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SummerTyne Festival, Sage Gateshead. Image: Victoria Wai
Is there a better place to experience an exhilarating music festival than in Newcastle - the home of vibrant nightlife?
This is Tomorrow Festival hosted over two days during the late May Bank Holiday at Exhibition Park is the place to be to kick off summer festival season with heart-thumping live music from headline stars. While Hit the North Festival sees music fans stroll through Newcastle from gig to gig and soak up some of the best music from a wide range of acts and genres. Gateshead Jazz Festival and Summertyne Americana Festival are two staples in Sage Gateshead’s event calendar and offer fans of jazz and country music respectively, a chance to experience the very best musicians perform live in Gateshead.
The Late Shows cultural festival across NewcastleGateshead each May.
Further afield in Northumberland – the summer festival season continues with Corbridge Festival and Lindisfarne Festival giving music fans another excuse to soak up the sunshine and experience world-class live music in stunning surroundings.
Family-friendly festivals such as Maps Festival, which typically takes place at cultural venues across Newcastle and Gateshead in February half term, is the little dash of colour, sparkle and creativity that will leave the whole family smiling.
Newcastle Mela takes place every August bank holiday and is a free, family-friendly festival celebrating Asian culture in Newcastle's Exhibition Park. The popular multi-cultural festival includes live music, dancing, entertainment and plenty of great food.
Don’t miss Pride Festival each year in Newcastle which grows with vibrancy, variety and good vibes with every event. Celebrate LGBTQ+ culture with performances, events for all the family, talks and events showcasing all the colours of the rainbow.
There’s a festival for everyone in NewcastleGateshead from literary festivals in the shape of Newcastle Noir to the ultimate culture festival, The Late Shows, as well as the return of the North East International Film Festival in November 2021. Newcastle also hosted it’s very first Improv comedy festival in 2019 which will be chuckling its way back on the scene in 2021.
23 Jul 2021 to 25 Jul 2021
Festival
23 Jul 2021 to 25 Jul 2021
Newcastle
UK Pride Festival in Newcastle has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and will...
5 Nov 2021
Festival
5 Nov 2021 to 5 Nov 2021
Newcastle
Bring your oohs and aahs to fireworks at the fort and see the night sky...
17 Jul 2021 to 18 Jul 2021
Festival
17 Jul 2021 to 18 Jul 2021
Gateshead
SummerTyne Americana Festival 2020 has been cancelledOwing to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, it has become...
28 May 2021 to 30 May 2021
Festival
28 May 2021 to 30 May 2021
Newcastle
This is Tomorrow Festival has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic until 28 -...
14 May 2021 to 16 May 2021
Festival
14 May 2021 to 16 May 2021
Newcastle
Unfortunately, The Late Shows has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic but will return...
23 Jul 2021 to 25 Jul 2021
28 May 2021 to 30 May 2021
31 May 2021
14 May 2021 to 16 May 2021
17 Jul 2021 to 18 Jul 2021
27 Feb 2021 to 17 Apr 2021
16 Jan 2021 to 27 Mar 2021
16 Jan 2021 to 27 Mar 2021
8 Jul 2021 to 11 Jul 2021
2 Sep 2021 to 5 Sep 2021
4 Apr 2021 to 4 Apr 2021
5 Nov 2021
Post date: 19th January 2021
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Read on for your guide to 21 things to do and reasons to visit NewcastleGateshead in 2021. From major sporting events to live music, theatre productions and art exhibitions to new hotels, restaurants and a chance to rediscover our region in a safe way.
If you’re looking for ideas for how to spend an evening, from the best places to get takeaway pints, scrummy food delivered to your door and the best entertainment from the comfort of your own home, then look no further. From beers to burgers and theatre performances to escape rooms, we can certainly promise you a night like no other – and supporting local in the process.
There is no better way to escape the everyday on a crisp winter’s day than putting on your walking boots and heading out for a refreshing stroll. In NewcastleGateshead we are spoilt for choice with urban, rural and coastal walking routes all just a hop, skip and a jump away.
While we wait to welcome you back to our beautiful region in person, we’ve pulled together a list of truly North East experiences that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home in the run up to Christmas.
2 Dec 2021
Live Music
2 Dec 2021 to 2 Dec 2021
Gateshead
Join the legendary 70s tartan icon Les McKeown and his Bay City Rollers at Sage...
18 Oct 2021 to 23 Jul 2021
Entertainment
18 Oct 2021 to 23 Jul 2021
Further Afield
Strictly Ballroom the Musical, based on the award‐winning world‐wide film phenomenon, is heading out to...
