Live Music Events Hotspot Bar

South Causey Inn, County Durham

Live music gigs, every week...

If you like great music and even better cocktails, come along to our weekly live music events at the Hotspot Bar! We welcome a brilliant mix of local musicians from all across the North East to our Hotspot Cocktail Bar every Friday.

Re-Opening Party

We are thrilled to announce the grand reopening party of the Hotspot Bar on Friday, April 18th, 2025! Kickstart your summer at the Hotspot with an incredible lineup of musicians performing live all day and night. Arrive early to secure your spot in our cosy undercover heated seating area, or reserve one of our exclusive private booths, which go fast!

Join us for an exciting day starting at 12:00, featuring four fantastic acts that will keep you dancing all day long. Plus, indulge your taste buds with a wide variety of food and drinks available throughout the event. This is a party you won’t want to miss—mark your calendars...

  • Re-Opening Party Line-Up

    The Hotspot will reopen on Friday, April 18, 2025, for our Good Friday reopening party! Food, cocktails, and drinks will be available during opening hours. No bookings or reservations are necessary; we operate on a walk-in basis only. You can view the Hotspot Cocktail Bar here.

    GOOD FRIDAY MUSIC LINE-UP

    * Charlotte Forman: 12:30 - 13:15 / 1:30 - 14:15

    * Lynch Mob Irish Band: 15:00 - 15:45 / 16:00 - 16:45

    * Jodie Fitzgibbon: 17:30 - 18:15 / 18:30 - 19:15

    * The Sponge Divers Band: 20:00 - 20:45 / 21:00 - 21:45

    No bookings or tickets needed. We do strongly recommend arriving as early as possible to secure a seat.

Live Music Events

Experience The Hotspot Fire Engine Bar, a unique cocktail bar housed in a transformed 1960s Bedford TK Fire Engine in County Durham. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and cozy up in our heated seating areas or exclusive private booths, perfect for gatherings or celebrations.

Our talented mixologist offers a diverse menu featuring tantalising cocktails, a variety of gins, local beers, and delicious food delivered to your table. As the night unfolds, enjoy live music from a range of talented musicians, creating an unforgettable atmosphere filled with laughter and good vibes!

  • Musician Line-Ups

    Hotspot Bar Opening Times

    - Friday: 17:00 - 22:00. Enjoy live music, along with food, drinks, and cocktails available.

    - Saturday: 12:00 - 17:00. The Hotspot seating area will be open; drinks can be ordered from our main bar only.

    - Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00. The Hotspot will be open for food and drinks.

    Important Announcement

    The Hotspot will reopen on Friday, April 18, 2025, for our Good Friday reopening party! Food, cocktails, and drinks will be available during opening hours. No bookings or reservations are necessary; we operate on a walk-in basis only. You can view the Hotspot Cocktail Bar here.

    Please note that the Hotspot Bar is an outdoor venue, so our Friday live music events are subject to weather conditions. If the weather affects the event, it will be moved to our indoor main bar area.

    Musician Line-Ups 

    • Friday, 22nd November 2024 - Dean Palmer - 19:00 until 21:15
    • Friday, 29th November 2024 - Richard Gardener - 19:00 until 21:15

     

    • Friday, 6th December 2024 - Alan Knights - 19:00 until 21:15
    • Friday, 13th December 2024 - Jodie Fitzgibbon - 19:00 until 21:15
    • Friday, 20th December 2024 - Richard Gardener - 19:00 until 21:15
    • Friday, 27th December 2024 - Michael Rolf - 19:00 until 21:15
    • New Years Eve 31st December - Dean Palmer - Find out more

     

    • Friday, 3rd January 2024 - Callum Kewen - 19:00 until 21:15
    • Friday, 10th January 2025 - Jack Reed - 19:00 until 21:15
    • Friday, 17th January 2025 - Alan Knights - 19:00 until 21:15
    • Friday, 24th January 2025 - The Black Corner Band - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 31st January 2025 - Sam Thomas - 19:00 until 21:15 

     

    • Friday, 7th February 2025 - Joe Devanny - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 14th February 2025 - Michael Rolf - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 21st February 2025 - The Lynch Mob - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 28th February 2025 - Callum Kewen - 19:00 until 21:15 

     

    • Friday, 7th March 2025 - Sam Thomas - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 14th March 2025 - Joe Devanny - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 21st March 2025 - Michael Rolf - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 28th March 2025 - Jon Turner Piano Man - 19:00 until 21:15 

     

    • Friday, 4th April 2025 - Callum Kewen - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 11th April 2025 - Joe Devanny - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 25th April 2025 - Sam Thomas - 19:00 until 21:15 

     

    • Friday, 2nd May 2025 - Ty Lewis - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 9th May 2025 - Joe Devanny - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 16th May 2025 - Dave Moffatt - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 23rd May 2025 - Michael Rolf - 19:00 until 21:15 

     

     

    • Friday, 4th July 2025 - Michael Rolf - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 6th June 2025 Ty Lewis - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 13th June 2025 - Joe Devanny - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 20th June 2025 - Dave Moffatt - 19:00 until 21:15 

     

    • Friday 11th July 2025  - Ty Lewis - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 18th July 2025 - Joe Devanny - 19:00 until 21:15 
    • Friday, 25th July 2025 - Dave Moffatt - 19:00 until 21:15 

     

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