Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
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MEET AND MAKE
1st November-31st December 2025
Time: Sundays 2-4pm
Venue: Baltic
Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA
Website: www.balticmill.com
Take part in free artist-led workshops perfect for families with children aged 5-12.
TODDLER TIME
1st November-31st December 2025
Time: Wednesdays 10am-6pm
Venue: Baltic
Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA
Website: www.balticmill.com
Toddler time explores the themes of colour, sound and touch, and is designed to support your toddler to play, make, think and do. Have fun and investigate new ways to play in these changing drop-in activities.
UNDER 5'S PLAY HIVE
1st November-31st December 2025
Time: 10am-6pm
Venue: Baltic
Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA
Website: www.balticmill.com
Drop in every Wednesday to Sunday to this area where under 5s celebrates Baltic's journey from a flour mill to our present day as an art gallery. Through play, we invite you to explore our past, present...
WONDER & WANDER TOUR
1st November-31st December 2025
Time: Wednesdays 10.30am
Venue: Baltic
Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA
Website: www.balticmill.com
Soak up some art with the barins and join a member of our Learning Team (alongside Kitty the Kittiwake) for a Wonder and Wander tour where you and your little one can discover our current exhibitions through...
COWGATE YOUNG THEATRE MAKERS
1st July-31st December 2025
Time: Mondays 4-6pm
Venue: Cowgate Community Centre,
Address: NE5 3UT.
Website: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk
An exciting new drama group for children & young people during term-time that uses drama, theatre-making, movement & creative writing to create & share stories. For ages 8 -14 years old. Delivered...
EAST END STORY MAKERS
3rd July-31st December 2025
Time: Wednesdays 4-4.50pm
Venue: Byker Primary School,
Address: NE6 2AT.
Website: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk
A creative group for children and young people during term-time that uses drama, music, movement, creative writing & food to create & share stories. For children & young people aged 5 -14 and...
STEAM TO GREEN
20th-21st July 2026
Venue: Discovery Museum
Address: Blandford Square, NE1 4JA
Website: www.discoverymuseum.org.uk
Discovery Museum's new FREE exhibiton which tells the story of energy & the climate crisis in the North East by looking back to the industrial revolution, & forward to the pioneering contributions in green...
NORTH EAST DEAF YOUTH THEATRE
21st September-31st December 2025
Time: 9.30-11.30am
Venue: Gosforth Civic Theatre,
Address: NE3 3HD
Website: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk
North East Deaf Theatre aims to support deaf children and young people to develop their creative skills, build confidence and form new friendships. Together with deaf arts organisation Turtléar,...
QUEEN HEAVEN
23rd January-31st December 2025
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Life Science Centre
Address: Times Square, NE1 4EP
Website: www.life.org.uk
Enjoy some of legendary rock band Queen’s greatest hits set to fun, exciting visuals in Life’s Planetarium (a 360° immersive dome). Approved by Queen & inspired by their music, &...
FEBRUARY REOPENING
1st February-31st December 2025
Venue: Life Science Centre
Address: Times Square, NE1 4EP
Website: www.life.org.uk
Life Science Centre reopens on Saturday 1 February, after a period of closure for exciting upgrades, essential maintenance & team training, ahead of Life’s 25th birthday in May. Among the exciting new...
NEWCASTLE CASTLE
1st February-31st December 2025
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: Newcastle Castle
Address: Castle Garth, NE1 1RQ
Website: www.newcastlecastle.co.uk
The city's most historic building & attraction, Newcastle Castle & Keep is open 5 days a week 10am-5pm during winter hours & all week at Half Term. Enjoy a day out exploring the landmarks & discovering...
UNDERGROUND ADVENTURES WITH MURRAY THE MOLE
1st May-24th October 2025
Venue: Great North Museum
Address: Barras Bridge, NE2 4PT
Website: www.greatnorthmuseum.org.uk
This collection of free family trails invites you to explore the museum, engage with objects & collect prizes. You can use the trail up to four times across one, two, three, or four visits. Complete each...
NEW LIGHTBOX
24th May-31st December 2025
Venue: Life Science Centre
Address: Times Square, NE1 4EP
Website: www.life.org.uk
Life celebrates its 25th birthday this month & to celebrate, Lightbox is opening on Saturday 24 May, an exciting NEW collection of hands-on exhibits to get stuck into. Step inside a 6-metre-high tornado,...
