What’s on in NewcastleGateshead
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.
The Late Shows
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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The popular late night culture crawl The Late Shows will shine a light on the much loved cultural hubs of Newcastle and Gateshead in May 2023. Sam Fender will take to the stage at St James' Park for what has been coined the Geordie Bank Holiday in June, playing to thousands of lucky fans who have managed to get tickets. The spotlight will continue to shine on St James' Park with the return of Magic Weekend, with Newcastle hosting the event for a record seventh time.
The opening of Lilidorei at Alnwick Garden in Spring 2023 will be a landmark event for the region as The World’s Largest Play Structure welcomes visitors. Northern Pride will brighten up summer in NewcastleGateshead with a celebration event in July.
Runners will be flocking to the toon to take part in the Great North Run in September and as the nights grow colder, Fenwick will reveal the Christmas Window for 2023.
As always, we will be keeping you up to date on the biggest and best events of 2023, so keep an eye on our website!
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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!
April 20th 2023 to April 20th 2023
Enjoy Banyan's delicious food and drinks whilst Team Tilbury show you their best makeup tips...
Masterclass
January 28th 2023 to April 29th 2023
Exhibition
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...
March 25th 2023 to September 3rd 2023
Exhibition
25 Mar 2023 to 3 Sep 2023
Newcastle City Centre
The Great North Museum: Hancock is preparing for the opening of a brand-new interactive exhibition...
March 30th 2023 to April 12th 2023
Entertainment
30 Mar 2023 to 12 Apr 2023
Printmaking and embroidery will be shown in this exhibition of work by our neighbours, Arcadea...
March 30th 2023 to May 26th 2023
Exhibition
30 Mar 2023 to 26 May 2023
Newcastle City Centre
The experiences of living and working on Tyneside is brought to life in this gallery.Listen...
March 30th 2023 to May 26th 2023
Exhibition
30 Mar 2023 to 26 May 2023
Newcastle City Centre
Take a tour through the vast and varied animal kingdom and discover some of the...
March 30th 2023 to May 26th 2023
Exhibition
30 Mar 2023 to 26 May 2023
Newcastle City Centre
Charles Algernon Parsons was born in 1854 and first came to Newcastle in 1877 to...
March 30th 2023 to May 26th 2023
Exhibition
30 Mar 2023 to 26 May 2023
The Mouse House is a multipurpose space for our youngest visitors and their families. Designed...
March 30th 2023 to May 26th 2023
Exhibition
30 Mar 2023 to 26 May 2023
Experience the thrill of the cockpit and fly with the RAF’s Red Arrows as they...
March 30th 2023 to May 26th 2023
Exhibition
30 Mar 2023 to 26 May 2023
Newcastle City Centre
The North East has a fantastic variety of habitats, from remote, wild uplands to lush...
March 30th 2023 to May 26th 2023
Exhibition
30 Mar 2023 to 26 May 2023
Closed Sundays and bank holidays.Donations welcome, free entryUnusually, when the Laing Art Gallery first opened...
March 30th 2023 to May 26th 2023
Plan your visit and find...
March 30th 2023 to May 26th 2023
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March 30th 2023 to May 26th 2023
Tucked away at the end...
March 30th 2023 to May 26th 2023
In collaboration with Gateshead Art...
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Daytripper
Newcastle City Centre
Portofino is a traditional, family-run Italian Restaurant and Pizzaria in the heart of Newcastle city...
April 21st 2023
Exhibition
21 Apr 2023 to 21 Apr 2023
In person briefingFREE2pm - 3pmPlaces limitedAre you a Home Educator and wanting to work on...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
A beacon for craft beer has risen in the heart of Newcastle, and Brewdog has...
April 14th 2023
Family
14 Apr 2023 to 14 Apr 2023
For the slightly more confident 11-16 year olds fed-up with making fairy cakes and wanting...
March 30th 2023 to May 26th 2023
Exhibition
30 Mar 2023 to 26 May 2023
Gateshead
Under normal circumstances, U3A members would organise a 'behind-the-scenes' tour with members of the public...
May 30th 2023
Exhibition
30 May 2023 to 30 May 2023
Key Stage 2 sessionBook your free* place here (tickets will be available to book from...
Shopping
Newcastle City Centre
Monument Mall is located in the heart of Newcastle city centre and can be found...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Castro's is a Cuban bar located in the heart of Newcastle, serving authentic Cuban food...
February 9th 2024
Live Music
9 Feb 2024 to 9 Feb 2024
Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert featuring all of David Bowie’s hits - celebrating the...
May 19th 2023
Live Music
19 May 2023 to 19 May 2023
Award-winning indie-folk band from the Highlands of Scotland.
July 29th 2023
Comedy
29 Jul 2023 to 29 Jul 2023
Did you hear the one about a skinny 16 year old Scottish kid that moved...
October 21st 2023
Comedy
21 Oct 2023 to 21 Oct 2023
Edinburgh Comedy Award winning comedian and ARIA award-winning broadcaster John Robins embarks on his first...
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