Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
A look at Ouseburn Coffee Co., Newcastle's original specialty roaster since 2012, with its Harvest Canteen flagship in Jesmond, its Fenwick Foodhall concession and Tynemouth Station cart, plus the roastery's upcoming public reopening and its range of ethically sourced beans.
A hands-on workshop to learn the basics of glass cutting, copperfoiling and soldering to create a stained glass piece, run by artist Rita Griskonyte.
A night of tribute music featuring The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Carpets and Sam Offender at O2 City Hall.
Stand-up comedy show Show Pony by Ginger Johnson, presented by Bound and Gagged Comedy, at Northern Stage.
The Dekkertones, a nine-piece covers band, play authentic ska and reggae from the late 60s Trojan and Bluebeat to the 2Tone era.
Comedy writer and satirist Rosie Holt returns with a sci-fi streaked satire on politics and aliens, presented by Impatient Productions.
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The Life Science Centre in Newcastle hosts The Great Dinosaur Escape, with 25 animatronic dinosaurs included in the general admission ticket. The post covers the exhibition, the other zones and planetarium shows, opening hours, ticket prices and the 20% public transport discount.
The Pottery Experience is a pottery painting and making café on Fern Avenue, Jesmond, with prices, opening hours and a list of upcoming workshops. It has a 5/5 rating from 138 Google reviews.
Michael Jackson tribute show with Ben Bowman, the UK's Michael Jackson tribute star, performing the King of Pop's greatest hits with a live band.
Premiere screening of the concert film 'Sam Fender - Live at London Stadium' at Tyneside Cinema, with a Q&A and a Geordie-themed supper club, as part of the 2026 Mercury Prize Fringe.
Weezer play the Utilita Arena Newcastle with special guests Taking Back Sunday, headlining their 'Weezer: The Gathering' tour.
Pay-as-you-feel showcase of emerging live music talent from across the North, part of the Mercury Prize Fringe, promoted with Notion Live.
Free showcase of three North East musicians aged 12 to 18 who take over The Grove, work with venue staff and sound engineers and play live, part of the 2026 Mercury Prize Fringe.
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North East's biggest and most spectacular pantomime, with Danny Adams as Jack Trot, on the Grey Street stage.
The 2026 Mercury Prize awards ceremony held at the Utilita Arena, featuring performances by shortlisted artists and the announcement of the Album of the Year winner.
Deep Purple headline the UK tour at Utilita Arena, with special guests Mammoth and Jayler.
A spectacular one-kilometre Christmas light trail at Leazes Park with a Christmas Village, featuring installations and festive activities.
The smash-hit Broadway and West End musical Hadestown on its first UK and Ireland tour, blending folk, jazz, blues and contemporary American music.
