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.
February 19th 2027
Heritage
19 Feb 2027
Gateshead
Inspired by the birds, landscapes, and decorative arts within the gallery's collection, families are invited...
November 5th 2026
Live Music
5 Nov 2026
Gateshead
UK country superstars The Shires first entered the history books in 2015, when their debut...
September 14th 2026
Live Music
14 Sept 2026
Further Afield
The Best of Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight – an enchanting orchestral tribute...
November 7th 2026
Heritage
7 Nov 2026
Gateshead
Acrylic pouring is a fascinating way to make abstract art. Pour liquid acrylic paint onto...
October 9th 2026
Live Music
9 Oct 2026
Gateshead
Following the success of Vonda’s recent UK tours, including the barnstorming joint tour with Sharon...
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Newcastle City Centre
Step back in time and uncover the hidden medieval history of Newcastle with a guided...
June 29th 2027 to July 3rd 2027
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October 29th 2026
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April 1st 2027
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September 30th 2026
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Post date: 31st December 2025
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Heritage Open Days are back, with dozens of buildings across Newcastle and Gateshead not normally accessible to the public, set to open their doors.
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You won’t be disappointed with the range of museums in NewcastleGateshead, here are 10 you must visit when in the area.
NewcastleGateshead prides itself on being a family-friendly destination for visitors, with a passionate workforce ready to welcome you with our famed Geordie hospitality.
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Gateshead
Since spreading its wings in February 1998, Antony Gormley's Angel of the North in Gateshead...
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Ouseburn
There are currently four exhibitions to explore at Seven Stories, The National Museum for Children's...
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Newcastle City Centre
Life is a fantastic science centre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where one...
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Further Afield
Situated in an Edwardian theatre, Sunderland Empire is the North East's premier venue for smash-hit...
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Newcastle City Centre
Located on the iconic Grey Street in the heart of Newcastle, Newcastle Theatre Royal is...
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North East Museums manages nine museums, galleries and archives across Tyneside and hold collections of...
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Ouseburn
Seven Stories Bookshop is an independent children's bookshop in the heart of Ouseburn, Newcastle. Part...
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Jesmond
The Aviary is a stylish boutique on Brentwood Avenue in Jesmond, Newcastle. Browse a carefully...
May 8th 2026 to May 9th 2026
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8 May 2026 to 9 May 2026
Newcastle City Centre
The Late Shows are an award-winning free after-hours culture crawl that takes place annually in...
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Tynemouth
Reached between the tides via a short causeway, St Mary's has all the fascination of...
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Ouseburn
The Biscuit Factory is the UK's largest independent art, craft and design gallery set in...
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Jesmond
The Pottery Experience is a family run pottery café in Jesmond, Newcastle. Paint ready-made pottery...
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