Let’s be honest for a moment - we could all do with a bit of a distraction right now, or something to look forward to that could put a smile on our faces.
So in light of putting some more cheer in the Northeast of England, we’ve taken a look at 15 events coming up before the end of 2024 to provide a welcome distraction from everything, and a welcome distraction for the school holidays in many respects too.
From the adrenaline fuelled, white knuckle experience of seeing the Circus Extreme taking over Nuns Moor in Newcastle to a night of clairvoyance in Carlisle, there looks to be a little something for everyone in the Northeast - even those who missed out on Slipknot tickets.
Many of the shows available are on sale through ticketing outlets such as Ticketmaster, See Tickets and TicketWeb; so if you find an event from our picks, don’t delay and grab one before it’s too late.
9. Paddy McGuinness
Seen here with Leigh Francis, Paddy McGuinness is set to perform at the Emprire in Sunderland on October 25 2024, Middlesbrough Town Hall on November 7 2024 and the O2 City Hall Newcastle on November 30 2024. | Getty Images for Paramount Pictu
10. The Clone Roses
The Clone Roses, who are performing at The Old Fire Station in Carlisle on November 1 2024, have a number of admirers - one of which being Mani from The Stone Roses themselves, who has called the tribute act "the second best Stone Roses in the World!" | The Clone Roses
11. Slipknowt
Missed out on tickets to see Slipknot performing in the United Kingdom? Make your way to the Brick Yard in Carlisle on November 1 2024 as Slipknowt bring you as close to the real thing as possible. | Slipkinowt
12. Dom Joly
Star of celebrated Channel 4 series "Trigger Happy TV," comedian Dom Joly is set to bring his irreverant brand of humour to The Fire Station in Sunderland on October 23 2024, The Witham at Barnard Castle on October 24 2024, The Old Fire Station in Carlisle on November 5 2024 and ARC at Stockton-on-Tees on November 7 2024. | Getty Images