Polyvinyl perform live at Grainger Market as part of the Mercury Prize Fringe acoustic sessions, within the Grainger Market Unplugged series.
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.
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.
Final ever UK tour from industrial music pioneers Cabaret Voltaire, with Gazelle Twin, at Boiler Shop.
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.
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 Dekkertones, a nine-piece covers band, play authentic ska and reggae from the late 60s Trojan and Bluebeat to the 2Tone era.
Professor Brian Cox brings his world tour show Emergence to the Utilita Arena, exploring the intricacies of the Universe through science, music and visuals.
Stand-up comedy show Show Pony by Ginger Johnson, presented by Bound and Gagged Comedy, at Northern Stage.
Photographic exhibition at Segedunum Roman Fort showing the roads, buildings and houses that were built over the Roman fort and its bathhouse.
Acoustic sets from emerging North East artists across the day for the Mercury Prize Fringe.
Free screening of a series of short films by Beacon Films exploring what treasure means.
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.
Hands-on creative sessions for young children inspired by the objects on display at Discovery Museum.
A playful transport exhibition with hands-on vehicles and toys designed for families with younger children at the Discovery Museum.
Exhibition exploring the story of energy in the North East, from the Industrial Revolution to green technologies, featuring local heritage and interactive displays.
Exhibition showcasing postgraduate research from Newcastle University through illustrated artworks and interactive activities, curated by PhD researchers Phoebe Lewis and Ainsley Hatt.
Exhibition of a rare 174-year-old Victorian paper facsimile of the Bayeux Tapestry, drawn by pupils at the Percy Street Academy school in Newcastle.
A Halloween-themed trail exploring the haunted history of Newcastle Castle, featuring self-led activities, guided walks and a secret message hunt.
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.
A city-wide celebration of music and culture in the lead-up to the Mercury Prize, featuring more than 30 events across Newcastle venues.
Family play sessions for children under 5 with outdoor play, indoor spaces and meeting the mascots Rufus and Regina.
A radical, queer re-imagining of Nirvana's iconic 1993 MTV Unplugged concert, written and performed by Emma Frankland.
