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 4th 2024 to December 24th 2024
Family
4 Nov 2024 to 24 Dec 2024
Newcastle City Centre
The following information is for the 2024 "Santa on the Roof" event. Keep an eye...
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Newcastle City Centre
Enjoy a comfortable stay and a convenient location at Hampton by Hilton Newcastle. The modern...
April 21st 2025 to April 27th 2025
Exhibition
21 Apr 2025 to 27 Apr 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Step into the world of puppetry and creativity at the Toon Underground Parade Exhibition! Following...
December 20th 2024 to December 20th 2024
Seasonal
20 Dec 2024 to 20 Dec 2024
Newcastle City Centre
CANCELLED - Sam Fender's Friday show in Newcastle has unfortunately been cancelled due to a...
March 28th 2025
Entertainment
28 Mar 2025 to 28 Mar 2025
Discover the world's first tilting bridge in an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience. This tour offers a...
April 22nd 2025 to April 26th 2025
Theatre
22 Apr 2025 to 26 Apr 2025
The long-running West End hit returns! When Professor Goodman, arch-sceptic out to debunk the paranormal...
June 17th 2025 to July 26th 2025
The multi award-winning musical Hamilton...
April 14th 2025 to April 19th 2025
Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence...
The Biscuit Factory in Ouseburn...
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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Newcastle City Centre
The Lit and Phil library in Newcastle is open for visitors who have pre-booked a...
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Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle City Library is a six-storey building housing a 185 seat performance space, a viewing...
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Gateshead
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music on NewcastleGateshead Quayside aptly describes itself as 'A music...
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Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle University's Hatton Gallery has been at the heart of cultural life in the North...
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Further Afield
Auckland Palace (formerly known as Auckland Castle) is one of the best-preserved bishop’s palaces...
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Newcastle City Centre
Grainger Town is one of the dazzling jewels in Newcastle's crown, with classical architecture designed...
January 28th 2023 to April 29th 2023
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28 Jan 2023 to 29 Apr 2023
Newcastle City Centre
Visions of Ancient Egypt: Art, Design and the Cultural Imagination This exhibition examines the enduring...
Shopping
Jesmond
The Aviary is a stylish boutique on Brentwood Avenue in Jesmond, Newcastle. Browse a carefully...
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Further Afield
The Fire Station is Sunderland's brand-new live music and performance venue - housing the state-of-the-art...
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Gateshead
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art on Gateshead Quayside welcomes visitors for a bright and breezy...
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Ouseburn
Shieldfield Art Works (SAW) presents a thought-provoking programme of art exhibitions, events, workshops and publications...
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Quayside
Live Theatre is recognised as one of the great new writing theatres on the international...
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