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Upcoming events in Newcastle, Gateshead, South Shields, Sunderland, Middlesborough and everywhere in between!

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29/09/2023 - 12/05/2024

Venue: Oriental Museum, Durham

Voices: contemporary art and craft from the Middle East and North Africa – Oriental Museum, Durham

Over the last decade, the Oriental Museum has been developing a collection of contemporary...

27/01/2024 - 04/05/2024

Venue: Hartlepool Art Gallery

John Bulmer: Northern Light – Hartlepool Art Gallery

See Hartlepool during the 1960s as captured by legendary photographer John Bulmer, before he...

10/02/2024 - 14/07/2024

Venue: Belsay Hall

There is Light in the Fissures: Art Exhibition – Belsay Hall

This captivating exhibition was put together by English Heritage’s first visual art fellow, and...

10/02/2024 - 03/11/2024

Venue: Bamburgh Castle

‘The Last Kingdom’ Exhibition – Bamburgh Castle

This revered exhibition showcases costumes and props from the global hit Netflix series 'The...

16/03/2024 - 23/06/2024

Venue: Discovery Museum

Spirit of Invention

This super cool exhibition has just launched at the Discovery Museum, showcasing contemporary technology...

Baltic Open Submissions 2024 with Fenwick

25/03/2024 - 01/09/2024

Venue: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

Baltic Open Submission 2024

The North East is bursting with incredible visual artists, sculptors, painters and more. The...

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A groom pushes a diamond ring onto the bride's finger. Gold text against a blue strip says: The Assembly Rooms Newcastle Wedding Fair.

27/04/2024 - 11:00am

Venue: The Assembly Rooms

The Assembly Rooms Wedding Fair – The Assembly Rooms

Gain inspiration, ideas and supplier contacts for your special day at The Assembly Rooms...

Lino print of a monstera plant. It is printed in green paint on a white background.

27/04/2024 - 1:00pm

Venue: BALTIC

Baltic Shop Creates: Lino Prints – BALTIC

Feel inspired by the natural world and create a print you'll be proud to...

27/04/2024 - 3:00pm

Venue: Switch

Rush – Switch

Enjoy an afternoon of high-energy fun at this popular lesbian day sesh.There will be...

Crowds of people wander down rails of clothes in a large arena. They browse the items on hangers, picking things out to try on and take home.

28/04/2024 - 11:00am

Venue: Vertu Motors Arena

The UK’s Biggest Thrift Market – Vertu Motors Arena

This huge pop-up thrift shop has something for everyone, with a curated collection of...

29/04/2024 - 8:00pm

Venue: The Cluny

The Girlie Show – The Cluny

This hilarious all-femxle cabaret celebrates some of Newcastle's most uproarious women.Laugh out loud to...

Old painting of William Wailes, the man who bought the Saltwell Estate in Gateshead and developed Saltwell Park. He is depicted in a brown suit and trousers with a black waistcoat and collar underneath. He sits beside a window and leans one hand against an open book, pen in hand. His name is written in white medieval style lettering above him, with the dates 1808 to 1881 beneath it.

01/05/2024 - 2:30pm

Venue: Saltwell Park

Saltwell Park Stroll: Walking Tour – Saltwell Park

Enjoy the fresh air of Saltwell Park as you embark on this fascinating walking...

An orange background is overlaid by a photo of author David Nicchols, who sits at a wooden table wearing a blue shirt. Next to him is some deep purple text, which says: David Nicchols in conversation at The Biscuit Factory.

01/05/2024 - 7:00pm

Venue: The Biscuit Factory

David Nicholls in Conversation – The Biscuit Factory

David Nicholls is the author behind some of our best-loved novels and screen adaptations,...

An orange coloured cocktail is topped with a large smoke filled bubble in a long stemmed glass. White words sit above the glass, which read: Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass.

02/05/2024 - 5:30pm

Venue: The Alchemist Newcastle

Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass – The Alchemist Newcastle

Discover tips, tricks and beauty secrets with this Charlotte Tilbury masterclass at The Alchemist,...

Attention foodies: 7 culinary events to add to your 2024 calendar

02/05/2024 - 6:00pm

Venue: Blackfriars Cookery School

Bao and Beer

Dive into a fun-filled evening of Chinese bao making. Grab your nearest and dearest,...

A poster showing the many faces of comedians who will take the stage at Consett Comedy Festival.

