Annual Draw Night - feat. PAUL ASHE

Saturday 13th December 2025 - Bar - From 7:oo pm.

Folks have been buying their Annual Draw tickets all year and the moment has finally arrived to find out who will win the cash and voucher prizes. To make the evening extra special we're laying on some free entertainment in the form of versatile singer Paul Ashe. It'll be great.

Age restriction 18+ - Free entry.

Eddy Popescu is ELVIS PRESLEY

Saturday 27th December 2025 - Main Hall - From 7:oo pm.

One more time! ELVIS has ENTERED THE BUILDING. The annual Elvis night between Boxing Day and New Year has been such a hit in the last couple of years that we're going to do it just one more time.

So shake-off your turkey-tummy and have some chill time before the madness of New Year with the hunk-a-hunk-a-burning-love that is Eddy Popescu. Simply the best Elvis in the North. 

Tickets Only - 18+ age restriction - Ticket details TBA

The "Stutey Booty" - Indoor Boot Sale

Saturday 31st January 2026 - Main Hall - From 12:00 noon.

Love finding a bargain at a car boot sale, but hate being out in the winter cold? Or have a garage load of junk you could really do with selling? Then the "Stutey Booty" is for you. It's just like a car boot sale, but it's indoors in our spacious Institute building. For just the small price of a table those unwanted gifts and things could become someone else's 'booty' at the Stutey Booty. 

More information here

Valentines Night with Steph Austin

Saturday 14th February 2026 - Bar - From 7:oo pm.

Love is in the air, and romance is not dead just yet. This is an night we don't usually make much of at the Stute, and lets face it, not everyone is loved up or paired up. But whatever the case we'll make this a night to be enjoyed by all. We'll have smooth silky singing from our very own Steph Austin, a quiz, prizes to be won, and more surprises besides. 

18+ age restriction - Free admission

THE FABS - live at the Stute

Saturday 28th February 2026  - Main Hall - From 7:00pm

Making a long awaited return to the Stute - all the greatest sounds of the 1960s from this sensational three piece covers band featuring Shildon's own local guitar legend Ritchie Boddy in the line up. The Fabs are just that, absolutely 'fab' and never fail to deliver.

Pre-booking required - all ages - Booking details TBA

"Story of the Stute" : Walking Tour

Saturday 14th March 2026

Join us for a friendly guided and illustrated walk on our 193rd anniversary week through the historic heart of New Shildon — birthplace of the world’s first Railway Institute. Discover how a community of early railway workers and engineers built not only locomotives but a society for learning, friendship, and progress. Trace the story from the 1830s to today, ending with a tour and refreshments in the Institute’s Grade II listed home.

Pre-booking required - all ages - Booking details TBA

Guess - live at the Stute

Saturday 28th March 2026 - Main Hall - From 7:oo pm.

New to the Stute, "Guess" are a super talented four-piece live party and covers band from our region that play a perfect cocktail of popular songs spanning several decades. You'll want your dancing shoes on for this one.

Tickets only - 18+ age restriction - details TBC

The Stute Annual Spring Fair

Saturday 4th April 2026 - Main Hall - From noon.

We enjoyed last year's Spring Fair so much that it;s coming back this year. As well as the lovely array of makers and sellers we'll be holding our annual Spring Fair competitions for prizes - with classes for egg dying, egg painting, easter bonnets, baking and more. Get the whole family involved

All welcome - free entry

The Moondogs - live at the Stute

Saturday 16th May 2026 - Main Hall - From 7:oo pm.

The Moondogs are a modern, UK-based, 3-piece tribute band that performs music from the 1950s and 1960s, recreating the energy and sound of rock and roll and pop. They are known for their high-energy live shows and play songs by artists such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones.

Tickets only - 18+ age restriction - details TBC

Hollywood - live at the Stute

Saturday 12th September 2026 - Main Hall - From 7:oo pm.

We pride ourselves on bringing in some of the hottest bands in the region, and now that list includes Hollywood - an all live 5-piece female fronted covers band who play some excellent tunes from across six decades. There is quite literally something for everyone - so join us in the main hall and well, Hooray for Hollywood!

Tickets only - 18+ age restriction - details TBC