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...
May 21st 2026 to June 7th 2026
Entertainment
21 May 2026 to 7 Jun 2026
Gateshead
This major group exhibition explores different marine ecosystems, from near-shore and intertidal zones to coral...
May 21st 2026 to September 20th 2026
Heritage
21 May 2026 to 20 Sept 2026
Step into the fascinating world of treasure and see some amazing archaeological finds from across...
May 21st 2026 to September 20th 2026
Entertainment
21 May 2026 to 20 Sept 2026
Join an exciting new treasure trail! Explore the Great North Museum: Hancock to find treasure...
May 21st 2026 to August 30th 2026
Entertainment
21 May 2026 to 30 Aug 2026
Gateshead
28 March – 30 August 2026A solo exhibition of work by the late Milly Thompson...
May 21st 2026 to August 30th 2026
Entertainment
21 May 2026 to 30 Aug 2026
Gateshead
28 March – 30 August 2026An interactive installation exploring creativity, collaboration and community, by North-East-based...
May 21st 2026 to May 31st 2026
Entertainment
21 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
Gateshead
Imagine. Learn. Create. This exhibition is the culmination of three years of student-artist learning on...
May 26th 2026 to October 27th 2026
Entertainment
26 May 2026 to 27 Oct 2026
Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience...
May 27th 2026 to May 31st 2026
Family
27 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
Gateshead
This May half-term, bring the whole family along to Make Your Mark - a playful...
May 27th 2026 to May 27th 2026
An informal drawing session for...
May 29th 2026 to May 29th 2026
The Moss Troopers return to...
June 1st 2026
As we enter June, the...
June 2nd 2026
Join us to celebrate the...
June 6th
July 4th to July 4th
July 11th
July 11th
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August 2nd
August 8th
August 9th
August 22nd
September 23rd to September 23rd
March 14th to July 5th
May 21st to June 7th
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...
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