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Start the year with a mesmerising Laser Light Show on the Quayside! Join us once again in February for a month of romance as city breakers find love in the city with events and romantic meals out with their valentine or, why not treat your mums to a special weekend in the North East to celebrate Mother’s Day in March?
Families are invited to enjoy a holiday in NewcastleGateshead during the school holidays when the top attractions and free museums pack their event programmes with exciting and interactive activities.
When spring arrives why not head out to the parks and gardens to enjoy the fresh air or take part in Easter Egg hunts and spring-themed family-friendly events right across the North East?
The Easter four-day weekend is the perfect opportunity for a city break in NewcastleGateshead where visitors can take part in Wylam Brewery’s famed food battle events or head to the coast for some spring sunshine. Spend your bank holiday weekends in NewcastleGateshead exploring the breweries and beer gardens or let your hair down at live music events at the bars and clubs in the region.
As the sun begins to shine and the evenings grow longer and lighter – so festival season re-emerges for another year.
Twice a year, enjoy the delights of Newcastle’s burgeoning restaurant scene during NE1’s famous Restaurant Week or head into Newcastle’s cultural quarter, Ouseburn to find out what happens in the many creative artist studios that inhabit the Valley as part of Ouseburn Open Studios.
Halloween and Bonfire Night punctuate the autumn months in NewcastleGateshead with a diverse range of toe-curlingly scary events for adults and children alike as well as firework displays worthy of a hearty oooh and ahhhh.
Is it that time again already? Plan your festive visit to NewcastleGateshead and enjoy a Christmas city break overflowing with Christmas markets, outdoor ice skating, pantos and festive performances as well as the much-anticipated reveal of Fenwick Newcastle’s iconic Christmas window.
May 13th 2025 to September 9th 2025
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Kynren is a spectacular outdoor theatre experience that takes place annually - this year between...
September 14th 2025 to November 9th 2025
Family
14 Sept 2025 to 9 Nov 2025
Explore the science centre with fewer visitors and less noise, and enjoy relaxed performances in...
October 24th 2025 to November 1st 2025
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24 Oct 2025 to 1 Nov 2025
Newcastle City Centre
This 5-star, sell-out sensation returns just in time for Halloween! Experience a breathtaking new adaptation...
November 23rd 2025
Live Music
23 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Enjoy classic tunes from Disney and more whilst you skate! Get ready to let it...
November 27th 2025
Live Music
27 Nov 2025 to 27 Nov 2025
Feel on the edge of glory in this Gaga spectacular! Have a monster night out...
November 28th 2025
Live Music
28 Nov 2025 to 28 Nov 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Everyone deserves a chance to... skate To celebrate Wicked: For Good, Life Science Centre’s outdoor...
December 13th 2025
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13 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025
Join us for a festive sewing workshop with textile designer, Amy Trainor.
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July 1st 2024 to September 28th 2024
Family
1 Jul 2024 to 28 Sept 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Welcome back to Newcastle city centre and Newcastle Quayside this summer! NE1’s Summer in the...
December 2nd 2025
Live Music
2 Dec 2025 to 2 Dec 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Celebrate the festive season in style with the sensational Down for the Count Swing Orchestra...
Shopping
Newcastle City Centre
About Grainger Market Newcastle’s historic indoor market, Grainger Market, opened to the public on 2...
November 23rd 2025 to December 24th 2025
Family
23 Nov 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
Embrace the festive season with a must-have visit to our Santa’s grotto including a meeting...
December 5th 2025 to December 22nd 2025
Family
5 Dec 2025 to 22 Dec 2025
Treat your furry friend to a visit to Santa Paw’s Grotto, including a special gift...
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Further Afield
The Alnwick Garden is a Garden for everyone. The vision of The Duchess of Northumberland...
November 16th 2024 to December 22nd 2024
Seasonal
16 Nov 2024 to 22 Dec 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Get ready for a magical Christmas experience as Newcastle's Christmas Market returns to the heart...
November 7th 2025 to November 9th 2025
Entertainment
7 Nov 2025 to 9 Nov 2025
Gateshead
We are back at Gateshead Christmas Market at the incredible venue Gateshead Stadium Packed with...
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Tynemouth
King Edwards Bay is a small sandy bay enclosed by cliffs and grassy banks, making...
December 13th 2025
Live Music
13 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025
Celebrate the season and the iconic George Michael and his timeless music and charismatic stage...
December 3rd 2025
Entertainment
3 Dec 2025 to 3 Dec 2025
Gateshead
The world famous Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines will be back with a military...
December 20th 2025
Live Music
20 Dec 2025 to 20 Dec 2025
Musical Director: Mark Edwards Voices of Hope’s annual Christmas Concert at Fenham’s beautiful St. James’...
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