The smash-hit Broadway and West End musical Hadestown on its first UK and Ireland tour, blending folk, jazz, blues and contemporary American music.
North East's biggest and most spectacular pantomime, with Danny Adams as Jack Trot, on the Grey Street stage.
A spectacular one-kilometre Christmas light trail at Leazes Park with a Christmas Village, featuring installations and festive activities.
A city-wide celebration of music and culture in the lead-up to the Mercury Prize, featuring more than 30 events across Newcastle venues.
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.
The musical Chicago returns to Newcastle Theatre Royal, set in the decadence of the 1920s.
Opera North's production of Mozart's Don Giovanni, directed by Alessandro Talevi, performed at the Theatre Royal.
The hit West End musical comedy Mean Girls, written by Tina Fey, performed at the Theatre Royal Newcastle.
The smash-hit musical returns for its 10th anniversary tour, with an all-star cast including Joanne Clifton and Divina De Campo.
The award-winning musical Legally Blonde, based on the hit movie, comes to Newcastle at the Theatre Royal.
Professor Brian Cox brings his world tour show Emergence to the Utilita Arena, exploring the intricacies of the Universe through science, music and visuals.
A festive pop-up destination in the city centre with rides, food stalls, Santa Stories, Festive Flix and more family activities.
Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. headline a stadium concert at St James' Park, supporting War Child UK.
A family ice skating show following the search for Tinker Bell, featuring characters from Disney films such as Moana, Frozen, Aladdin, Toy Story, Coco and Stitch.
The Script perform live on their Man In The Arena tour at Utilita Arena Newcastle.
Opera North's acclaimed production of Verdi's Rigoletto, a masterpiece of love, lust and betrayal, with English subtitles.
Northern Ballet perform Cinderella, choreographed by Michael Pink, to Prokofiev's music played live.
Nu-metal pioneers Korn headline their UK tour at the Utilita Arena, with Architects and Youth Code as special guests.
The Strokes live concert with special guests Fat White Family and Alex Cameron at Utilita Arena.
Weezer play the Utilita Arena Newcastle with special guests Taking Back Sunday, headlining their 'Weezer: The Gathering' tour.
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'.
A new stage adaptation of the BAFTA-winning BBC drama, set during the Thatcher years, exploring the lives of four Newcastle friends across three decades.
The Olivier Award-winning musical comedy Titanique, with all your favourite Celine Dion hits, on its first UK tour.
Stand-up comedy show Show Pony by Ginger Johnson, presented by Bound and Gagged Comedy, at Northern Stage.
Acoustic sets from emerging North East artists across the day for the Mercury Prize Fringe.
A legendary all-night horror marathon at Tyneside Cinema with two sessions on 24 and 31 October, featuring horror classics and cult favourites.
Stand-up comedy show HAPPY by Paul Smith, marking the biggest and boldest show of his career.
A new fairytale ballet production by balletLORENT featuring professional dancers and a young community cast, narrated by Gina McKee.
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.
Stand-up comedy comeback special from Fin Taylor, the King of the Internet Jungle, part of his 22-date tour.
A night of Halloween activities at the museum with crafts, trails, story time and disco, followed by a morning planetarium show.
A new staging of Agatha Christie's mystery with Hercule Poirot, starring Peter Polycarpou, at the Theatre Royal Newcastle.
A festive family musical for under fives where the audience helps Remi sort letters to Santa, with music, silliness and audience participation.
An anarchic, unscripted Christmas panto by Newcastle improv comedy troupe The Suggestibles, where the audience helps create the festive tale on the fly.
The UK's number one magic show returns with a new and uplifting production, presented by James Phelan.
A Christmas Carol, a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, at Northern Stage.
Comedy day rave with Sophie McCartney at Boiler Shop, featuring dancing, drinks, comedy, games and prizes.
New production of Jim Cartwright's modern classic, directed by Robert Hastie, at Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Stand-up comedy show by Romesh Ranganathan at O2 City Hall, billed as a scientifically proven self-esteem booster.
Dirty Dancing returns to Newcastle as part of a UK and Irish tour, bringing the classic story of Baby and Johnny to the stage.
A gripping stage adaptation of the 1957 courtroom thriller Twelve Angry Men, following a jury as they decide the fate of a young delinquent.
The sell-out West End hit comedy Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, by Mischief, tackles A Christmas Carol through the lens of a disastrous amateur production.
