The Late Shows 2025
16 - 17 May

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1. Craft Your Own Props & Snap for Glory: The Ultimate Photo Booth Challenge

Flea Circus

Fri Only

Get your creative juices flowing by designing your own fun and quirky props with resident illustrato...

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Flea Circus 210 Warwick Street, Newcastle, NE2 1BB

2. Making Do

Star and Shadow Cinema

Fri Only

Join the volunteers for sessions on printmaking and collaborate together on making zines. In the cin...

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Star and Shadow Cinema Warwick Street, NE2 1BB

3. Everyone an Artist (at the Print Club)

Biscuit Tin Studios

Fri Only

Create your own unique art print with the Biscuit Tin Print Club. With a choice of different techniq...

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Biscuit Tin Studios Warwick Street, Newcastle, NE2 1BB no wheelchair access

6. Poems on the Buses

School of Design, Northumbria University

Fri Only

We want your memories of travelling within NewcastleGateshead on public transport throughout the dec...

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School of Design, Northumbria University Design Feminisms Research Group Studio, School of Design, Northumbria University, CCE2 room 202, Newcastle, NE2 1XA,

8. Crafts & Ice Cream at Shieldfield Art Works

Shieldfield Art Works

Fri Only

Shieldfield Art Works invite you to join them for a taster of their regular creative activities with...

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Shieldfield Art Works 1 Clarence Street, Shieldfield, Newcastle, NE2 1YH limited wheelchair access

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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The Biscuit Factory 16 Stoddart Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AN

10. Wellness drop in workshops

Yoga x Life

Fri Only

Reconnect, recharge, and rejuvenate with mindfulness, movement, and community. Drop in, unwind, and ...

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Yoga x Life Units 1-3 Bryson Court, Portland Road, Newcastle, NE2 1DW

12. Open Studio

Incubate Experimental Printmaking

Fri Only

Incubate Experimental Printmaking encourages artists of all abilities to explore the wonderful mediu...

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Incubate Experimental Printmaking 10-16 Boyd Street, Studio 4, Newcastle, NE2 1AP

13. Northern Print

Fri Only

Take a glimpse into the wonderful world of printmaking and go behind the scenes at the regional cent...

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Northern Print Stepney Bank, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2NP

14. Late Night at the Farm Yard: Feed, Play, Feast!

Ouseburn Farm

Fri Only

Head down to Ouseburn Farm for a unique late-night experience. Enjoy feeding the animals after dark,...

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Ouseburn Farm Ouseburn Road (off Lime Street), Newcastle, NE1 2PA

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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36 Lime Street 36 Lime Street, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ limited wheelchair access - only the street level gallery is wheelchair accessible.

21. Uses and Abuses: Ouseburn River Health

Ouseburn Trust

Fri Only

See the Uses and Abuses exhibition celebrating the story of the Ouseburn river and the people who li...

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Ouseburn Trust 51 Lime Street, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

24. Make & Mend-Along

the space by St Oswald's Hospice

Fri Only

An evening of creativity with the space by St Oswald’s and Make & Mend Market.Make comics and ...

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the space by St Oswald's Hospice Ouse St, Byker, NE1 2AG

25. Hoults Yard

Fri Only

Take a peek through the keyhole around the former Maling Pottery, once one of the world’s largest ...

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Hoults Yard Hoults Yard, Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HL

Gateshead

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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Station East Hills St, NE8 2AS Over 18's only

30. Maker Space

Sat Only

Explore a showcase of Maker Space’s latest creations, admire some of their favourite builds from t...

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Maker Space Ground Floor, 65 High Street, Gateshead, NE8 2AP. no wheelchair access.

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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Vane 65 High Street, Gateshead, NE8 2AP

32. LOVE SHIRTS

Green Heart Collective

Sat Only

Come and experience Green Heart’s showcase of marvellous creations made from transforming unwanted...