COWGATE YOUNG THEATRE MAKERS
8th September-15th December 2025
Time: Every Monday 4-6pm
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 during term-time that uses drama, theatre-making, movement & creative writing to create & share stories. Delivered by Unfolding Theatre...
FAMILY FUN AT LIFE
8th September-26th October 2025
Venue: Life Science Centre
Address: Times Square, NE1 4EP
Website: www.life.org.uk
Families can get stuck into loads of hands-on fun at Life Science Centre including separating fact from fiction & discover if you can believe what you see in a NEW show in the Science Theatre, enjoy exciting...
HEXHAM SKULL TRAIL
15th October-2nd November 2025
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Hexham Old Gaol
Address: Hallgate, NE46 3NH
Website: www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/hexhamoldgaol
Can you count all the Skulls lurking in the creepy corners of Hexham Old Gaol? Take part in a spine-chilling Skull Trail around the Gaol, inspired by the museum’s dark & grisly history and collections....
PUMPKIN TRAIL
15th October-2nd November 2025
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Woodhorn Museum & Country Park
Address: NE63 9YF
Website: www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/woodhorn
Can you find all the pumpkins that are hiding in the shadowy corners of Woodhorn Museum? Pick up your trail sheet & then explore the museum & colliery buildings to try & find all the hidden pumpkins. If...
SOUTH TYNESIDE INTERNATIONAL MAGIC FAMILY FESTIVAL
17th-17th October 2025
Venue: Customs House
Address: South Shields, NE33 1ES
Website: www.customshouse.co.uk/theatre
A magical treat for all ages featuring comedy, wonder, & plenty of “how did they do that?” moments! Tickets from £10.00.
FAMILY ART CLASS
18th-18th October 2025
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. At each session you'll be guided by a professional artist to discover a different art technique, such as watercolours, ceramics, mixed media, drawing...
NAPOLEONIC CANNON FIRING
18th-19th October 2025
Time: 11am
Venue: Alnwick Castle
Address: Alnwick, NR66 1NQ
Website: www.alnwickcastle.com
Join the Newcastle Garrison Live History Group on the Gun Terrace for live firing of our very own replica Napoleonic cannon & make your day go off with a BANG! Cannon will be fired hourly from 11am weather...
THE BIG DRAW FESTIVAL
18th-18th October 2025
Time: 1-4pm
Venue: Shipley Art Gallery
Address: Prince Consort Road, NE8 4JB
Website: www.shipleyartgallery.org.uk
Celebrate 25 years of The Big Draw with the theme ‘Drawn Together’. Suitable for all ages - you don't need to be 'good at drawing'! This event is all about coming together to draw in fun & surprising...
ALNWICK CASTLE CLOSES FOR THE WINTER
23rd-23rd October 2025
Venue: Alnwick Castle
Address: Alnwick, NR66 1NQ
Website: www.alnwickcastle.com
ARTS & CRAFTS
25th October-2nd November 2025
Time: 12-3pm
Venue: Woodhorn Museum & Country Park
Address: NE63 9YF
Website: www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/woodhorn
Have a go at creating your own Victorian cooking range out of collage materials. At the centre of every miner's home was the kitchen & at the heart would have been the range. It would provide warmth &d...
CEREAL DISCO
25th October-2nd November 2025
Time: 9.30-11am
Venue: Baltic
Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA
Website: www.baltic.art
Fancy starting your day with a cereal disco in the school holidays? Pop along to the Baltic & join us for breakfast and a boogie in Front Room available every morning Wednesday to Sunday during the school...
HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
25th October-2nd November 2025
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Newcastle Castle
Address: Castle Garth, NE1 1RQ
Website: www.newcastlecastle.co.uk
A spooktacular week of Halloween activities delving into the gory history of the castle with a range of activities for all ages. Halloween drawing, tick or treat trail, ghost hunt, gory tours. potion-making&...
HALLOWEEN HALF TERM
25th October-2nd November 2025
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens
Address: NE20 0DX
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Belsay Hall this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues & gather round to listen to spooky stories. Book online & save 15%.
LUMINARIUM
25th-28th October 2025
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: Market Place
Address: Blyth, NE24 1BW
Website: www.greatnorthumberland.co.uk/luminarium
Step inside Myriad, a brand-new Luminarium by Architects of Air, and discover a world of colour and light. This huge, inflatable sculpture is full of winding pathways, gentle curves, and glowing domes...
