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During this difficult year and the enforced closures of the coronavirus lockdown, Newcastle and Gateshead's best attractions, museums and galleries have become very creative with the way they continue to showcase their innovative displays, impressive exhibitions and host inspiring events. It's no different with Christmas on the horizon with annual events like the famous Fenwick Newcastle Christmas window reveal going online too.
It might not be the same as visiting NewcastleGateshead in person but until the time when we can enjoy culture, theatre and take part in events - get your fix of what's online with these virtual tours, online events and performances. You can also download a new collection of audio tales based in Northumberland and inspired by traditional fairy tales to immerse you in a virtual theatre, storytelling experience. Whether you're desperate for another online pub quiz or would like to satisfy your thirst for art and culture, more and more online events are popping up all the time - visitors have even been granted behind the scenes access to museums like Great North Museum: Hancock who invite you to take a tour of their museum archives.
Please click through to the event listing to check the details as many of these events can be accessed any time and other events are time specific.
8 Nov 2020 to 31 Dec 2020
Seasonal
8 Nov 2020 to 31 Dec 2020
Newcastle
Fenwick's Christmas window 2020 is based on classic children's book The Wind in the Willows...
1 Dec 2020 to 25 Dec 2020
Seasonal
1 Dec 2020 to 25 Dec 2020
Great North Run are feeling festive and challenge you to take part in their 1...
15 Nov 2020 to 6 Dec 2020
Heritage
15 Nov 2020 to 6 Dec 2020
Ouseburn
Victoria Tunnel in Ouseburn have launched their new virtual tours which currently run on the...
12 Dec 2020 to 12 Dec 2020
Family
12 Dec 2020 to 12 Dec 2020
A brand new series of online creative writing workshops to get imaginations fired up and...
5 Dec 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
Family
5 Dec 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
A brand new series of online creative writing workshops to get imaginations fired up and...
5 Nov 2020 to 4 Dec 2020
Family
5 Nov 2020 to 4 Dec 2020
Life Science Centre might be closed due to the second national lockdown but they are...
18 Nov 2020 to 16 Dec 2020
Live Music
18 Nov 2020 to 16 Dec 2020
Get into the Christmas spirit and join the Sage Gateshead Virtual Christmas Choir! Sing vocal...
23 Oct 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
Live Music
23 Oct 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
Gateshead
Sage Gateshead have announced the details of Sage Live 2020, a seven-week series of live...
5 Dec 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
Live Music
5 Dec 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
Sunderland post-punk four-piece and long-time friends of Sage Gateshead, The Futureheads perform a very special...
12 Dec 2020 to 31 Dec 2020
Family
12 Dec 2020 to 31 Dec 2020
Newcastle City Centre
The Emperor's New Clothes from Newcastle's Northern Stage is a brand new, family-friendly Christmas performance...
15 Dec 2020 to 15 Dec 2020
Exhibition
15 Dec 2020 to 15 Dec 2020
Join a member of BALTIC’s Learning team for a virtual gallery tour where you and...
19 Dec 2020 to 19 Dec 2020
Family
19 Dec 2020 to 19 Dec 2020
A brand new series of online creative writing workshops to get imaginations fired up and...
1 Dec 2020 to 25 Dec 2020
Great North Run are feeling festive...
5 Nov 2020 to 4 Dec 2020
Life Science Centre might be closed...
15 Nov 2020 to 6 Dec 2020
Victoria Tunnel in Ouseburn have launched...
5 Dec 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
A brand new series of online...
1 Dec 2020 to 25 Dec 2020
14 Nov 2020 to 29 Nov 2020
3 Dec 2020 to 3 Dec 2020
18 Nov 2020 to 16 Dec 2020
15 Nov 2020 to 6 Dec 2020
3 Dec 2020 to 10 Dec 2020
5 Dec 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
12 Dec 2020 to 31 Dec 2020
6 Dec 2020 to 6 Dec 2020
23 Oct 2020 to 5 Dec 2020
2 Nov 2020 to 14 Dec 2020
5 Nov 2020 to 4 Dec 2020
Post date: 27th November 2020
While we wait to welcome you back to our beautiful region in person, we’ve pulled together a list of truly North East experiences that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home in the run up to Christmas.
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With the first whispers of 'Black Friday deals' beginning to float around and the pull to shop online for Christmas gifts during your lockdown evenings, it is tempting to head to the big brands but if you are looking for ways to buy festive presents from North East independent shops and businesses - we have you sorted with a new NewcastleGateshead Virtual Christmas Market!
Discover where you can order an Afternoon Tea for delivery from a range of independent cafes and restaurants in and around Newcastle and Gateshead.
