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.
Pay-as-you-feel evening of music and conversation with North East artists, hosted by Generator's Young Ambassadors at the Mercury Prize Fringe.
Rare, hand-sewn Union flag of HMS Royal Sovereign from the Battle of Trafalgar, flown by Vice-Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood, on public display for a fortnight.
Photographic exhibition at Segedunum Roman Fort showing the roads, buildings and houses that were built over the Roman fort and its bathhouse.
Free screening of a series of short films by Beacon Films exploring what treasure means.
Hands-on creative sessions for young children inspired by the objects on display at Discovery Museum.
Concert by Glasgow rock and pop band Brontes, supported by Bogle, at The Cumberland Arms.
The Dualers, a nine-piece Jamaican R&B band, perform live with special guests Skandals at NX Newcastle.
Indie folk and americana concert by Glad Town Ghost at the hmv venue in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Live acoustic performance by Newcastle artist Hels Pattison as part of the Grainger Market Unplugged series during the 2026 Mercury Prize Fringe.
Polyvinyl perform live at Grainger Market as part of the Mercury Prize Fringe acoustic sessions, within the Grainger Market Unplugged series.
Solo piano concert by Newcastle composer Steve Luck at the intimate Victoria Tunnel venue.
A five-session course in core puppetry skills run by Life and Limb Puppets, designed to prepare participants for puppetry auditions.
A night of live theatre featuring A Sudden Violent Burst of Rain and Night of the Living Dead - Live at Live Theatre.
A Christmas Carol, a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, at Northern Stage.
A new-writing showcase and development event where North East-based writers perform their work in progress with live feedback from theatre experts.
Stand-up comedy show by Romesh Ranganathan at O2 City Hall, billed as a scientifically proven self-esteem booster.
Award-winning South African blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Dan Patlansky performs live at The Cluny.
A full day of conference panels, conversations and behind-the-scenes insights from artists and industry leaders shaping what comes next, with special guests and plenty of chances to connect.
Acoustic sets from emerging North East artists across the day for the Mercury Prize Fringe.
The Rabbitts perform on their UK album release tour, blending folk, alternative and atmospheric pop.
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 three-hour Halloween evening cruise along the River Tyne aboard the boat Canny Lass, featuring live music, drinks and Halloween-themed atmosphere.
A legendary all-night horror marathon at Tyneside Cinema with two sessions on 24 and 31 October, featuring horror classics and cult favourites.
A live band and cast perform a set of spooky pop hits including Monster Mash, The Time Warp and Thriller, presented with stunning visuals and state-of-the-art production.
A free drop-in craft session for children aged 4 to 11 to create Halloween-themed cards, masks and pictures as part of the Hatton Gallery's Ways to Play programme.
The Zac Schulze Gang, a UK power trio that blends punk attitude, blues soul and classic rock, perform live at The Cluny.
Toronto songwriter Abigail Lapell performs modern folk songs live at The Cluny, presented by Folklore Sessions. 18+ event.
A candlelight concert featuring a curated selection of timeless love songs performed by the string quartet Aurora Strings at The Common Room.
A festive family play hosted by two real-life Kittiwakes, with music and storytelling, exploring themes of migration and belonging.
Live tribute show to Coldplay by the tribute band Coldplace at O2 City Hall.
Chris Williamson returns to the UK for his 'Mostly Wise' tour, bringing his self-development content to Newcastle.
Soul and pop singer Gabrielle performs her greatest hits on her 'The Hits' tour at the O2 City Hall.
The Dekkertones, a nine-piece covers band, play authentic ska and reggae from the late 60s Trojan and Bluebeat to the 2Tone era.
Live Lounge-style event with six North East artists performing original music and acoustic covers of Mercury Prize shortlisted albums.
Story sessions for preschool children aged three to five, featuring 'Room on the Broom' and 'Ten Little Monsters', with associated crafts and play activities.
Amateur theatrical production of 2:22 - A Ghost Story, a spooky stage phenomenon perfect for Halloween.
A charity walking tour with Rob Chapman along the banks of the Tyne, featuring stories of ghosts, witches and murder.
A frighteningly fun Halloween evening at the Discovery Museum with tales, animal handling, crafts, disco and games.
A circular walk around the Quayside that threads together local ghost stories and macabre history, including witches, bodies fished out of the river and murders on both sides of the Tyne.
A Halloween afternoon disco at Times Square featuring Gok Wan, live performance by Ellie Sax, and support from Mark Hutchinson & Tom Brodie.
A family Halloween trail with a hunt for 12 Halloween-themed vinyls around Eldon Square, with goody bags for children and free face painting.
