· Wed 4 Nov · Price not listed

John Cooper Clarke at Playhouse, Whitley Bay

Playhouse, Whitley Bay

Wednesday 4 November 2026. Starts 18:30. Price not listed.

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Date	Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Starts	18:30
Entry	Price not listed
Ages	Not listed
Listing	Being verified

01 — The gig

Rock

About the gig

John Cooper Clarke plays Playhouse, Whitley Bay on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

RockPop

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02 — The details

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Venue	Playhouse, Whitley Bay
Area	Whitley Bay North NE26 1LZ
Genre	Rock / Pop

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Whitley Bay North

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Whitley Bay North NE26 1LZ

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The nearest station is Monkseaton (Metro station), about 10 minutes' walk away.

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John Cooper Clarke at Playhouse, Whitley Bay

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 · starts 18:30 · Playhouse, Whitley Bay

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Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

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The gigWednesday 4 Nov 2026 · 18:30Starts in 2d 10h 15m

Starts18:30start time

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GenreRock+1 more

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The gig Wednesday 4 Nov Starts 18:30 · Playhouse, Whitley Bay

John Cooper Clarke are playing Playhouse, Whitley Bay on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. It starts at 18:30. Expect Rock / Pop. This listing is part of the Newcastle grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Newcastle gigs there.

HeadlinerJohn Cooper Clarke

GenreRock · Pop

PricePrice not listed

AgeNot listed

ListingFrom a public event listing

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Newcastle has 296 upcoming gigs in the GigXchange directory, across 30 venues — 32 of them this week. Saturday is the city's busiest night for live music, and the average listed start time is 19:05. Playhouse, Whitley Bay has 2 other upcoming gigs listed.

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About this gig

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

The artist — John Cooper Clarke

John Cooper Clarke headlines this gig on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect Rock / Pop across the set.

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The venue — Playhouse, Whitley Bay

Playhouse, Whitley Bay is in the Newcastle gig directory on GigXchange. Age policy and prices can change from night to night, so check the details here against the venue's own listing closer to the date.

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Whitley Bay North, NE26 1LZ

AreaWhitley Bay North

PostcodeNE26 1LZ

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Getting there

The nearest station is Monkseaton (Metro station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Playhouse, Whitley Bay is in Whitley Bay North — use NE26 1LZ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue’s own site for parking and step-free access before you set off, and aim to arrive a little before 18:30.

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Planning your night

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Where is John Cooper Clarke playing in ?

John Cooper Clarke is at Playhouse, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ.

When does the gig start?

It is listed to start at 18:30 on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

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What's the nearest station to Playhouse, Whitley Bay?

The nearest station is Monkseaton (Metro station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NE26 1LZ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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K-Pop Dance Heroes	Thu 26 Nov
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John Cooper Clarke at Playhouse, Whitley Bay

At a glance

01 — The gig

About the gig

02 — The details

Everything you need to know

03 — Find Playhouse, Whitley Bay

Getting there

04 — Planning

Your night out

John Cooper Clarke at Playhouse, Whitley Bay

John Cooper Clarke — Quick Facts

About this gig

The artist — John Cooper Clarke

The venue — Playhouse, Whitley Bay

Find Playhouse, Whitley Bay

Other gigs in Newcastle

Planning your night

05 — The Newcastle week

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06 — Small print 8 answers Common questions Common Questions

What’s On at Playhouse, Whitley Bay

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