What’s On?

From festive shows to live entertainment, family days out to seasonal experiences and even spectacular celebrations, Newcastle has Christmas all wrapped up. Discover what’s happening across the city and start planning your perfect festive visit.

Featured Events

Check out what’s happening in the city this festive season!

Christmas Lights Switch On

12 November - 12 November

Northern Lights

20 November - 31 December

Ice Skating at the Life Science Centre

7 November - 3 January

Food & Drink:

A Three Course Christmas Carol

22 December - 22 December

The Ultimate K-Pop Christmas

20 December - 20 December

Evening Cookery Club - Edible Christmas Gifts

14 December - 15 December

NYE Drunch

31 December - 31 December

Come Wine With Me: NYE Bubbles Wine Tasting

31 December - 31 December

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) & Festive Afternoon Tea

Love Actually (2003) + Festive Afternoon Tea

29 November - 29 November

Little Women (2019) + Festive Afternoon Tea

29 November - 29 November

Whisky Wonderland - The Water of Life - Whisky Tasting

5 December - 11 December

Santa's Family Experience at The Royal Station Hotel

28 November - 24 December

The Drunch Before Christmas

28 November - 19 December

Christmas Puds & Pastries

5 December - 6 December

Christmas Bread Making

28 November - 28 November

Evening Cookery Club - Vegetarian Christmas

1 December - 1 December

Gingerbread House Making

22 November - 22 November

The Grinch Who Stole Peacock

27 November - 20 December

Blackfriars' Christmas Market

5 December - 6 December

Festive Lunch with Brass Band

10 December - 10 December

Breakfast with The Grinch

24 December - 24 December

Golden Oldies Festive Lunch

16 December - 16 December

Christmas & Canapés

12 December - 13 December

Blackfriars' Wreath Making Workshop

22 November - 29 November

Festive Afternoon Tea With A Brass Band

17 December - 17 December

Love Actually (2003) Popcorn & Prosecco

5 December - 22 December

Santa Sunday Lunch at The Vermont Hotel

6 December - 20 December

Come Wine With Me - Festive Wine Tasting

27 November - 19 December

Beef Wellington Masterclass

21 December - 22 December

It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) + Festive Afternoon Tea

12 December - 19 December

New Year's Eve 6-Course Tasting Menu at Blackfriars

31 December - 31 December

Christmas Day Lunch from £165 at Dakota

25 December - 25 December

Christmas Day Menu from £120 at Gino D'Acampo

25 December - 25 December

Christmas Day Lunch from £144.95 at Hotel du Vin

25 December - 25 December

Boxing Day Lunch from £34.95 at Hotel du Vin

26 December - 26 December

New Year's Day Lunch from £34.95 at Hotel du Vin

1 January - 1 January

Christmas Day Lunch from £155 at Hotel Gotham

25 December - 25 December

Christmas Day Menu from £149 at Chez Mal

25 December - 25 December

Boxing Day Dinner from £35 at Chez Mal

26 December - 26 December

New Year's Day Lunch from £35 at Chez Mal

31 December - 31 December

Christmas Day Menu from £114.95 at Miller & Carter

25 December - 25 December

Boxing Day Menu from £43.50 at Miller & Carter

26 December - 26 December

New Year's Eve Menu from £59.95 at Miller & Carter

31 December - 31 December

Christmas Day Menu from £40 at My Delhi

25 December - 25 December

New Year's Eve Menu from £25 at My Delhi

31 December - 31 December

Christmas Day Lunch from £89.50 at Royal Station Hotel

25 December - 25 December

Christmas Day Menu from £139.99 at The Hudson

25 December - 25 December

Christmas Day Lunch from £129.99 at The Vermont Hotel

25 December - 25 December

Boxing Day Lunch from £34.95 at The Maven

26 December - 26 December

New Year's Day Lunch from £34.95 at The Maven

1 January - 1 January

Christmas Day Lunch from £139.99 at The Maven

25 December - 25 December

Afternoon Tea with Santa at 3SIXTY

22 December - 24 December

Christmas in Newcastle at Rusty's

13 November - 24 December

New Year's Eve at Wylam Brewery

31 December - 31 December

Greek Christmas Market

21 November - 21 November

Last Christmas (2019) + Festive Afternoon Tea

13 December - 13 December

Home Alone (1990) + Festive Afternoon Tea

5 December - 5 December

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) + Festive Afternoon Tea

6 December - 6 December

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) + Mince Pie & Prosecco

19 December - 23 December

Gingerbread Making Workshop at Fenwick

3 December - 17 December