– all gigs subject to change –
check Facebook for this week’s listings
BUSKERS EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 8.30PM
FIREPUPPETS
+ PHASE
+ INCANTUS
SATURDAY 24 AUGUST
9PM FREE ENTRY
A free one, with THREE bands to boot, as we welcome Stevie back to The Tuns stage, and he’s brought friends.
OCTOBER
THE FORCE
FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER
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.
THE HYBRIDS
SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER
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!
TYNE MAIDEN
FRIDAY OCTOBER 25
9pm start
£2 entry
This fantastic Iron Maiden tribute band blew us away on their debut last year, and have since played at the City Hall Christmas Rocks.
Di’Anno, If you like Maiden or NWOBHM this band are not to be missed.
PUNK POP DISASTER
SATURDAY 26
9PM START
£2 ENTRY
9
THE TUNS
HALLOWEEN
PARTY
It is a guaranteed party when these guys are on the stage, ESPECIALLY our Halloween Party.
For the very best of American Punk Pop this is where you need to be.
NOVEMBER
RIGID DIGITS
SATURDAY 16
9PM START
£2 ENTRY
The best Stiff Little Fingers covers around. These guys are old Tuns favourites, and guaranteed to bring the noise.
2025
RESCHEDULED DATE TO BE CONFIRMED
previous tickets still valid
TICKETS £10 ADVANCE £13 ON THE DOOR
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.
WHAT YOU’VE MISSED THIS YEAR
CILLIRION
Fish era Marillion
S
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.
TUBESNAKE
FRIDAY 26 JULY
9PM £2 ON THE DOOR
Tubesnake make their Three Tuns return.
Expect some of the more obscure tracks from some of the biggest bands; The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Bowie, REM…
THE JEXIT
SATURDAY 10 AUGUST
9PM £3
Oh, how we’re looking forward to this one. What could be better than a Jam tribute band?
We’ll tell you- A Japanese Jam tribute band. It’s going to be special!
ROCK BOTTOM
Rock Bottom are easily the best UFO and Schenker tribute out there.
SIN CITY ROCKERS
SATURDAY 17 AUGUST
9PM £2 ON THE DOOR
URBAN COMMANDOS
SEPTEMBER 13
9PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
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.
MANNY FAGNET
Perry, James, Jim and Jamie launched their band here at The Tuns, and it’s been an extravaganza!
Don’t miss this one!
From Pat Benetar to AC/DC via Pearl Jam, Audioslave, The Black Crowes and so many more. It is always something really special.
YESTERDAY’S HEROES
+ OUTCAST SYNDICATE
FRIDAY 30 AUGUST
9PM £2 ON THE DOOR
Some great original punk tunes from Tony, Lewis and the guys.
FM
NORTH EAST
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.
TOXIC
Saturday 6
9pm start
£2 Entry
Perhaps the region’s top punk band, and Tuns faves.
Expect The Clash, The Damned, Sex Pistols, SLF, UK Subs and more!
RUSS TIPPINS
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.
THE TRADING HEARTS
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!
WEST BROOK & SWAMP TEA
Proper swamp blues & rock from West Brook, Bad Bob Bates, John Dawson and Martin Bell.
Their Tuns debut was phenomenal!
THE STONES STORY
Six decades of The Rolling Stones, bringing all the classics and a few less known gems too. Always a good show.
TWISTER
And once again Twister are using the Three Tuns as their warm up gig before embarking on their tour. A musical and visual extravaganza!
The place was bursting at the seams last time they were here, and that was a Wednesday! Let’s see what a Friday looks like!
MAIDEN ENGLAND
The North East’s longest running Iron Maiden band, and for good reason.
THE DEAD POLLYS
+ snide remarks
+ logoz
SATURDAY 8
SATURDAY 9
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
COMMON PEOPLE
ST
£2 ENTRY
The very best of 80s and 90’s British guitar pop, rock and indie classics.
GodZZ Of Wor
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
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.
THE DEFECTS
+ Snide Remarks
Formed in 1978, this is your original Belfast punk!
Can’t wait for this one!
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!