Hotspot Live Music Nights
South Causey Inn, County Durham
Every Friday | Open from 5pm | Live music from 7pm...
Kick-start your weekend the right way at The Hotspot at South Causey Inn. Every Friday evening, our much-loved outdoor venue comes alive with live music, handcrafted cocktails, great food, and relaxed summer vibes.
The Hotspot opens from 5pm, giving you time to settle in with a drink and enjoy the atmosphere before live music begins at 7pm. From acoustic sets to full live bands, each Friday brings a fresh soundtrack to your evening.
Whether you’re catching up with friends, celebrating something special, or simply soaking up the countryside setting, Fridays at The Hotspot are all about good music, good company, and long evenings under the lights.
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Musician Line-Ups
- Good Friday, 3rd April 2026 - HOTSPOT RE-OPENING PARTY (further details below)
- Friday, 10th April 2026 - D-Plus - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 17th April 2026 - Dave Moffatt - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 24th April 2026 - Jack Cummings - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 1st May 2026 - Michael Rolf - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 8th May 2026 - Jack Cummings - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 15th May 2026 - Dean Palmer - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 22nd May 2026 - Charlotte Forman - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 29th May 2026 - Joe Devanny - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 5th June 2026 - Charlotte Forman - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 12th June 2026 - Dean Palmer - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 19th June 2026 - Michael Rolf - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 26th June 2026 - Chris Wraith - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 3rd July 2026 - Chris Wraith - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 10th July 2026 - Callum Kewen - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 17th July 2026 - Dean Palmer - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 24th July 2026 - Charlotte Forman - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 31st July 2026 - Michael Rolf - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 7th August 2026 - Charlotte Forman - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 14th August 2026 - Joe Devanny - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 21st August 2026 - Michael Rolf - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 28th August 2026 - Dean Palmer - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 4th September 2026 - Neil Gray - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 11th September 2026 - Dean Palmer - 19:00 until 21:15
- Friday, 18th September 2026 - Michael Rolf - 19:00 until 21:15
- Sample Menu
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Hotspot Re-Opening Party – Good Friday
Friday 3rd April 2026 | From 12:00
Join us on Good Friday, 3rd April 2026, as we celebrate the highly anticipated re-opening of The Hotspot with an all-day opening party, officially kicking off the summer season in style at South Causey Inn. From the moment we open, expect an unbeatable atmosphere filled with great music, good drinks, and relaxed outdoor vibes. The Hotspot will be open from 12:00, serving cocktails, drinks, and delicious food, while live music sets the soundtrack throughout the day and into the evening.
This launch marks the return of our much-loved outdoor venue — made for long evenings, laid-back afternoons, and unforgettable summer moments.
Good Friday Line-Up – 3rd April 2026
- 12:15 – Dean Palmer
- 15:00 – Charlotte Forman
- 18:00 – Michael Rolf Band
Following the launch, The Hotspot will be open every Friday, welcoming guests from 5pm, with live music from 7pm each week. There’s no better way to welcome spring and summer at South Causey Inn — gather your friends, grab a drink, and celebrate with us.