The Late Shows

The Late Shows, an award-winning free after-hours culture crawl, returns on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 May 2026 across venues in Ouseburn Valley, Gateshead, and central Newcastle.

Last Year's Events

Although The Late Shows 2026 has now ended, you can still browse its events

2026 Events

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Creative Central NCL venue at Grainger Market

Full line-up revealed for The Late Shows 2026

One of the biggest events in Newcastle and Gateshead’s cultural calendar, The Late Shows returns o…

Girl smiling while looking at the brochure - in front of a white wall mural reads `Print Space`

Free after-hours culture will return in May 2026 as The Late Shows confirms dates

NewcastleGateshead’s award-winning after-hours culture crawl, The Late Shows, will return on Frida…

Creative Central NCL announces commissioned artists for The Late Shows 2025

Creative Central NCL has announced the commissioned artists for three exciting new projects as part …

Two females in an artist study showing the prints they have made

The Late Shows return this weekend

Tyneside's biggest after-hours culture crawl, The Late Shows, is back for its 17th edition this week…