Free events in NewcastleGateshead
No matter your budget, there are exciting events taking place in NewcastleGateshead every day of the week. Discover a list of free events happening in NewcastleGateshead below.
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No matter your budget, there are exciting events taking place in NewcastleGateshead every day of the week. Discover a list of free events happening in NewcastleGateshead below.
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Come rain or shine, there are always free events taking place in NewcastleGateshead. During summer, NE1’s Summer in the City’s action-packed calendar of free events take centre stage from July – September. From daily open-aired cinema screenings to yoga classes overlooking the picturesque Quayside, there’s a free event for everyone.
Fill your calendar during the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ with free events guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit, including Fenwick’s Christmas window reveal or bring in the New Year with the spectacular (and free!) Lasers of Light, illuminating the Quayside.
Many of NewcastleGateshead’s incredible museums and attractions offer free events and exhibitions, allowing you to immerse yourself in history, culture and art without spending a penny.
Visit The Great North Museum to be greeted by a full-size T-Rex skeleton and enjoy a variety of free events throughout the year. Looking for free events for the family? BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, The Common Room and many other attractions provide free events for children during school holidays. Taking place annually, Heritage Open Open Days are a celebration of England's architecture and culture that provide free access to some of NewcastleGateshead’s historical landmarks through a weekend long events programme.
Discover a full list of free events happening in NewcastleGateshead below and start planning a free and fun day out today.
December 11th 2025 to January 18th 2026
Exhibition
11 Dec 2025 to 18 Jan 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Heartwood captures the essence of the Sycamore Gap tree and the impression it left on...
September 18th 2025 to December 18th 2025
Entertainment
18 Sept 2025 to 18 Dec 2025
Join us in Front Room for a session of all things sewing. Come in, have...
November 15th 2025 to December 23rd 2025
Seasonal
15 Nov 2025 to 23 Dec 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Get ready for a magical Christmas experience as Newcastle's Christmas Market returns to the heart...
December 11th 2025 to December 18th 2025
Entertainment
11 Dec 2025 to 18 Dec 2025
Gateshead
Join us in Front Room for a session of all things sewing. Come in, have...
December 13th 2025 to December 13th 2025
Entertainment
13 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025
Gateshead
Step in from the chill and into the cheer. The Glasshouse Christmas Market is brimming...
December 24th 2025 to December 25th 2025
Live Music
24 Dec 2025 to 25 Dec 2025
Join us for carols and choral music as we gather for the first Eucharist of...
January 8th 2026
Entertainment
8 Jan 2026 to 8 Jan 2026
Hosted by the Diocese of Newcastles Continuing Ministerial Formation (CMF) group, this monthly seminar series...
February 5th 2026
Entertainment
5 Feb 2026 to 5 Feb 2026
Hosted by the Diocese of Newcastles Continuing Ministerial Formation (CMF) group, this monthly seminar series...
February 13th 2026 to February 13th 2026
Heritage
13 Feb 2026 to 13 Feb 2026
Join us for a full day of activities just for families with children who are...
February 14th 2026 to May 9th 2026
The Hatton is pleased to...
March 5th 2026
Hosted by the Diocese of...
March 18th 2026
A closed session for participants...
September 17th to March 25th
September 20th to January 24th
September 23rd to February 24th
September 23rd to September 23rd
October 4th to March 7th
October 7th to April 21st
December 10th to January 4th
December 10th to January 24th
December 10th to March 25th
December 10th to December 31st
December 10th to June 7th
December 10th to September 30th
February 2nd 2025 to February 2nd 2025
Family
2 Feb 2025 to 2 Feb 2025
Newcastle City Centre
The 2025 Lunar New Year celebrations are set to bring a dazzling display of colour...
May 16th 2025 to May 17th 2025
Exhibition
16 May 2025 to 17 May 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Get ready for one of the North East’s most celebrated cultural events as The Late...
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