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NORTH EAST DEAF YOUTH THEATRE
21st February-31st December 2026
Time: Third Sat
Venue: Gosforth Civic Theatre
Address: NE3 3HD
Website: www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk
Third Saturday every month, 9.30-11.30am, FREE monthly workshops for deaf children and young people aged 5 - 12 years. North East Deaf Youth Theatre explores all aspects of theatre-making including, creative...
SWING BRIDGE 150
13th June-20th December 2026
Venue: Discovery Museum
Address: Blandford Square, NE1 4JA
Website: www.discoverymuseum.org.uk
A small display in the Turbinia Atrium charting 150 years of the iconic Swing Bridge that connects Newcastle & Gateshead, with historical objects, images & archival material. Unveiled in 1876, Lord...
THINGS THAT GO - OPENING SUMMER 2026
31st July-28th February 2027
Venue: Discovery Museum
Address: Blandford Square, NE1 4JA
Website: www.discoverymuseum.org.uk
Discovery Museum’s brand-new gallery space will launch with a free playful transport exhibition. From boats & bicycles to tractors, trains & planes, explore the exciting world of transport through hands-on...
COWGATE YOUNG THEATRE MAKERS
7th September-14th December 2026
Time: 4-5.30pm
Venue: The Cowshed
Address: Houghton Avenue, Cowgate NE5 3UT
Website: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk
An exciting new drama group for children & young people aged 8-14 every Monday 4-5.30pm during term-time that uses drama, theatre-making, movement & creative writing to create & share stories. Delivered...
EAST END STORY MAKERS
9th September-16th December 2026
Time: 4-5.30pm
Venue: The Lighthouse Project
Address: NE6 2FT
Website: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk
A creative group for children & young people aged 7-14 every Wednesday during term-time that uses drama, music, movement, creative writing & food to create & share stories. Places are free but must be...
NORTH EAST DEAF YOUTH THEATRE
19th September-31st December 2026
Time: Third Sat
Venue: Gosforth Civic Theatre
Address: NE3 3HD
Website: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk
Third Saturday every month, 9.30-11.30am, FREE monthly workshops for deaf children and young people aged 5 - 12 years. North East Deaf Youth Theatre explores all aspects of theatre-making including, creative...
GREGGS TA-PASTRY
24th October-17th January 2027
Venue: Great North Museum
Address: Barras Bridge, NE2 4PT
Website: www.greatnorthmuseum.org.uk
This eight-metre-long embroidery chronicles the conquest of the British high street by Greggs' most treasured (& tasty) artefacts, inviting you to look closer at the legacy that lives behind your everyday...
BLUE FLAMES FIREWORKS DISPLAY
5th-5th November 2026
Time: 5.30-8pm
Venue: Blue Flames Sporting Club
Address: Benton NE12 9SF
Website: www.blueflames.co.uk
The Blue Flames Annual Fireworks Display returns for another year! Adults £10.00, Kids £7.00, Family £31.00. Book online at www.blueflames.co.uk/fireworks-display
OUTDOOR ICE SKATING
7th November-3rd January 2027
Venue: Life Science Centre
Address: Times Square, NE1 4EP
Website: www.life.org.uk
Life’s outdoor ice rink is an established part of Newcastle’s festive calendar & reopens from Saturday 7 November 2026. Skating sessions last approximately one hour (includes time to fit skates, so...
SATURDAY ART CLASSES
7th-7th November 2026
Time: 10.15-11.45am & 1-2.30pm
Venue: Laing Art Gallery
Address: New Bridge Street, NE1 8AG
Website: www.laingartgallery.org.uk
An inclusive art class held on the first Saturday of every month for 10-15 year olds. £7 per child.Pre-booking essential at www.laingartgallery.org.uk.
TYNEMOUTH CRICKET CLUB FIREWORKS DISPLAY
7th-7th November 2026
Time: 7pm
Venue: Tynemouth Cricket Club, Preston Avenue,
Address: NE30 2BG
Website: www.tynemouthcricketclub.co.uk
Get ready for an amazing fireworks display at 7pm (gates open 5pm). Should be fun for all the family with fairground rides, food stalls & of course the bar will be open! This event is the cricket clubs...
