Things to do

Uncover the charm of Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley with this essential pocket guide – where local heritage, creativity and culture collide.

Stuck in a date night rut? Here’s five fun and cool ways to spend time together in Newcastle – no candlelit clichés in sight.

Culture gets an after-hours glow-up this May as The Late Shows returns for two unmissable nights across Newcastle and Gateshead.

Diaries at the ready! Discover the most unique experiences and things to do in Newcastle this year.

Whether you’re a local seeking fresh inspiration or a first-time visitor eager to explore, here’s how to spend a day in Newcastle, from dawn to dusk.

Discover how to step back, embrace a slower pace, and invite more calm and moments of joy into your day-to-day life.

Bring home a sprinkling of festive magic by choosing your perfect real tree from Northern Christmas Trees in Newcastle.

Festive magic has arrived in Newcastle thanks to a sparkling array of Christmas markets, cosy igloos and pop up experiences across the city centre. Here’s a round-up of all the festive fun.

Inspiration on things to see, eat, drink and do across Newcastle this festive season.

The Toon will be twinkling again this festive season with the return of Northern Lights, a magical light trail in Leazes Park.

Fashionistas, it’s time to free up your diaries and make a date with a special line-up of events in Newcastle celebrating London Fashion Week.

Calling all culture vultures and local history enthusiasts! Heritage Open Days returns this September – here’s a round up of what’s happening in and around Newcastle.

Performing arts take centre stage at Newcastle Fringe Festival this July. Here’s a quick-fire rundown on what to expect.

Sustainable fashion and thrifted style take to the spotlight as we chat to the founder of Clothes Cycle Markets, Poppy Collingwood-Cameron, ahead of her upcoming event in Newcastle later this month.

The award-winning Alasdair Beckett-King brings his whimsical style of comedy to The Stand later this month. Newcastle Sparkles catches up with the Durham comedian to chat all things Fringe, falafel and Flamingo Land.

If you love the magic of theatre, whether it’s the thrill of a musical, an enchanting ballet or all the drama of a play coming to life on stage, Newcastle has an abundance of venues showcasing all of these genres and much more besides.