Art & Culture in NewcastleGateshead
Visit NewcastleGateshead for a city break oozing with art and culture from free museums and art galleries to live music, showstopping theatre and fascinating heritage.
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Visit NewcastleGateshead for a city break oozing with art and culture from free museums and art galleries to live music, showstopping theatre and fascinating heritage.
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Explore the city's diverse range of cultural activities from free museums and art galleries to a lively music scene and show stopping theatre experiences.
You will not be short of things to do in Newcastle and Gateshead – a region oozing with art, culture and heritage.
Every trip should include ticking off the must-see cultural hotspots and attractions. Stroll along Grey Street to admire the famous architecture, sit at the feet of the Angel of the North or gaze up at the spire of Newcastle Cathedral. The beauty of Newcastle is its compact city centre which means that you can eat, sleep and experience a wealth of cultural activities without having to travel far.
Take in the striking sweep of The Glasshouse which cuts an imposing figure overlooking the Quayside. Pop into the music venue for lunch in their café while you choose from a packed programme of live performance which take place throughout the year.
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is also on the Gateshead banks of the River Tyne and is a free art gallery with a rolling programme of exhibitions and events for all ages. Located inside a re-purposed flour mill, BALTIC is also a great place for a cuppa at their onsite café. Visitors can take the glass lift to BALTIC’s viewing platform for a great vantage point across NewcastleGateshead ideal for your Instagram photos!
Enjoy seasonal exhibitions at The Biscuit Factory where art becomes something you can take home. Theatre, performance and comedy take place all year round at award-winning venues in NewcastleGateshead showcasing original productions, award-winning West End blockbusters and RSC must-sees.
You can't visit NewcastleGateshead as an art and culture seeker and not visit Ouseburn which oozes bohemian sensibilities day and night.
May 12th 2026 to May 17th 2026
Entertainment
12 May 2026 to 17 May 2026
Newcastle City Centre
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is...
April 21st 2026
Live Music
21 Apr 2026 to 21 Apr 2026
Newcastle City Centre
YUNGBLUD has built a huge and devoted following of young people from all corners of...
December 12th 2025 to January 4th 2026
Entertainment
12 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
TuckShop are BACK for their THIRD West End season of their hilarious all-drag panto!
November 28th 2025
Live Music
28 Nov 2025 to 28 Nov 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Everyone deserves a chance to... skate To celebrate Wicked: For Good, Life Science Centre’s outdoor...
November 1st 2025
Exhibition
1 Nov 2025 to 1 Nov 2025
Newcastle City Centre
COMIC CON NORTH EAST is part of the Monopoly Events family of pop culture conventions...
March 5th 2026 to March 5th 2026
Live Music
5 Mar 2026 to 5 Mar 2026
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September 26th 2025 to October 24th 2025
Discover where music lives and...
July 27th 2026 to August 1st 2026
The international, award-winning smash-hit musical...
January 10th 2026
The Night Sky Show will...
November 8th 2025
Since JLS came second on...
Post date: 10th March 2025
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Explore Ouseburn's industrial evolution to a cultural hotspot, with Michelin dining, vintage stores, and a working farm at the heart of Newcastle's creative 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.
With an abundance of activities and attractions to explore, Sundays in Newcastle offer the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and make the most of your day off. Here are some suggestions on how to spend a Sunday in Newcastle.
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