Conor Michael Newcastle | The Cluny Gig Preview

Conor Michael Newcastle returns to The Cluny on Saturday 10 October 2026 for his biggest hometown headline show of the year, and this one is being presented as a full-band performance rather than his usual solo live-looping setup. The event listing confirms that Michael is bringing a full band to The Cluny for one special night, with support from Harrison Rimmer.

That makes this date a different proposition from the smaller shows many local listeners will already associate with him. Michael has built much of his live reputation around acoustic songwriting, live looping and an energetic solo setup, but the Cluny show gives those songs a broader arrangement and a bigger stage to work with.

Conor Michael Newcastle at The Cluny

Moving to a full-band setup should give the material more weight without losing the directness that has helped Michael build a strong following around the North East. The songs can still lean on melody and personal writing, but live drums, bass and additional instrumentation should give the set more movement and make the bigger moments hit harder.

The Cluny is a strong fit for that step up. It is large enough to give the band room to open the songs out properly, while still keeping the audience close enough for the more personal sections to land. For an artist who has spent years building momentum through local shows, this feels like a natural progression rather than simply another date on the calendar.

The night also includes support from Harrison Rimmer, adding another North East connection to the bill. For anyone who has followed Michael through his solo and looping shows, the main draw here is hearing familiar material reworked around a proper band for a one-off headline night.

There is an additional acoustic pre-show option for early-access ticket holders from 6pm before general doors open at 7pm, while the main event runs through to 11pm. The performance itself is listed to start from 7.30pm.

Event details

• Date: Saturday 10 October 2026
• Venue: The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne
• General doors: 7pm
• Performance starts: 7.30pm
• Support: Harrison Rimmer
• Age restriction: 18+

Tickets and full event information are available through the official Skiddle event listing. Check the event and venue channels before travelling for the latest information.

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