Newcastle · Sun 24 Jan · Price not listed
Michael Starring Ben at Playhouse, Whitley Bay, Newcastle
Playhouse, Whitley Bay
Sunday 24 January 2027. Starts 19:30. Price not listed.
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| Date | Sunday, 24 January 2027 |
| Starts | 19:30 |
| Entry | Price not listed |
| Ages | Not listed |
| Listing | Being verified |
01 — The gig
Live musicAbout the gig
Michael Starring Ben plays Playhouse, Whitley Bay in Newcastle on Sunday, 24 January 2027.
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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02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts| Venue | Playhouse, Whitley Bay |
| Area | Whitley Bay North NE26 1LZ |
| Status | Being verified |
03 — Find Playhouse, Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay NorthGetting there
The nearest station is Monkseaton (Metro station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
04 — Planning
NewcastleYour night out
Smaller live music rooms in Newcastle often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.
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Travelling? The map shows exactly where Playhouse, Whitley Bay is, and the Newcastle live music hub has what else is on around the same night.
Michael Starring Ben at Playhouse, Whitley Bay, Newcastle
Sunday, 24 January 2027 · starts 19:30 · Playhouse, Whitley Bay, Newcastle
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Michael Starring Ben — Quick Facts
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.

Michael Starring Ben are playing Playhouse, Whitley Bay in Newcastle on Sunday, 24 January 2027. It starts at 19:30. This listing is part of the Newcastle grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Newcastle gigs there.
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.
Source: the GigXchange gig directory, refreshed nightly.What’s on in Newcastle this week — or see what’s on across the UK.
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 — Michael Starring Ben
Michael Starring Ben headlines this Newcastle gig on Sunday, 24 January 2027. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.
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.
Find Playhouse, Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay North, Newcastle, NE26 1LZ
The nearest station is Monkseaton (Metro station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Playhouse, Whitley Bay is in Whitley Bay North, Newcastle — 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 19:30.
Ben Poole Band at Cluny 2, Mae Stephens at The Cluny, John Cooper Clarke at Playhouse, Whitley Bay and Soil, Finger Eleven, Adema at Digital.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning your Newcastle night
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A price isn’t listed with us yet — check the venue’s own listing or socials before you go.
Travelling? The map on this page shows where Playhouse, Whitley Bay is, and the Newcastle live music hub has what else is on around the same time.
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Michael Starring Ben at Playhouse, Whitley Bay. Michael Starring Ben plays Playhouse, Whitley Bay on Sunday 24 January from 19:30. Also on in Newcastle: Ben Poole Band at Cluny 2, Mae Stephens at The Cluny and John Cooper Clarke at Playhouse, Whitley Bay. Every upcoming show is in the Newcastle gig directory. Planning further ahead? The UK music festivals we have date-checked sit on one festival timeline, with clash checks.
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08 — At Playhouse, Whitley Bay
2 more datesAlso on here
Dates here| John Cooper Clarke | Wed 4 Nov |
| K-Pop Dance Heroes | Thu 26 Nov |
09 — Coming up in Newcastle
Next in the cityWhat else is on
Coming up| Ben Poole BandCluny 2 | Mon 2 Nov |
| Mae StephensThe Cluny | Tue 3 Nov |
| John Cooper ClarkePlayhouse, Whitley Bay | Wed 4 Nov |
| Soil, Finger Eleven, AdemaDigital | Wed 4 Nov |
| Oh My God! It's the ChurchThe Grove | Wed 4 Nov |
| CassiaWylam Brewery | Wed 4 Nov |
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