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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!
15 Feb 2022 to 15 Feb 2022
Newcastle City Centre
‘Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern’ For all the family from 8 to 108 Eric and Ern is a brilliant homage to Morecambe and Wise crammed full...
Comedy
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
Family
17 Jan 2022 to 14 Mar 2022
Ouseburn
Join Seven Stories on 17th, 31st January and 14th February at 11am for Super Story...
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...
26 Jan 2022 to 26 Jan 2022
Part of the Newcastle Holocaust Memorial...
27 Jan 2022 to 28 Jan 2022
2022 will see the return of...
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
27 Nov 2021 to 2 Apr 2022
18 Dec 2021 to 31 Dec 2022
1 Jan 2022 to 31 May 2022
11 Sep 2021 to 26 Feb 2022
Exhibition
11 Sep 2021 to 26 Feb 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Featuring over 85 oil paintings, drawings and prints, the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle presents...
8 May 2022 to 8 May 2022
Comedy
8 May 2022 to 8 May 2022
Newcastle City Centre
This performance has been rescheduled from Mon 13 July 2020 to Sunday 30 January 2022...
23 Feb 2022 to 5 Mar 2022
Theatre
23 Feb 2022 to 5 Mar 2022
Further Afield
Let your soul sing with the return of live musical performance at Sunderland Empire! Experience...
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...
15 Jun 2022 to 9 Jul 2022
Theatre
15 Jun 2022 to 9 Jul 2022
Newcastle City Centre
This production has been rescheduled from Wed 30 Sep - Sat 24 Oct 2020 and...
25 Sep 2021 to 31 Oct 2022
Exhibition
25 Sep 2021 to 31 Oct 2022
Gateshead
Exploring the principles of non-hierarchical play environments, EQUAL PLAY is a new commission by artist...
28 May 2022 to 28 May 2022
Comedy
28 May 2022 to 28 May 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Following the success of his huge sell out 2019 UK tour, Lost Voice Guy...
5 Apr 2022 to 5 Apr 2022
Family
5 Apr 2022 to 5 Apr 2022
Newcastle City Centre
One of a kind film & music experience: The Magical Music of Harry Potter- Live...
10 Oct 2022 to 15 Oct 2022
Entertainment
10 Oct 2022 to 15 Oct 2022
Further Afield
Strictly Ballroom the Musical, based on the award‐winning world‐wide film phenomenon, is heading out to...
8 Feb 2022 to 8 Feb 2022
Live Music
8 Feb 2022 to 8 Feb 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Simply Red which was due to take place in 15th October 2021 has been rescheduled...
11 Nov 2022 to 11 Nov 2022
Comedy
11 Nov 2022 to 11 Nov 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Gavin Webster is back! The Geordie alternative comedy legend returns to the Tyne Theatre for...
12 Feb 2022 to 12 Feb 2022
Seasonal
12 Feb 2022 to 12 Feb 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Join The Vermont Hotel on Saturday 12 February for an evening of mystery, intrigue and...
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