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Start the year with a mesmerising Laser Light Show on the Quayside! Join us once again in February for a month of romance as city breakers find love in the city with events and romantic meals out with their valentine or, why not treat your mums to a special weekend in the North East to celebrate Mother’s Day in March?
Families are invited to enjoy a holiday in NewcastleGateshead during the school holidays when the top attractions and free museums pack their event programmes with exciting and interactive activities.
When spring arrives why not head out to the parks and gardens to enjoy the fresh air or take part in Easter Egg hunts and spring-themed family-friendly events right across the North East?
The Easter four-day weekend is the perfect opportunity for a city break in NewcastleGateshead where visitors can take part in Wylam Brewery’s famed food battle events or head to the coast for some spring sunshine. Spend your bank holiday weekends in NewcastleGateshead exploring the breweries and beer gardens or let your hair down at live music events at the bars and clubs in the region.
As the sun begins to shine and the evenings grow longer and lighter – so festival season re-emerges for another year.
Twice a year, enjoy the delights of Newcastle’s burgeoning restaurant scene during NE1’s famous Restaurant Week or head into Newcastle’s cultural quarter, Ouseburn to find out what happens in the many creative artist studios that inhabit the Valley as part of Ouseburn Open Studios.
Halloween and Bonfire Night punctuate the autumn months in NewcastleGateshead with a diverse range of toe-curlingly scary events for adults and children alike as well as firework displays worthy of a hearty oooh and ahhhh.
Is it that time again already? Plan your festive visit to NewcastleGateshead and enjoy a Christmas city break overflowing with Christmas markets, outdoor ice skating, pantos and festive performances as well as the much-anticipated reveal of Fenwick Newcastle’s iconic Christmas window.
October 4th 2025 to November 2nd 2025
Seasonal
4 Oct 2025 to 2 Nov 2025
Further Afield
Join Raby for a spooktacular Halloween adventure in The Plotters’ Forest! Dress up, bring the...
October 8th 2025 to November 2nd 2025
Family
8 Oct 2025 to 2 Nov 2025
Further Afield
The magical play village, Lilidorei, nestled within The Alnwick Garden, is gearing up for a...
October 12th 2025 to November 9th 2025
Family
12 Oct 2025 to 9 Nov 2025
Explore the science centre with fewer visitors and less noise, and enjoy relaxed performances in...
November 3rd 2025 to December 24th 2025
Family
3 Nov 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Experience the magic of Christmas as Fenwick transforms their rooftop into a snowy wonderland -...
November 6th 2025 to November 6th 2025
Seasonal
6 Nov 2025 to 6 Nov 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Kick off the festive season in the heart of Newcastle at the city’s annual Christmas...
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 8th 2025 to November 22nd 2025
Seasonal
8 Nov 2025 to 22 Nov 2025
Newcastle City Centre
In the mood for sandwiches, scones and a dusting of festive magic? Head down to...
November 8th 2025 to January 4th 2026
Family
8 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
Further Afield
Created by acclaimed theatrical designer Charlotte Lloyd Webber and her award-winning event design team, enter...
November 14th 2025
Entertainment
14 Nov 2025 to 14 Nov 2025
Let's all meet up in the year 2000 and enjoy the best tunes of the...
November 15th 2025 to December 23rd 2025
Get ready for a magical...
November 15th 2025
Back by popular demand –...
November 19th 2025
Hit the high notes at...
November 22nd 2025 to December 21st 2025
It was only introduced ...
November 22nd to December 7th
November 22nd to January 4th
November 23rd
November 27th
November 28th to November 30th
November 28th
November 29th to December 23rd
November 29th to December 22nd
November 30th to November 30th
December 6th to December 7th
December 11th to December 14th
December 13th
November 23rd 2025
Entertainment
23 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025
During the workshop you will learn about the basics of fused glass art. Designing and...
December 5th 2025 to December 22nd 2025
Family
5 Dec 2025 to 22 Dec 2025
Treat your furry friend to a visit to Santa Paw’s Grotto, including a special gift...
November 2nd 2025
Seasonal
2 Nov 2025
Newcastle City Centre
The 2025 Fenwick Newcastle Christmas Window Reveal will take place Sunday 2nd November 2025 and...
December 3rd 2025
Entertainment
3 Dec 2025 to 3 Dec 2025
Gateshead
The world famous Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines will be back with a military...
November 22nd 2025 to January 4th 2026
Seasonal
22 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
Further Afield
Raby Castle at Christmas - Day & Night Experiences Step back in time to experience...
December 20th 2025 to December 23rd 2025
Foodie
20 Dec 2025 to 23 Dec 2025
Gateshead
Experience the magic of the festive season with Once Upon a Christmas Tea at SIX...
December 5th 2025 to December 20th 2025
Entertainment
5 Dec 2025 to 20 Dec 2025
Jesmond
Indulge in a delicious two course festive meal accompanied by our in house DJ. Spinning...
December 25th 2025 to December 25th 2025
Foodie
25 Dec 2025 to 25 Dec 2025
Gateshead
Celebrate Christmas Day in spectacular style at SIX Rooftop, the Michelin-accredited restaurant perched atop the...
July 1st 2024 to September 28th 2024
Family
1 Jul 2024 to 28 Sept 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Welcome back to Newcastle city centre and Newcastle Quayside this summer! NE1’s Summer in the...
December 13th 2025
Live Music
13 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025
Celebrate the season and the iconic George Michael and his timeless music and charismatic stage...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Northern Stage reaches beyond the ordinary. Northern Stage in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne is a registered charity. It...
December 13th 2025 to December 13th 2025
Entertainment
13 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025
Jesmond
Mr Grinch is trying to steal Christmas. Cindy needs the help of the boys and...
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