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.
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 night of tribute music featuring The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Carpets and Sam Offender at O2 City Hall.
Live acoustic performance by Newcastle artist Hels Pattison as part of the Grainger Market Unplugged series during the 2026 Mercury Prize Fringe.
Indie folk and americana concert by Glad Town Ghost at the hmv venue in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Acoustic sets from emerging North East artists across the day for the Mercury Prize Fringe.
Live music gig with Panchiko plus guests at Newcastle University Students' Union.
Concert by the punk and riot grrl trio Claudia at the Little Buildings venue in Newcastle.
Concert by Glasgow rock and pop band Brontes, supported by Bogle, at The Cumberland Arms.
Polyvinyl perform live at Grainger Market as part of the Mercury Prize Fringe acoustic sessions, within the Grainger Market Unplugged series.
The Dekkertones, a nine-piece covers band, play authentic ska and reggae from the late 60s Trojan and Bluebeat to the 2Tone era.
Alt rock quartet FOXHAUNT returns to Newcastle with special guests Darlah and Bright Is The Sun at The Head of Steam.
Final ever UK tour from industrial music pioneers Cabaret Voltaire, with Gazelle Twin, at Boiler Shop.
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.
Comedy writer and satirist Rosie Holt returns with a sci-fi streaked satire on politics and aliens, presented by Impatient Productions.
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.
The Dualers, a nine-piece Jamaican R&B band, perform live with special guests Skandals at NX Newcastle.
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.
Hands-on creative sessions for young children inspired by the objects on display at Discovery Museum.
Free screening of a series of short films by Beacon Films exploring what treasure means.
Stand-up comedy show Show Pony by Ginger Johnson, presented by Bound and Gagged Comedy, at Northern Stage.
A behind-the-scenes masterclass exploring the creation of Hector Gannet's album, featuring Aaron Duff, Alex Blamire and Eduardo De La Paz.
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.
Newcastle artists play new songs live in the studio for industry guests in a session of the Mercury Prize Fringe.
Young people plan and deliver a live gig as part of the Mercury Prize celebrations, with Nano Kino on the lineup.
Pay-as-you-feel evening of music and conversation with North East artists, hosted by Generator's Young Ambassadors at the Mercury Prize Fringe.
Amateur theatrical production of 2:22 - A Ghost Story, a spooky stage phenomenon perfect for Halloween.
Mercury Prize shortlisted Geordie jazz band Knats in an in-conversation and listening party.
Pay-as-you-feel showcase of emerging live music talent from across the North, part of the Mercury Prize Fringe, promoted with Notion Live.
Tyne & Queer present a double-headliner live music showcase as part of the 2026 Mercury Prize Fringe.
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.
Hayseed Dixie celebrate 25 years of rockgrass at Boiler Shop.
Live Lounge-style event with six North East artists performing original music and acoustic covers of Mercury Prize shortlisted albums.
Stand-up comedy show HAPPY by Paul Smith, marking the biggest and boldest show of his career.
A legendary all-night horror marathon at Tyneside Cinema with two sessions on 24 and 31 October, featuring horror classics and cult favourites.
The Strokes live concert with special guests Fat White Family and Alex Cameron at Utilita Arena.
Chris Williamson returns to the UK for his 'Mostly Wise' tour, bringing his self-development content to Newcastle.
Story sessions for preschool children aged three to five, featuring 'Room on the Broom' and 'Ten Little Monsters', with associated crafts and play activities.
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 fun family workshop for primary school children to create a spooky tale using costumes, props and puppets.
Northern Ballet perform Cinderella, choreographed by Michael Pink, to Prokofiev's music played live.
Monthly play-reading session with Alphabetti Theatre and Live Theatre, discussing Simon Stone's Yerma.
A chilling ghost story by Tim Foley, directed by Neil Bettles, presented by the award-winning company ThickSkin at Northern Stage.
A new fairytale ballet production by balletLORENT featuring professional dancers and a young community cast, narrated by Gina McKee.
Comedy duo Your Aunt Fanny return with 'Crease', an hour-long sketch show with no interval, billed as their sharpest, smartest and most hilarious material to date and viewed through their trademark unapologetically feminine lens.
A 60-minute immersive storytelling ghost tour with after-hours access to the historic Castle Keep, featuring costumed guides and night views.
A night of Halloween activities at the museum with crafts, trails, story time and disco, followed by a morning planetarium show.
Nu-metal pioneers Korn headline their UK tour at the Utilita Arena, with Architects and Youth Code as special guests.
A frighteningly fun Halloween evening at the Discovery Museum with tales, animal handling, crafts, disco and games.
Halloween special effects make-up class for 7-12 year olds at Laing Art Gallery.
A day of frighteningly fun Halloween activities with crafts, games, tales, a forest school session, a spider trail and a Halloween disco.
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 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.
A spooky afternoon with disco, entertainment, games, refreshments and Halloween fun.
A Halloween-themed immersive live show where bingo meets rave, dance-offs and audience participation, with attendees encouraged to wear costumes.
A charity walking tour with Rob Chapman along the banks of the Tyne, featuring stories of ghosts, witches and murder.
A five-session course in core puppetry skills run by Life and Limb Puppets, designed to prepare participants for puppetry auditions.
A show featuring Nev Clay and Band with support from Ben Holland and a special mystery guest, playing songs from Nev's back catalogue.
A Mercury Theatre production of Jane Eyre, directed by Lily Dyble, at Northern Stage.
Opera North's acclaimed production of Verdi's Rigoletto, a masterpiece of love, lust and betrayal, with English subtitles.
Musical comedy Rosé Tinted by Flat & the Curves, presented by Lee Martin for Gag Reflex, at Northern Stage.
Award-winning play on women's empowerment by Eve Ensler, performed for two nights at Live Theatre.
Celtic-folk punk band Ferocious Dog performs their final UK show on their farewell tour, supported by Shanghai Treason and Headsticks.
A 30th anniversary reading of the classic Irish tragi-comedy Stones In His Pockets, featuring a cast of Live Theatre favourites.
Opera North production of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, sung in Russian with English subtitles, set in 1980s Russia.
A new staging of Agatha Christie's mystery with Hercule Poirot, starring Peter Polycarpou, at the Theatre Royal Newcastle.
Concert by the Scottish alt-rock band Teenage Fanclub at the Boiler Shop in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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 Floozy by Harriet Kemsley, presented by Plosive Live, at Northern Stage.
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.
Live tribute show to Coldplay by the tribute band Coldplace at O2 City Hall.
Stand-up comedy show Uh Oh by Phil Wang, presented by Avalon UK.
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.
A comic and poignant take on the vampire myth, Making Way follows a weary widower injected with a newly discovered elixir of youth who discovers that immortality carries severe costs when one refuses to make way for the next generation.
Deep Purple headline the UK tour at Utilita Arena, with special guests Mammoth and Jayler.
A night of live theatre featuring A Sudden Violent Burst of Rain and Night of the Living Dead - Live at Live Theatre.
Themed skating session where skaters glide to ABBA greatest hits at the Life Science Centre outdoor ice rink.
Toronto songwriter Abigail Lapell performs modern folk songs live at The Cluny, presented by Folklore Sessions. 18+ event.
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'.
A festive market with over 70 traders, a Christmas village, igloos and entertainment across Grey Street and Grainger Street.
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 satirical one-man show following a homeschooled matinee idol navigating the modern-day dystopian present.
