ABOUT THE EVENT
The Strokes at Utilita Arena Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Strokes plays Utilita Arena Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK on Sunday, October 25, 2026, billed as "Venue Premium Tickets". The listed start time is 18:00 local time.
The Strokes formed in New York City and helped spark the early-2000s garage rock revival with Is This It. They tour less often than many of their peers, which makes their headline shows sought after.
Utilita Arena - Premium Packages is listed alongside The Strokes for this show. Support sets usually start before the headliner, so arrive early if you want to catch the full bill.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
THE LIVE SHOW
What The Strokes concerts are like
A Strokes concert is short, sharp and unpredictable. The band plays tight, fast versions of Last Nite, Reptilia, Someday and The Adults Are Talking, and headline sets are usually around an hour and a half.
Julian Casablancas is known for rambling, deadpan talk between songs, and some nights feel loose while others are razor-focused. The crowd, many of whom grew up with the early albums, sings the guitar lines as much as the lyrics. Songs from The New Abnormal, such as Bad Decisions, fit easily alongside the early material.
Tips for the Newcastle Upon Tyne show
- Do not expect a very long headline set; arrive in time to catch the support act as well.
- The front of the floor gets pushy on Reptilia and Last Nite, so pick your spot early.
New to the music? Is This It and Room on Fire are the essentials; most of the set comes from them.
Fans of The Strokes also read our guides to Fontaines D.C., Kings of Leon and Jack White.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About The Strokes
The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The line-up of Julian Casablancas, Nick Valensi, Albert Hammond Jr., Nikolai Fraiture and Fabrizio Moretti led the early-2000s garage rock revival.
Their debut album Is This It is regarded as one of the most influential rock albums of its decade. After a long gap, The New Abnormal (2020) won the band its first Grammy.
- Origin
- New York City, United States
- Genre
- Indie rock / garage rock
- Active since
- 1998
- Notable work
- Is This It (2001), Room on Fire (2003), First Impressions of Earth (2006), Angles (2011), The New Abnormal (2020)
- Known for
- Last Nite, Reptilia, Someday, You Only Live Once, The Adults Are Talking
Career highlights
- Is This It is frequently ranked among the greatest albums of the 2000s.
- The New Abnormal won the Grammy for Best Rock Album.
- Key figures in the early-2000s New York rock revival.
Getting to Utilita Arena Newcastle
Utilita Arena Newcastle is the venue for The Strokes' Newcastle Upon Tyne show. The listed address is Arena Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Check the venue's entry times and bag policy before the day, and plan your route home in advance, as large concerts often finish when public transport is at its busiest.
Travelling to Newcastle Upon Tyne for the concert
After a Sunday show, a lot of fans travel home on Monday morning. If your flight is early, a hotel with a direct route to the airport is more useful than one next to the venue.
Flying in the day before the concert leaves room for delays and gives you time to see Newcastle Upon Tyne before the show.
Frequently asked questions
When does The Strokes play Utilita Arena Newcastle?
The Strokes is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 18:00 local time at Utilita Arena Newcastle.
How do I get to Utilita Arena Newcastle?
Utilita Arena Newcastle is in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. Use the map link on this page to plan your route and check local public transport options for the evening.
Open location in Google MapsWho is supporting The Strokes in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
The listing for this date includes Utilita Arena - Premium Packages alongside The Strokes. Line-ups can change, so check the official page for the final running order.
What should I listen to before seeing The Strokes?
Is This It and Room on Fire are the essentials; most of the set comes from them.
Who are the members of The Strokes?
The Strokes are Julian Casablancas, Nick Valensi, Albert Hammond Jr., Nikolai Fraiture and Fabrizio Moretti.
What are The Strokes' most famous songs?
Their most famous songs include Last Nite, Reptilia, Someday, You Only Live Once and The Adults Are Talking.
