bac

Friday 17th May 2024

Fleetwood Bac are the world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself

Sunday 19th May 2024

That'll Be The Day

Sunday 19th May 2024

That’ll Be The Day is back on the road with another incredible show packed full of world class performances from Trevor and the highly talented ensemble cast.

Friday 24th May 2024

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Friday 24th May 2024

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound‘ and many more.

Friday 31st May 2024

80s Live!

Friday 31st May 2024

Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK!

Saturday 8th June 2024

A Vision of Elvis

Saturday 8th June 2024

A Vision of Elvis returns to Playhouse Whitley Bay on for another show stopping performance!

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Thursday 13th June 2024

Steve Steinman Presents Love Hurts

Thursday 13th June 2024

Power Ballads and Anthems show Thursday 13/6/2024 Tour Name: Steve Steinman's 'LOVE

Friday 14th June 2024

The Counterfeit Sixties Show

Friday 14th June 2024

The Counterfeit Sixties presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable time

Saturday 15th June 2024

Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster!

Saturday 15th June 2024

Laugh, gasp, scream your head off…but whatever you do….hold tight, as Clinton takes you on probably the most white knuckle ride of your life!

Friday 19th July 2024

The Drifters 2024

Friday 19th July 2024

Their last visit was a sold out affair! We can't wait to see The Drifters back in Whitley Bay on Friday 19th July 2024!

Sunday 28th July 2024

Rhythm of the Dance

Sunday 28th July 2024

Rooted in Ireland's rich culture and heritage, the show takes a different perspective on all things Irish. Featuring world class live musicians, vocalists and champion dancers, the show will be a completely immersive experience.

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Wednesday 18th September 2024

G4 20th Anniversary Tour

Wednesday 18th September 2024

The UK’s No.1 vocal harmony group and original X-Factor stars celebrate a double decade in the limelight with a spectacular anniversary show.

Tuesday 1st October 2024

Wishbone Ash: The Roadworks Tour

Tuesday 1st October 2024

Formed in 1969 in England, Wishbone Ash are one of the most influential guitar bands in rock history. Join us on Tuesday 1st October 2024 as they bring The Roadworks Tour to Playhouse Whitley Bay!

Thursday 10th October 2024

Aled Jones: Hatched, Matched, Dispatched

Thursday 10th October 2024

A Way With Media present ALED JONES Hatched, Matched, Dispatched

Friday 11th October 2024

Fleeting Rumours

Friday 11th October 2024

Fleeting Rumours are the North’s premier Tribute band to Fleetwood Mac.

Saturday 12th October 2024

Genesis Connected

Saturday 12th October 2024

Genesis Connected is a tribute show celebrating the Hits of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics.

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Friday 18th October 2024

Showaddywaddy

Friday 18th October 2024

Come and join the ‘Dancin’ Party’… ‘You’ve Got What It Takes’!

Wednesday 30th October 2024

Shaun Ryder: Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays, and Sundays tour

Wednesday 30th October 2024

Shaun Ryder, front man of Happy Mondays and Black Grape, is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour.

Friday 8th November 2024

The Sensational 60s Experience

Friday 8th November 2024

With a brand-new production for 2024. Join us for the musical phenomenon with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960’s.

Tuesday 12th November 2024

Sister Sledge Live feat. Kathy Sledge: - Thinking of You Tour

Tuesday 12th November 2024

Expect all the hits Lost in Music, We are family, The Greatest Dancer, My Guy and many more.

Wednesday 20th November 2024

Kerry Ellis: Queen of the West End

Wednesday 20th November 2024

Kerry Ellis is the Queen of the West End. From My Fair Lady to We Will Rock You, from Les Miserables to Wicked, in both the West End and on Broadway, she has starred in musical theatre’s biggest roles, making shows her own and earning her numerous awards.

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Saturday 23rd November 2024

ARRIVAL: The Hits of ABBA

Saturday 23rd November 2024

It has been 50 years since ABBA’s Iconic 1974 Eurovision win with their legendary performance of Waterloo...and what better way to celebrate than with Arrival - The Hits of ABBA!