What’s on
in Newcastle.
Gigs, theatre, exhibitions, matches, markets and the big seasonal nights across Newcastle and Gateshead. Every date is taken from the venue or organiser, so check times and tickets with them before you go.
On now
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NOWUntil 13 February 2027Pre-Raphaelites: Art and Poetry
Laing Art Gallery, City centre, Newcastle
Explores the links between Pre-Raphaelite art and poetry.
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NOWUntil 11 April 2027Things That Go!
Discovery Museum, City centre, Newcastle
New family exhibition launching the Special Exhibitions gallery.
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NOWUntil 17 January 2027Strike!
Discovery Museum, City centre, Newcastle
Marking 100 years since the 1926 General Strike.
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NOWUntil 4 April 2027Baltic Open Submission 2026
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
Up to 100 works by North East artists, makers and hobbyists; free entry.
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NOWUntil 16 January 2027The Potter's Canvas: Ceramics and Painting in the 20th Century
Hatton Gallery, Haymarket, Newcastle
How ceramics and painting shaped each other in the 20th century.
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NOWUntil 4 April 2027Tish Murtha & Kuba Ryniewicz
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
Photography by Tish Murtha alongside Kuba Ryniewicz.
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NOWUntil 17 January 2027Bayeux-on-Tyne: Drawing the Bayeux Tapestry
Great North Museum: Hancock, Haymarket, Newcastle
Sections of a Victorian paper copy of the Bayeux Tapestry made in Newcastle.
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NOWUntil 17 January 2027Keiken: Seeds, Stones, and Future Bones
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
Exhibition by artist collective Keiken.
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NOW24 Oct to 17 January 2027Greggs Ta-Pastry
Great North Museum: Hancock, Haymarket, Newcastle
Exhibition charting North East-grown Greggs' conquest of the British high street.
October 2026
- WED28OCT28 Oct to 31 October 2026
Cinderella (Northern Ballet)
Theatre Royal, City centre, Newcastle
Northern Ballet's production of Cinderella on the Theatre Royal stage.
- THU29OCT29 October 2026
Paul Heaton
Utilita Arena Newcastle, City centre, Newcastle
Paul Heaton with very special guests Lightning Seeds.
- THU29OCT29 Oct to 1 November 2026
Hansel & Gretel and the Witch (balletLORENT)
Northern Stage, Haymarket, Newcastle
BalletLORENT's dance retelling of Hansel and Gretel for families.
- THU29OCT29 October 2026
Michael Palin: In the Philippines
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, City centre, Newcastle
Michael Palin talks about his travels in the Philippines.
- FRI30OCT30 October 2026
Korn
Utilita Arena Newcastle, City centre, Newcastle
Korn with special guests Architects and Youth Code.
November 2026
- SUN01NOV1 November 2026
Fenwick Christmas Window 2026
Fenwick, Northumberland Street, City centre, Newcastle
Fenwick's famous Christmas window returns with a brand-new theme; NE1 lists it from 1 November.
- MON02NOV2 Nov to 24 December 2026
Santa on the Roof at Fenwick
Fenwick, Northumberland Street, City centre, Newcastle
Santa takes up his festive perch on the Fenwick roof above Northumberland Street.
- MON02NOV2 November 2026
Newcastle United v Everton
St James' Park, City centre, Newcastle
Premier League home fixture; dates and times subject to TV changes.
- TUE03NOV3 Nov to 7 November 2026
Jane Eyre
Northern Stage, Haymarket, Newcastle
Mercury Theatre Colchester's Jane Eyre, in association with Northern Stage.
- WED04NOV4 November 2026
Dylan Moran: Looking For Trouble
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, City centre, Newcastle
Stand-up from Dylan Moran on his Looking For Trouble tour.
- WED04NOV4 Nov to 6 November 2026
Opera North: Rigoletto
Theatre Royal, City centre, Newcastle
Opera North's autumn visit opens with Verdi's Rigoletto.
- THU05NOV5 November 2026
The Script: Man In The Arena 2026
Utilita Arena Newcastle, City centre, Newcastle
The Script's Man In The Arena tour.
- FRI06NOV6 November 2026
Newcastle Eagles v Bristol Flyers
Vertu Motors Arena, Scotswood Road, Newcastle
Super League Basketball home game, 7.30pm tip-off.
- FRI06NOV6 November 2026
Floodlit Firework & Funfair Racenight
Newcastle Racecourse, Gosforth Park, Newcastle
Bonfire weekend floodlit flat racing with fireworks and a funfair.
