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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...
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 27th 2025
Live Music
27 Nov 2025 to 27 Nov 2025
Feel on the edge of glory in this Gaga spectacular! Have a monster night out...
November 28th 2025
Live Music
28 Nov 2025 to 28 Nov 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Everyone deserves a chance to... skate To celebrate Wicked: For Good, Life Science Centre’s outdoor...
November 28th 2025
Entertainment
28 Nov 2025 to 28 Nov 2025
Newcastle Red Bulls take on Leicester Tigers in this Premiership fixture.
November 28th 2025 to November 28th 2025
Entertainment
28 Nov 2025 to 28 Nov 2025
Newcastle Falcons take on Leicester Tigers in this Premiership fixture.
December 13th 2025 to December 13th 2025
Entertainment
13 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025
Newcastle Falcons take on Lions in this Challenge Cup fixture.
December 13th 2025
Entertainment
13 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025
Newcastle Red Bulls take on Lions in this Challenge Cup fixture.
December 21st 2025
Live Music
21 Dec 2025 to 21 Dec 2025
Gateshead
Inhale. Exhale. Let live music carry your flow.Join the brilliant Jo Hutton for a gentle...
December 21st 2025
Entertainment
21 Dec 2025 to 21 Dec 2025
Newcastle Red Bulls take on Bath in this Premiership fixture.
December 21st 2025 to December 21st 2025
Newcastle Falcons take on Bath...
January 2nd 2026 to May 16th 2026
Newcastle Red Bulls host Gloucester...
January 2nd 2026 to May 16th 2026
Newcastle Falcons host Gloucester Rugby...
January 10th 2026
Newcastle Red Bulls take on...
January 10th to January 10th
November 24th to January 4th
November 27th to November 27th
November 28th to November 28th
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December 4th to April 2nd
December 6th to December 6th
Things To Do
Racing is for everyone. Newcastle Racecourse is a great day out for fans of live...
Shopping
Newcastle City Centre
Northern Runner is Newcastle's only specialist running shop. Stocking a wide range of running shoes...
Things To Do
Ouseburn
The Valley Climb Newcastle is a state of the art bouldering gym on the edge...
Where to Stay
Great North Hotel is the ideal location for visitors to Newcastle. Located just 3 miles...
Things To Do
Gateshead
Two slipways provide direct access to the River Tyne which is navigable for a distance...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Gateshead International Stadium is the third largest stadium in Tyne and Wear, with a capacity...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Located just two miles from Newcastle city centre, TeamSport Go Karting promises an awesome, fun-filled...
Shopping
Newcastle City Centre
Die-hard fans of the Toon will be in sporting heaven, as the Newcastle United Football...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Experience live sport in the most iconic stadium the North East has to offer -...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
The Eagles are officially the most successful professional sports team in the North East and...
September 6th 2025 to September 6th 2024
Sporty
6 Sept 2025 to 6 Sept 2024
Newcastle City Centre
The AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run is SOLD OUT. The AJ Bell...
Things To Do
Newcastle Red Bulls rugby team have been at Kingston Park Stadium, their current home ground...
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