Summer Events
Get out and soak up the sunshine in NewcastleGateshead with a whole range of summertime events.
Get out and soak up the sunshine in NewcastleGateshead with a whole range of summertime events.
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...with a whole host of events to take part in and enjoy whether you're relaxing on a staycation or experiencing NewcastleGateshead for the first time. Must-visit attractions ramp up their summer programme for families looking for a day out in NewcastleGateshead too.
Summer will be full of sport this year, with the city coming alive to cheer on England in Euro 2024. The nail biting action will kick off a summer jam packed with events. Head to one of many fanzones to watch the action unfold on the big screen.
Summer is festival season in the city with the return of crowd favourite Mouth of the Tyne Festival along the coastline.
Northern Pride returns to Newcastle City Centre this year with Pride in the City. It promises to be a weekend of activism and performance with the theme of 2024 as unapologetically visible. Take part in the annual Pride March on the Saturday, where Newcastle will come alive with thousands of people weaving through the streets.
Get outdoors and explore attractions, parks and gardens that reopen especially for the spring - summer season including Alnwick Castle in Northumberland where Potter fans can perfect their broomstick flying skills. Or explore the North Tyneside coastline with Shore Yoga, a family run local yoga studio in Monkseaton.
Wander the city centre and along the iconic Quayside during the summer months and see the city come alive. Pull up a deckchair and experience free, outdoor cinema at NE1 Screen on the Green or head down to the Quayside to explore the art installations and hunt out a guided tour to discover Newcastle like never before.
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Newcastle City Centre
Life is an amazing science centre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where one...
November 16th 2023 to November 19th 2023
Exhibition
16 Nov 2023 to 19 Nov 2023
Further Afield
Lumiere light festival returns to Durham for an illuminating weekend, from 16 – 19 November...
June 21st 2024 to June 30th 2024
Seasonal
21 Jun 2024 to 30 Jun 2024
Newcastle City Centre
The Hoppings Fair: Europe's Largest Travelling Funfair Europe's largest travelling fair, The Hoppings, is set...
December 26th 2024 to October 25th 2025
Family
26 Dec 2024 to 25 Oct 2025
Explore, Discover & Enjoy Newcastle with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure...
Things To Do
Tynemouth
King Edwards Bay is a small sandy bay enclosed by cliffs and grassy banks, making...
Things To Do
Further Afield
The Alnwick Garden is a Garden for everyone. The vision of The Duchess of Northumberland...
July 2nd 2023 to July 2nd 2023
Festival
2 Jul 2023 to 2 Jul 2023
Newcastle City Centre
Made.UpNorth is hosting its Summer Market in the heart of Newcastle, bringing together 65 of...
November 18th 2024 to January 1st 2025
Seasonal
18 Nov 2024 to 1 Jan 2025
Further Afield
Get ready for a magical festive adventure as The Alnwick Garden's enchanting Winter Light Trail...
July 20th 2024 to September 1st 2024
Family
20 Jul 2024 to 1 Sept 2024
Newcastle City Centre
NE1 Screen On The Green returns for another summer of outdoor cinema and free live...
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...
February 5th 2020 to March 5th 2020
Heritage
5 Feb 2020 to 5 Mar 2020
Further Afield
Join us on 2nd and 3rd May for a host of May Day activities! Did...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Alnwick Castle is one of the largest inhabited castles in England. Built as a...
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