We’ve rounded up some of the gigs that are set to be a highlight of the year for fans.
. Headed for the Arena
From rock legends The Who to grime artist Stormzy and pop star Dua Lipa, there’s a host of big names heading to Utilita Arena in 2020 | Other 3rd Party Photo: Submitted
. Slipknot, January 17
In the wake of their return to the Number 1 slot on the Official UK Albums Chart with much lauded sixth studio album, We Are Not Your Kind, Slipknot are back on the road in 2020. Behemoth are special guests on all UK & European shows. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Library photo
. James Blunt, February 17
Following the release of his sixth studio album, Once Upon A Mind, James Blunt announced a major 2020 UK and European tour including a must see show at Newcastle's Utilita Arena | Other 3rd Party Photo: ricahrd ponter
. Stereophonics, March 9
In late 2019 Stereophonics unveiled new single Bust This Town, the latest offering from new album Kind. The group also announced details of a 2020 UK Arena tour including an electrifying performance at Utilita Arena Newcastle. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Scarlet Page
. James Arthur, March 13
Ahead of his highly anticipated sold out theatre dates, James Arthur announced a nationwide UK and Ireland arena tour for March 2020. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Submitted
. The Who, March 21
The Who has one of the greatest rock legacies in music history, they’re one of the all-time great live bands, have sold over 100 million records world including 9 US & 10 UK top ten albums and 14 UK top ten singles in a career spanning six decades. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Submitted
1. Slipknot, January 17
In the wake of their return to the Number 1 slot on the Official UK Albums Chart with much lauded sixth studio album, We Are Not Your Kind, Slipknot are back on the road in 2020. Behemoth are special guests on all UK & European shows. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Library photo
2. James Blunt, February 17
Following the release of his sixth studio album, Once Upon A Mind, James Blunt announced a major 2020 UK and European tour including a must see show at Newcastle's Utilita Arena | Other 3rd Party Photo: ricahrd ponter
3. Stereophonics, March 9
In late 2019 Stereophonics unveiled new single Bust This Town, the latest offering from new album Kind. The group also announced details of a 2020 UK Arena tour including an electrifying performance at Utilita Arena Newcastle. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Scarlet Page
4. James Arthur, March 13
Ahead of his highly anticipated sold out theatre dates, James Arthur announced a nationwide UK and Ireland arena tour for March 2020. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Submitted