02/05/2024 - 7:00pm

Venue: Consett Rugby Club

Consett Comedy Festival 2024 – Consett Rugby Club

Head to Consett Rugby Club for the revered Consett Comedy Festival, where some of...

03/05/2024 - 10:00am

Venue: Wylam Brewery, Exhibition Park

Slice Wars 2024: A New Hope

Satisfy your cheese and carb cravings at this popular weekend event, where pizza and...

A huge crowd of people dressed in festival attire stand behind a railing facing forward to an unseen stage. Many of them raise their arms in the air and sing along. In the background, the large structure of St James Park stadium can be seen.

03/05/2024 - 4:00pm

Venue: Leazes Park

In The Park Newcastle – Leazes Park

In The Park Festival Newcastle will be taking over Leazes Park over the May...

03/05/2024 - 6:30pm

Venue: Life Science Centre

80s Silent Disco by Moonlight – Life Science Centre

Experience a party like no other in the spectacular setting of The Life Science...

04/05/2024 - 10:00am

Venue: Exhibition Park, Newcastle

Newcastle Food Festival

Introducing a new culinary bash for 2024 – The Newcastle Food Festival. It’s a...

Several shouting people are depicted in a black and white photograph from a LGBT+ march in the past. This is overlaid with pink text which says: Curious Histories, Queer in the City.

04/05/2024 - 12:00pm

Venue: Great North Museum: Hancock

Curious Histories: Queer In the City – Great North Museum: Hancock

Play a part in preserving Newcastle’s LGBTQIA+ heritage with this celebratory afternoon run by...

Bundles of willow cane lie on a wooden surface. They are ready to be woven into a beautiful sculpture.

04/05/2024 - 12:00pm

Venue: The Workshop

Willow Dragonfly Workshop – The Workshop

This 3-hour workshop will introduce you to willow weaving and let you make your...

Two stitched portraits side by side. They depict abstract faces and are created using pink, red and brown thread.

04/05/2024 - 1:30pm

Venue: BALTIC

Baltic Shop Creates: Stitched Collage – BALTIC

Tell your own visual story in this mindful workshop focused around stitched collage.Ailish Henderson,...

A banner made from cowboy print fabric hanging from a thin pole of wood. On the fabric, the words 'Cowboy like Me' have been stitched on in black fabric. Beneath the text, there is a red star.

04/05/2024 - 4:00pm

Venue: Flaura Rose

Taylor Swift Banner Making Workshop with Bianco Perry – Flaura Rose

This fun workshop is perfect for any Swifties out there!Embroidery artist Bianco Perry will...

Poster for the Taylor Swift club night Swiftogeddon at the Boiler Shop. A pale blue background is overlaid with seagulls and 2024 written in paint style white text. On top of this, bold red and black text reads SwiftoGeddon, The Taylor Swift Club Night.

04/05/2024 - 9:00pm

Venue: Boiler Shop

Swiftogeddon: The Taylor Swift Club Night – Boiler Shop

Honour the queen of pop with this much-loved club night dedicated to Taylor Swift.In...

A man stands in a bird hide at Washington Wetlands Centre. He holds a pair of binoculars in his hands and smiles as he looks out the window.

05/05/2024 - 10:00am

Venue: Washington Wetland Centre

Demo day with Viking Optical – Washington Wetland Centre

Whether you're looking to get your first pair of binoculars or want an upgrade,...

A golden spaniel stands on a large tree stump in the grounds of Raby Castle. It pants happily and looks off into the distance. The castle looms majestically in the background. Image credit to @gemhearingdogs on Twitter.

05/05/2024 - 10:30am

Venue: Raby Castle

Great British Dog Walk – Raby Castle

Head to the spectacular Raby Castle in Country Durham for this huge charity dog...

Two mini banner designs by embroidery artist Bianco Perry. One set features the stitched words Goodnight, God Bless. Blue tassels hang beneath it. The other design shows the word Gravy and has red hanging tassels.

08/05/2024 - 6:00pm

Venue: Seventeen Nineteen, Holy Trinity Church

Stitch a Mini Banner with Bianco Perry – Seventeen Nineteen, Holy Trinity Church

Join embroidery artist Bianco Perry in this uplifting banner-making workshop for adults.Create a fun...

A table is covered in piles of scissors, buttons, threads, embellishments and more for the cushion decorating workshop at Banyan.

