KNATS bring A Great Day in Newcastle home to North Shields
Newcastle jazz outfit KNATS play King Street Social Club in North Shields on Friday 23 October 2026 during their autumn tour.
KNATS in North Shields takes place on Friday 23 October 2026, with the Newcastle-born jazz outfit bringing their autumn tour to King Street Social Club. The home-region date lands during a major year for the band, following the continued rise of debut album A Great Day in Newcastle and their growing reputation well beyond the North East.
KNATS have built a sound around the foundations of jazz while keeping groove, melody and the energy of contemporary Newcastle at the centre. Led by brothers Stan and Johnny Woodward, the group have become one of the region’s most visible new musical exports, taking their live show around the UK while keeping their North East identity firmly in view.
KNATS in North Shields
The North Shields date should therefore feel different from a standard touring stop. A show this close to home gives the band a chance to play in front of an audience that has followed their development from much earlier stages, while the smaller setting at King Street Social Club should keep the focus firmly on the musicianship and interaction within the band.
Resident Advisor lists KNATS with support at Are You Affiliated, King Street Social Club, on Friday 23 October from 7pm until 11pm. The promoter describes it as a celebration of the band’s recent trajectory and the response to A Great Day in Newcastle. Current event information and ticket status can be checked through the official Resident Advisor listing.
The show arrives just before further autumn dates in York, Sheffield, Bristol and London, giving North East audiences the chance to catch the tour right at the start of that run. With the band’s profile continuing to climb, this should feel like a particularly timely local appearance rather than simply another date on the calendar.
For anyone following the new generation of North East artists, KNATS have become an essential name. Their combination of jazz chops, strong grooves and a clear sense of place makes this one of the standout local shows of October.
Event details can change, so check the venue, promoter or artist channels before travelling for the latest timings, support information and ticket availability.
