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...
August 15th 2026 to August 30th 2026
Entertainment
15 Aug 2026 to 30 Aug 2026
Gateshead
28 March – 30 August 2026A solo exhibition of work by the late Milly Thompson...
August 15th 2026 to August 30th 2026
Entertainment
15 Aug 2026 to 30 Aug 2026
Gateshead
28 March – 30 August 2026An interactive installation exploring creativity, collaboration and community, by North-East-based...
August 15th 2026 to March 31st 2027
Entertainment
15 Aug 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
Gateshead
The perfect way to find out more about our exhibitions is to join a free...
August 15th 2026 to August 30th 2026
Entertainment
15 Aug 2026 to 30 Aug 2026
Gateshead
iscover interesting facts about these guests that have used the NewcastleGateshead Quayside as a breeding...
August 16th 2026 to September 20th 2026
Heritage
16 Aug 2026 to 20 Sept 2026
Step into the fascinating world of treasure and see some amazing archaeological finds from across...
August 16th 2026 to March 28th 2027
Entertainment
16 Aug 2026 to 28 Mar 2027
Gateshead
Discover areas of the building which are normally out of bounds in this free exclusive...
August 19th 2026 to August 26th 2026
Entertainment
19 Aug 2026 to 26 Aug 2026
Gateshead
Start your Wednesday with creativity and community. Join artist duo Foundation Press for weekly morning...
August 21st 2026 to August 28th 2026
Find out more about Baltic's...
August 26th 2026 to October 27th 2026
Enjoy early access to the...
August 28th 2026 to August 28th 2026
Storytime at Trinity Square Gateshead...
August 28th 2026 to August 28th 2026
Meet Spiderman at Trinity Square...
August 29th to August 29th
September 12th to September 12th
November 12th to November 12th
November 19th to December 23rd
September 23rd to September 23rd
August 16th to September 27th
August 16th to October 4th
August 17th to October 5th
August 19th to October 28th
August 19th to September 30th
August 20th to October 29th
August 20th to October 1st
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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