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Green Heart Collective 231-233 High Street, Gateshead, NE8 1AS

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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Gateway Studio Over The Road Studios, 224 High Street, Gateshead, NE8 1AQ Limited wheelchair access

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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Orbis Community (West Street) 9 Interchange Centre, West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1BH

36. Revamp and Recycle

Gateshead Central Library

Sat Only

Spend the evening learning new tips and skills for updating and recycling your wardrobe. MakerPlace ...

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Gateshead Central Library Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4LN

38. Bensham Grove Late

Bensham Grove Community Centre

Sat Only

Enjoy history tours of this grade ll listed building, have fun in the garden, and take part in craft...

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Bensham Grove Community Centre Sidney Grove, Gateshead, NE8 2XD

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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The Soundroom Old Redheugh Library, Cuthbert Street, Gateshead, NE8 1PH

Creative Central NCL

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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Cobalt Central NCL 11/13 Clayton Street, Newcastle

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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The Coach House 1 Charlotte Square, Newcastle, NE1 4XF Limited wheelchair access

46. Get Involved

Newcastle Arts Centre

Sat Only

Get involved in a large-scale drawing project! Guided by course tutors, create a portrait of yoursel...

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Newcastle Arts Centre 67 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SG

49. Medieval to modern

Cathedral Church of St Mary

Sat Only

Come and sing in a medieval chant, listen to organ music, have a whistle-stop tour of the windows an...

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Cathedral Church of St Mary Clayton Street West, Newcastle, NE1 5HH

52. The Silent Discovery Disco

Discovery Museum

Sat Only

Have a dance around Turbinia! Join us for a (silent) Disco at Discovery Museum. There will be a vari...

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Discovery Museum Blandford Square, Newcastle, NE1 4JA

West End and Quayside

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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Live Theatre 27-29 Broad Chare, Newcastle, NE1 3DQ

Newcastle City Centre and Haymarket

62. Haylofts

Sat Only

Haylofts, formerly the stables for Newcastle Breweries, is the newest addition to the Hoults Yard gr...

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Haylofts 5 St Thomas’ Street, Newcastle, NE1 4LE

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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Hatton Gallery Kings Road, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU

64. THE HERDS @ Great North Museum: Hancock

Great North Museum: Hancock

Sat Only

Explore the museum after hours and take part in creating a large-scale collaborative artwork with Mo...

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Great North Museum: Hancock Barras Bridge, Newcastle, NE2 4PT

65. Explore the Farrell Centre

Farrell Centre

Sat Only

Discover Concrete Dreams, an exhibition exploring the ways Tyneside was transformed during 1960s and...

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Farrell Centre The Sir Terry Farrell Building, Eldon Place, Newcastle, NE1 7RD

66. Hancock Gallery

Sat Only

Step inside the Hancock Gallery and unleash your creativity – take part in hands-on drawing and cr...

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Hancock Gallery 2 Jesmond Rd W, Newcastle, NE2 4PQ No wheelchair access

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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Northumbria University Music Student Central, Northumbria University City Campus, NE1 8ST

68. Reimagining Sleep

Northumbria University, Student Central

Sat Only

What does sleep mean to you? Explore the night-time at the Reimagining Sleep pop-up exhibition, gath...

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Northumbria University, Student Central Student Central, 2 Sandyford Rd, Newcastle, NE1 8SG

69. Love Libraries

Newcastle City Library

Sat Only

Celebrating a love of libraries, City Library will be hosting an evening reading retreat with lots o...

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Newcastle City Library Charles Avison Building, 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle, NE1 8AX

70. A stroll through Newcastle African history

African Lives in Northern England

Sat Only

This stroll through Newcastle City Centre will highlight residents and visitors of African descent w...

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African Lives in Northern England 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle, NE1 8AX

71. Drop-in crafts or book an exclusive exhibition tour

Laing Art Gallery

Sat Only

In celebration of the new exhibition, With These Hands, which explores the representation of craft i...

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Laing Art Gallery New Bridge Street, Newcastle, NE1 8AG

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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Neuro Gallery/WHQ Curtis Mayfield House, 4 Carliol Square, Newcastle, NE1 6UF

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