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Ne193 NE1 Summer in the City

Attend unmissable, free events, all year round

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.

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Immerse yourself in culturally enriching free events

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.

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Emerald 55 – Free Exhibition at...

August 1st to August 31st

Exhibition
Gateshead Pride Emerald 55 Event NG

Exhibit T

August 3rd to August 5th

Exhibition
Exhibit T

Pride in Gateshead Film Festival – Free...

August 5th to August 19th

Festival
Gateshead Pride Film Festival Event NG

Tuesday Jam

August 5th to April 21st

Live Music
Tuesday Jam

Wednesdays at St Mary's Heritage Centre

August 6th to March 25th

Foodie
Wednesdays at St Marys Heritage Centre

Grow How August: Grow Your Own

August 6th to August 6th

Entertainment
Grow How August Grow Your Own

Fragments

August 7th to August 12th

Exhibition
Fragments

Free guided tours of Arbeia Roman Fort...

August 7th to September 4th

Entertainment
Free guided tours of Arbeia Roman Fort during the summer

Alphabetti Writing Group

August 7th to September 18th

Entertainment
Alphabetti Writing Group

Pride in Gateshead: Town Centre Takeover

August 9th to August 10th

Festival
Gateshead Pride Takeover Event NG

In Conversation with Sairish Hussain

August 9th

Entertainment
In Conversation with Sairish Hussain

Seeking the Disabled Christ Exhibition...

August 9th

Heritage
Seeking the Disabled Christ Exhibition Launch and Celebration
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