All events, festivals, and things to do in Newcastle
Huge Latin music celebration with Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata, Baile Funk, Dembow, and Latin Pop across two rooms. Attracts 600+ passionate dancers for fiesta vibes.
Digital
Night club · 3.9 ★
Comedy trio Foil, Arms & Hog return with their new show featuring sketch comedy, audience participation, and improvisation. Popular act with fans including Mr. Bean, promising non-stop laughs.
Tyne Theatre
The Discovery Museum kicks off International Women's Day celebrations with talks from author Ann Cleeves, historian Henrietta Heald, and others. Features a performance by all-women drumming group The Bangshees, proggy mat making, and a book swap. An engaging after-hours event focused on inspiring women.
Discovery Museum
Museum · 4.6 ★
Energetic blues dance class followed by a party with live music and dancing at iconic venue The Globe.
The Globe
Live music venue · 4.4 ★ · $$
Lively ceilidh with traditional Scottish and Irish dancing, live music, and community fundraising spirit.
St George's Church Hall
Community center
Mesmerizing performance of Qawwali music, a devotional Sufi tradition known for its ecstatic rhythms and spiritual depth.
St Francis Church
Church · 4.5 ★
Opera North presents Mozart's classic opera exploring the joy and pain of love. A cornerstone of the operatic repertoire performed by a renowned company.
Theatre Royal
Performing arts theater · 4.7 ★
Talk by Dr David Hamilton on mind-body healing, attracting wellness seekers with expert insights.
Dance City
Sports school · 4.7 ★
High-energy Taylor Swift-themed club night with non-stop hits, popular among fans and selling out quickly.
Boiler Shop
Immersive tribute event celebrating Eminem's hits, generating buzz among fans in Newcastle with high-energy performances.
The Amy Winehouse Experience
25 Jul · O2 City Hall Newcastle
Blyth's first-ever Festival of Energy features large-scale artworks, performances, and immersive experiences inspired by sea, wind, moon, and earth, celebrating the town's renewable energy leadership. Includes panel discussions with Newcastle University experts and an offshore wind farm trip.
Blyth Town Council
Government office · 3.2 ★
Guided tours uncovering centuries of history in the iconic cathedral, led by knowledgeable volunteers.
Newcastle Cathedral
Tourist attraction · 4.6 ★
High-energy stand-up from one of Britain's top comedians, tackling news and everyday life with cheerful wit.
Newcastle University
Russell Howard 'Don't Tell The Algorithm'
28 Mar · O2 City Hall Newcastle
Competitive showcase of top wedding bands performing live. Free entry event promising great music and fun atmosphere.
Tapyard
Event venue · 4.6 ★
Retrospective of Andrzej Wajda's classic film from a 35mm print, marking the 100th anniversary of his birth. Praised by Martin Scorsese.
Tyneside Cinema
Movie theater · 4.7 ★
The West End hit musical comes to Newcastle on its first ever UK and Ireland tour. Featuring the story of Tina Turner's legendary career and resilience.
100 Grey St
Premise
Rising pop artist Lauren Spencer Smith live.
O2 City Hall Newcastle
Pop legends The Manfreds perform at the Glasshouse.
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
The Lemonheads
5 Oct · Boiler Shop