The Late Shows 2025
16 - 17 May

7. Christ Church

Christ Church

Fri Only

Experience an exciting range of performances from the community of arts organisations based in the c...

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9. Nighthawks

The Biscuit Factory

Fri Only

Join us for the opening of comedian, actor and artist Jim Moir’s (aka Vic Reeves) headline exhibit...

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11. Open House

Cobalt Studios

Fri Only

From the backyard to the topfloor take a wander around Cobalt. Peek into artists studios, enjoy a BB...

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15. 36 Lime Street Studios

36 Lime Street

Fri Only

Discover the charm of Newcastle’s oldest artist studio building, home to a diverse community of cr...

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16. ​A Celebration of Mr Benn, by David McKee

Seven Stories

Fri Only

Make your way to the magical Attic for an adult-only performance from the talented Seven Stories cre...

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27. St Mary's Heritage Centre

Sat Only

Enjoy live music, crafting and a café inside this iconic Gateshead building. Discover more about th...

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28. Pure Class

Station East

Sat Only

A pop- up open mic night hosted by performer and spoken word artist Mwelwa Chilekwa. Whether you're ...

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31. BEE DJ in the North

Vane

Sat Only

A performance by Berlin-based artist, Jorn Ebner. Using bee sound samples, his live sets are both at...

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33. Then, Now and HERE: Black and Global Majority heritage in dance, arts and cultural expression

Gateway Studio

Sat Only

Prepare to immerse yourself in an exhibition of sights, sounds, talks and creative dance performance...

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34. Unleashing Creativity with the Morphological Matrix!

Orbis Community (West Street)

Sat Only

Visit open studios, take part in workshops, and meet the visionary creatives shaping tomorrow. Explo...

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35. Hours after hours

The Kittiwake Trust Multilingual Library

Sat Only

Join in with an evening of magical music - bring your instrument and chime in. Bring a poem and thro...

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39. The Soundroom

Sat Only

Celebrate four decades of local collective music-making history at a special night at The Soundroom....

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41. Secret Shebeen

Tyneside Irish Centre

Sat Only

Explore the top floor of the building in Gallowgate with a new perspective from the Library and Heri...

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42. Cobalt takeover

Cobalt Central NCL

Sat Only

Step into Cobalt Central NCL where artist in residence Graeme has been occupying the space creating ...

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44. Something’s growing in The Coach House!

The Coach House

Sat Only

Come and explore this new Late Shows venue right in the heart of Creative Central NCL and experience...

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47. Live Music & Bar

The Black Swan

Sat Only

Head down to the Black Swan for refreshments and for live music from Bellavana. Soak up the sound of...

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51. HYPNIC PICNIC

Alphabetti Theatre

Sat Only

A playground for Newcastle’s sonic frontier. Immerse yourself in dreamlike soundscapes and hypnoti...

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54. Experience the world of Freemasonry

Maple Terrace Masonic Hall

Sat Only

Purpose built in 1870 as a masonic building, this hidden gem is still busy today with masonic meetin...

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56. The Blackbird Tavern

Newcastle Castle

Sat Only

Soak up the ambiance of a real tavern for the night as The Blackbird Tavern will open it’s doors o...

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58. Open Mic

Live Theatre

Sat Only

Come to this hub of new writing to watch or take part in an open mic night in Live’s iconic bar, w...

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59. The House Of Le Bas presents “Speak The Truth”

Newcastle Contemporary Art at High Bridge Works

Sat Only

NCA will host a performance by Turner Prize nominee Delaine Le Bas, who will perform Speak The Truth...

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63. Hatton Gallery

Sat Only

Come along to the Hatton for an array of art activities. Featuring music by Novyi-Lef, a synthesiser...

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67. Sound Travels

Northumbria University Music

Sat Only

Come and join students and researchers to explore musical journeys through time and place. Follow ci...

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72. “Have your cake and eat it” Inspired Support Art and Design workshops

Neuro Gallery/WHQ

Sat Only

Neuro gallery will feature the inspired works of Stu Herring, a prominent artist whose creations exp...

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