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.
The Late Shows
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.
November 21st 2023 to May 26th 2024
Exhibition
21 Nov 2023 to 26 May 2024
Baltic has invited Michael Rakowitz to develop a major new commission in response to the...
April 17th 2024 to September 1st 2024
Exhibition
17 Apr 2024 to 1 Sept 2024
Newcastle City Centre
This showcase, in collaboration with Fenwick, highlights the creative talents of over 100 individuals from...
April 22nd 2024 to June 21st 2024
Exhibition
22 Apr 2024 to 21 Jun 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Walk the streets of Newcastle through the years, from Roman times up to the early...
April 22nd 2024 to June 21st 2024
Exhibition
22 Apr 2024 to 21 Jun 2024
Newcastle City Centre
The experiences of living and working on Tyneside is brought to life in this gallery...
April 22nd 2024 to June 21st 2024
Exhibition
22 Apr 2024 to 21 Jun 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Charles Algernon Parsons was born in 1854 and first came to Newcastle in 1877 to...
April 27th 2024 to April 28th 2024
Exhibition
27 Apr 2024 to 28 Apr 2024
Gateshead
Get ready for a weekend of style and glamour as Metrocentre’s Fashion & Beauty Takeover...
April 27th 2024 to April 28th 2024
Festival
27 Apr 2024 to 28 Apr 2024
Metrocentre’s Fashion & Beauty Takeover is BACK for Spring Summer ‘24! Packed full of… -...
May 17th 2024 to May 18th 2024
Exhibition
17 May 2024 to 18 May 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Experience The Late Shows: A Night of Cultural Delights Step into the vibrant world of...
May 29th 2024 to June 2nd 2024
Exhibition
29 May 2024 to 2 Jun 2024
Make habitats and dens, develop your crafting skills and forge friendships along the way. Join...
June 23rd 2024
Four non-residentiary canons will be...
January 24th to December 18th
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February 6th to December 17th
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March 16th to September 21st
March 21st to April 28th
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February 11th 2024 to February 11th 2024
Family
11 Feb 2024 to 11 Feb 2024
Newcastle City Centre
The 2024 Lunar New Year celebrations are set to be a spectacle of colour and...
June 15th 2024
Live Music
15 Jun 2024 to 15 Jun 2024
A celebration of the music of Paul Kossoff featuring songs from Free and Back Street...
May 17th 2024 to May 18th 2024
Exhibition
17 May 2024 to 18 May 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Experience The Late Shows: A Night of Cultural Delights Step into the vibrant world of...
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