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.
February 7th 2026 to November 28th 2026
Family
7 Feb 2026 to 28 Nov 2026
Wylam Brewery are back with their 2026 Food Battles - a series of exciting events...
July 21st 2026 to September 4th 2026
Family
21 Jul 2026 to 4 Sept 2026
Gateshead
Get ready for a summer of fun packed with free family-friendly events in Gateshead’s town...
July 24th 2026 to July 24th 2026
Entertainment
24 Jul 2026 to 24 Jul 2026
Gateshead
Find out more about Baltic's resident honeybees and the crucial role bees play in our...
July 26th 2026 to July 26th 2026
Entertainment
26 Jul 2026 to 26 Jul 2026
Gateshead
Discover areas of the building which are normally out of bounds in this free exclusive...
August 2nd 2026 to August 2nd 2026
Festival
2 Aug 2026 to 2 Aug 2026
A family-friendly daytime celebration of Northumbria’s food, heritage, music, and makers as part of Ad...
August 2nd 2026 to August 2nd 2026
Family
2 Aug 2026 to 2 Aug 2026
Gateshead
Head to Gateshead town centre to celebrate all things good grub.You can expect:Street food from...
August 14th 2026 to August 14th 2026
Entertainment
14 Aug 2026 to 14 Aug 2026
Gateshead
Join us for a day of summer festival fun, art sessions, performances and films designed...
August 15th 2026 to August 16th 2026
Family
15 Aug 2026 to 16 Aug 2026
Gateshead
On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August, the Half Pipe BMX Ramp Show returns to...
September 23rd to September 23rd
July 23rd to July 23rd
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February 22nd 2025 to February 22nd 2025
Family
22 Feb 2025 to 22 Feb 2025
Newcastle City Centre
The 2026 Lunar New Year celebrations are set to bring a display of colour, sound...
May 8th 2026 to May 9th 2026
Exhibition
8 May 2026 to 9 May 2026
Newcastle City Centre
The Late Shows are an award-winning free after-hours culture crawl that takes place annually in...
August 22nd 2026 to August 22nd 2026
Family
22 Aug 2026 to 22 Aug 2026
Quayside
NE1's Quayside Carnival is back for 2026! The free family festival returns on 22nd August...
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