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6 fun things to do this weekend
Lunar New Year Parade – Newcastle City Centre
When: Sunday 2nd February, 11.30am – 4.00pm
Where: Newcastle City Centre
Price: Free
Newcastle will be celebrating this Sunday, starting with the famous dragon and lion dance parade through the heart of the city centre, with drummers and dancers helping ring in the Lunar New Year – the Year of the Snake.The celebrations will start at Grey’s Monument at 11.30am with the procession making its way through Blackett Street, Gallowgate and arriving at the Chinese Arch on Stowell Street at midday. Local food vendors will line Bath Lane from 11.00am, selling food and refreshments. Families can also enjoy fairground rides and an arts and crafts tent, making it a great day out for all ages.
Winter Chocolate & Cocktails Workshop with Hummingbird Drinks – Davenport’s Chocolate Factory
When: Thursday 30th January, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Where: Davenport’s Chocolate Factory
Price: £32
Join Davenport’s Chocolates and Hummingbird Drinks for a collaboration workshop involving cocoa, cocktails and creativity. Chris and Becca from Hummingbird will share some of their favourite winter cocktails with you, giving you a taste and insight into how they’re made. Davenport’s chocolate expert, Jane, will then guide you through a mouthwatering workshop, showing you how to create a cocktail-themed chocolate mousse, cocktail-infused ganache truffles and a warming hot chocolate. Get experimental with flavours, try out different techniques, and (the best part) take your creations home with you.
The Sound of Space: Sci-fi Film Soundtracks – The Glasshouse
When: Thursday 30th January, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Where: The Glasshouse
Price: from £21
Be immersed in a galactic soundscape during this spectacular sci-fi show at The Glasshouse. Led by guest conductor Robert Ames, Royal Northern Sinfonia will play a sensational supernova of music from your favourite sci-fi films, including Gravity, Interstellar, and Alien Covenant.
Queen Heaven: 360° immersive dome show
When: Friday 31st January, 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Where: Centre for Life
Price: £20
Queen Heaven has been enjoyed by audiences around the world from Germany to Japan – and now you can see it in Newcastle! Enjoy legendary rock band Queen’s hits set to fun, exciting visuals in Life’s Planetarium (a 360° immersive dome). Using original archive footage, it celebrates the best of Queen’s music, including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’; ‘We Will Rock You’; ‘Radio Gaga’ and ‘We are the Champions’, combining classic music videos and immersive solar system visuals. Suitable for ages 13+. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Lunar New Year 2025 Celebrations – Durham City Centre
When: Saturday 1st January, all day
Where: Durham City Centre
Price: Free
Durham is set to come alive with colour, dancing and music for 2025’s Lunar New Year celebrations. Ring in the Year of the Snake as you immerse yourself in the festivities and take part in an exciting line-up of family events and activities across the city. Everyone is welcome to join the fun!
The Newcastle 5k, 10k & Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run – Exhibition Park
When: Saturday 1st January, 9.00am – 12noon
Where: Exhibition Park
Price: from £25
Warm up in the winter weather with a 5k, 10k or half marathon run through Exhibition Park. This fun and welcoming event takes you through the beautiful surroundings of the park across smooth terrain. Finishers will receive a special medal to honour their achievement.
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