- SAT07NOV7 Nov to 3 January 2027
Ice Skating at the Life Science Centre
Times Square, Life Science Centre, City centre, Newcastle
Outdoor ice rink in Times Square, closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day; from £15.75.
- SAT07NOV7 November 2026
Opera North: Eugene Onegin
Theatre Royal, City centre, Newcastle
Opera North performs Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin for one night.
- SUN08NOV8 November 2026
Bay City Rollers
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, City centre, Newcastle
The Bay City Rollers in concert.
- MON09NOV9 November 2026
Morcheeba
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
Trip-hop favourites Morcheeba live in Sage One.
- TUE10NOV10 Nov to 14 November 2026
The Hollow
Theatre Royal, City centre, Newcastle
Agatha Christie's country house mystery The Hollow on tour.
- WED11NOV11 Nov to 15 November 2026
Disney On Ice: Discover The Magic
Utilita Arena Newcastle, City centre, Newcastle
Disney characters skate in Discover The Magic.
- WED11NOV11 November 2026
Bellowhead: Burlesque 20th Anniversary Tour
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
Folk big band Bellowhead mark 20 years of Burlesque.
- THU12NOV12 November 2026
Newcastle Christmas Lights Switch-On
Grey's Monument, City centre, Newcastle
Free switch-on with live music, panto performers and Santa; entertainment from 6pm, lights on at 7pm.
- SAT14NOV14 November 2026
Newcastle Red Bulls v Harlequins
Kingston Park, Kingston Park, Newcastle
PREM Rugby Cup pool match, 2.30pm kick-off.
- SAT14NOV14 November 2026
Phil Wang: UH OH
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, City centre, Newcastle
Phil Wang brings his stand-up show UH OH to Westgate Road.
- SAT14NOV14 November 2026
Brass in Concert 2026
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
The annual Brass in Concert championship in Sage One.
- WED18NOV18 Nov to 21 November 2026
ELF The Musical (Starlight Productions)
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, City centre, Newcastle
Starlight Productions stage the festive musical ELF.
- THU19NOV19 Nov to 23 December 2026
Newcastle Christmas Market
Grey Street, Grainger Street, Grey's Monument and Nelson Street, City centre, Newcastle
The city's festive market, open 10am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sundays.
- FRI20NOV20 November 2026
Newcastle Eagles v Leicester Riders
Vertu Motors Arena, Scotswood Road, Newcastle
Super League Basketball home game, 7.30pm tip-off.
- FRI20NOV20 Nov to 21 November 2026
My Name is Rachel Corrie
Live Theatre, Quayside, Newcastle
Staging of the acclaimed play drawn from Rachel Corrie's writings.
- FRI20NOV20 Nov to 31 December 2026
Northern Lights: A Christmas Time Machine
Leazes Park, City centre, Newcastle
After-dark Christmas light trail with illuminations, original audio and a Christmas village; entry from 4.15pm, selected dates.
- SAT21NOV21 Nov to 23 December 2026
The Santa Experience at Life Science Centre
Life Science Centre, City centre, Newcastle
Festive Santa visits at the Life Science Centre, listed in NE1's official Christmas guide.
- SAT21NOV21 November 2026
Newcastle United v Arsenal
St James' Park, City centre, Newcastle
Premier League home fixture; dates and times subject to TV changes.
- SAT21NOV21 Nov to 2 January 2027
The Christmas Sorting Office
Northern Stage, Haymarket, Newcastle
Northern Stage's Christmas show for little ones in Stage 3.
- SAT21NOV21 Nov to 22 November 2026
Gladiators Live Tour
Utilita Arena Newcastle, City centre, Newcastle
The Gladiators arena show live on tour.
- SAT21NOV21 November 2026
Newcastle Red Bulls v Northampton Saints
Kingston Park, Kingston Park, Newcastle
PREM Rugby Cup pool match, 5.30pm kick-off.
- SUN22NOV22 November 2026
Piano Greats: Mitsuko Uchida plays Schubert
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
Mitsuko Uchida performs Schubert in Sage One.
- TUE24NOV24 Nov to 17 January 2027
Jack and the Beanstalk
Theatre Royal, City centre, Newcastle
The Theatre Royal panto with Danny Adams, Clive Webb, Chris Hayward and Joe McElderry.
- THU26NOV26 November 2026
Chris Packham's World of Wonder
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, City centre, Newcastle
An evening with naturalist and broadcaster Chris Packham.
- SAT28NOV28 November 2026
Fighting Fifth Hurdle Raceday
Newcastle Racecourse, Gosforth Park, Newcastle
Jump racing headlined by the Grade 1 Fighting Fifth Hurdle.
