11 things to do this weekend in the North East

Made in Ouseburn

When: Monday 23rd September – Sunday 29th September

Where: Ouseburn, Newcastle

Price: from £10.00

Made In Ouseburn event is a week-long celebration of local talent in the Ouseburn Valley. Hosted by Made Up North, Ouseburn Market and the Ouseburn Trust. The event features a pop-up shop showcasing the work of 17 northern artists, makers and small businesses. Expect to find a wide variety of handmade and locally designed products, including jewellery, upcycled vintage clothing, woven wooden baskets and handcrafted chocolates.

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Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

When: Until Saturday 28th September, various shows

Where: Newcastle Theatre Royal

Price: from £10.00

It’s your last chance to catch this West End show which won the Laurence Oliver award for ‘Best Comedy’. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation of Pride & Prejudice where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance. The multi-award-winning production features a string of pop classics including ‘Young Hearts Run Free’, ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’ and ‘You’re So Vain’.

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Tim Peake: Astronauts, The Quest To Explore Space

When: Thursday 26th September, 7.30pm

Where: O2 City Hall, Newcastle

Price: from £39.05

Join British astronaut Tim Peake for an evening of space-filled wonder and awe. Alongside unbelievable archive material and footage, Tim will tell you all about the endeavours of astronauts like himself and his own incredible stories from his journey to space. Hear about the terrifying dangers of space travel, the unexpected moments of humour, the view of Earth, the feeling of weightlessness and the gruelling pressures an astronaut must endure.

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British Astronaut Tim Peake stands against a black background. He wears a blue spacesuit with astronaut badges along the breast and arm. He presses his fingers together and smiles as he looks out at an unseen audience, telling them about his time in space.
Pink text on a purple background. It says: Newcastle Cocktail Week.

Newcastle Cocktail Week 2024

When: Friday 27th September – Sunday 6th October

Where: Various bars

Price: £11.95

Sip cocktails ’til your heart’s content during Newcastle Cocktail Week 2024. Purchase a wristband online and enjoy £5 signature cocktails at some of Newcastle’s best bars and restaurants, including 3SIXTY Champagne Bar, Horticulture, Manahatta, WC and many, many more. Your wristband will also get you a selection of discounted meals, hair and beauty offers, and high street discounts.

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Classic Ibiza in Gateshead

When: Friday 27th September, 4.00pm – 10.30pm

Where: Gateshead Stadium

Price: from £33.35

The buzz of Ibiza is coming to Gateshead with a 32-piece orchestra and festival at Gateshead Stadium. On top of live vocalists and DJs, there will be bars, glitter makeup stalls, street food and more, adding to the feel-good party atmosphere. Get glammed up and lose yourself to the Ibiza vibes.

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A huge crowd of people raise their hands and jump in front of a smoking stage. Strobe lights beam down on the crowd.
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Self-care skincare night

When: Friday 27th September, 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Where: R Place, North Shields

Price: from £27.80

Take some time out for yourself with this mindful workshop held by Sarah of Pamoja Skincare. Sarah will guide you through a relaxing facial massage routine to ease tension and boost radiance – a great way to nourish your skin after summer. You’ll also learn more about the benefits of facial massage and natural skincare, and will receive a small product sample to take home with you.

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Awesome silent disco

When: Saturday 28th September, various sessions

Where: Newcastle Cathedral

Price: from £23.95

Put on your headphones and bust out your best moves in the illuminated surroundings of Newcastle Cathedral. This silent disco will showcase three battling DJs playing the very best dance music, a fully stocked bar, festival face painters and more. There are three sessions to choose from throughout the day. The first is a Family Disco, so people of all ages can enjoy.

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Silhouettes of a people's heads fill a darkened cathedral. Neon lights illuminate the headphones on their ears. In the background, a golden cross is lit up and a purple strobe light glows. This is one of the silent discos at Newcastle Cathedral.
A blue flower shape displays the words Craft and Flea in white. Behind it are four images depicting items sold at the Craft and Flea Marketing, including a terrarium, soap, a flower wreath and marzipan flowers.

Newcastle’s craft & flea

When: Sunday 29th September, from 10.00am

Where: Boiler Shop, Newcastle

Price: £2.50 entry

Browse a treasure trove of stalls selling illustrations and vintage bric-a-brac, plants, and accessories, sustainable products and food, and much more. The selection of traders has been carefully curated based on their high-quality, on-trend items. Support small and local businesses while treating yourself to something nice!

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Udderly Creative craft market

When: Sunday 29th September, from 11.00am

Where: Wylam Brewery, Newcastle

Price: £2.00 entry

Explore a treasure trove of handmade crafts, art, homeware, jewellery and more at the Udderly Creative Craft Market. This is a great opportunity to support some local artisans and pick up something special for you or someone you love.

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Pink poster with pale pink and white clouds. A big red cloud at the top features the words Udderly Creative. Below it in pink are the words Craft Market. The poster goes on to list details of the event.
A woman with short brown hair and wearing a blue jumper writes on a white notepad. A pot of ink and small glass of water are placed in front of her. She is taking part in the calligraphy workshop at Ouseburn Trust.

Beginners modern calligraphy workshop

When: Sunday 29th September, 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Where: Ouseburn Trust, Newcastle

Price: £60.00

Get stuck into this hands-on workshop and learn the art of modern calligraphy. You’ll be led by Charlotte – a skilled calligrapher from Another Loop – who will show you how to make foundational strokes to create beautiful lettering. Your ticket even includes a calligraphy kit, so you can practice your new skills at home!

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Freshly squeezed: Open mic night

When: Monday 30th September, 7.00pm – 10.00pm

Where: Cobalt Studios

Price: £3.76

Settle down for an evening of music and spoken word with this open mic night at Cobalt Studios. Feel free to just watch and enjoy the show, or take to the stage to share your talent. Seasoned performers and first-timers are all welcome. It’s a non-judgmental, safe community where everyone is welcome.

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A hand drawn illustration against a pink background. Green text says: Freshly squeezed open mic night at Cobalt. Two hands squeeze the word 'squeezed'. Two orange halves sit on either side of the words.
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Laura is the Founder and Editor of High Life North. She had the idea to set up an exclusively digital women’s magazine after feeling there was a gap in the market in the North East. With over 10 years of experience in marketing and PR, Laura had a very clear…

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