Your Newcastle Jazz & Blues 2026 weekend starts here. Browse Friday’s line up, discover the venues taking part and enjoy an evening of fantastic live music across Castle.
Please note: Line-up and performance times are subject to change. Support your local venues by grabbing a drink or bite to eat, and follow us on social media for the latest festival updates.
7:30PM
THE CLUBHOUSE
SET IN STONE
Staffordshire-based Set in Stone blend classic blues with a modern rock edge. Powerful vocals, soaring guitar work and a tight rhythm section combine to deliver energetic live performances.
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7:30PM
THE GREYHOUND
SUMMER SOUL BAND
8PM
HOGARTHS
BOOGIE KNIGHTS
Blending disco favourites with funk and soul classics, this energetic live band delivers feel-good performances packed with timeless dancefloor hits.
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8PM
THE CROW’S NEST
JOEL RAMBLE & BENE GEE
8PM
BRIDGE STREET ALE HOUSE
JACK & THE MARMALADE FOX
An eclectic mix of acoustic music to suit all ears and ages. Jack & The Marmalade Fox is the brainchild of Linda Brammer and Daniel Stretton seven years in the making
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8PM
THE RIGGER
TBC
8PM
THE CHERRY TREE
NATALIE BIRCH (TOTALLY 80S)
8PM
THE SHED
ALISHA JEAN
Alisha Jean is a local vocalist with a repertoire spanning pop, soul, rock and dance favourites.
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8:30PM
CAPPELLO LOUNGE
SMALL HORSE & THE PLAN
Small Horse & The Plan combine captivating female vocals with rhythm guitar, percussion and ukulele to create a fresh take on classic and contemporary favourites. Mixing vintage charm with modern flair, their performances are full of warmth, character and memorable arrangements.
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8:30PM
ARTISAN TAP
NORTHWESTERN
Chris Howarth and Adrian Hough make up the acoustic duo Northwestern, combining original songs, rich harmonies and accomplished musicianship.
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9PM
THE CROSSWAYS
DISASTROUS ROBOTS
Get ready to lose yourself in the hypnotic grooves of Disastrous Robots, a genre-bending force fusing psychedelic soul, funk, electronica, blues, jazz, and ambient music into a mind-expanding sonic experience.
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9:30PM
ARTISAN TAP
ONJAH
Stoke-on-Trent’s Onjah brings smooth soul fusion vibes, blending soulful vocals with contemporary influences. Expect feel-good performances full of groove and energy.
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