December 2026
- WED02DEC2 December 2026
Newcastle United v Manchester United
St James' Park, City centre, Newcastle
Premier League home fixture; dates and times subject to TV changes. Kick-off 8.15pm.
- THU03DEC3 Dec to 2 January 2027
The Snow Queen
Northern Stage, Haymarket, Newcastle
Northern Stage's main Christmas show for 2026 in Stage 1.
- FRI04DEC4 Dec to 3 January 2027
Aladdin
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, City centre, Newcastle
The Tyne Theatre's family pantomime for Christmas 2026.
- SAT05DEC5 Dec to 6 December 2026
Home Alone in Concert
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
Home Alone on the big screen with John Williams' score played live.
- SAT05DEC5 Dec to 20 December 2026
Snow White vs Cinderella: Comedy Pantomime
The Stand Comedy Club, City centre, Newcastle
Adult comedy panto on selected weekends (5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 Dec).
- SAT05DEC5 December 2026
Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean
Utilita Arena Newcastle, City centre, Newcastle
Bill Bailey's Vaudevillean tour.
- SUN06DEC6 December 2026
Newcastle United v Sunderland
St James' Park, City centre, Newcastle
Premier League home fixture; dates and times subject to TV changes. The Tyne-Wear derby, kick-off 2pm.
- FRI11DEC11 December 2026
Newcastle Eagles v Liverpool Basketball
Vertu Motors Arena, Scotswood Road, Newcastle
Super League Basketball home game, 7.30pm tip-off.
- SAT12DEC12 Dec to 20 December 2026
The Canny Christmas Show
Discovery Museum, City centre, Newcastle
Three cheeky Geordie elves cause festive chaos; on 12, 13, 19 and 20 Dec.
- SAT12DEC12 December 2026
Christmas Jumper Racenight
Newcastle Racecourse, Gosforth Park, Newcastle
Festive floodlit flat racing; Christmas jumpers encouraged.
- SUN13DEC13 December 2026
Handel's Messiah
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
Handel's Messiah in Sage One for the festive season.
- MON14DEC14 December 2026
Kate Rusby at Christmas
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
Kate Rusby's much-loved festive folk show.
- THU17DEC17 Dec to 18 December 2026
The Stand Christmas Special
The Stand Comedy Club, City centre, Newcastle
Festive stand-up showcase at The Stand on High Bridge.
- THU17DEC17 December 2026
Christmas at The Glasshouse with Matt Baker
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
Family Christmas concert hosted by Matt Baker in Sage One.
- THU17DEC17 Dec to 18 December 2026
The Suggestibles' Impro Pantso
Live Theatre, Quayside, Newcastle
Newcastle improv troupe The Suggestibles make up a panto on the spot.
- FRI18DEC18 December 2026
Newcastle Eagles v Sheffield Sharks
Vertu Motors Arena, Scotswood Road, Newcastle
Super League Basketball home game, 7.30pm tip-off.
- SAT19DEC19 Dec to 21 December 2026
The Great Festive Dinosaur Show
Great North Museum: Hancock, Haymarket, Newcastle
New for 2026: a festive show where the dinosaurs and exhibits come to life.
- SAT19DEC19 Dec to 31 December 2026
Where Do All The Kittiwakes Go At Christmas?
Live Theatre, Quayside, Newcastle
Live Theatre's festive show inspired by the Tyne's famous kittiwakes.
- TUE22DEC22 December 2026
Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
The Muppet Christmas Carol screened with live orchestra.
- WED23DEC23 Dec to 24 December 2026
The Snowman in Concert
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
The Snowman film with its score performed live.
- SAT26DEC26 December 2026
Newcastle United v Manchester City
St James' Park, City centre, Newcastle
Premier League home fixture; dates and times subject to TV changes. Boxing Day, kick-off 8pm.
- TUE29DEC29 December 2026
Newcastle Eagles v London Lions
Vertu Motors Arena, Scotswood Road, Newcastle
Super League Basketball home game, 7.30pm tip-off.
- WED30DEC30 Dec to 3 January 2027
Aladdin Adult Panto
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, City centre, Newcastle
Adults-only performances of the Tyne Theatre panto late in the run.
- WED30DEC30 December 2026
007 in Concert
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
A night of James Bond themes in Sage One.
- WED30DEC30 December 2026
Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest
St James' Park, City centre, Newcastle
Premier League home fixture; dates and times subject to TV changes. Kick-off 7.30pm.
- THU31DEC31 December 2026
New Year's Eve Family Fireworks
Newcastle Quayside, Quayside, Newcastle
Free early fireworks display for families at 6pm on the Quayside, with festive entertainment and street food.
