On 2026-05-19 Tinariwen brings their trance-like desert blues to Sage Gateshead in Gateshead for a concert that promises soaring electric guitars, hypnotic rhythms and raw, call-and-response vocals that transport the audience across Saharan landscapes. The venue's sweeping architecture and intimate acoustic spaces will amplify the band's warm, intricate grooves and create moments of collective hush and exuberant applause as oud-like riffs and percussive drive fold into vocal storytelling. Fans should book tickets early to ensure a place at this memorable evening of Tuareg-rooted music, where generations of tradition meet modern improvisation in a performance that lingers long after the final chord.
