Entertainment in NewcastleGateshead
You will never be bored on a visit to NewcastleGateshead!
You will never be bored on a visit to NewcastleGateshead!
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Get ready for the best in entertainment from comedy, theatre, film and performance to crazy golf and escape rooms.
Tyne Theatre and Opera House is home to some of the best stand-up comedy performances in the city or for a raw experience in an intimate venue, head to The Stand Comedy Club in the centre of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.
Film buffs have entertainment with a side of popcorn in NewcastleGateshead with a choice of cinemas. From the epic 3D IMAX cinema and entertainment complex at Metrocentre Qube in Gateshead to the independent and cosy Jam Jar Cinema in Whitley Bay and the beautiful art-deco Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle, one of the oldest surviving newsreel cinemas. In Newcastle city centre, head for The Gate, where you’ll find a multiplex cinema or relax at Everyman Cinema which shows mainstream, independent films and classic blockbusters as well as serving you food at your seat! Often during the warmer months, enjoy outdoor cinema experiences at venues including the Alnwick Castle, Times Square and for free in the centre of Newcastle thanks to NE1’s Screen on the Green.
Be entertained by large scale and mind-blowing performance at seasonal events like Kynren or let go to heart-thumping live music and DJ nights at Wylam Brewery at Palace of Arts in Exhibition Park.
Choose your competitors wisely for a round of crazy golf at Mr Mulligan’s Space Golf or the slightly racier, Ghetto Golf in Hoults Yard, Ouseburn! Keep a cool head at Escape Key beside Chinatown and test your wits in one of the ultimate panic rooms in Newcastle – each challenge has a unique and local twist.
August 11th 2026
Heritage
11 Aug 2026 to 11 Aug 2026
Hop into summer fun every Tuesday at the Cathedral with family-friendly activities inspired by the...
July 27th 2027 to July 31st 2027
Entertainment
27 Jul 2027 to 31 Jul 2027
Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television...
June 20th 2026 to June 20th 2026
Festival
20 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026
Gateshead
This Refugee Week Baltic is collaborating with Friends of the Earth, Walking With in North...
September 10th 2026
Live Music
10 Sept 2026 to 10 Sept 2026
Gateshead
Emma Rawicz is a multi-award winning young saxophonist and composer, already making waves on the...
November 21st 2026 to November 22nd 2026
Family
21 Nov 2026 to 22 Nov 2026
Get ready for the ultimate action-packed experience, as Gladiators Live Tour makes its global debut...
November 7th 2026
Heritage
7 Nov 2026 to 7 Nov 2026
Gateshead
Acrylic pouring is a fascinating way to make abstract art. Pour liquid acrylic paint onto...
February 7th 2027
Carl Palmer is a drummer's...
July 11th 2026
Cosy. Colourful. Big‑screen magic.Find a...
June 18th 2026 to September 16th 2026
Come and discover Newcastle Cathedral...
September 5th 2026 to September 5th 2026
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Post date: 28th May 2026
Join the joyful and inclusive Newcastle Pride 2026, celebrating LGBTQ+ achievements and the ongoing fight for equality. Explore ways to celebrate Pride in Newcastle here!
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.
Get ready to put on your best green outfit as you celebrate St Patrick's Day in NewcastleGateshead. Click here to find where you can celebrate St Patrick's Day in Newcastle.
Newcastle is undeniably a legendary place for a night out but what if you're looking for something a bit different? Discover unusual nights out in NewcastleGateshead...
Spring has almost arrived in NewcastleGateshead! Discover six of the best events and activities to enjoy this season from west end musicals to creative markets - all rounded up for you
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February 9th 2027 to February 13th 2027
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9 Feb 2027 to 13 Feb 2027
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November 21st 2026
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21 Nov 2026 to 21 Nov 2026
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September 26th 2026 to September 27th 2026
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26 Sept 2026 to 27 Sept 2026
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November 14th 2026
Comedy
14 Nov 2026 to 14 Nov 2026
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