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

Music:

Nu Year’s Eve – Nuromantica

31 December - 31 December

Strictly Smokin' Big Band's Christmas

18 December - 18 December

Jingle Bell Rock

21 December - 21 December

The Bootleg Eagles – One of These Festive Nights

18 December - 18 December

The Christmas Orchestra

21 November - 21 November

This is a Clubland Christmas Party

18 December - 18 December

Bon Jordi Christmas Special

4 December - 4 December

Brass and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour

26 November - 26 November

Jason Isaacs

13 December - 13 December

Christmas by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)

11 December - 19 December

Bublé Christmas by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)

12 December - 12 December

Boulevard's Christmas Spectacular

13 November - 3 January

Christmas Rocks 2026

27 December - 30 December

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas – Piccadilly Sinfonietta

22 December - 22 December

'100% Soul...!' The Xmas Special with the Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir

14 December - 14 December

Fleetwood Mac’s 'Rumours,' Christmas 2026 with the Transatlantic Ensemble

19 December - 21 December

Ultimate Power – Christmas Special

12 December - 12 December

New Year's Eve at Wylam Brewery

31 December - 31 December