Live at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead: The Shires
Thursday, 5 November 2026 at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead
About this event
Mark Thursday, 5 November 2026 in your diary: the Shires concert, at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead.
About The Shires
Country
The Shires are a British country music duo composed of singer-songwriters Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes. Earle sings harmony vocals, plays piano and guitar, and Rhodes is lead singer. The duo formed in 2013 and released their debut album Brave in 2015, becoming the first British country act to chart in the Top 10 of the UK Albums Chart. The group's second album, My Universe, became the fastest-selling British country album in history when it was released in October 2016.
Event details
- Date
- Thursday, 5 November 2026
- Time
- 19:30 local time
- Venue
- The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
- Address
- St Mary's Square, NE8 2JR, Gateshead, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Country
- Organiser
- SENBLA LIMITED
Venue & getting there
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
St Mary's Square, NE8 2JR, Gateshead
How to get to The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
- Gateshead railway stationTrain390 m
5 min walk - ManorsTrain590 m
7 min walk - Newcastle On Tyne Railway StationTrain740 m
9 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 90 m away.
Hotels near The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
- Hilton Newcastle Tyne Bridge250 mCheck prices
- Hilton Newcastle Gateshead290 mCheck prices
- Premier Inn Newcastle Quayside310 mCheck prices
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Your visit to The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
- Date
- Thursday, 5 November 2026
- Starts
- 19:30
- Getting there
- Gateshead railway station (train), 390 m – about 5 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 90 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Hilton Newcastle Tyne Bridge (250 m)
Every upcoming The Shires date
- The ShiresGlasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
- The ShiresYork Barbican, York
- The ShiresBridgewater Hall, Manchester
- The ShiresSymphony Hall, Birmingham
- The ShiresLondon Palladium, London
- The ShiresBrighton Dome, Brighton
- The ShiresIpswich Regent Theatre, Ipswich
- The ShiresThe Lighthouse, Poole
- The ShiresSwansea Building Society Arena, Swansea
- The ShiresLiverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
- The ShiresBedford Corn Exchange, Bedford
- The ShiresThe Lantern, Bristol Beacon, Bristol
Good to know
When is the Shires concert?
The Shires concert takes place on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 19:30 local time.
Where is the Shires concert held?
Venue: The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, NE8 2JR, Gateshead, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for the Shires concert?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for the Shires concert?
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
How do I get to The Glasshouse International Centre for Music by public transport?
The closest stop is Gateshead railway station (train), 390 m from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music – roughly 5 minutes on foot.
Can I park near The Glasshouse International Centre for Music?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 90 m away.
Where else is The Shires performing?
The Shires also has 12 more dates coming up, for example Glasgow (3 Nov 2026), York (6 Nov 2026) and Manchester (8 Nov 2026).
