Taking place across various venues in Gateshead.
Welcome to the Shape Festival for Young People, our celebration of culture and creativity across Gateshead. The festival has been programmed by young people, so whether you’re into live music, anime, photography, textiles, dance, visual art or a Ren faire, we’ve got an event for you.
Keep your eyes peeled for our Welcome to Gateshead boxes that will lead you on a creative trail. Check shapegatesheadculture.com for a list of the locations and updates on events with booking details. The festival runs from Saturday 14 February – Sunday 1 March.
We’ve also included a selection of other half-term activities at the excellent cultural venues on your doorstep.
We hope you’ll find something you enjoy, something new to try and something to inspire you.
See you there!
The Shape Festival Team
Welcome to the Shape Festival for Young People, our celebration of culture and creativity across Gateshead. The festival has been programmed by young people, so whether you’re into live music, anime, photography, textiles, dance, visual art or a Ren faire, we’ve got an event for you.
Keep your eyes peeled for our Welcome to Gateshead boxes that will lead you on a creative trail. Check shapegatesheadculture.com for a list of the locations and updates on events with booking details. The festival runs from Saturday 14 February – Sunday 1 March.
We’ve also included a selection of other half-term activities at the excellent cultural venues on your doorstep.
We hope you’ll find something you enjoy, something new to try and something to inspire you.
See you there!
The Shape Festival Team
Event Dates
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14th February 2026, 12:00am |
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