09/05/2024 - 6:00pm

Venue: Banyan

Cushion Decorating – Banyan

Head to Banyan in Newcastle City Centre to unleash your creativity in this cushion-decorating...

Painting by William Turner called The Fighting Temeraire. It depicts a ship sailing away into a sunset.

10/05/2024 - 10:00am

Venue: Laing Art Gallery

Turner: Art, Industry & Nostalgia – Laing Art Gallery

The Laing Art Gallery will showcase more than 20 works by Joseph Mallord William...

11/05/2024 - 10:00am

Venue: Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Tynemouth Food Festival

Prepare for a feast at Tynemouth Food Festival. With the stunning backdrop of Tynemouth...

Photo for Tyneside Vegan and Music Festival. A teal background is covered in small illustrations of pawprints and animal faces. Below it against a white strip, the T of Tyneside is displayed as an orange angel of the north. The rest of the text reads Tyneside Vegan and Music Festival.

11/05/2024 - 11:00am

Venue: Northumbria University

Tyneside Vegan and Music Festival – Northumbria University

Enjoy a day of live music and local traders at this family-friendly vegan festival...

Six newly fired pots sit in a sink, where hands scrub the smoke and soot from their surfaces. The pots' colours already shine through in tones of metallic green, blue, gold and bronze.

11/05/2024 - 1:30pm

Venue: Muddy Fingers Pottery

Raku and Obvara Taster Class – Muddy Fingers Pottery

Learn the art of two ancient firing methods: Raku and Obvara.You'll be provided with...

Plants and succulents in an array of quirky pots sit on a pink tablecloth at a flea market stall. Another photo shows a woman in a 50s style white dress browsing the vintage clothes rails.

12/05/2024 - 11:00am

Venue: Gateshead International Stadium

The Big Newcastle Flea Market – Gateshead International Stadium

This huge flea market at Gateshead International Stadium is a must for anyone interested...

Poster promoting the Hand Embroidery Workshop by The Canny Haberdashery. A green background is overlaid with pink and red leaves. Text is positioned above this, giving details of the event.

12/05/2024 - 12:30pm

Venue: Revolución de Cuba Newcastle

Hand Embroidery Workshop with The Canny Haberdashery – Revolución de Cuba Newcastle

Led by The Canny Haberdashery, this hand embroidery workshop is the perfect way to...

Vanilla frosted tea cups and choc chip cookies are arranged around two tiers of an afternoon tea cake stand.

12/05/2024 - 2:00pm

Venue: Prohibition Cabaret Bar

Spring Temperance Tea Party: Vintage Afternoon Tea Cabaret – Prohibition Cabaret Bar

Kickstart spring in true swinging style with this delightful afternoon tea cabaret at Prohibition...

Four glass suncatchers hang from a fake white tree. They are all egg shaped and feature a range of colourful designs depicting flowers, trees and shapes.

14/05/2024 - 10:00am

Venue: Whitley Bay Big Local

Fused Glass Suncatchers Workshop – Whitley Bay Big Local

Free your creativity in this fun workshop, where you'll create a unique suncatcher to...

A woman carefully draws a nature design onto a piece of green paper. She is taking part in a lino printing workshop.

15/05/2024 - 10:00am

Venue: bbox studios

Spring Printmaking Spectacular: A Coastal Lino Print Workshop – bbox studios

Create stunning lino prints during this 2-hour workshop.You'll learn the basics of lino printing...

A graphic shows a pair of red hands typing on a grey keyboard. Lines extend from the keyboard, attaching to a grey mask of Barrack Obama's face. Above the graphic, there is white text which asks Fake or Fact?

16/05/2024 - 8:00pm

Venue: Life Science Centre

Science Speakeasy: Fake or Fact? – Life Science Centre

Dive into the darker side of AI with this adults-only talk at the Life...

A gentleman dresses in a grey suit and tie sits astride a red BMW motorbike. His hand is poised over one handle.

17/05/2024 - 6:30pm

Venue: Tyne Bank Brewery

The Dapper Weekender – Tyne Bank Brewery

Don your most dapper outfits for a weekend of music, food and drinks, motorbikes...

A pink circle contains the white words Vintage and Makers. Behind it, there are pictures of cacti, rows of colourful shirts, cowboy boots and textiles.

19/05/2024 - 10:00am

Venue: Boiler Shop

Newcastle’s Vintage & Makers Flea Market – Boiler Shop

Who doesn't love a craft and flea market? This huge market will take over...

