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Find out what's on in Newcastle, Gateshead and the North East including theatre, music, comedy and sports events; as well as exhibitions and festivals.
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Highlights include world-class rugby in October when the Rugby League World Cup roars into toon. Lindisfarne Gospels and Hadrian's Wall 1900 Festival will shine a light on the North East's rich heritage and centuries-long relationship with art, culture, history and spirituality. While UK Pride will FINALLY brighten up summer in NewcastleGateshead with a celebration event in July.
Discover our 20 highlights for What's On in 2022 here.
NewcastleGateshead is the place to be for unmissable events. Look no further for your up-to-date guide of what’s on in Newcastle, Gateshead and the North East from live music, festivals, world-class sporting events, showstopping theatre and comedy nights that will
keep you laughing for days.
Whether you’re looking for something to do tonight, this weekend or later in the year - plan your visit to the North East around what’s on at the many attractions and venues across the region. Gather your friends, families and loved ones and make memories, share new experiences and take part in a wide range of activities across NewcastleGateshead.
Search our calendar of events in the North East and find your next night out with your friends to conquer cocktail making. Try your hand at a workshop to learn a new skill. Discover the deep-rooted heritage that runs through the region on a guided tour or explore the unexpected at unique events and activities. An ever-changing programme of exhibitions and events unfold throughout the year at the museums, art galleries and visitor attractions in NewcastleGateshead for children and adults alike.
As the seasons change, so do the events in NewcastleGateshead. From sunshine-fuelled summer festivals and outdoor theatre to festive workshops and open-air ice rinks - you can just keep on coming back!
Be that friend who is always in the know about the not-to-be-missed events in NewcastleGateshead that everyone will be talking about!
18 Mar 2020 to 6 Apr 2022
Family
18 Mar 2020 to 6 Apr 2022
Heaton
Tiny Sparks is an award-winning play session for young children to find out about great...
1 Oct 2021 to 31 Mar 2022
Seasonal
1 Oct 2021 to 31 Mar 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Get out on the water this winter and Chill Out with CBK Adventures from October...
29 Oct 2021 to 27 Mar 2022
Exhibition
29 Oct 2021 to 27 Mar 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Discovery Museum invite you to explore Making Waves: A Festival of Sound running until 2...
13 Nov 2021 to 4 Feb 2022
Family
13 Nov 2021 to 4 Feb 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Life Science Centre invite you to join them for a season of wintry activities and...
8 Jan 2022 to 27 Feb 2022
Family
8 Jan 2022 to 27 Feb 2022
Further Afield
Whether you’re a novice skater or fancy yourself as an Edwardian expert, Beamish's real ice...
10 Jan 2022 to 7 Feb 2022
Family
10 Jan 2022 to 7 Feb 2022
Ouseburn
Join Seven Stories on 10th, 24th January and 7th February at 11am for Super Story...
12 Jan 2022 to 31 Jan 2022
Masterclass
12 Jan 2022 to 31 Jan 2022
Further Afield
Join Alnwick Garden's Over 55s Elderberries Programme in the Pavilion Room for Yoga and Pilates...
14 Jan 2022 to 18 Feb 2022
Family
14 Jan 2022 to 18 Feb 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Musical sessions designed for your little ones only at Discovery Museum 14, 21, 28 January...
15 Jan 2022 to 14 Feb 2022
Heritage
15 Jan 2022 to 14 Feb 2022
Beamish Museum's popular onsite, historic sweetshop Jubilee Confectioners have just the right Valentine's Day gift...
17 Jan 2022 to 14 Mar 2022
Join Seven Stories on 17th, 31st...
20 Jan 2022 to 19 Mar 2022
Spend a unique day at the...
20 Jan 2022 to 19 Feb 2022
Disney’s beloved Olivier Award-winning stage musical...
22 Jan 2022 to 24 Jan 2022
Taking inspiration from the fascinating Newcastle...
26 Jun 2021 to 20 Mar 2022
10 Jul 2021 to 31 Mar 2022
24 Jul 2021 to 8 May 2022
24 Jul 2021 to 1 May 2022
11 Sep 2021 to 26 Feb 2022
25 Sep 2021 to 31 Oct 2022
23 Oct 2021 to 20 Mar 2022
30 Oct 2021 to 6 Feb 2022
13 Nov 2021 to 7 May 2022
26 Nov 2021 to 22 Jan 2022
27 Nov 2021 to 2 Apr 2022
18 Dec 2021 to 31 Dec 2022
26 Jul 2022 to 14 Aug 2022
Family
26 Jul 2022 to 14 Aug 2022
Hadrian's Wall
In a world ruled by gods and goddesses, birds were very important within the Roman...
26 Apr 2022 to 30 Apr 2022
Theatre
26 Apr 2022 to 30 Apr 2022
Further Afield
Six decades of stardom, over a hundred million records sold. Legend, icon, Queen. She is...
28 Mar 2022 to 2 Apr 2022
Theatre
28 Mar 2022 to 2 Apr 2022
Newcastle City Centre
This performance has been rescheduled from Mon 24 - Sat 29 May 2021. School of...
23 Sep 2022 to 23 Sep 2022
Comedy
23 Sep 2022 to 23 Sep 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Ian La Frenais and Dick Clement will tell stories about the writing of some of...
26 Oct 2022 to 26 Oct 2022
Live Music
26 Oct 2022 to 26 Oct 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Howard Jones brings his Acoustic Trio with Nick Beggs & Robin Boult to the Theatre...
12 Oct 2022 to 12 Oct 2022
Family
12 Oct 2022 to 12 Oct 2022
Newcastle City Centre
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Newcastle's Utilita Arena on 12 October 2022. Spread...
17 Jan 2022 to 14 Mar 2022
Family
17 Jan 2022 to 14 Mar 2022
Ouseburn
Join Seven Stories on 17th, 31st January and 14th February at 11am for Super Story...
16 Mar 2022 to 20 Mar 2022
Festival
16 Mar 2022 to 20 Mar 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Paddy Fest Weekender returns to Times Square for 2022 from 16 March - 19 March...
28 May 2022 to 12 Nov 2022
Exhibition
28 May 2022 to 12 Nov 2022
This exhibition will tell the proud story of shipbuilding, ship repair and associated industries in...
12 Mar 2022 to 12 Mar 2022
Live Music
12 Mar 2022 to 12 Mar 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE has...
25 Mar 2022 to 25 Mar 2022
Heritage
25 Mar 2022 to 25 Mar 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Join Hadrian’s Wall Learning and Engagement Forum for a day of virtual activities themed around...
23 Apr 2022 to 2 May 2022
Heritage
23 Apr 2022 to 2 May 2022
Hadrian's Wall
Whether you enjoy a relaxing walk or striding out on Hadrian’s Wall, Haltwhistle Walking Festival...
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