Get Closer to Newcastle: Your Autumn City Break Awaits
Experience the 2026 Mercury Prize, live music, delicious food and a city packed with culture. Arrive with ease by train, with journeys from 2 hours 41 minutes* from London with LNER.
Experience the 2026 Mercury Prize, live music, delicious food and a city packed with culture. Arrive with ease by train, with journeys from 2 hours 41 minutes* from London with LNER.
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Music lovers, listen up! Pack your bags, grab your train tickets and get closer to the action with a city break in Newcastle this autumn.
Arrive with ease with LNER, and experience the electrifying atmosphere of the 2026 Mercury Prize and the Mercury Prize Fringe across Newcastle.
The Mercury Prize lands at the Utilita Arena Thursday 22nd October, with an incredible shortlist featuring local legends JADE and Knats, alongside Raye, Olivia Dean, Paul McCartney and more.
Get to know the city up close and personal with the 2026 Mercury Prize Fringe, a week long celebration happening 15th-22nd October. Powered by Generator, this series of events shines a spotlight on the North East’s emerging sounds with gigs, workshops and masterclasses.
What are you waiting for? Sit back and enjoy the journey when you travel with LNER, the official travel partner of the 2026 Mercury Prize.
Book your trip to Newcastle nowYou're invited backstage! Get closer to the real stars of the show with some proper tasty local food, a real buzzing independent music scene and our famous Geordie welcome.
Step off the train right into the city centre, and straight into the fun. Explore like a local with our insider guides to unbeatable local flavours at quirky restaurants, discover your new favourite artists in our grassroots venues and be part of unmissable events you'll not find anywhere else.
When it's time to hang up the dancing shoes, we've got a bed with your name on it. Our range of city centre accommodation is just a short walk from Newcastle's train station, so you can drop your bags off and get straight to exploring.
Leave the driving, wrong turns and parking drama behind. On an LNER train, you have the freedom to travel your way. Tune into your favourite playlist, settle in with a good book or use the free Wi-Fi to plan what to do when you arrive. Sit back and enjoy the journey to Newcastle, without the hassle of driving.
Travel from London to Newcastle from just £34.90** when you book two weeks ahead - that’s more in your pocket for local food, live music and nights out in Newcastle. With 46 direct LNER trains from London to Newcastle per weekday, there's plenty of choice - and no booking fees when you book direct on the LNER website.
Book your trip to Newcastle now(T&C's: *Based on 25% of LNER's weekday services between London King's Cross and Newcastle Station following Dec 2025 timetable change. Actual journey times may vary by service.
**When booked 2 weeks in advance on off-peak Mon-Fri tickets from London King’s Cross to Newcastle station between 07.09.26-16.12.26. Excl. bank holiday weekends. Subject to availability.)
You can't have a train journey without a good playlist. Pop on our Tunes from The Toon playlist packed with the best hits from Geordie legends, both old and new and don't forget to turn up the volume. By the time you reach the Toon, you’ll be more than ready for the 2026 Mercury Prize and Mercury Prize Fringe.
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