Popular 90s boyband added to the South Shields Sunday Concerts line-up
Another act has been added to the 2026 Bents Park Sunday Concerts line-up.
A crowd-pleasing 90s boyband is set to take to the stage in South Shields as the latest act to be added to this year’s Sunday Concerts line-up.
South Tyneside Council has announced that 911 will perform in Bents Park on Sunday, July 19 - the day that South Shields star Joe McElderry will be headlining.
911 will join Joe, Sonia and local performers Shelley Stevens and Channy for the gig, which will also celebrate Pride in South Tyneside.
‘Creating unforgettable moments’
Councillor Elliott Curry, Lead Member for Culture, Leisure, Tourism and the Voluntary Sector at South Tyneside Council, said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome 911 to this year’s Bents Park Live line-up.
“They’re a band that so many people will remember, and their addition really adds to what is already shaping up to be a brilliant day of music and celebration.
“The Festival is all about bringing people together and creating unforgettable moments, and with artists like this alongside fantastic local talent, we’re sure this will be a day to remember.
“These events offer incredible value for money and give residents and visitors the chance to enjoy live performances from well-known artists right here on our doorstep.”
Tickets are on sale
The opening show will be followed on Sunday, July 26, which will see 1980s legends ABC headline in Bents Park alongside Chesney Hawkes and Nuromantica.
The final show will take place on August 2 with DJ Judge Jules, Ultrabeat, Phats and Small, and Sweet Female Attitude all set to perform in South Shields.
The full line-up for 2026 is available to view by clicking here.
The Sunday Concerts are set to be fully ticketed for the first time in 2026, with South Tyneside Council stating that prices have been kept deliberately low to ensure that the event remains accessible and affordable for everyone.
General admission costs £5 per concert for those aged 17 to 65, with tickets priced at £2 for those aged 11 to 16 or 66 and over.
Entry is free for those aged 10 and under.
Online tickets are subject to a booking fee, which doesn’t apply to free tickets.
You can buy tickets at: www.visitsouthtyneside.co.uk - once purchased, they will be emailed to you and then scanned on entry to the event.