Simple Minds perform their V Tour 2027, with special guest Gary Numan, at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle upon Tyne.
A night of Halloween activities at the museum with crafts, trails, story time and disco, followed by a morning planetarium show.
An evening spotlighting emerging North East acts Esau, Cortney Dixon and LJ Adams as part of the 2026 Mercury Prize Fringe.
Concert by Martin Harley, acclaimed British slide guitarist and roots artist, showcasing his album 'Morning Sun' at The Cluny 2.
Stand-up comedy show Tall Tales by Susan Calman, about cruising, driving tanks, cats and getting older.
The all-female grunge tribute band Nirvanher delivers 90 minutes of raw Nirvana and Guns N' Roses music.
A night of tribute music featuring The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Carpets and Sam Offender at O2 City Hall.
A mini season of American play readings featuring Topdog/Underdog, a screenplay reading, and John.
A 30th anniversary reading of the classic Irish tragi-comedy Stones In His Pockets, featuring a cast of Live Theatre favourites.
Award-winning play on women's empowerment by Eve Ensler, performed for two nights at Live Theatre.
A show featuring Nev Clay and Band with support from Ben Holland and a special mystery guest, playing songs from Nev's back catalogue.
UK premiere of the flamenco production Al Compas Del Querer by the Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company, fusing guitar, singing and dance.
Stand-up comedy show Emmaculate by Irish comedian Emma Doran at Northern Stage.
The UK's number one magic show returns with a new and uplifting production, presented by James Phelan.
Dyad Productions presents Christmas Gothic, three seasonal tales of terror performed by Rebecca Vaughan, resurrecting a Victorian tradition of festive horror.
Stand-up comedy show by Sooz Kempner about finding her voice and facing imposter syndrome.
The Olivier Award-winning musical comedy Titanique, with all your favourite Celine Dion hits, on its first UK tour.
Theatrical world premiere of the Midsomer Murders whodunnit, The Killings at Badger's Drift, at Theatre Royal.
Giovanna Fletcher stars in the world stage premiere of the psychological thriller, based on the novel by S J Watson.
A live stage production inspired by the Paranormal Activity film series, following a couple who discover that people are haunted, not places. Features special effects, haze, and theatrical gore.
A riotous comedy farce through Greek mythology by the comedy theatre company Le Navet Bete, featuring physical comedy and outrageous jokes.
The musical Chicago returns to Newcastle Theatre Royal, set in the decadence of the 1920s.
Opera North's production of the acclaimed contemporary opera Dead Man Walking by Jake Heggie, based on the Oscar-winning film and Sister Helen Prejean's memoir.
Rory Mullarkey's new play about the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree and a father and son meeting at the site.
An anarchic, unscripted Christmas panto by Newcastle improv comedy troupe The Suggestibles, where the audience helps create the festive tale on the fly.
The world's best-loved musical returns with Debbie McGee leading the class as Miss Lynch on the UK & Ireland tour, featuring hits like 'Summer Nights' and 'You're the One That I Want'.
Interactive operatic mystery for Key Stage 2 students with live music from the Orchestra of Opera North, designed as an inspiring first encounter with opera for young people.
New Adventures presents a revival of Matthew Bourne's Cinderella, a wartime romance set in London during the Second World War, as part of the production's 30th anniversary celebration.
Brazilian dance company Sao Paulo Dance Company brings bold, energetic contemporary dance to the Main Stage with pieces Agora, Umbó and Est.ação.
The Small Fakers, the UK's only tribute to the Small Faces, bring their live show to The Cluny, performing hits like 'All Or Nothing' and 'Itchycoo Park'.
Tommy Caulker, founder of World Headquarters, shares records that shaped his career, followed by an all-evening live set, part of the 2026 Mercury Prize Fringe.
A monster-filled, family-friendly Halloween storytime for children, with friendly ghosts and wicked witches.
A 60-minute immersive storytelling ghost tour with after-hours access to the historic Castle Keep, featuring costumed guides and night views.
Halloween special effects make-up class for 7-12 year olds at Laing Art Gallery.
A Halloween-themed trail exploring the haunted history of Newcastle Castle, featuring self-led activities, guided walks and a secret message hunt.
A day of frighteningly fun Halloween activities with crafts, games, tales, a forest school session, a spider trail and a Halloween disco.
Interactive Christmas show for families where three cheeky Geordie elves create festive chaos, with music, laughter and a special Santa appearance.
A behind-the-scenes masterclass exploring the creation of Hector Gannet's album, featuring Aaron Duff, Alex Blamire and Eduardo De La Paz.
