Sam Fender at St James’ Park in 2027: where to stay in Newcastle
Sam Fender opens his 2027 stadium tour with two homecoming nights at St James’ Park in June. Pick your night and see what’s free in the city centre, Gateshead, along the coast and beyond, with prices from places on Nezt.
Sam Fender is going home again. The North Shields singer opens his Proper Massive Stadium Tour with two nights at St James’ Park in June 2027, his third run of headline shows at Newcastle’s stadium after two nights in 2023 and three in 2025.
His St James’ Park shows have sold out before, and fans travel in from across the North East and much further. Tickets go on general sale at 9.30am on Friday 30 October, so if you’re going, sort out where you’re staying as soon as you have yours.
At a glance
- Venue
- St James’ Park, right in Newcastle city centre
- Nights
- Thursday 3 and Saturday 5 June 2027
- Support
- Wunderhorse, both nights
- Tickets
- General sale from 9.30am on Friday 30 October 2026, up to six each. Pre-order his new album from his official store by 9am on Monday 26 October to get into the presale on Wednesday 28 October.
- Nearest Metro
- St James, beside the stadium; Haymarket and Monument, a few minutes’ walk
- Nearest station
- Newcastle Central, about 15 minutes’ walk
The tour goes on to the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on 10 June, Wembley on 18 and 20 June, Marlay Park in Dublin on 1 July, Murrayfield in Edinburgh on 8 July and the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on 15 and 17 July.
Where to stay for Sam Fender at St James’ Park
Pick your night to see what’s free in each area and what it costs, then open the map with your dates already in. Prices are from places on Nezt right now.
When are you going?
165 places to stay around St James’ Park
City centre
A short walkHaymarket, Grainger Town and the streets around Central Station, the closest you can stay. The stadium is in the middle of the city, so you can walk to the show and back and skip the Metro queues at the end of the night.
5 places · from £75 · average £98 a night
1 Bedroom Apartment
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Under a mile from the stadium
1 Bedroom Apartment
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Under a mile from the stadium
Top rated2 Bedroom Apartment
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Under a mile from the stadium
4 Bedroom House
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Under a mile from the stadium
Gateshead
Across the riverJust over the Tyne, often with more room for the money. Walk over the bridges into town, or take the Metro from Gateshead to Central and Monument, a few minutes away.
22 places · from £75 · average £111 a night
2 Bedroom Apartment
Gateshead, England
About 2 miles from the stadium
2 Bedroom House
Gateshead, England
About 2 miles from the stadium
2 Bedroom House
Gateshead, England
About 1.5 miles from the stadium
Top rated2 Bedroom Apartment
Tyne and Wear, England
About 2 miles from the stadium
Tynemouth, Whitley Bay and the Shields
Yellow line MetroThe coast where Sam Fender grew up. North Shields, Tynemouth, Whitley Bay and South Shields are all on the Yellow line into Newcastle, so you can make a weekend of it by the sea.
15 places · from £65 · average £118 a night
Top rated1 Bedroom Private Room
Whitley Bay, England
About 8 miles from the stadium
3 Bedroom Apartment
South Shields, England
About 7.5 miles from the stadium
3 Bedroom House
South Shields, England
About 8 miles from the stadium
2 Bedroom Apartment
South Shields, England
About 8 miles from the stadium
Sunderland
Green line MetroDown the coast, often with more room for the money. The Green line runs from Sunderland straight into Central, Monument and Haymarket, all a short walk from the stadium.
27 places · from £85 · average £121 a night
1 Bedroom House
Sunderland, England
About 11 miles from the stadium
1 Bedroom Apartment
Sunderland, England
About 11 miles from the stadium
1 Bedroom Apartment
Sunderland, England
About 11 miles from the stadium
Highly rated3 Bedroom House
Sunderland, England
About 9.5 miles from the stadium
Durham
Train to NewcastleA historic city about 15 minutes from Newcastle Central by train, with its cathedral and castle to see while you’re there. Check the last train back for your night before you book.
