55 things to do in Newcastle this weekend

Another weekend, another excuse to get out in Newcastle. There are 55 events happening Oct 02–Oct 04, and honestly? The lineup is better than we expected. Here's what we'd actually spend our own time and money on.

Quick read on the weekend: music and community event, 27 events on Saturday alone, and most events are ticketed. Details below.

If you're bringing the crew: Cobalt Studios has 4 things on, so you can park yourselves there and let the weekend come to you.

The full lineup

Every event on in Newcastle this weekend, day by day:

Friday — 17 events

• — Amble
  O2 City Hall Newcastle
• — BOBBY. — All Night Long (Age 21+)
  Cobalt Studios
• — Baltic Cinema: Cladach + The Winds of Fogo Island
  BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
• — DJ EZ
  NX
• — First Friday Networking
  Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter
• — Heritage cross-stitch workshop, North Shields Library
  North Shields Library
• — Independence Day & New Intake Welcome Party
  De’XCape Lounge
• — Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me
  Utilita Arena Newcastle
• — Mr Traumatik UK TOUR ft ELRO
  Digital
• — Newcastle Singles Night, 50+ | Harry's Bar | Love at First Sign
  Harry's Bar Newcastle
• — Samuel More - A Solo Flamenco Guitar Concert
  Cluny 2
• — Somatic Breathwork Ceremony
  Clear Mind Collective
• — Start with Survivors
  One Strawberry Lane
• — Sunderland Music Scene Documentary Screening feat. Claudia & Slalom D
  Pop Recs
• — Susan Calman : Tall Tales
  Sunderland Empire
• — The Janzen Boys Live at The Common Room in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
  The Common Room
• — Zion Train
  The Cluny

Saturday — 27 events

• — AHOY THERE, ME OLD MUCKERS!” – AN AFTERNOON WITH MARINERS AND MARRAS
  NE30 1JE
• — Autumn Harvest Flower Arranging Workshop at Gibside Stables, Newcastle
  National Trust - Gibside
• — Bad Co Legacy
  The Cluny
• — Book folded hedgehog workshop - Craft with Amy
  1a Bedford Terrace
• — Closing Celebration Event
  the bound
• — Clubland classics brunch
  The New Sundial
• — Driven by Wellness: YANA Active x Aston Martin Newcastle
  Jesmond Dene House
• — Dunes + Ashes of Iron + Waheela
  Little Buildings
• — Echo and Earth Sound Bath
  St John's Methodist Church
• — Ecstatic Dance in Newcastle
  DiverCity Hub
• — GROHOTSKY . Music. Soul. Ukraine.
  Cafe Under The Spire
• — Gallus
  Cluny 2
• — HED PE / COLD
  Anarchy Brew Co
• — Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble
  Newcastle Cathedral
• — Intro to glaze making
  Muddy Fingers Pottery
• — KNOWTFEST NEWCASTLE
  Newcastle University Student Union
• — Lola Haro + Garbo
  Cobalt Studios
• — MIK ARTISTIK'S EGO TRIP (SUNDERLAND)
  The Ship Isis
• — Madra Salach
  The Grove, Newcastle
• — Newcastle Red Bulls v Leicester Tigers
  Kingston Park
• — North East Indie Book Fest 2026
  Field & Fodder
• — Second Speed: Black Traffic & Veseli
  NX
• — Surrealist Self Portraits with Mark Bletcher
  Cobalt Studios
• — The Hu
  O2 City Hall Newcastle
• — Thomas Green - Brainstorm
  The Stand Comedy Club - Newcastle
• — Urban Explorers: Dunston Staiths
  The Staiths Cafe
• — Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour
  Utilita Arena Newcastle

Sunday — 11 events

• — 5Rhythms® - conscious movement to balance body, mind and emotions
  Summerhill Bowling Club
• — A Different Thread + Driven Serious
  Cluny 2
• — Don Broco
  O2 City Hall Newcastle
• — Eastside present Cinder Well
  The Cluny
• — Kane Brown - Crowd Work King
  The Stand Comedy Club - Newcastle
• — NUJO Jazz Jam
  Cobalt Studios
• — Newcastle's Craft & Flea Market
  Boiler Shop
• — SONGWRITER CIRCLE FEATURE
  The Engine Room
• — Westlife - Venue Premium Tickets
  Utilita Arena Newcastle
• — Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour
  Utilita Arena Newcastle
• — grate cheese fest
  Summerhill Bowling Club

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