What’s On ▸
Only Newcastle
Friday 13 November to Sunday 15 November

This weekend
in Newcastle.

Gigs, shows, matches, markets and exhibitions on in Newcastle and Gateshead this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Every date is taken from the venue or organiser.

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On now

  1. ON
    NOW
    Until 13 February 2027

    Pre-Raphaelites: Art and Poetry

    Laing Art Gallery, City centre, Newcastle

    Explores the links between Pre-Raphaelite art and poetry.

  2. ON
    NOW
    Until 11 April 2027

    Things That Go!

    Discovery Museum, City centre, Newcastle

    New family exhibition launching the Special Exhibitions gallery.

  3. ON
    NOW
    Until 17 January 2027

    Strike!

    Discovery Museum, City centre, Newcastle

    Marking 100 years since the 1926 General Strike.

  4. ON
    NOW
    Until 4 April 2027

    Baltic Open Submission 2026

    Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle

    Up to 100 works by North East artists, makers and hobbyists; free entry.

  5. ON
    NOW
    Until 16 January 2027

    The 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.

  6. ON
    NOW
    Until 4 April 2027

    Tish Murtha & Kuba Ryniewicz

    Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle

    Photography by Tish Murtha alongside Kuba Ryniewicz.

  7. ON
    NOW
    Until 17 January 2027

    Bayeux-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.

  8. ON
    NOW
    Until 17 January 2027

    Keiken: Seeds, Stones, and Future Bones

    Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle

    Exhibition by artist collective Keiken.

  9. ON
    NOW
    24 Oct to 17 January 2027

    Greggs Ta-Pastry

    Great North Museum: Hancock, Haymarket, Newcastle

    Exhibition charting North East-grown Greggs' conquest of the British high street.

  10. ON
    NOW
    2 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.

  11. ON
    NOW
    7 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.

  12. ON
    NOW
    10 Nov to 14 November 2026

    The Hollow

    Theatre Royal, City centre, Newcastle

    Agatha Christie's country house mystery The Hollow on tour.

November 2026

  1. WED11NOV
    11 Nov to 15 November 2026

    Disney On Ice: Discover The Magic

    Utilita Arena Newcastle, City centre, Newcastle

    Disney characters skate in Discover The Magic.

  2. SAT14NOV
    14 November 2026

    Newcastle Red Bulls v Harlequins

    Kingston Park, Kingston Park, Newcastle

    PREM Rugby Cup pool match, 2.30pm kick-off.

  3. SAT14NOV
    14 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.

  4. SAT14NOV
    14 November 2026

    Brass in Concert 2026

    The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead Quays, Newcastle

    The annual Brass in Concert championship in Sage One.

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