Find out where you can get a vegan takeaway pizza, burger, three-course meal or delicious dessert delivered in Newcastle and Gateshead.
If you’re looking for Christmas family and adult only events in Newcastle, Gateshead and the North East then you're in luck, there are a whole range of side-splitting, festive pantos and performances tailored for children, families and adults. There are classic pantomimes, new performances, theatre for the kids and shows for the big kids at popular venues across the North East which run throughout the festive season.
Since the UK went into lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus, a weekly tradition...
2 Jun 2021 to 2 Jun 2021
Theatre
2 Jun 2021 to 2 Jun 2021
Newcastle
Dust off your dancing shoes! Following the hugely successful Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals...
Christmas in Newcastle would not be the same without a visit to Fenwick’s Christmas Window...
31 May 2021 to 31 May 2021
Entertainment
31 May 2021 to 31 May 2021
Newcastle
Covid-19 update:‘In light of new government advice, Ian Waite and Vincent Simone – Act Two...
24 Oct 2021
Sporty
24 Oct 2021 to 24 Oct 2021
Newcastle
In 2021, Newcastle will take centre stage once again - this time as one of...
28 May 2021 to 28 May 2021
Comedy
28 May 2021 to 28 May 2021
Newcastle City Centre
Following a sell-out 2018 tour, and fresh from a 2019 Edinburgh Fringe run that sold...
13 Oct 2022 to 13 Oct 2022
Entertainment
13 Oct 2022 to 13 Oct 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Jason Manford is now scheduled to perform at Utilita Arena Newcastle on the rescheduled date...
3 Dec 2020 to 24 Dec 2020
Family
3 Dec 2020 to 24 Dec 2020
Newcastle City Centre
Love and magic is being sucked out of our world. Can you help us, find...
3 Apr 2021
Entertainment
3 Apr 2021 to 3 Apr 2021
Coast
Counterfeit Sixties Show at PLAYHOUSE Whitley Bay has been postponed from 12 April 2020 to...
15 Dec 2020 to 15 Dec 2020
Exhibition
15 Dec 2020 to 15 Dec 2020
Join a member of BALTIC’s Learning team for a virtual gallery tour where you and...
29 May 2021 to 29 May 2021
Live Music
29 May 2021 to 29 May 2021
Newcastle
The World Famous Elvis Show at Tyne Theatre and Opera House in Newcastle has been...
1 Feb 2021 to 6 Feb 2021
Theatre
1 Feb 2021 to 6 Feb 2021
Further Afield
Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life.When...
Pantomime season may look a bit different this year due to Covid-19 (oh no it...
24 Jul 2021
Live Music
24 Jul 2021 to 24 Jul 2021
Newcastle
Ladies Day is back, bigger and better than ever! Now firmly established as the highlight...
Since the UK went into lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus, a weekly tradition...
6 Apr 2021 to 7 Apr 2021
Entertainment
6 Apr 2021 to 7 Apr 2021
Gateshead
After nine sell out UK tours, over 600,000 tickets sold, and countless television and live...
13 Dec 2020 to 13 Dec 2020
Masterclass
13 Dec 2020 to 13 Dec 2020
Further Afield
Dabble in a festive workshop at Beamish Hall Hotel this Christmas and create your very...
What have you missed most during the 2020 coronavirus lockdown? A cold pint in the...
14 Nov 2020 to 29 Nov 2020
Family
14 Nov 2020 to 29 Nov 2020
Further Afield
Each weekend, from Saturday 14 November 2020, Santa Claus will be by the fireside in...
5 Dec 2020 to 20 Dec 2020
Seasonal
5 Dec 2020 to 20 Dec 2020
Further Afield
Beamish Hall Hotel invite families to experience a Magical Christmas this December. Revel in an...
26 Mar 2021 to 27 Mar 2021
Theatre
26 Mar 2021 to 27 Mar 2021
Newcastle
Blood will have blood In the aftermath of a civil war, he was hailed a...
4 Dec 2020 to 11 Dec 2020
Family
4 Dec 2020 to 11 Dec 2020
Join us for virtual, online Facebook museum storytimes at 10am, on Friday mornings on @TheGreatNorthMouse...
5 Nov 2021
Seasonal
5 Nov 2021 to 5 Nov 2021
Newcastle
Blue Flames Annual Fireworks display at Whitley Park in Benton, Newcastle intends to go ahead...
5 Nov 2021
Seasonal
5 Nov 2021 to 5 Nov 2021
Newcastle
Newcastle Gosforth Round Table proudly claim they are the original and the best firework extravaganza...
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