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.
July 10th 2025 to September 25th 2025
Entertainment
10 Jul 2025 to 25 Sept 2025
Meeting outside Baltic, we'll welcome you from our front doors, travelling over the Millennium Bridge...
July 10th 2025 to December 18th 2025
Entertainment
10 Jul 2025 to 18 Dec 2025
Join us in Front Room for a session of all things sewing. Come in, have...
July 12th 2025
Exhibition
12 Jul 2025 to 12 Jul 2025
Our Summer Sizzler returns for its third spectacular year! Enjoy an Art Car Boot Fair...
July 21st 2025 to August 31st 2025
Family
21 Jul 2025 to 31 Aug 2025
Newcastle City Centre
NE1 Screen On the Green brings a summer of outdoor cinema and free live sport...
May 10th to July 13th
July 10th to July 15th
July 10th to July 14th
July 10th to July 20th
July 10th to September 18th
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July 12th to July 12th
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July 14th to August 2nd
May 16th 2025 to May 17th 2025
Exhibition
16 May 2025 to 17 May 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Get ready for one of the North East’s most celebrated cultural events as The Late...
February 2nd 2025 to February 2nd 2025
Family
2 Feb 2025 to 2 Feb 2025
Newcastle City Centre
The 2025 Lunar New Year celebrations are set to bring a dazzling display of colour...
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