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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.
October 28th 2026 to November 1st 2026
Family
28 Oct 2026 to 1 Nov 2026
Gateshead
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey’s K-Pop Dragon Circus — a dazzling fusion of...
October 28th 2026 to November 2nd 2026
Heritage
28 Oct 2026 to 2 Nov 2026
From the 1st October to the 2nd November, explore Newcastle Castle, and the city that...
November 1st 2026 to November 1st 2026
Seasonal
1 Nov 2026 to 1 Nov 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Fenwick Christmas WindowThe Fenwick Christmas Window reveal is a Geordie tradition which takes on a...
November 2nd 2026 to December 24th 2026
Family
2 Nov 2026 to 24 Dec 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Experience the magic of Christmas as Fenwick transforms their rooftop into a snowy wonderland -...
November 6th 2026 to November 6th 2026
Seasonal
6 Nov 2026 to 6 Nov 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle Racecourse's Bonfire Night tradition is a major hit, drawing thousands seeking a memorable evening...
November 12th 2026 to November 12th 2026
Seasonal
12 Nov 2026 to 12 Nov 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle, it's time to switch on Christmas!On Thursday 12 November, the heart of Newcastle gets...
November 19th 2026 to December 23rd 2026
Seasonal
19 Nov 2026 to 23 Dec 2026
Newcastle City Centre
This year's festive celebrations promise something for everyone. Wander through an extended Christmas Market full...
November 20th 2026 to December 31st 2026
Seasonal
20 Nov 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle is set to sparkle once again this winter as Northern Lights Newcastle returns to...
November 21st 2026 to December 24th 2026
Seasonal
21 Nov 2026 to 24 Dec 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Step into the magic of Christmas at Newcastle’s Christmas Village and join Father Christmas and...
November 27th 2026 to November 27th 2026
Flying Music presents: Tony Hadley...
November 28th 2026 to November 28th 2026
Roll up your sleeves and...
November 28th 2026 to November 28th 2026
Endless Love Creative are back...
December 2nd 2026 to December 2nd 2026
It’s the most wonderful time...
December 3rd to December 18th
December 4th to January 3rd
December 5th to December 24th
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December 5th to December 24th
December 5th to December 6th
December 7th to December 7th
December 12th to December 12th
December 12th to December 13th
December 19th to December 19th
December 19th to December 19th
December 20th
December 12th 2026 to December 12th 2026
Family
12 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Tyneside Cinema is bringing a little festive magic to the big screen with a special...
November 20th 2026 to December 31st 2026
Seasonal
20 Nov 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle is set to sparkle once again this winter as Northern Lights Newcastle returns to...
December 12th 2026 to December 13th 2026
Entertainment
12 Dec 2026 to 13 Dec 2026
Gateshead
Handmade gifts. Local makers. Plenty to put under the tree. Step in from the chill...
December 19th 2026 to December 19th 2026
Entertainment
19 Dec 2026 to 19 Dec 2026
Gateshead
Live music. Big dancing. Zero pressure to get the steps right. Join Monster Ceilidh for...
Things To Do
Tynemouth
King Edwards Bay is a small sandy bay enclosed by cliffs and grassy banks, making...
December 19th 2026 to December 19th 2026
Family
19 Dec 2026 to 19 Dec 2026
Gateshead
Spin. Stomp. Bring the whole family. Round up the family and join Monster Ceilidh for...
July 18th 2026 to August 31st 2026
Family
18 Jul 2026 to 31 Aug 2026
Further Afield
Immerse yourselves in stories from the past during the Summer of Fun event at Beamish...
November 12th 2026 to November 12th 2026
Seasonal
12 Nov 2026 to 12 Nov 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle, it's time to switch on Christmas!On Thursday 12 November, the heart of Newcastle gets...
Shopping
Newcastle City Centre
About Grainger Market Newcastle’s historic indoor market, Grainger Market, opened to the public on 2...
December 21st 2026 to December 21st 2026
Family
21 Dec 2026 to 21 Dec 2026
Gateshead
Big beats. Small feet. One seriously festive family disco. Who needs the North Pole? The...
August 29th 2026 to August 29th 2026
Festival
29 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026
Oliver Henderson Summer FestivalOliver Henderson Summer Festival brings together the local community for a day...
December 5th 2026 to December 24th 2026
Family
5 Dec 2026 to 24 Dec 2026
Newcastle City Centre
The most important meal of the day, sprinkled with a dusting of Christmas joy. Join...
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