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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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Kate Miller Exhibition - Inside Out...

May 10th to May 29th

Live Music
Kate Miller Exhibition - Inside Out Gallery

The RSPB at the Land of Oak & Iron

May 10th to May 19th

Foodie
The RSPB at the Land of Oak  Iron

Ouseburn Market

May 10th to July 13th

Family
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Classics Fest 2025 Satellite Lectures:...

May 13th

Live Music
Classics Fest 2025 Satellite Lectures Disease and Community in Antiquity

Dr Bike

May 14th to May 14th

Live Music
Dr Bike

The People's Theatre: New Members Night

May 14th to July 2nd

Heritage
The Peoples Theatre New Members Night

Reveal - Music Recitals 2025

May 15th

Live Music
Reveal - Music Recitals 2025

Life Cycles

May 15th to May 20th

Exhibition
Life Cycles

Ghosts

May 15th to May 20th

Exhibition
Ghosts

Timeless' Performed by Northumbria...

May 15th

Live Music
Timeless Performed by Northumbria University BA

Alphabetti Writing Group

May 15th to September 18th

Live Music
Alphabetti Writing Group

Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves): Knot Twister...

May 16th to July 20th

Live Music
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