Part of Newcastle's Christmas, Enchanted City is a magical new event taking you from city streets to cosmic skies and bringing the wonder of space to our doorstep.
For its inaugural year, Enchanted City is inviting adventurers of all ages to take a cosmic voyage to discover the science behind the stars, the beauty of the constellations, and the thrill of space exploration.
What is Enchanted City?
This intergalactic adventure is the perfect winter event for families, so stargazers of all ages can be inspired by the night sky. Transport to galaxies far far away this December and experience the Toon after dark.
What to Expect at Enchanted City
As you wander, you’ll encounter illuminated astronomers charting imaginary skies, sculptures twirling like satellites in orbit, and immersive installations celebrating the magic of the night stars.
- Discover SIGNAL, a breathtaking new large-scale projection. Drawing on real radio transmissions from deep space, this immersive artwork transforms cosmic signals into a mesmerising, ever-shifting world of light and sound.
- Enjoy Ascendance and encounter a life-sized astronaut drifting through a surreal cosmos of flowers, butterflies, and shifting hallucinations, all accompanied by a beautifully crafted soundtrack.
- Starmongers delivers a dazzling cosmic spectacle. Encounter two towering, illuminated puppets - otherworldly explorers inspired by 18th-century astronomers as they drift gracefully through the event, scattering light and inviting audiences to send their own messages into the stars.
- Gaze at Terra Nova, an incredibly mesmerising suspended globe sculpture which its rotation casts swirling shadows across surrounding surfaces which is paired with a composed soundscape.
- Clear the Way welcomes visitors into an immersive ‘Emotional Baggage Drop Off’, encouraging everyone to let go and reconnect. Wander through a glowing field of lights where hanging luggage-tag constellations create a shimmering dreamscape, guided by three welcoming performer-hosts.
- Ticket holders can get creative in free workshops with local artists and capture a keepsake vintage photo in Greencroft Arts’ Moon Booth.
Powered by the creativity of regional, national, and international artists, Enchanted City will take everyone on a family-friendly journey to galaxies near and far. Don’t forget to look up - the universe is waiting for you!
Where is Enchanted City taking place?
Northumbria University's city campus.
When is Enchanted City?
Enchanted City will take place Thursday 11th December to Sunday 14th December, with the site open from 4:30pm until 9:30pm.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are available for £12.50 per adult, and £7.50 for children aged three and over. Children under three go free.
Event Dates
| Date | Available Ticket Types | Ticket Price | Book Tickets |
|---|
