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Expect plenty of energy and events across the Newcastle and Gateshead area this upcoming festive period as there are firework celebrations planned all over the region. Celebrating New Years’ Eve with a glittering fireworks display is a tradition executed to perfection in Newcastle and Gateshead.
This New Year’s Eve, the Quayside will come alive with two incredible firework displays to bid farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026 in unforgettable style. A free family-friendly firework display will take place at 6:00 PM, perfect for those celebrating early.
From 8:30pm HowayManay begins - a brand-new, ticket-only celebration that will transform the Quayside into a party village filled with energy and entertainment! Expect incredible live music across two stages, roaming performers lighting up the streets, festive food stalls, and bars serving seasonal cheer. Then, as the clock strikes midnight, all eyes will turn to the River Tyne for a spectacular firework finale, illuminating the skyline and bringing Newcastle’s Christmas 2025 celebrations to a close.
Organised firework displays are a great night out for the whole family, and it’s very important that they are enjoyed safely. Before going to a bonfire night event or New Year’s Eve celebration in NewcastleGateshead it’s important to consider firework safety. It is always safer to attend one of the organised displays detailed below, but it is also important to ensure that you wear appropriate clothing, supervise children at all times, and keep a safe distance from the fireworks or bonfire. For those attending firework events not on this list below, ensure that you are familiar with bonfire and firework safety so you can enjoy the festivities with confidence.
November 5th to November 5th
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