A cobbled street leading down to Newcastle's Tyne Bridge and Quayside on a grey day. A few people walk across the road.

19/05/2024 - 2:30pm

Venue: Newcastle City Centre

Last Orders: Walking Tour – Newcastle City Centre

Take a fascinating walking tour around a handful of Newcastle's 265 pubs, learning about...

Repeating pattern of blue and purple flowers against green leaves.

21/05/2024 - 10:30am

Venue: Gateshead Central Library

Springtime Pattern Making on Totes with Sajil – Gateshead Central Library

Join artist Sajil Kaleem and dip your toes into the mesmerising art of repeated...

Three women stand at a table in Tyne Bank Brewery. The wear curly wigs like Bob Ross's iconic hair. They each hold up a landscape painting that they have done at the Joy of Painting evening.

21/05/2024 - 7:00pm

Venue: Tyne Bank Brewery

Joy of Painting with Bob Ross – Tyne Bank Brewery

Bring out your inner Bob Ross at this fun and friendly painting workshop for...

22/05/2024 - 7:00pm

Venue: Tyne Bank Brewery

Joy of Painting with Bob Ross – Tyne Bank Brewery

Bring out your inner Bob Ross at this fun and friendly painting workshop for...

Textile artist Bianco Perry wears a black and white spotty blazer. She holds her arms out, showing off the many banners around her. The one hanging on the wall behind her says: Chip Butty.

23/05/2024 - 6:00pm

Venue: BALTIC

Baltic Shop Creates: Bevs and Banners with Bianco Perry – BALTIC

Textile artist Bianco Perry is back again for another fun sip-and-sew session.Enjoy a complimentary...

23/05/2024 - 7:00pm

Venue: Tyne Bank Brewery

Joy of Painting with Bob Ross – Tyne Bank Brewery

Bring out your inner Bob Ross at this fun and friendly painting workshop for...

Black and white depiction of Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. She wears a sleek black dress, long black gloves and a high bun.

24/05/2024 - 3:00pm

Venue: The Assembly Rooms

Breakfast at Tiffany’s Themed Afternoon Tea – The Assembly Rooms

Embrace your inner Holly Golightly as you sit down to this ultra-stylish afternoon tea.Get...

Poster for the Red Hot Chilli Pipers 2024 tour. A member of the band leans back on the stage. Behind him are screaming fans. The scene is bathed in dramatic red light. The rest of the poster is black apart from the white bold words that say Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Featuring the Red Hot Chilli Dancers.

24/05/2024 - 8:00pm

Venue: Tyne Theatre and Opera House

Red Hot Chilli Pipers – Tyne Theatre and Opera House

Join the Red Hot Chilli Pipers for a brand-new tour to celebrate 20 years...

25/05/2024 - 11:00am

Venue: Flaura Rose

Taylor Swift Banner Making Workshop with Bianco Perry – Flaura Rose

This fun workshop is perfect for any Swifties out there!Embroidery artist Bianco Perry will...

25/05/2024 - 4:00pm

Venue: Flaura Rose

Taylor Swift Banner Making Workshop with Bianco Perry – Flaura Rose

This fun workshop is perfect for any Swifties out there!Embroidery artist Bianco Perry will...

A colourful heart of rainbow paint surrounded the words Durham Pride. On either side of the heart, there is a photo of Aston Merrygold of JLS and George Shelley of Union J. They will be headlining Durham Pride weekend.

26/05/2024 - 10:30am

Venue: The Sands

Durham Pride 2024 – The Sands

Celebrate LGBT+ diversity at The Sands park for Durham's annual Pride weekend!The morning will...

Two children, a boy and a girl, stand beside a pond on a sunny day. The boy hovers a net over the water, grinning. A WWT employee stands beside them, smiling at them as she watches.

26/05/2024 - 1:00pm

Venue: Washington Wetland Centre

Pond Dipping – Washington Wetland Centre

Explore the underwater world with a fun pond-dipping session at Washington Wetland Centre.Grab a...

A range of Jo Malone candles. soaps and spray are lined up on a grey surface. Oranges and flower petals surround them.

26/05/2024 - 2:00pm

Venue: Fenwick Newcastle

Jo Malone London Afternoon Tea – Fenwick Newcastle

Jo Malone London will be taking over Roof Thirty Nine at Fenwick Newcastle with...

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