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.
November 16th 2024 to December 22nd 2024
Seasonal
16 Nov 2024 to 22 Dec 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Get ready for a magical Christmas experience as Newcastle's Christmas Market returns to the heart...
December 21st 2024 to March 16th 2025
Entertainment
21 Dec 2024 to 16 Mar 2025
The first major retrospective exhibition of feminist, activist, social documentary photographer Franki Raffles (1955–1994). Raffles...
December 22nd 2024 to June 1st 2025
Entertainment
22 Dec 2024 to 1 Jun 2025
Play Interact Explore is an exhibition developed by Leap Then Look, artists Lucy Cran and...
December 22nd 2024 to March 2nd 2025
Exhibition
22 Dec 2024 to 2 Mar 2025
Located on Ground Floor opposite Baltic Shop, Happy Mart brings together a playful mix of...
December 26th 2024 to December 18th 2025
Entertainment
26 Dec 2024 to 18 Dec 2025
Join us in Front Room for a session of all things sewing. Come in, have...
December 27th 2024 to December 29th 2024
Entertainment
27 Dec 2024 to 29 Dec 2024
We're stocking up! Pop by for what you need. If you need to supplement your...
December 28th 2024 to April 26th 2025
Entertainment
28 Dec 2024 to 26 Apr 2025
Creative Climate Club is a free, monthly meeting for people who care about nature and...
December 31st 2024 to December 31st 2024
Family
31 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Ring in 2025 with a Spectacular Display Over the Tyne! Celebrate the arrival of 202...
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...
December 22nd to January 31st
December 22nd to January 6th
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December 22nd to December 27th
December 22nd to January 1st
December 22nd to February 9th
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January 4th to January 29th
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...
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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