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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.
Food & Drink
Newcastle
The Vermont Hotel is open for overnight stays and restaurant visits (including Afternoon Teas). You...
10 Jan 2022 to 15 Jan 2022
Entertainment
10 Jan 2022 to 15 Jan 2022
Further Afield
The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is returning to Sunderland with a production guaranteed to...
27 May 2022 to 27 May 2022
Live Music
27 May 2022 to 27 May 2022
Newcastle
Pet Shop Boys 21st May 2021 will now take place on Friday 27th May 202...
29 Jun 2022 to 29 Jun 2022
Live Music
29 Jun 2022 to 29 Jun 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Due to the coronavirus pandemic the Kings of Leon concert in Newcastle has now been...
Food & Drink
Newcastle
At the heart of Newcastle city centre is Eldon Square which boasts a vast range...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Karting North East is the UK's leading Karting experience and much more, with RX...
12 Nov 2021 to 12 Nov 2021
Live Music
12 Nov 2021 to 12 Nov 2021
Newcastle
Rick Astley’s concert which was originally due to take place in October 2020, then May...
15 Apr 2022 to 16 Apr 2022
Live Music
15 Apr 2022 to 16 Apr 2022
Newcastle
Little Mix reschedule their Confetti Tour dates at Utilita Arena Newcastle to Friday 15 &...
28 May 2022 to 28 May 2022
Comedy
28 May 2022 to 28 May 2022
Newcastle
Lost Voice Guy event has been postponed from March 2021 until Saturday 28 May 2022...
19 Jun 2022 to 19 Jun 2022
Live Music
19 Jun 2022 to 19 Jun 2022
Further Afield
Elton John is coming to Sunderland Stadium of Light on Sunday 19 June 2022 as...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Metrocentre boasts a large selection of leisure and dining with restaurants located around the centre...
2 Nov 2021 to 2 Nov 2021
Theatre
2 Nov 2021 to 2 Nov 2021
Newcastle
British Endurance Athlete, writer and speaker, Nick Butter, best known for his global expedition Running...
Newcastle Falcons rugby team have been...
8 Jul 2021 to 12 Aug 2021
The Ghostlight Sessions: six weeks of...
28 Oct 2021
RESCHEDULED from October 2020 to October...
10 Jan 2022 to 15 Jan 2022
The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray...
Post date: 29th June 2021
First time visitors to NewcastleGateshead should make sure to pop down to the Quayside as part of their trip to the city. Whether you are daytripping or on a city break, there is much to discover and top sights to experience on Newcastle Quayside.
Our guide to the best ways to explore NewcastleGateshead this summer uncovers the vibrant city centre, lively nightlife and welcoming spirit. Get ready to Escape the Everyday in NewcastleGateshead.
Come rain or shine, explore Newcastle with your family this summer. With a great range of family-friendly things to do you will be ready to escape the everyday.
From blockbuster West End shows to new creations from independent theatre companies and producers - there is a fresh and exhilarating line-up of performances at theatres across Newcastle and Gateshead in 2021.
If you're looking for to enjoy a drink with a view, there are many rooftop bars across Newcastle upon Tyne. Click here to discover Newcastle's top rooftop bars.
2 Sep 2021 to 2 Sep 2021
Live Music
2 Sep 2021 to 2 Sep 2021
Further Afield
What's Love Got To Do With It? A Tribute To Tina Turner at Sunderland Empire...
Things To Do
Newcastle
The Eagles are officially the most successful professional sports team in the North East and...
What have you missed most during the 2020 coronavirus lockdown? A cold pint in the...
Things To Do
Newcastle
Utilita Arena Newcastle (formerly Metro Radio Arena) sits overlooking the River Tyne and with a...
18 Apr 2022 to 23 Apr 2022
Theatre
18 Apr 2022 to 23 Apr 2022
Newcastle City Centre
This performance has been rescheduled from Mon 12 - Sat 17 Apr 2021. The smash-hit...
25 Aug 2021 to 28 Aug 2021
Theatre
25 Aug 2021 to 28 Aug 2021
Newcastle City Centre
What if we let the kids cook up a storm?During the pandemic someone gave kids...
Food & Drink
Newcastle
Lane7 is closed until Monday 17 May due to Covid-19 restrictions. Lane7 is located in...
17 Apr 2021 to 18 Dec 2021
Family
17 Apr 2021 to 18 Dec 2021
Ouseburn
The Back to the Future guided walk is a 90-minute outdoor exploration of Ouseburn Valley's...
Things To Do
Newcastle
Any visitor to NewcastleGateshead who surveys the city skyline can be left in little doubt...
8 Nov 2021 to 8 Nov 2021
Comedy
8 Nov 2021 to 8 Nov 2021
Newcastle
Happy Idiot in association with Worthing Theatres and Museum presents: Not: Lady Chatterleys Lover A...
29 Aug 2021 to 29 Aug 2021
Entertainment
29 Aug 2021 to 29 Aug 2021
Newcastle City Centre
80's icon & national treasure, Martin Kemp, returns to DJ all his favourite 80s hits...
23 Jul 2021 to 3 Aug 2021
Family
23 Jul 2021 to 3 Aug 2021
Gateshead
Passion for the Planet – an immersive theatrical adventure for all ages with silliness, song...
3 Sep 2021 to 3 Sep 2021
Comedy
3 Sep 2021 to 3 Sep 2021
Further Afield
A lot has changed for Paul in recent years. Join him for his 3rd and...
Food & Drink
Newcastle
Ghetto Golf is closed in line with Government guidelines. Crazy golf, cocktails, graffiti and street...
12 Nov 2021 to 12 Nov 2021
Live Music
12 Nov 2021 to 12 Nov 2021
Newcastle
Rick Astley’s concert which was originally due to take place in October 2020, then May...
5 Nov 2021
Seasonal
5 Nov 2021 to 5 Nov 2021
Tynemouth
The details and dates in this listing are not confirmed and are here to serve...
Food & Drink
Newcastle
If you’re looking for Newcastle’s oldest pub, then make your way to The Old George...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Welcome to Point Blank Shooting, based in Newcastle, the UK’s first simulation shooting range, offering...
23 Oct 2021 to 23 Oct 2021
Masterclass
23 Oct 2021 to 23 Oct 2021
Newcastle
Horizons. A 2021 Space Odyssey with Professor Brian Cox to take audiences on a dazzling...
23 Dec 2021 to 23 Dec 2021
Live Music
23 Dec 2021 to 23 Dec 2021
Newcastle City Centre
It is with great sadness, we have had to make the decision to postpone their...
17 May 2022 to 18 May 2022
Entertainment
17 May 2022 to 18 May 2022
Gateshead
Diversity - Connected at Sage Gateshead has been rescheduled from its original dates Tuesday ...
16 Apr 2022 to 16 Apr 2022
Entertainment
16 Apr 2022 to 16 Apr 2022
Coast
Counterfeit Sixties Show at PLAYHOUSE Whitley Bay has been postponed from 12 April 2020 to...
Food & Drink
Newcastle
You can now book an outdoor seat at Passing Cloud in Newcastle city centre's Bigg...
Things To Do
Newcastle
The best kept secret in Newcastle. Alphabetti Theatre is an independent, intimate performance space, bar...
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