What’s On

What’s on

Are you looking for something exciting to do in the heart of Wolverhampton? Look no further than Newhampton Arts Centre! NAC’s small venue facilities are among the best in the Midlands, and we offer a variety of events, shows, exhibitions, courses, and classes that are sure to keep you entertained. Whether you’re looking for a night out, a day of learning, or just a little bit of fun, NAC has something for everyone.

Upcoming "Live music" events

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Jazz at NAC, Live music

IBQT: Iain Ballamy Quartet feat. Huw Warren

Listed between Chet Baker and Count Basie in Geoffrey Smith’s BBC publication ‘100 Jazz Greats’, Ballamy has a rare and beautiful sound on the tenor saxophone, both captivating and instantly recognisable. He’s truly one of the best…

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Live music

Smoove & Turrell

The story of Smoove & Turrell began in the post millennium North East of England with a group…

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Folk at the NAC, Live music

Tom McConville & Michael Biggins – Folk at the NAC

Tom McConville and Michael Biggins are top musicians who have been awarded BBC Folk Musician Of The Year…

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Live & Picking, Live music

Live and Picking

Unmissable energy, great vibes, and the region’s top young bands all in one place, all on one night! Live and Picking is back this April.
Featuring:  
The Spoils
Zenosyne
Sumwot?
Black Autumn
Cryptid

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Live music

Stars in their Eyes Showcase – The Amy G School

The Amy G School launched in 2021 and has quickly become the most popular vocal coaching school in…

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Live music

The Superskas 20 Year Anniversary Show!

Celebrating 20 Years of The Superskas with current line up and former members returning for a special one…

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Jazz at NAC, Live music

Sophie Gilbert – Jazz at NAC – Café Spotlight

Sophie Gilbert is a jazz singer currently in her fourth year of study at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire….

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Live music, Live Music at NAC

Voodoo Room – A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream

A warm welcome to this stunning power trio featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians who present an…

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Jazz at NAC, Live music

Sultan Stevenson Trio – Jazz at NAC

Brilliant pianist Sultan Stevenson, still only at the tender age of 23, has captivated the jazz scene with…

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Live music

Pete Kent

Pete Kent is an acoustic fingerstyle guitarist from Wolverhampton, U.K.
Pete performs a unique style of playing encompassing bass lines, chords, melody and percussion simultaneously. This often gives the listener the impression they are hearing multiple musicians playing multiple instruments.

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Folk at the NAC, Live music

Ashley Hutchings & Becky Mills – Folk at the NAC

“100 Not Out“ Ashley Hutchings, the Guv’nor of Folk-Rock, has a brand new show. Entitled “100 not out”,it…

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Live music

Community 2025 – The Sound Of The West Midlands

 ‘Community’ brings you eight of the best loved and up and coming acts from around the West Midlands…

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Live music

Blackmore’s Blood

Blackmore’s Blood are the most authentic tribute to the music of Ritchie Blackmore from Deep Purple to Rainbow.

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Live music

China Crisis

Join us as China Crisis bring their Y Stop Now? Tour 2025 to Wolverhampton. Formed in 1979 in…

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Folk at the NAC, Live music, Summer at NAC

Joe Broughton’s Conservatoire Folk Ensemble

The UK’s biggest folk band, The Conservatoire Folk Ensemble, stage their legendary annual tour for the 27th time…

Folk at the NAC
Folk at the NAC, Live music

Paul Downes & Phil Beer – Folk at the NAC

As a duo Paul Downes and Phil Beer gained a strong reputation on the UK folk scene especially…

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Sandkings – The Return

Thirty four years since they last took to the stage, Wolverhampton’s very own Sandkings are back to reclaim…

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Live music

The Classic Blues Show

Spend an evening in the company of this fine six-piece band to celebrate the British Blues explosion of…

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Live music, Live Music at NAC

The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan – Nearly Dan in concert

Nearly Dan  now in its 28th year on the road press on into 2024 with a full year of tour dates booked and an exciting new line up, showcasing a set list featuring deep cuts along with all the favourite Steely Dan classics. In a two hour-plus show, featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown to Ecstasy to the super cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam. Aja and Gaucho also featuring Donald Fagen’s classic solo masterpiece “The Nightfly” 

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Live music

The Alan Fletcher Band

The Alan Fletcher Band – Back to School Album Tour 2025 Alan Fletcher is a household name in…

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Live music, Live Music at NAC

Blondish – Playing the Music of Blondie

Blondish bring to life the classic songs of one of the greatest late 70s/early 80s New Wave bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the standout Blondie tribute in the UK.

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Live music

Slade Fans Convention – Slade UK

SO HERE IT IS! The ULTIMATE Slade fans weekend featuring the two best Slade tribute artists in the…

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Slade Fans Convention – Sladest

SO HERE IT IS! The ULTIMATE Slade fans weekend featuring the two best Slade tribute artists in the…

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The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican – The Winter Woollies Tour 2025

Founded in Barnsley Rock City in 2006 by their outspoken and energetic ringleader, Scott Doonican, The Bar-Steward Sons…

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Live music, Live Music at NAC

Cud

Diverted Sound presents Cud + Mighty Mighty… Cud’s traditional autumn tour brings a ‘Choc Full Of Hits!’ to…

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Live music

The Croupiers LIVE 2025

The Croupiers debut at Newhampton Arts with a night crammed full of Northern, Rare and Classic Soul Music…

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Live music, Live Music at NAC

The Birthday Massacre

The Birthday Massacre Live in the UK 2025 with Lesbian Bed Death.

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Live music

Mark Stanway’s KINGDOM of MADNESS

Mark Stanway’s KINGDOM of MADNESS ex-MAGNUM “In the Beginning” tour 2025 TWO SETS – TWO ERAS: “The Jet…

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