North East Guitar Show 2025

For 2025, THE NORTH EAST GUITAR SHOW returns to the superb, purpose-built event complex at Rainton Arena, Mercantile Rd, Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5PH and will be on Sunday 16th March from 10am to 4.00pm.

The location is close to all the North East major routes, provides first-class facilities and has excellent catering, a licensed bar and free parking for all.

Based on the style of USA table-top exhibitions, the North East Guitar Show is first and foremost a retail event. New, vintage and pre-owned guitars, amps and pedals will be available to buy, trade and sell from retailers, distributors, manufacturers, luthiers, boutique makers and private collectors – as well as a full range of strings and accessories.

There will be bargains and special show deals. Free appraisals of instruments and amps will be available.

The event is sponsored by L R Baggs, Mooer, Hercules Stands, Ernie Ball, JHS, Vintage Guitars, Fret-King Guitars, Scan Pro Audio, Strings & Things, Reflex Print, Tonewood Amp, McCrerie Guitars and the Musicians' Union.

The Show promises to be a treat for any guitar enthusiast. Café and licensed bar. FREE PARKING.

Public admission £7 at the door, card or cash (contactless preferred).

We don’t sell tickets in advance.

Accompanied under-12s free.

For enquiries email portamps@gmail.com or phone 07403 346409.