OCTOBER HALF TERM
25th October-2nd November 2025
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: Life Science Centre
Address: Times Square, NE1 4EP
Website: www.life.org.uk
Enjoy loads of thrills & surprises & a fabulous feast of family fun, including a special late-night opening on Friday 31 October! Plus dinosaurs are back for this week only! Get up close with these...
HALLOWEEN FUN & PARADE
27th-31st October 2025
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Market Place
Address: Blyth, NE24 1BW
Website: www.greatnorthumberland.co.uk/luminarium
Step into a week of colourful fun this Halloween. From spooky decorations to vibrant Day of the Dead traditions, there's something for the whole family. Join daily drop-in workshops to make paper skulls...
MYTHICAL CREATURE MASK MAKING
27th-27th October 2025
Time: 11am-3pm
Venue: Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum
Address: Buddle Street, Wallsend NE28 6HR
Website: www.segedunumromanfort.org.uk
The Romans loved to share tales of mythical beasts & legendary characters — now it’s your turn to bring one to life in this hands-on family session. Let your imagination run wild & craft a mythical...
WHO ARE THE MUMMIFIED PEOPLE AT THE MUSEUM
27th-27th October 2025
Time: 11-11.45am & 1.1.45pm
Venue: Great North Museum
Address: Barras Bridge, NE2 4PT
Website: www.greatnorthmuseum.org.uk
Learn about the mummified people of Ancient Egypt & how we are using research & knowledge to change how we work with these collections today in two separate 45-minute workshops at 11am & 1pm. Free but...
FREE FAMILY CRAFTS
28th-28th October 2025
Time: 11am-1pm & 1.30-3pm
Venue: South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Address: Ocean Road, NE33 2JA
Website: www.southshieldsmuseum.org.uk
Drop in to the learning room & "fix" a "damaged" artwork. When you have finished, compare it to the original in The Art of Conservation exhibition which offers a glimpse into the process of art conservation...
MAKE A HORRIFYING HAND
28th-28th October 2025
Time: 10.05am-2.15pm
Venue: Discovery Museum
Address: Blandford Square, NE1 4JA
Website: www.discoverymuseum.org.uk
Get stuck in with creepy crafting to make your own moveable horrible hand for Halloween in 45- minute workshops! £2.50 per ticket. Advanced booking recommended. Suitable for children aged 6+.
MEDICINES OF THE PAST
28th-28th October 2025
Time: 11am-3pm
Venue: Hexham Old Gaol
Address: Hallgate, NE46 3NH
Website: www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/hexhamoldgaol
Discover the weird & wonderful world of old-fashioned cures. From herbs & spices to some truly strange remedies, find out what people once believed could keep illness away. Have a go at making your own...
OCTOBER HALF TERM FAMILY ART CLASS
28th-28th October 2025
Time: 10.30am - 12 noon & 1-2.30pm
Venue: Shipley Art Gallery
Address: Prince Consort Road, NE8 4JB
Website: www.shipleyartgallery.org.uk
A fun art class for October half term for 7-12 year olds & their grown ups. £4.50 per child plus booking fee. Advance booking essential.
ART CAMPS
29th-30th October 2025
Time: 10am-3pm
Venue: Laing Art Gallery
Address: New Bridge Street, NE1 8AG
Website: www.laingartgallery.org.uk
Young people (7-10 year olds) are welcome to explore the galleries, talk about art, & create their own work in sessions led by a professional arts educator. Experiment with materials, learn new skills,...
BIRDS OF PREY DISPLAY
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 11am-3pm
Venue: Woodhorn Museum & Country Park
Address: NE63 9YF
Website: www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/woodhorn
Discover the fascinating world of birds of prey & see spectacular displays with the team from Ridgeside Falconry. Theses popular & interactive flying displays take place at 12noon & 2pm (weather permitting)...
SPOT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY
29th October-2nd November 2025
Venue: Northern Stage
Address: NE1 7RH
Website: www.northernstage.co.uk
Join Spot & his friends for this engaging & interactive show for everyone age 2 plus & their grownups. Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation is the perfect...
TIME ODYSSEY: A FAMILY ADVENTURE
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 10.15am-2.30pm
Venue: Great North Museum
Address: Barras Bridge, NE2 4PT
Website: www.greatnorthmuseum.org.uk
A new interactive learning experience which takes families on a quest through the museum. It is played on a tablet & uses gaming techniques & impressive AR technology, to engage & learn through the power...
LET'S PLAY
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Market Place
Address: Blyth, NE24 1BW
Website: www.greatnorthumberland.co.uk/luminarium
A fantastic day of FREE circus fun where you can try out circus skills, watch amazing demonstrations, & cheer on others as they test their talents. Drop-in between 10am & 4pm.
