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.

Ata Kak

The Cluny

Sun 23 Aug · 8:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicafrobeatfunkhip-hop+1Free

Castillo Nuevo Orquesta - Live Salsa!

PILGRIM

Thu 27 Aug · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicworld£5

Ak'Chamel w/ Robber's Dog

The Lubber Fiend

Sun 6 Sept · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkworld£12–£15

New Ruins Festival 2026

The Lubber Fiend

Thu 17 Sept · 7:00 PM

Festival70s80s90s+14£60–£110

Amphitrio + Support TBA

PILGRIM

Thu 17 Sept · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicjazzworld£7

F*CK ME It's Freshers | Newcastle Freshers 2026 - Third Release Selling Fast ⚡️

Venue

Tue 22 Sept · 10:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatelectronichip-hop+4£5–£22

F*CK ME It's Freshers | Newcastle Freshers 2026

Newcastle Freshers Event

Tue 22 Sept · 11:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatelectronichip-hop+5£3

Castillo Nuevo Orquesta - Live Salsa!

PILGRIM

Thu 24 Sept · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicworld£5

Oktoberfest Newcastle - Saturday 10th October 2026

Times Square

Sat 10 Oct · 12:00 PM

Festivalfolkworld£7.50–£17.50

Ibibio Sound Machine

Gosforth Civic Theatre

Thu 22 Oct · 8:30 PM

Gig / Live Music70safrobeatdisco+6Free

Castillo Nuevo Orquesta - Live Salsa!

PILGRIM

Thu 29 Oct · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicworld£5

Castillo Nuevo Orquesta - Live Salsa!

PILGRIM

Thu 26 Nov · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicworld£5

Castillo Nuevo Orquesta - Live Salsa!

PILGRIM

Thu 17 Dec · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicworld£5