World Events in Newcastle

World music is a broad label covering traditional and contemporary music from outside the Western mainstream. In practice, events tagged "world" might feature African percussion, Middle Eastern oud music, Indian classical, or any combination. The best world music nights introduce you to something you've never heard before.

Castillo Nuevo Orquesta - Live Salsa!

PILGRIM

Thu 24 Sept · 7:30 PM

£5

Pub & Barworld

Samba Touré + Support

Cobalt Studios

Fri 25 Sept · 7:00 PM

£12–£16

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Fresh Thursday // Claire Vine + Lucy Huzzard

Cobalt Studios

Thu 8 Oct · 7:00 PM

Free–£15

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Savana Funk

Cobalt Studios

Fri 9 Oct · 7:00 PM

£10–£16

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Oktoberfest Newcastle - Saturday 17th October 2026

Times Square

Sat 17 Oct · 12:00 PM

£7.50–£12.50

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Suntou Susso & The Gambian Superstars + Cocrico Collective

Cobalt Studios

Fri 23 Oct · 7:00 PM

£12–£16

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Castillo Nuevo Orquesta - Live Salsa!

PILGRIM

Thu 29 Oct · 7:30 PM

£5

Pub & Barworld

The Zawose Queens + Support TBA

Cobalt Studios

Sat 14 Nov · 7:00 PM

£12–£17

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Tara Clerkin Trio w/ Shell Company and Worms

The Lubber Fiend

Sat 14 Nov · 7:00 PM

£12–£15

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Castillo Nuevo Orquesta - Live Salsa!

PILGRIM

Thu 26 Nov · 7:30 PM

£5

Pub & Barworld

AROMA + Hey Remember This

Cobalt Studios

Fri 27 Nov · 7:00 PM

£9–£15

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Orchestra Mambo International + DJ Lubi + Santa Leticia

Cobalt Studios

Sat 28 Nov · 7:00 PM

£12–£16

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Castillo Nuevo Orquesta - Live Salsa!

PILGRIM

Thu 17 Dec · 7:30 PM

£5

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