With vibrant nightlife, an award-winning restaurant scene and accommodation for every budget, NewcastleGateshead promises a festive season filled with unforgettable times.
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United by seven iconic bridges across a bustling Quayside, Newcastle and Gateshead form a single, diverse and extremely vibrant visitor destination in the North East of England.
Get ready to be charmed by the famous Geordie spirit in a city bursting with thriving nightlife, an award-winning restaurant scene, top-notch attractions and museums and places to stay which span comfortable affordability to four-star luxury.
Choose from a wealth of things to do in NewcastleGateshead and discover the unexpected with centuries-old history and heritage, breathtaking architecture and impressive innovation. Undeniably, NewcastleGateshead is the go-to destination for roaring nightlife. Experience the pull of a night on the Toon and be wowed by excellent culture and events all year round – from showstopping theatre, comedy and live music that sits alongside the clubs, cocktail bars and independent breweries.
A passionate city bursting with Northern pride, visit NewcastleGateshead for world-class sport at iconic venues.
Stay with us in NewcastleGateshead and explore further afield from striking city centre to beautiful coastline and rugged countryside – a varied experience all wrapped up in one visit.
Delve into our official tourism guide for NewcastleGateshead to discover the North East’s most vibrant destination.
October 4th 2024 to December 31st 2024
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4 Oct 2024 to 31 Dec 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Get ready for a cosy and delicious experience at Fenwick Newcastle! From 4th October to...
October 8th 2024 to March 21st 2025
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8 Oct 2024 to 21 Mar 2025
Quayside
Experience Newcastle and Gateshead like never before with Quayside Glow, a magical night-time kayak adventure...
October 24th 2024 to December 31st 2024
Foodie
24 Oct 2024 to 31 Dec 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Fenwick Newcastle and Greggs have teamed up once again to bring a truly unique dining...
October 27th 2024 to March 30th 2025
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27 Oct 2024 to 30 Mar 2025
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Rejuvenate and embrace the elements with CBK’s Ice-Dip Social. Set against the stunning backdrop of...
November 4th 2024 to December 24th 2024
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4 Nov 2024 to 24 Dec 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Experience the magic of Christmas as Fenwick transforms their rooftop into a snowy wonderland -...
November 4th 2024 to January 1st 2025
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Newcastle City Centre
Fenwick’s iconic Christmas Window display is back, bringing a magical twist to The Twelve Days...
November 6th 2024 to March 16th 2025
Entertainment
6 Nov 2024 to 16 Mar 2025
The first major retrospective exhibition of feminist, activist, social documentary photographer Franki Raffles (1955–1994). Raffles...
November 6th 2024 to November 17th 2024
Entertainment
6 Nov 2024 to 17 Nov 2024
Working class artistJoanne Coates tells stories of rurality, hidden histories and inequalities relating to low...
November 6th 2024 to March 16th 2025
Entertainment
6 Nov 2024 to 16 Mar 2025
Hannah Hannah Perry works across installation, sculpture, film and printmaking. Perry continuously generates and manipulates...
November 6th 2024 to June 1st 2025
Entertainment
6 Nov 2024 to 1 Jun 2025
Play Interact Explore is an exhibition developed by Leap Then Look, artists Lucy Cran and...
November 6th 2024 to March 2nd 2025
Exhibition
6 Nov 2024 to 2 Mar 2025
Located on Ground Floor opposite Baltic Shop, Happy Mart brings together a playful mix of...
November 6th 2024 to April 2nd 2025
Exhibition
6 Nov 2024 to 2 Apr 2025
Join a member of Baltic Crew for a Wonder & Wander around one of our...
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Christmas in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne would not be the same without a visit to Fenwick’s Christmas Window which is a much-loved part of a long-standing Geordie Christmas tradition. But what will be the theme of this year's Fenwick Christmas Window?
Newcastle is a great, Christmassy day out - and with a chance to explore the city as well as the local neighbourhoods, choose from a range of bustling Christmas markets and artisan fairs popping up in Jesmond, Ouseburn and along the Quayside.
Santa Claus is coming to Toon! Click here to find out where to meet Father Christmas in Newcastle and Gateshead.
Find the perfect panto or festive, family performance in Newcastle, Gateshead and the North East this Christmas...
From spooky walks, to all night film screenings and pumpkin picking, discover things to do in Newcastle and beyond this Halloween.
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