Halloween Metal takes over Cluny 2

Halloween Metal at Cluny 2 brings Wretch, Indigo and Shouting at Strangers together for a three-band Halloween bill on Saturday 31 October 2026. Doors open at 7pm, tickets are £7 plus fees and the event is 16+.

Halloween Metal at Cluny 2: three bands, one heavy night

The appeal here is the simplicity of the idea. Halloween lands on a Saturday, Cluny 2 provides the basement setting, and three acts take over the room for a night built around volume, atmosphere and a bill designed to feel heavier than a standard weekend show.

Wretch, Indigo and Shouting at Strangers give the line-up three separate identities rather than one long blur. That variety should help the night keep moving, especially in a room where quick changeovers and close audience contact can make a multi-band bill feel fast and immediate.

Cluny 2 is particularly well suited to this kind of event. The low ceiling and compact floor make heavier music feel physical, while the smaller capacity keeps the crowd close to the stage. On Halloween, that naturally lends itself to a more theatrical atmosphere even before costumes, lighting or any additional production are added.

The venue is keeping some details back for now, which suits the event more than it hurts it. The core of the night is already clear: three bands, a Halloween date and a cheap ticket in one of Ouseburn’s most intimate music rooms.

For anyone looking for a live alternative to a club night on Halloween, this offers the straightforward option of guitars, volume and a bill that should build in intensity as the evening goes on.

Halloween Metal with Wretch, Indigo and Shouting at Strangers takes place at Cluny 2, Newcastle, on Saturday 31 October 2026. Doors are at 7pm, tickets cost £7 plus fees and the event is 16+, with under-18s accompanied by an adult. See the official event page or buy tickets.

Event details are correct at the time of publication. Please check with the venue or ticket provider before travelling.