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Grey Street, Newcastle
Explore the city's diverse range of cultural activities from free museums and art galleries to a lively music scene and showstopping theatre experiences.
You will not be short of things to do in Newcastle and Gateshead – a region oozing with art, culture and heritage.
Sage Gateshead
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 Sage Gateshead 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, Gateshead Quayside
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 pre-show dining at Mckenna’s at Northern Stage or 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.
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1 Apr 2020 to 27 Jul 2020
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4 Jul 2020
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Heritage
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Newcastle City Centre
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Virtual
14 Mar 2020 to 28 Jun 2020
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Theatre
4 Jul 2020
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Quayside
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Virtual
4 Jul 2020
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Theatre
8 Jun 2020
Newcastle
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1 Apr 2020 to 27 Jul 2020
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Newcastle
The Biscuit Factory in Ouseburn remains closed but aims to reopen in August. More information...
Exhibition
7 Nov 2020 to 10 Oct 2020
Newcastle
Art Deco by the Sea is the first major exhibition to explore how the Art...
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Food & Drink
Newcastle
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Food & Drink
Newcastle
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Virtual
23 Apr 2020 to 29 May 2020
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Coast
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Newcastle
Statement from TWAM: Following new advice in response to the COVID 19 pandemic and in...
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Newcastle
Cobalt Studios is an arts and live music venue, offering creative events, club nights and...
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Newcastle
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Virtual
1 Apr 2020 to 27 Jul 2020
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Virtual
14 Mar 2020 to 28 Jun 2020
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Newcastle
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Newcastle
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Festival
14 May 2021 to 16 May 2021
Newcastle
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Newcastle
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Newcastle
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Gateshead
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Exhibition
31 Oct 2020 to 27 Feb 2021
Newcastle
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