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.
November 19th 2026
Heritage
19 Nov 2026
There will be lots of taster sessions you can try, and you'll be able to...
March 8th 2027
Live Music
8 Mar 2027
Further Afield
A hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of The Dubliners back...
January 16th 2027
Live Music
16 Jan 2027
Gateshead
Royal Northern Sinfonia are directed by their Artistic Partner Maria Włoszczowska for this night of...
March 22nd 2027 to March 27th 2027
Entertainment
22 Mar 2027 to 27 Mar 2027
Further Afield
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is...
May 29th 2027
Live Music
29 May 2027
Gateshead
Hope. Heart. Americana meets northern warmth.Robert Vincent’s one of the UK’s most distinctive singer-songwriters, combining...
February 6th 2027
Live Music
6 Feb 2027 to 6 Feb 2027
Gateshead
Emeli Sandé is one of Britain’s most successful living songwriters. Her debut album Our Version...
November 18th 2026
Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian...
January 22nd 2027 to January 23rd 2027
‘The Classic Rock Fan’s Ultimate...
May 23rd 2027
Johannes Radebe is back!2026 has...
October 27th 2027
Epic. Immersive. Pink Floyd recreation.Brit...
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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