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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.
September 24th 2024 to October 20th 2024
The smash-hit theatre show Wicked is flying back to the North East this September at...
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May 1st 2024 to September 30th 2024
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1 May 2024 to 30 Sept 2024
Newcastle City Centre
City Highlights tours take place daily from 1st May till 31st October What better way...
July 1st 2024 to September 28th 2024
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1 Jul 2024 to 28 Sept 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Welcome back to Newcastle city centre and Newcastle Quayside this summer! NE1’s Summer in the...
September 10th 2024 to September 21st 2024
Family
10 Sept 2024 to 21 Sept 2024
Further Afield
& Juliet is the irreverent and fun-loving new West End musical that asks: what if...
September 12th 2024 to September 22nd 2024
Entertainment
12 Sept 2024 to 22 Sept 2024
This exhibition presents over 100 artworks from North East based hobbyists and self-taught creatives, alongside...
September 12th 2024 to November 17th 2024
Entertainment
12 Sept 2024 to 17 Nov 2024
Working class artistJoanne Coates tells stories of rurality, hidden histories and inequalities relating to low...
September 12th 2024 to March 16th 2025
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12 Sept 2024 to 16 Mar 2025
The first major retrospective exhibition of feminist, activist, social documentary photographer Franki Raffles (1955–1994). Raffles...
September 12th 2024 to March 16th 2025
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12 Sept 2024 to 16 Mar 2025
Hannah Hannah Perry works across installation, sculpture, film and printmaking. Perry continuously generates and manipulates...
September 12th 2024 to September 26th 2024
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12 Sept 2024 to 26 Sept 2024
Meeting outside Baltic, we'll welcome you from our front doors, travelling over the Millennium Bridge...
September 12th 2024 to January 5th 2025
Entertainment
12 Sept 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
Find out about Baltic's popular residents (As seen in BBC's Springwatch 2022), recognised as being...
September 12th 2024 to January 1st 2026
Exhibition
12 Sept 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
The perfect way to find out more about our exhibitions is to join a free...
September 15th 2024 to February 2nd 2025
Entertainment
15 Sept 2024 to 2 Feb 2025
What’s happening behind the scenes at Baltic? Discover areas of the building which are normally...
September 17th 2024
Live Music
17 Sept 2024 to 17 Sept 2024
Get your toes tapping with live sets from up and coming artists.Be up close while...
September 18th 2024 to April 2nd 2025
Exhibition
18 Sept 2024 to 2 Apr 2025
Join a member of Baltic Crew for a Wonder & Wander around one of our...
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We have pulled together your go to guide of top things to do as a student in Newcastle. From bars to restaurants, places to go and live events, you'll feel at home in no time!
As autumn paints NewcastleGateshead in vibrant hues, discover a season filled with gigs, Oktoberfest, Halloween activities and more in our unmissable events lineup.
Discover the top spots to eat in Heaton and Sandyford, Newcastle's vibrant neighbourhoods known for their diverse and delicious food scene.
Heritage Open Days are back, with dozens of buildings across Newcastle and Gateshead not normally accessible to the public, set to open their doors. Discover more here.
Looking for something to do over August Bank Holiday? Read our top picks of things to do this August Bank Holiday weekend in Newcastle.
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