MAKE A LANTERN
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 11-3pm
Venue: Stephenson Railway Museum
Address: Middle Engine Lane, NE29 8DX
Website: www.stephensonrailwaymuseum.org.uk
Free craft activities every Thursday during school holidays from 11am-3pm. Drop-in & make your own spooky lantern for Halloween.
OCTOBER HALF TERM FAMILY CRAFTING
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 10.30am - 12 noon & 1-2.30pm
Venue: Shipley Art Gallery
Address: Prince Consort Road, NE8 4JB
Website: www.shipleyartgallery.org.uk
Create your own pumpkin & witch's cat craft for Halloween. £3 per child, plus booking fee. Prebooking essential.
PRINTMAKING
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 10am-3pm
Venue: Great North Museum
Address: Barras Bridge, NE2 4PT
Website: www.greatnorthmuseum.org.uk
Join Heartwood artist Shona Branigan for a FREE drop-in printmaking activity. Make a print using wood & natural materials. 10am – 3pm.
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN WALK
30th October-1st November 2025
Time: 5.30pm, 6.30pm & 7.30pm
Venue: Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens
Address: NE20 0DX
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens
Join some ghost-hunting storytellers on a family-friendly walk through the shadows of Belsay Castle. With tales full of strange & spooky goings-on, this Halloween walk is sure to get you into the spirit...
SPOOKY SILENT DISCOS
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 4.30pm & 7.30pm
Venue: Discovery Museum
Address: Blandford Square, NE1 4JA
Website: www.discoverymuseum.org.uk
Dress in your coolest creepy costume to stomp away to tunes like the Monster Mash at these 2-hour Spooky Silent Discos with three music channels to choose from, including Halloween tunes. Two time slots...
SPOOKY THEMED HERITAGE TRAIN RIDES
30th-30th October 2025
Venue: Stephenson Railway Museum
Address: Middle Engine Lane, NE29 8DX
Website: www.stephensonrailwaymuseum.org.uk
Experience a spook-tacular journey with tales of terror from Newcastle's weirdest wordsmiths, the monstrous Mosstroopers! Dress in your scariest Halloween costume & you could win a prize! Tickets from...
STORYTIME DON'T LOOK DOWN
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 10.30 & 11.30am
Venue: Baltic
Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA
Website: www.baltic.art
Drop-into ther Learning Lounge for an enchanting new adventure. In these FREE interactive storytelling sessions at 10.30am & 11.30am, we'll explore what happens when nature reclaims urban Gateshead - imagine...
ANGELA'S ARK
31st-31st October 2025
Time: 11am-12p & 12.30-1.30pm
Venue: South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Address: Ocean Road, NE33 2JA
Website: www.southshieldsmuseum.org.uk
Exciting animal handling & interaction sessions at 11am & 12.30pm, where you can meet amazing creatures, learn fascinating facts, & enjoy hands-on crafty fun! Perfect for little explorers aged 4+. £7.00...
FAMILY BIKE RIDE
31st-31st October 2025
Time: 1-2pm
Venue: Baltic
Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA
Website: www.baltic.art
Enjoy a family bike ride from Baltic over the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, along the Newcastle Quayside, following the river West, then returning to Baltic, a total of 5 miles with stops along the way. Booking...
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL LATE NIGHT OPENING
31st-31st October 2025
Time: 12pm-7pm
Venue: Life Science Centre
Address: Times Square, NE1 4EP
Website: www.life.org.uk
Explore the science centre after dark as Life stays open until 7.00pm. Perfect for families who want Halloween fun in a warm & cosy environment PLUS enjoy exclusive Halloween treats like slime & secret...
PEDAL & PLAY
31st-31st October 2025
Time: 10.30am-2.30pm
Venue: Baltic
Address: Gateshead Quays, NE8 3BA
Website: www.baltic.art
Roll up to Baltic Square with the whole family. Expert Cycling Leaders from North East Young Dads & Lads have set up a fun skills track with bikes for every age - balance bikes for under-5s, children's...
THE PIRATES OF BUCCANEER BAY
31st-31st October 2025
Time: 2pm
Venue: The Exchange Theatre
Address: Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1SE
Website: www.theexchange1856.com
All aboard for a swashbuckling adventure like no other! Packed with laughs, thrills, & jaw-dropping surprises, this is the high-seas panto experience you won't want to miss! Whether you're 4 or 104, this...
