– all gigs subject to change –
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BUSKERS EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 8.30PM
MAY
THE HYBRIDS
FRIDAY 3 MAY
9PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
Tuns regulars, who helped us see in 2024, and we were really keen to bring them back on a regular night.
Lots of rock classics, and a few tracks we don’t get to hear too often too!
THE STONES STORY
SAT 4 MAY
9PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
Six decades of The Rolling Stones, bringing all the classics and a few less known gems too. Always a good show.
FRIDAY 10 MAY
THE FORCE
9PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
A band that needs no introduction to those who enjoy their live rock. The Force have been filling venues across the north east for many years.
MANNY FAGNET
SATURDAY 11
9PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
Perry, James, Jim and Jamie launch their band here at The Tuns, and it’s going to be an extravaganza!
You have been warned!
KRASH LANDING
FRIDAY 17
9PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
“Your attention please…Metal, Rock, Punk, Dance…Pop? Oh no…After 20 years…He’s Back!
And he isn’t alone!!!!
If you remember the Good old days…its time to make them better!
Welcome to Krash Landing
Hold on tight”
POP GOES PUNK PARTY
SATURDAY 25
8PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
Another new one to the Three Tuns, Pop Goes Punk partying with some Pop Punk, and punked up pop hits.
VELVETEEN
TUESDAY 28 MAY
8PM START
free entry
Tuns regular Ellie brings her college band for their debut gig. We’ve seen them, and they’re rather good.
Expect some Van Halen, Ozzy, KISS, Aerosmith, Rainbow, Guns and Roses, and more
She’d love to see you all there.
THE TRADING HEARTS
FRIDAY 31
9.00PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
The guys from North East megastars Twister bring their covers trio to the Tuns!
Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, Stereophonics, Foo Fighters and many more.
FANTASTIC BAND!
JUNE
CILLIRION
Fish era Marillion
SATURDAY 1 JUNE
9PM START
ADVANCE TICKETS AT LINK,
or £15 on the door
THIS EVENT IS HOSTED BY THE BAND!
TICKETS on Skiddle HERE
Fugazi at 40
The best Fish Era Marillion band around, these packed us out last time with Script for a Jester’s Tear.
Cillirion will return with a smörgåsbord of Fish-Era Marillion classics to The Three Tuns along with a full rendition of the iconic album Fugazi to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
THURSDAY 6 JUNE
Genuine Tennessee rock, featuring former members of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackfoot, these guys are always a huge event when they come to the only UK bar they call home. Come along and see why for yourself.
TICKETS £10 ADVANCE £13 ON THE DOOR
THE DEAD POLLYS
+ snide remarks
+ logoz
SATURDAY 8
9PM START
£5 IN ADVANCE
A 3 band night, headlined by international punk band The Dead Pollys, all the way from Sweden to make their Three Tuns debut.
Ably supported by Tuns regulars Snide Remarks and Logoz.
ADVANCE TICKETS £5 FROM THE BAR
RUSS TIPPINS
FRIDAY 14
9.00PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
Russ should need no introduction; easily one of the best guitarists around and always brings some surprises to The Tuns.
Led Zeppelin, Dick Dale, Bowie, Hendrix and so many more seem effortless to Russ. Not one to miss.
RIGID DIGITS
SATURDAY 15
9.00PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
The best Stiff Little Fingers covers around. These guys are old Tuns favourites, and guaranteed to bring the noise.
JULY
WHAT YOU’VE MISSED THIS YEAR
WEST BROOK & SWAMP TEA
FRIDAY 22 MAR
9PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
MUST SEE!
Proper swamp blues & rock from West Brook, Bad Bob Bates, John Dawson and Martin Bell.
Their Tuns debut was phenomenal!
MAIDEN ENGLAND
FRIDAY 29
9PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
The North East’s longest running Iron Maiden band, and for good reason.
URBAN COMMANDOS
FRIDAY 12
9PM START
FREE ENTRY
Punkery with an avant garde twist!
Everything from The Clash to Alex Harvey, via The Sweet. Not a band you can pigeonhole, and we’re always glad to have them.
COMMON PEOPLE
SATURDAY 20
9PM START
£2 ENTRY
The very best of 80s and 90’s British guitar pop, rock and indie classics.
GodZZ Of Wor
FRIDAY 26 APRIL
9PM START
£2 ENTRY
Jim Clare and the boys return for some more classic rock covers from ZZTop, Thin Lizzy, Gary Moore, Hendrix and more.
Expect some great music, interspersed with fun banter.
THE GRUMPIES
FRIDAY 5 APRIL
9PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
Some of the best 70’s and 80’s covers you’ll hear. Free, Bad Company, Queen, Deep Purple, Tom Petty, Gary Moore and many more favourites.
Always guaranteed a good show.
PUNK POP DISASTER
SATURDAY 6 APRIL
9PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
It is a guaranteed party when these guys are on the stage. And why not?
For the very best of American Punk Pop this is where you need to be.
TOXIC
SATURDAY 2 MAR
9PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
Perhaps the region’s top punk band, and Tuns faves.
Expect The Clash, The Damned, Sex Pistols, SLF, UK Subs and more!
TYNE MAIDEN
FRIDAY 1 MAR
9PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
The fantastic Iron Maiden tribute band blew us away on their debut last year.
We had to get them back!
THE DEFECTS
+ Snide Remarks
SATURDAY 30 MAR
9PM START
£3 ON THE DOOR
Formed in 1978, this is your original Belfast punk!
Can’t wait for this one!
FM
NORTH EAST
SATURDAY 23
9PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
FM have been regulars at The Tuns for literally decades, but now infused with the energy of power vocalist Tonya, they’re like a new band.
If you’re yet to see this newest line-up, you’re in for a real treat.
HELTER SKELTER
FRIDAY 15 MAR
9PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
The best Beatles covers band we’ve seen. Not a tribute band, just the very best of The Beatles played exceptionally well.
These fellas are Tuns favourites for very good reason. Come and see why!