14 places · from £120 · average £233 a night
Top rated1 Bedroom Apartment
Durham, England
About 14 miles from the stadium
Highly rated3 Bedroom House
Durham, England
About 13 miles from the stadium
Highly rated2 Bedroom Apartment
Durham, England
About 14 miles from the stadium
Highly rated2 Bedroom Apartment
Durham, England
About 14 miles from the stadium
More places nearby
Everywhere else on the map, closest to the stadium first.
79 places · from £75 a night
Top rated7 Bedroom Apartment
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
About 1 mile from the stadium
Highly rated3 Bedroom House
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
About 1 mile from the stadium
4 Bedroom House
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
About 1 mile from the stadium
4 Bedroom House
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
About 1.5 miles from the stadium
Want more choice? See every place to stay in Newcastle, in Gateshead, in Sunderland and in Durham.
Getting there and back
- By Metro. St James station is right by the stadium, and Haymarket and Monument are a few minutes’ walk. At his past shows here, some stations closed or were exit-only in the evening, so check Nexus’s concert travel page for your night.
- By train. Newcastle Central is about 15 minutes’ walk from St James’ Park, with trains from London, Edinburgh, Durham and across the North.
- On foot. The stadium is in the city centre, so if you stay in town you can walk there and back.
- By car. There’s no parking at the stadium for concerts, and the roads around the city centre get very busy. If you have to drive, use an established car park well away from the ground.
- After the show. At his last St James’ Park shows, extra Metro trains ran late and shuttle buses left from the city centre. Expect queues, and know how you’re getting back before you book.
Booking tips
- Book as soon as you have tickets. His St James’ Park shows have sold out before, and the closest places go first.
- Stay over on the Thursday. The first night is a weeknight, so if you’re travelling in, staying over saves a late journey home.
- Count beds, not bedrooms. Going as a group? Check how many separate beds there are, and who would be sharing.
- Spread the cost. When check-in is at least 15 days away, pay half when you book and the rest a week before you arrive, with no extra fees.
Questions people ask
When is Sam Fender playing St James’ Park in 2027?
On Thursday 3 and Saturday 5 June 2027, the first two nights of his Proper Massive Stadium Tour, with Wunderhorse supporting.
When do Sam Fender’s 2027 tickets go on sale?
General sale opens at 9.30am on Friday 30 October 2026, with up to six tickets each. If you pre-order his new album from his official store by 9am on Monday 26 October, you get a code for the presale, which opens at 9.30am on Wednesday 28 October.
What’s the nearest Metro station to St James’ Park?
St James, beside the stadium. Haymarket and Monument are a few minutes’ walk, and Newcastle Central station is about 15 minutes on foot.
Has Sam Fender played St James’ Park before?
Yes. He played two sold-out nights there in June 2023, the first Geordie to headline the stadium, and came back for three nights in June 2025.
What time does Sam Fender come on stage?
At his past St James’ Park shows, gates opened at 4pm and he was on stage at about 9pm. The 2027 times will be confirmed nearer the shows.
Is there parking at St James’ Park for the concerts?
No, there’s no parking at the stadium for concerts, and driving into the city centre isn’t recommended. The Metro or train is the easier way in.
Where’s the best place to stay for Sam Fender in Newcastle?
The city centre if you want to walk to the show, Gateshead for more room for the money, the coast around North Shields and Tynemouth for a weekend by the sea, Sunderland on the Green line, or Durham, 15 minutes away by train. Pick your night above to compare what’s free in each.
How much does it cost to stay in Newcastle for Sam Fender?
It depends on the night and the area. The prices above are from places on Nezt right now: the cheapest and the average a night in each area. The earlier you book, the more choice you’ll have.
Dates and ticket details are from the tour announcement, and travel details are from Newcastle United’s and Nexus’s guidance for his past shows at St James’ Park. Details can change. Nezt isn’t connected with Sam Fender, the tour or St James’ Park, so check the official site before you book.