- THU31DEC31 December 2026
Howaymanay New Year's Eve
Newcastle Quayside, Quayside, Newcastle
Ticketed NYE party on two stages from 8.30pm to 12.15am, ending with midnight fireworks over the Tyne; ages 8+, £8.
January 2027
- FRI01JAN1 January 2027
Viennese New Year's Day Concert
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
Waltzes and polkas to welcome 2027 in Sage One.
- FRI01JAN1 January 2027
New Year's Day Raceday
Newcastle Racecourse, Gosforth Park, Newcastle
Start 2027 with a day at the races in Gosforth Park.
- FRI08JAN8 January 2027
Newcastle Eagles v Caledonia Gladiators
Vertu Motors Arena, Scotswood Road, Newcastle
Super League Basketball home game, 7.30pm tip-off. Play-in tie.
- SAT16JAN16 January 2027
Newcastle United v Fulham
St James' Park, City centre, Newcastle
Premier League home fixture; dates and times subject to TV changes.
- MON18JAN18 Jan to 30 January 2027
Mean Girls
Theatre Royal, City centre, Newcastle
The hit Broadway musical Mean Girls on tour.
- THU21JAN21 January 2027
Donny Osmond: VIVA UK
Utilita Arena Newcastle, City centre, Newcastle
Donny Osmond's VIVA UK tour.
- FRI22JAN22 January 2027
Newcastle Eagles v Cheshire Phoenix
Vertu Motors Arena, Scotswood Road, Newcastle
Super League Basketball home game, 7.30pm tip-off.
- SAT23JAN23 January 2027
ECHO Rising Stars Festival
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
A day of performances from Europe's rising classical stars.
- THU28JAN28 January 2027
José González
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
Swedish singer-songwriter José González live in Sage One.
- SAT30JAN30 January 2027
Newcastle United v Brighton & Hove Albion
St James' Park, City centre, Newcastle
Premier League home fixture; dates and times subject to TV changes.
February 2027
- TUE02FEB2 February 2027
Transatlantic Sessions 2027
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
Folk, roots and Americana stars on the Transatlantic Sessions tour.
- WED03FEB3 Feb to 6 February 2027
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Theatre Royal, City centre, Newcastle
National Theatre touring production of Jim Cartwright's play.
- FRI05FEB5 February 2027
Newcastle Eagles v London Lions
Vertu Motors Arena, Scotswood Road, Newcastle
Super League Basketball home game, 7.30pm tip-off.
- SAT06FEB6 February 2027
Connor Burns: Flow
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, City centre, Newcastle
Scottish comedian Connor Burns tours his show Flow.
- SAT06FEB6 February 2027
Emeli Sandé: Our Version of Events at 15
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
Emeli Sandé celebrates 15 years of her debut album.
- TUE09FEB9 Feb to 13 February 2027
Dirty Dancing
Theatre Royal, City centre, Newcastle
The classic story of Baby and Johnny live on stage.
- WED10FEB10 February 2027
Newcastle United v Chelsea
St James' Park, City centre, Newcastle
Premier League home fixture; dates and times subject to TV changes.
- THU11FEB11 February 2027
The Best of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons starring Matt Terry
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, City centre, Newcastle
Matt Terry leads a celebration of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
- TUE16FEB16 Feb to 20 February 2027
Twelve Angry Men
Theatre Royal, City centre, Newcastle
Reginald Rose's courtroom drama Twelve Angry Men.
- WED17FEB17 Feb to 20 February 2027
Annie (Tyne Theatre Productions)
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, City centre, Newcastle
The theatre's own 2027 production of the family musical Annie.
- WED17FEB17 February 2027
Jake Bugg
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle
Jake Bugg live in Sage One.
- FRI19FEB19 February 2027
Newcastle Eagles v Manchester Basketball
Vertu Motors Arena, Scotswood Road, Newcastle
Super League Basketball home game, 7.30pm tip-off.
- FRI19FEB19 Feb to 21 February 2027
The Singing Mermaid
Northern Stage, Haymarket, Newcastle
Family show based on the Julia Donaldson picture book.
- TUE23FEB23 Feb to 27 February 2027
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Theatre Royal, City centre, Newcastle
Mischief Theatre's Christmas Carol Goes Wrong comedy on tour.
- WED24FEB24 February 2027
Sindhu Vee: Swanky
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, City centre, Newcastle
Stand-up from Sindhu Vee on her Swanky tour.
- SAT27FEB27 February 2027
Newcastle United v Brentford
St James' Park, City centre, Newcastle
Premier League home fixture; dates and times subject to TV changes.
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