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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.
December 11th 2025 to December 14th 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Part of Newcastle's Christmas, Enchanted City is a magical new event taking you from city...
Seasonal
November 3rd 2025 to December 24th 2025
Family
3 Nov 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Experience the magic of Christmas as Fenwick transforms their rooftop into a snowy wonderland -...
November 8th 2025 to January 4th 2026
Family
8 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
Get your skates on! Life’s ice rink is back from Saturday 8 November for ...
November 8th 2025 to January 4th 2026
Family
8 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
Further Afield
Created by acclaimed theatrical designer Charlotte Lloyd Webber and her award-winning event design team, enter...
November 15th 2025 to December 23rd 2025
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15 Nov 2025 to 23 Dec 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Get ready for a magical Christmas experience as Newcastle's Christmas Market returns to the heart...
November 21st 2025 to December 24th 2025
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21 Nov 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Step into the magic of Christmas at Newcastle’s Christmas Village and join Father Christmas and...
November 22nd 2025 to December 21st 2025
Family
22 Nov 2025 to 21 Dec 2025
It was only introduced 2 years ago but already it’s a Christmas favourite! The sell...
November 22nd 2025 to January 4th 2026
Seasonal
22 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
Further Afield
Raby Castle at Christmas - Day & Night Experiences Step back in time to experience...
November 28th 2025 to November 30th 2025
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28 Nov 2025 to 30 Nov 2025
Gateshead
Get into the festive spirit with SIX Rooftop’s Wreath Making Workshop, set high above the...
November 29th 2025 to December 24th 2025
Family
29 Nov 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
Gateshead
Metrocentre’s Elf Academy and Christmas Grotto experience is returning for 2025, with tickets just released...
November 29th 2025 to December 14th 2025
Family
29 Nov 2025 to 14 Dec 2025
Bring the wonder of Christmas to life at Eldon Square’s Elf School, where children of...
November 29th 2025 to December 22nd 2025
The most magical ride of...
November 29th 2025 to December 23rd 2025
Meet Santa and his black...
November 29th 2025 to December 24th 2025
Step into a festive journey...
November 29th 2025 to December 24th 2025
Considered one of the most...
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Further Afield
Alnwick Castle is one of the largest inhabited castles in England. Built as a...
Shopping
Newcastle City Centre
About Grainger Market Newcastle’s historic indoor market, Grainger Market, opened to the public on 2...
December 6th 2025 to December 21st 2025
Family
6 Dec 2025 to 21 Dec 2025
Santa’s House on Pilgrim Street A magical Christmas experience for little ones and their grown-upsStep...
December 20th 2025
Live Music
20 Dec 2025 to 20 Dec 2025
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like...
December 5th 2025 to December 20th 2025
Entertainment
5 Dec 2025 to 20 Dec 2025
Jesmond
Indulge in a delicious two course festive meal accompanied by our in house DJ. Spinning...
November 20th 2026
Heritage
20 Nov 2026 to 20 Nov 2026
Gateshead
In this session you will make a gingerbread man decoration to hang on a Christmas...
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...
November 22nd 2025 to December 21st 2025
Family
22 Nov 2025 to 21 Dec 2025
It was only introduced 2 years ago but already it’s a Christmas favourite! The sell...
November 29th 2025 to December 21st 2025
Family
29 Nov 2025 to 21 Dec 2025
It was only introduced 2 years ago but already it’s a Christmas favourite! The sell...
November 29th 2025 to December 24th 2025
Family
29 Nov 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
Gateshead
Metrocentre’s Elf Academy and Christmas Grotto experience is returning for 2025, with tickets just released...
December 25th 2025 to December 25th 2025
Live Music
25 Dec 2025 to 25 Dec 2025
Celebrate ‘God with Us’ at this joyful, family-friendly service on Christmas Day. You’ll enjoy readings...
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...
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