The Late Shows

Thank you to all the venues and volunteers who took part in this year's The Late Shows (8 & 9 May 2026) and, to all the lovely people who came out and joined in the fun across the weekend, we'd love to hear from you about your experience. See you in 2027!

Last Year's Events

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

2026 Events

News

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…