DISNEY ON ICE presents DISCOVER THE MAGIC
11th-15th November 2026
Venue: Utilita Arena
Address: NE4 7NA
Website: www.utilitaarena.co.uk
Celebrate Disney magic as Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic, a fast-paced, family-friendly production that follows the search for Tinker Bell through stunning worlds. Explore the colorful spirit...
ELF THE MUSICAL
18th-21st November 2026
Venue: Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Address: Westgate Road, NE1 4AG
Website: www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk
Elf the Musical is based on the 2003 feature film of the same name which features Buddy (as the Elf), & who doesn’t quite seem to fit in to Santa’s workshop, in more ways than one. Not only is he really...
SLEEPING BEAUTY
20th November-2nd January 2027
Venue: Customs House
Address: South Shields, NE33 1ES
Website: www.customshouse.co.uk/theatre
Chaos is coming to Cooksonville as the beloved story of Sleeping Beauty is retold with a Customs House twist. When the dastardly fairy Narcissus curses the Palace, Dame Bella & the ever-eager Dennis are...
FAMILY ART CLASS
21st-21st November 2026
Time: 10.30am - 12 noon & 1-2.30pm
Venue: Shipley Art Gallery
Address: Prince Consort Road, NE8 4JB
Website: www.shipleyartgallery.org.uk
A monthly Saturday art class for 7 - 12 year olds & their grown ups. At each session you'll be guided by a professional artist to discover a different art technique, such as watercolours, ceramics, mixed...
THE CHRISTMAS SORTING OFFICE
21st November-2nd January 2027
Venue: Northern Stage
Address: NE1 7RH
Website: www.northernstage.co.uk
Every year, in a top secret location, the North East Sorting Office receives thousands of letters to Santa from children (and sometimes grown-ups!) from all across Tyne & Wear. It’s Remi’s...
JACK & THE BEANSTALK
24th November-17th January 2027
Venue: Newcastle Theatre Royal
Address: NE1 6BR
Website: www.theatreroyal.co.uk
Follow Jack as he scales a beanstalk of epic proportions in search of his fortune in Cloudland. Doomed to sell his trusty cow, can Jack outwit the evil giant to win riches beyond his wildest dreams? Climb...
THE SNOW QUEEN
3rd December-2nd January 2027
Venue: Northern Stage
Address: NE1 7RH
Website: www.northernstage.co.uk
In a town called Stifle lives a girl named Gerda. She is the only child in Stifle – until Kai arrives. When the cruel Snow Queen whisks Kai away, Gerda embarks on an epic adventure, leaving...
ALADDIN
4th December-3rd January 2027
Venue: Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Address: Westgate Road, NE1 4AG
Website: www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk
This year's fun-packed family pantomime at the Tyne Theatre is Aladdin, from the same team behind last year’s spellbinding Christmas production of Cinderella & The Little Mermaid at Easter. Laugh at...
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS
4th December-3rd January 2027
Venue: Whitley Bay Playhouse
Address: NE26 1LZ
Website: www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk
Mirror Mirror on the wall, it is time for one of the greatest pantos of them all! This year the Playhouse bring the North East's own Michelle Heaton home as Snow White in this fairy tale adventure. Tickets...
THE SNOW QUEEN OF SPITSBERGEN
18th-20th December 2026
Venue: Gosforth Civic Theatre
Address: NE3 3HD
Website: www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk
A sensory immersive winter adventure through the frozen north & into the heart of the Snow Queen's winter- a magical journey about friendship, resilience & finding hope & joy in the coldest of places....
WHERE DO ALL THE KITTIWAKES GO AT CHRISTMAS
19th-31st December 2026
Venue: Live Theatre, Quayside,
Address: NE1 3DQ
Website: www.live.org.uk
Live Theatre present this deliciously wintry play about Christmas, sprinkled with ideas from local schoolchildren. Ever wondered where all those cheeky seaside birds go when Christmas comes & there aren’t...