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.
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 Heritage 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 6th 2022 to January 3rd 2023
Newcastle City Centre
Fenwick revealed its much-anticipated Newcastle Christmas window theme Clarice Bean: Think Like an Elf, which magically depicts the much-loved character Clarice Bean trying ‘exceptionordinarily’ hard to save her family’s Christmas...
Family
October 1st 2022 to January 7th 2023
Exhibition
1 Oct 2022 to 7 Jan 2023
Gateshead
In this exhibition visual artist Michele Allen will be sharing work from two projects, ‘The...
October 12th 2022 to December 31st 2022
Seasonal
12 Oct 2022 to 31 Dec 2022
Heaton
Grocery shopping doesn't get more glorious than at Fenwick Newcastle's Christmas Convenience Store.Brimming with gifts...
November 19th 2022 to December 23rd 2022
Seasonal
19 Nov 2022 to 23 Dec 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle's Christmas Market returns to Newcastle city centre this Christmas from Saturday 19 November until...
December 3rd 2022 to January 31st 2023
Entertainment
3 Dec 2022 to 31 Jan 2023
Phantom includes a body of work that addresses recent global issues. Most of the work...
December 3rd 2022 to February 2nd 2023
Heritage
3 Dec 2022 to 2 Feb 2023
Newcastle City Centre
From Friday 2 December, find out about St Nicholas and the legends which surround him...
December 3rd 2022 to January 27th 2023
Exhibition
3 Dec 2022 to 27 Jan 2023
Newcastle City Centre
Walk the streets of Newcastle through the years, from Roman times up to the early...
December 3rd 2022 to January 27th 2023
Exhibition
3 Dec 2022 to 27 Jan 2023
Newcastle City Centre
The experiences of living and working on Tyneside is brought to life in this gallery.Listen...
December 3rd 2022 to January 27th 2023
Exhibition
3 Dec 2022 to 27 Jan 2023
Newcastle City Centre
Charles Algernon Parsons was born in 1854 and first came to Newcastle in 1877 to...
December 7th 2022 to December 24th 2022
Exhibition
7 Dec 2022 to 24 Dec 2022
Newcastle City Centre
NE1 invite you to explore 24 unique, quirky, historic or simply unusual venues across Newcastle...
December 8th 2022 to December 8th 2022
Heritage
8 Dec 2022 to 8 Dec 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Readings, singalongs and carols, in support of homelessness charity Crisis Skylight Newcastle. Free but bookable...
December 9th 2022 to December 30th 2022
Live sets from different Guest DJs...
December 10th 2022 to December 11th 2022
Get festive down in the Ouseburn...
December 10th 2022 to December 10th 2022
Journey through time and around Newcastle...
December 11th 2022
It's Christmas!!! Whether you’re trying to...
December 16th to December 16th
December 24th to December 24th
December 24th to December 24th
December 24th to December 24th
December 30th to January 1st
February 18th to June 11th
April 1st to September 3rd
May 20th to October 29th
September 1st to January 31st
November 19th to December 17th
November 26th to December 18th
December 3rd to January 3rd
December 9th 2022 to December 9th 2022
Foodie
9 Dec 2022 to 9 Dec 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Join Beamish Park Hotel for an afternoon of wonderful Christmas cheer with a screening of...
December 17th 2022
Live Music
17 Dec 2022 to 17 Dec 2022
Smoove & Turrell's annual Xmas party returns and this time they bring their very own...
Things To Do
Gateshead
GO Gateshead’s Clip ‘n Climb is based at Gateshead Leisure Centre and features a huge...
Where to Stay
Gateshead
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle - Metro Centre hotel is just a short walk from the...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
As Newcastle's first speciality coffee shop established in 2010 and listed in the top 5...
Food & Drink
Quayside
Victors is beautiful, vibrant and upscale yet informal. Offering a modern American menu of small...
Food & Drink
Jesmond
Welcome to 97 & Social, set in the lively and fashionable area of Newcastle: Osborne...
December 3rd 2022 to January 27th 2023
Exhibition
3 Dec 2022 to 27 Jan 2023
Newcastle City Centre
In ancient Greece and throughout history, the bodies of women have been silenced and controlled...
December 17th 2022
Live Music
17 Dec 2022 to 17 Dec 2022
Newcastle City Centre
'Spirit of Christmas' will feature Bede Wind and Bede Chorus. The Conductor is as always...
December 2nd 2022 to February 2nd 2023
Heritage
2 Dec 2022 to 2 Feb 2023
Newcastle City Centre
From Friday 2 December 2022 – Thursday 2 February 2023, find out about the origins...
Food & Drink
Gateshead
Windows on the Tyne restaurant at Hilton NewcastleGateshead offers a unique range of dining experiences...
Where to Stay
Gateshead
Get closer to big brands, top entertainment and fabulous food at the Premier Inn Hotel...
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