NE1's Quayside Carnival is back for 2026! The free family festival returns on 22nd August and this year it’s going even bigger. Expect a full road closure, more space to play, brand new activity zones, live entertainment and plenty of surprises along the Tyne. From interactive experiences to bucket-list moments like free river boat trips.
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National Glass Centre at the University of Sunderland is a cultural attraction and venue with...
August 19th 2026 to August 19th 2026
Family
19 Aug 2026 to 19 Aug 2026
Gateshead
Pop down to Trinity Square for Magic and Mayhem with Kevin Mangles - Children's Entertainer...
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Further Afield
Experience a countryside getaway at Herding Hill Farm - an award-winning, 5-star dog friendly camping...
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Newcastle Thunder are the North East's only professional Rugby League Club based at Kingston Park...
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Newcastle City Centre
Discover all about life in Newcastle and Tyneside at Discovery Museum, from the area's renowned...
August 9th 2026 to August 9th 2026
Family
9 Aug 2026 to 9 Aug 2026
Newcastle City Centre
As part of NOVUM Festival in the city, Newcastle becomes a moving artwork as thousands...
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Further Afield
Laserforce offers you the ultimate laser tag game. Using state-of-the-art laser tag packs, score points...
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Ouseburn
Ouseburn Farm is a community-led project located in Ouseburn Valley, just a mile from Newcastle...
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Gateshead
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music on NewcastleGateshead Quayside aptly describes itself as 'A music...
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Further Afield
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery explores the story of South Tyneside through sensational displays...
August 9th 2026
Family
9 Aug 2026
Gateshead
Play. Build. Go Wild.A drop-in, dive-in kind of Sunday, where families take over the Concourse...
Food & Drink
Ouseburn
Located in The Biscuit Factory - the UK's largest commercial art, craft and design gallery...
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