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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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Ouseburn Market

May 10th to July 13th

Family
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Reveal: Social Sciences

July 13th to July 15th

Exhibition
Reveal Social Sciences

Lovely AF Collective Summer Pop Up Shop

July 13th to July 14th

Entertainment
Lovely AF Collective Summer Pop Up Shop

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

July 13th to July 20th

Entertainment
Jim Moir aka Vic Reeves Knot Twister Prologue

Sofia Barton: Death Magic

July 14th to August 2nd

Entertainment
Sofia Barton Death Magic

Tuesday Jam

July 15th to April 21st

Live Music
Tuesday Jam

Newcastle Pride England

July 18th

Entertainment
Newcastle Pride England

Curatorial Tour: Delaine Le Bas +...

July 18th

Entertainment
Curatorial Tour Delaine Le Bas  Fabricating My Own Myth

The Taming Of The Shrew By Amy Freed -...

July 18th to July 20th

Entertainment
The Taming Of The Shrew By Amy Freed - Theatre Spaces Summer Of Shakespeare 2025

Showaoke!

July 18th

Live Music
Showaoke

Northern Pride England

July 19th

Entertainment
Northern Pride England

A Little Gay Natural History

July 19th

Entertainment
A Little Gay Natural History

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