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The Strokes - Reality AwaitsNewcastle upon Tyne · Sun, 25 Oct 2026

18:00 local time
Utilita Arena NewcastleNewcastle Upon Tyne

About this event

The Strokes - Reality Awaits takes place at Utilita Arena Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne on Sunday, 25 October 2026, starting at 18:00 local time.

It is listed as Rock / Alternative Rock (Concerts).

The line-up includes The Strokes, Fat White Family, and Alex Cameron.

Utilita Arena Newcastle holds around 11,000 people.

Utilita Arena Newcastle has 29 upcoming events on our calendar.

Stay & get there

Nearest station
Newcastle Coach Station · Bus station · 440 m · 7 min walk

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The Strokes at Utilita Arena Newcastle: show day guide

Show starts
18:00
The Strokes on stage(est.)
19:30
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 45 mins
Expected finish(est.)
21:15
Getting there
Newcastle Coach Station, 440 m (7 min walk)
Parking
There is an onsite car park behind the Arena (600 spaces).

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

Know before you go

Ticket limit
Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 4 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
Please note
Standing over 14s only. Under 14s to be accompanied at all times by an adult over 18 and seated. There is a strict 4 ticket limit for this event. Additional orders exceeding the ticket limit may be cancelled without notice. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number, and/or other information.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Uber Arena, Berlin on 15 October 2026 · Tour: Reality Awaits

  1. 1Going Shopping
  2. 2Soma
  3. 3Dine N’Dash
  4. 4Hard to Explain
  5. 5Lonely in the Future
  6. 6Selfless
  7. 7Reptilia
  8. 8The Adults Are Talking
  9. 9Juicebox
  10. 10Call It Fate, Call It Karma
  11. 11Under Control
  12. 12Heart in a Cage
  13. 13Going to Babble On
  14. 14You Only Live Once
  15. 15Improvisation
  16. 16Meet Me in the Bathroom
  17. 17One Way Trigger
  18. 18Someday
  19. 19Tyrants of the Mellow Moon
  20. 20Take It or Leave It
  21. 21Last Nite
  22. 22New York City Cops
  23. 23Threat of Joy
  24. 24Ode to the Mets

Most played songs on this tour

  • Going Shopping×19
  • Hard to Explain×19
  • Reptilia×19
  • The Adults Are Talking×19
  • Juicebox×19
  • You Only Live Once×19
  • Someday×19
  • Take It or Leave It×19
  • Dine N’Dash×18
  • Lonely in the Future×16

Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Strokes

Line-up

About The Strokes

The Strokes are an American rock band from New York City that formed in 1998. It has maintained the same lineup since inception: lead vocalist and primary songwriter Julian Casablancas; guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr.; bassist Nikolai Fraiture; and drummer Fabrizio Moretti. They were a leading group of the early-2000s garage rock revival and post-punk revival movements.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: Utilita Arena Newcastle

Arena Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7NA
Capacity
11,000
Parking
There is an onsite car park behind the Arena (600 spaces). This is available for day and event parking. Charges apply. *** The car parking rate for events will be £7 from September 2019.***
Accessible seating
Utilita Arena has been designed to be accessible to everyone for more information you can visit: https://www.utilitaarena.co.uk/plan-your-visit/accessibility All our accessible tickets are available to be purchased online via: https://www.utilitaarena.co.uk/events If your access requirements are not met by the online booking system, please call +44 203 481 5506 and the team will help to book your tickets. The phone line is open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30 The ticket office will open no later than 1 hour before doors and will not be open for new shows going on sale. Additional Information if you have a specific question which is not covered on the venues website Newcastle.Accessibility@eu.asmglobal.com
Venue rules
Please be assured that public safety continues to be our priority. We have a number of security measures in place visible and non-visible, with personnel internal and external for all events. Our event and security teams continue to remain vigilant and are working together with local and national authorities to ensure our visitors have the safest and most enjoyable experience whilst visiting the Utilita Arena. We encourage you to only bring essential items and stress NO LARGE BAGS OR BACK PACKS at all will be permitted into the venue. • No Large Bags or Backpacks. Please be aware that we will not allow any large bags, backpacks, holdalls, luggage or computer bags into the venue. There is no storage or cloak room facility available so please make alternative arrangements before arriving to the venue. For full list of none permitted items please visit www.utilitaarena.co.uk/venue-information/venue-safety/ No cameras or recording devices allowed. No food or drink to be taken into the arena (unless in exceptional circumstances i.e. medical purposes). The venue is non-smoking throughout
Children
Please note: As a responsible entertainment venue, the safety and comfort of our patrons is paramount. This Duty of Care is particularly relevant when protecting minors under 14 years old; as such our policy is that all children under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult, defined as someone 18+ years of age who will be present for the full duration of the event. Because of safety regulations, anyone entering the Arena must have a paid ticket even if the child is not using the seat. (Unless otherwise stipulated by the Venue) Under 14s must be accompanied by an Adult. It is advised that children under the ages of 3yrs should not be admitted except for particular productions as advised by the Box Office Baby changing facilities are available For certain shows where the audience is both seated and standing, no one under 14 years old will be permitted AT ALL to stand on the auditorium floor. Parents should always be aware of their general responsibilities regarding their childrens safety in situations where they are outside their direct control, and indeed legislation detailing these responsibilities. Unless photographic proof of age is supplied, Arena staff will make a judgement based on visual appearance prior to entry.
Box office
Opening Times As of Monday 30th March 2020 the box office will only be open on event days/nights This will be from 4pm on show evenings or 1 hour before doors for earlier shows.
Seating chart
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The Strokes - Reality Awaits: FAQs

When is The Strokes - Reality Awaits?

The Strokes - Reality Awaits is scheduled for Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 18:00 local time.

Where is The Strokes - Reality Awaits taking place?

At Utilita Arena Newcastle, Arena Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 7NA.

How much are tickets for The Strokes - Reality Awaits?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at Utilita Arena Newcastle?

There is an onsite car park behind the Arena (600 spaces). This is available for day and event parking. Charges apply. *** The car parking rate for events will be £7 from September 2019.***

What songs will The Strokes play?

At their most recent show (15 October 2026, Berlin) The Strokes played 24 songs, including Going Shopping, Soma, Dine N’Dash, Hard to Explain, and Lonely in the Future.

Does The Strokes have other upcoming dates?

Yes — The Strokes has 12 upcoming dates, including Barcelona (20 Oct), Paris (22 Oct), and Manchester (26 Oct).

Who is supporting The Strokes at Utilita Arena Newcastle?

The line-up also includes Fat White Family and Alex Cameron.

What time does The Strokes go on stage?

The Strokes is expected on stage around 19:30, after Fat White Family and Alex Cameron. The show itself starts at 18:00 local time.

How long is The Strokes's set?

Recent shows ran to 24 songs, about 1 hr, 45 mins on stage, so expect to finish around 21:15.

The Strokes - Reality Awaits

Sun, 25 Oct 2026

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