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.
Soul and pop singer Gabrielle performs her greatest hits on her 'The Hits' tour at the O2 City Hall.
A riotous comedy farce through Greek mythology by the comedy theatre company Le Navet Bete, featuring physical comedy and outrageous jokes.
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.
Stand-up comedy show Back At It by John Bishop at Utilita Arena.
Theatrical world premiere of the Midsomer Murders whodunnit, The Killings at Badger's Drift, at Theatre Royal.
Mercury Prize shortlisted Geordie jazz band Knats in an in-conversation and listening party.
A chilling ghost story by Tim Foley, directed by Neil Bettles, presented by the award-winning company ThickSkin at Northern Stage.
Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan bring their critically acclaimed songs and comedy to the stage in their 'With Feeling' tour.
A family Halloween trail with a hunt for 12 Halloween-themed vinyls around Eldon Square, with goody bags for children and free face painting.
Interactive Christmas show for families where three cheeky Geordie elves create festive chaos, with music, laughter and a special Santa appearance.
A double headline show featuring ambient house pioneers The Orb and psychedelic rock band Ozric Tentacles at the Boiler Shop.
A festive family play hosted by two real-life Kittiwakes, with music and storytelling, exploring themes of migration and belonging.
A playful transport exhibition with hands-on vehicles and toys designed for families with younger children at the Discovery Museum.
A day of frighteningly fun Halloween activities with crafts, games, tales, a forest school session, a spider trail and a Halloween disco.
Award-winning play on women's empowerment by Eve Ensler, performed for two nights at Live Theatre.
A satirical one-man show following a homeschooled matinee idol navigating the modern-day dystopian present.
A festive night of fun on Newcastle's outdoor ice rink where skaters are invited to wear pyjamas and festive dress, with Christmas music and hot chocolate afterwards.
Final ever UK tour from industrial music pioneers Cabaret Voltaire, with Gazelle Twin, at Boiler Shop.
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.
A 60-minute immersive storytelling ghost tour with after-hours access to the historic Castle Keep, featuring costumed guides and night views.
Comedy writer and satirist Rosie Holt returns with a sci-fi streaked satire on politics and aliens, presented by Impatient Productions.
UK Subs' final ever live show, with special guests Anti-Nowhere League and Crashed Out, at Boiler Shop.
Giovanna Fletcher stars in the world stage premiere of the psychological thriller, based on the novel by S J Watson.
A comedy show blending the humour of a double act with the spirit of Frank Capra's film, about a man with learning disabilities, co-created with learning-disabled artists.
Winter makers market with over 60 northern makers, artists, creative businesses and food vendors at The Boiler Shop.
A 30th anniversary reading of the classic Irish tragi-comedy Stones In His Pockets, featuring a cast of Live Theatre favourites.
A radical, queer re-imagining of Nirvana's iconic 1993 MTV Unplugged concert, written and performed by Emma Frankland.
A frighteningly fun Halloween evening at the Discovery Museum with tales, animal handling, crafts, disco and games.
A Halloween afternoon disco at Times Square featuring Gok Wan, live performance by Ellie Sax, and support from Mark Hutchinson & Tom Brodie.
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 Floozy by Harriet Kemsley, presented by Plosive Live, at Northern Stage.
A three-hour Halloween evening cruise along the River Tyne aboard the boat Canny Lass, featuring live music, drinks and Halloween-themed atmosphere.
Stand-up comedy show Uh Oh by Phil Wang, presented by Avalon UK.
A Halloween-themed immersive live show where bingo meets rave, dance-offs and audience participation, with attendees encouraged to wear costumes.
Brazilian dance company Sao Paulo Dance Company brings bold, energetic contemporary dance to the Main Stage with pieces Agora, Umbó and Est.ação.
A daytime disco event curated by Jon McClure of Reverend & the Makers, offering a safe, no-dress-code party atmosphere.
Themed skating session where skaters glide to ABBA greatest hits at the Life Science Centre outdoor ice rink.
Exhibition exploring the story of energy in the North East, from the Industrial Revolution to green technologies, featuring local heritage and interactive displays.
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 festive ice skating session where skaters are encouraged to sing along to the tunes of Newcastle's own musical heroes, including Sam Fender, Jade, Cheryl and Sting.
A themed skating night for Olivia Dean fans to skate and sing along to her songs at the Life Science Centre's outdoor ice rink.