FESTIVAL OF FIREWORKS
1st-1st November 2025
Time: 4.30-7.30pm
Venue: Banks Home Riverside
Address: Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QR
Website: www.durhamcricket.co.uk/events
Lasers, fireworks, live music, food & drink plus lots more. Tickets Adults £10.00, Child £6.00, Family £27.00. Book online.
SATURDAY ART CLASSES
1st-1st November 2025
Time: 10.15-11.45am & 1.45-3.15pm
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. £5 per child.Pre-booking essential at www.laingartgallery.org.uk.
NORTH TYNESIDE FIREWORKS DISPLAY
2nd-2nd November 2025
Time: 6- 7.30pm
Venue: The Links,
Address: Whitley Bay, NE26 1PG
Website: www.visitnorthtyneside.com/events/event/north-tyneside-fireworks-display/
North Tyneside's annual free fireworks display starts at 7 pm, lasting for around 20 minutes, and there will be fairground rides for children to enjoy & refreshments before the display.
BLUE FLAMES FIREWORKS DISPLAY
5th-5th November 2025
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 £8.50, Kids £6.00, Family £27.50. Book online at www.blueflames.co.uk/fireworks-display
SEGEDUNUM FIREWORKS DISPLAY
5th-5th November 2025
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum
Address: Buddle Street, Wallsend NE28 6HR
Website: www.segedunumromanfort.org.uk
A spectacular free fireworks display at 6.30pm on the banks of the River Tyne. Bring your oohs & aahs to fireworks at the fort & see the night sky over the River Tyne light up where the iconic Swan Hunter...
TALES FROM ACORN WOOD
6th-7th November 2025
Venue: Customs House
Address: South Shields, NE33 1ES
Website: www.customshouse.co.uk/theatre
Based on the favourite stories by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake?...
FESTIVE FUN
8th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Life Science Centre
Address: Times Square, NE1 4EP
Website: www.life.org.uk
Make magical memories this Christmas with a festive day out at Life. Cosy up in the 360° immersive dome for our delightful, animated show What Santa Sees. Craft unique festive creations in our Making...
OUTDOOR ICE SKATING
8th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Life Science Centre
Address: Times Square, NE1 4EP
Website: www.life.org.uk
Life’s ice rink is back from Saturday 8 November for 8 weeks only! Enjoy an open-air whirl on real ice for a smooth skate. The rink is ideal for ice skaters of all abilities. Plus they have loads of...
TYNEMOUTH CRICKET CLUB FIREWORKS DISPLAY
8th-8th November 2025
Time: 7pm
Venue: Tynemouth Cricket Club
Address: NE30 2BG
Website: www.tynemouthcricketclub.co.uk
Get ready for an amazing fireworks display at 7pm (gates open 5pm). This event is the cricket clubs biggest fundraising event of the year.
CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
11th-15th November 2025
Venue: Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Address: Westgate Road, NE1 4AG
Website: www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk
Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie &the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman & Scott Wittman (Hairspray) & a book by David Greig....
EARTH, WIND & FIRE GARDEN
14th-15th November 2025
Time: 5-8.30pm
Venue: Ridley Park,
Address: Blyth, NE24 3HF
Website: www.greatnorthumberland.co.uk/whatson
Step through a fire-breathing flower arch into a glowing Fire Garden where flames, light, water and wind meet. Wander among shimmering sculptures, blooming fire trees, and giant lotus flowers breathing...
PRE-SCHOOL DAY
14th-14th November 2025
Time: 9.30am-3pm
Venue: Life Science Centre
Address: Times Square, NE1 4EP
Website: www.life.org.uk
Pre-school days provide the perfect opportunity for you & your little ones to try new things, make new friends & have lots of hands-on fun. Enjoy exciting activities that have been developed with children’s...
FAMILY ART CLASS
15th-15th November 2025
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. At each session you'll be guided by a professional artist to discover a different art technique, such as watercolours, ceramics, mixed media, drawing...
DISNEY ON ICE
19th-23rd November 2025
Venue: Utilita Arena
Address: NE4 7NA
Website: www.utilitaarena.co.uk
Experience the legacy of Disney as Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero, a brand-new magical adventure for the whole family! Discover what it truly means to be a hero as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse &...
