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Whether you love watching live sport or want to take part in a sporty event in NewcastleGateshead - there is plenty going on all year round to help you work up a sweat!
From horse racing and cricket tournaments to epic live football, rugby and basketball matches all showcasing local, national and international teams. Fans of sport visiting NewcastleGateshead can also watch world-class athletics as well as take part in the famous Great North Run each September.
When visiting NewcastleGateshead, why not go for a run around one of its parks or leave your trainers at home and absorb the thrill of the action with a fascinating stadium tour at St James' Park, home of Newcastle United Football Club.
Passion for sport (and in particular, football) runs through Geordie veins so visitors looking to satisfy their search for a sporty event will also find theatre, entertainment and exhibitions dedicated to sport at some of the attractions and venues across the city. Take a look at the sporting events to make you cheer or get your heart racing this year...
October 8th 2024 to March 21st 2025
Sporty
8 Oct 2024 to 21 Mar 2025
Quayside
Experience Newcastle and Gateshead like never before with Quayside Glow, a magical night-time kayak adventure...
October 27th 2024 to March 30th 2025
Workshops
27 Oct 2024 to 30 Mar 2025
Tynemouth
Rejuvenate and embrace the elements with CBK’s Ice-Dip Social. Set against the stunning backdrop of...
November 9th 2024 to January 5th 2025
Exhibition
9 Nov 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Glide, Spin, and Sparkle on Life’s Outdoor Ice Rink! Experience the magic of winter on...
November 15th 2024 to January 5th 2025
Family
15 Nov 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
Gateshead
Get ready to skate into the festive season with Metrocentre’s brand-new Nice Ice Baby! Ice...
December 24th to January 5th
December 26th
December 26th
January 1st
January 5th
January 11th
January 11th
January 11th to January 11th
January 12th
January 14th
January 15th
January 18th
Things To Do
Tynemouth
Longsands Surf School is the best way to experience the North East coastline! Get active...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Experience live sport in the most iconic stadium the North East has to offer -...
Shopping
Newcastle City Centre
Northern Runner is Newcastle's only specialist running shop. Stocking a wide range of running shoes...
Where to Stay
Great North Hotel is the ideal location for visitors to Newcastle. Located just 3 miles...
Things To Do
Newcastle Falcons rugby team have been at Kingston Park Stadium, their current home ground, since...
Things To Do
Gateshead
Two slipways provide direct access to the River Tyne which is navigable for a distance...
Things To Do
Newcastle Thunder are the North East's only professional Rugby League Club based at Kingston Park...
September 6th 2024 to September 6th 2024
Sporty
6 Sept 2024 to 6 Sept 2024
Quayside
Join us and be part of the biggest weekend of sport in the North East...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Silksworth Sports Complex and Ski Slopes is the North East’s premiere ski facility in Sunderland...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
The Eagles are officially the most successful professional sports team in the North East and...
Things To Do
Ouseburn
The Valley Climb Newcastle is a state of the art bouldering gym on the edge...
Things To Do
Racing is for everyone. Newcastle Racecourse is a great day out for fans of live...
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