22 Apr 2021 to 22 Apr 2021
Entertainment
22 Apr 2021 to 22 Apr 2021
Newcastle
Love your local ales? Interested in sample some of the best brews the region’s 50+...
5 Nov 2021
Festival
5 Nov 2021 to 5 Nov 2021
Newcastle
Bring your oohs and aahs to fireworks at the fort and see the night sky...
26 Jun 2021 to 5 Jun 2022
Exhibition
26 Jun 2021 to 5 Jun 2022
Gateshead
Exploring the principles of non-hierarchical play environments, EQUAL PLAY is a new commission by artist...
1 Jan 2021 to 31 Mar 2021
Exhibition
1 Jan 2021 to 31 Mar 2021
Newcastle
Hatton Art Gallery in Newcastle has not yet reopened after a long period of necessary...
1 Apr 2021 to 1 Apr 2021
Entertainment
1 Apr 2021 to 1 Apr 2021
Newcastle
New Gin producers seem to be springing-up all over the place. There are now over...
9 Apr 2021 to 10 Apr 2021
Live Music
9 Apr 2021 to 10 Apr 2021
Newcastle
Genesis which was due to take place 26th November 2020 has been rescheduled and will...
6 May 2021 to 6 May 2021
Live Music
6 May 2021 to 6 May 2021
Newcastle
Rick Astley’s concert which was due to take place in October 2020 has been postponed...
20 Aug 2021 to 20 Aug 2021
Live Music
20 Aug 2021 to 20 Aug 2021
Newcastle
The rescheduled date for Utilita Arena Newcastle is now Friday 20 August 2021. All tickets...
2 Jul 2021 to 3 Jul 2021
Festival
2 Jul 2021 to 3 Jul 2021
Further Afield
Corbridge Festival will now take place on Fri 2 & Sat 3 July 2021The Corbridge...
1 Apr 2021 to 13 Mar 2022
Exhibition
1 Apr 2021 to 13 Mar 2022
Gateshead
Ad Minoliti’s exhibition at BALTIC will be their first institutional presentation in the UK and...
22 Jun 2021 to 26 Jun 2021
Theatre
22 Jun 2021 to 26 Jun 2021
Newcastle
Following a string of successful musicals, including the near sell out Chitty Chitty Bang Bang...
18 Apr 2022 to 23 Apr 2022
Theatre
18 Apr 2022 to 23 Apr 2022
Newcastle City Centre
This performance has been rescheduled from Mon 12 - Sat 17 Apr 2021. The smash-hit...
23 Oct 2021
Sporty
23 Oct 2021 to 23 Oct 2021
Newcastle
In 2021, Newcastle will take centre stage once again - this time as host city...
5 Nov 2021
Festival
5 Nov 2021 to 5 Nov 2021
Newcastle
Bring your oohs and aahs to fireworks at the fort and see the night sky...
23 Oct 2021 to 23 Oct 2021
Masterclass
23 Oct 2021 to 23 Oct 2021
Newcastle
Horizons. A 2021 Space Odyssey with Professor Brian Cox to take audiences on a dazzling...
7 Jan 2021 to 31 Dec 2021
Exhibition
7 Jan 2021 to 31 Dec 2021
Uncover fascinating objects from across Discovery Museum's wonderful collections through a kaleidoscopic lens and step...
26 Jun 2021 to 5 Jun 2022
Exhibition
26 Jun 2021 to 5 Jun 2022
Gateshead
Exploring the principles of non-hierarchical play environments, EQUAL PLAY is a new commission by artist...
25 Jan 2021 to 27 Jan 2021
Entertainment
25 Jan 2021 to 27 Jan 2021
Newcastle
Newcastle-based Skimstone Arts present, Who Holds The Torch? - a three-part live radio broadcast to...
27 Feb 2021 to 27 Feb 2021
Live Music
27 Feb 2021 to 27 Feb 2021
Newcastle City Centre
The Tyne Theatre and Opera House are excited to announce that Maximo Park bring two...
23 Jan 2021 to 23 Jan 2021
Entertainment
23 Jan 2021 to 23 Jan 2021
Join author Sufiya Ahmed for a digital event exploring the incredible story of British-Indian World...
10 Aug 2021
Live Music
10 Aug 2021 to 10 Aug 2021
Newcastle
Following a debut sell-out nationwide tour, join an all star cast of Ireland's most...
19 Nov 2021 to 21 Nov 2021
Masterclass
19 Nov 2021 to 21 Nov 2021
Newcastle City Centre
In November 2021, Newcastle will host the North East International Film Festival - a three-day...
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