GOLDILOCKS & THE THREE BEARS
21st November-3rd January 2026
Venue: Customs House
Address: South Shields, NE33 1ES
Website: www.customshouse.co.uk/theatre
Step right up for a magical, madcap adventure in this spectacular pantomime, Goldilocks & the Three Bears! Join the fabulous Dame Bella, the queen of the big top, & her hapless but lovable sidekick Dennis...
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON
22nd-22nd November 2025
Time: 10am-6.30pm
Venue: Market Place
Address: Blyth, NE24 1BW
Website: www.greatnorthumberland.co.uk/luminarium
Enjoy an exciting line up of live music, browse festive market stalls, and treat yourself to delicious seasonal food and drinks. Enjoy funfair rides, creative face painting, and colourful balloons. Santa...
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISMOUSE
22nd November-3rd January 2026
Venue: Northern Stage
Address: NE1 7RH
Website: www.northernstage.co.uk
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a…MOUSE! Join MOUSE on a Christmas Eve mission to deliver a present. Climb to the top of the pile...
THE SANTA EXPERIECE
22nd November-23rd December 2025
Venue: Life Science Centre
Address: Times Square, NE1 4EP
Website: www.life.org.uk
The sell out Santa Experience is back. A magical, festive experience that you won’t find anywhere else. And you get access to the science centre too, for FREE, making this a unique, & great value,...
ALADDIN
25th November-18th January 2026
Venue: Newcastle Theatre Royal
Address: NE1 6BR
Website: www.theatreroyal.co.uk
Enter a whole new world of pantomime with a brand-new version of Aladdin celebrating Danny & Clive’s 20th year as the stars of the Theatre Royal panto! Michael Harrison’s retelling of the legendary...
THE ELF EXPRESS 2025
29th November-22nd December 2025
Time: Every Sat & Sun 9.45am-3.45pm plus Monday 22nd December
Venue: Stephenson Railway Museum
Address: Middle Engine Lane, NE29 8DX
Website: www.stephensonrailwaymuseum.org.uk
Make this Christmas a real cracker with a trip on board the Elf Express! Meet the Chief Elf as well as Santa Claus himself & enjoy an interactive Christmas performance before jumping on board a heritage...
BEAUTY & THE BEAST
4th December-3rd January 2026
Venue: Northern Stage
Address: NE1 7RH
Website: www.northernstage.co.uk
A stolen rose spells bad news for heroine Belle & her unfortunate dad in this enchantingly wicked retelling of Beauty & the Beast. Families are invited to join the narrators – two mischievous fairies...
BEAUTY & THE BEAST
5th December-3rd January 2026
Venue: Whitley Bay Playhouse
Address: NE26 1LZ
Website: www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk
The timeless panto of love & magic..It's a tale as old as time! Blue Genie Entertainment return with their next Christmas production starring BAFTA award-winning CBBC star Dani HAmer, the unforgettable...
CINDERELLA
5th December-4th January 2026
Venue: Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Address: Westgate Road, NE1 4AG
Website: www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk
Join in the festive fun with the lovable Buttons, the handsome Prince Charming, the wicked Ugly Sisters, the magical Fairy Godmother &, of course, the beautiful Cinderella & make it a Christmas to remember...
FESTIVE TALES
6th-24th December 2025
Venue: Woodhorn Museum & Country Park
Address: NE63 9YF
Website: www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/woodhorn
This Christmas sees the return of the popular Festive Tales at Woodhorn Museum – a magical festive experience where children can meet Father Christmas, share their Christmas wishes, & take home an early...
WHERE DO ALL THE KITTIWAKES GO AT CHRISTMAS
9th-21st December 2025
Venue: Live Theatre, Quayside,
Address: NE1 3DQ
Website: www.live.org.uk
Live Theatre present a deliciously wintry new play this Christmas, sprinkled with ideas from local schoolchildren. This festive tale will have the whole family squawking with laughter! Tickets Adult £16.00,...
JACK & THE BEANSTALK
12th-24th December 2025
Venue: The Exchange Theatre
Address: Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1SE
Website: www.theexchange1856.com
Oh no he didn’t! Oh yes he did! The magic of panto returns with a giant-sized adventure for all the family! This year, climb sky-high with Jack and the Beanstalk — a laugh-out-loud, song-filled spectacular...
A TOWN CALLED CHRISTMAS
19th-21st December 2025
Venue: Gosforth Civic Theatre
Address: NE3 3HD
Website: www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk
Clementine dreams of a gingerbread village where chocolate coins are currency, & laughter hangs like baubles in the air! The happiest place on Earth. Or at least it used to be. Together with a cantankerous...