The Late Shows 2026
08 - 09 May

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Ouseburn

1 Glass shop front with a display consisting of furniture, costume and homewares

Shop, exhibition, music & grilled oysters

Flea Circus

Fri Only

A shop like no other, Flea Circus, is a melting pot of creativity, with artisans and artists selling...

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Flea Circus 210 Warwick Street, Newcastle, NE2 1BB
2 Entrance to a brick building with signage over a yellow double door, right door is open

Make your Mark with Print Club

Biscuit Tin Studios

Fri Only

With three different printing techniques to try, choose one, make your mark and create your own orig...

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Biscuit Tin Studios Warwick Street, Newcastle, NE2 1BB no wheelchair access
3 Christ Church Shieldfield

Silks, Trapezes, Organs & Drums

Christ Church

Fri Only

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

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Christ Church Simpson Terrace, Newcastle, NE2 1XA
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Open Studio and Exhibition at Design Feminisms Research Group

School of Design, Northumbria University

Fri Only

Explore different relationships between feminisms and design in the North East, nationally, and inte...

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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,
5 NewBridge Project gateshead

Showcase

The NewBridge Project

Fri Only

Join The NewBridge Project for an exciting showcase of new work made by Newcastle University's first...

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The NewBridge Project The Shieldfield Centre, 4-8 Clarence Walk (via Stoddart Street), Newcastle, NE2 1AL under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
7 Shieldfield Art Works

Craft, clay & ice cream

Shieldfield Art Works

Fri Only

As part of Creating Fallow, a programme thinking about rest, labour and human limitations, enjoy han...

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

Folk Stories

The Biscuit Factory

Fri Only

With a nod to folk traditions, gather for an evening of art, music and words; celebrating storytelli...

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The Biscuit Factory 16 Stoddart Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AN
11 Exterior photograph of Northern Print building

Mock-a-Mokuhanga

Northern Print

Fri Only

Celebrating an exhibition of new work by Japanese artist Fusako Yoshikawa, get into the groove with ...

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Northern Print Stepney Bank, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2NP
12 Photo of 3 x re-enactors in Home Guard uniforms

The Home Guard 1940 - 1944

The Time Bandits @ Seven Stories

Fri Only

Step back in time and explore a Home Guard display from the Time Bandits. See a collection of histor...

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The Time Bandits @ Seven Stories 30 Lime Street, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
13 Ouseburn Yard

Brushstrokes & Beats

Ouseburn Yard

Fri Only

Live Murals, Exhibition, Vinyl Painting and Mexican-Inspired Art. Join local artist Anthony Downey f...

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Ouseburn Yard 1 Stepney Road, Newcastle
16 Ouseburn Farm Disco Ball

The Farm After Hours: 50 Years in Ouseburn

Ouseburn Farm

Fri Only

Experience Ouseburn Farm in the evening with food, drinks and traditional farm themed games, alongsi...

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Ouseburn Farm Ouseburn Road (off Lime Street), Newcastle, NE1 2PA
18 Brick built 5 storey building by the side of a waterway (c) Steve Luck

Open Studios

36 Lime Street

Fri Only

Explore Newcastle’s oldest artist studio building. Discover paintings, ceramics, sculpture, jewell...

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

Night Owls and Early Birds

The Find

Fri Only

The shop's team of 24 artists, makers and vintage sellers will pay tribute to our feathered friends,...

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The Find 59 Lime Street, NE1 2PQ no wheelchair access
20 Painting of starry Newcastle sky

Starry Tyne

Jim Edwards Studio

Fri Only

Visit Jim Edwards in his studio, where he'll be on hand to give an insight into his creative practic...

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Jim Edwards Studio 57 Lime Street, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ no wheelchair access
27 Brick built multi storey building

Textile art workshops & exhibition

Louise Goult x BottleWorks

Fri Only

Join Louise for free drop-in embroidery workshops exploring hand stitching on more unusual materials...

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Louise Goult x BottleWorks 8 Riverside Walk, Lower Ouseburn Valley, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1LX
29 Albion Row Studios

Act - Reflect - Sustain

Albion Row Studios

Fri Only

A-ct R-eflect S-ustain is an event that opens Albion Row Studios to the public. Artists will welcome...

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Albion Row Studios Unit 32, Morley North, Albion Row,

Gateshead

31 Hidden Heights

Lock In Sessions

Hidden Heights Creative Studio

Sat Only

Discover the creative studio beneath the Railway Quarter arches in Gateshead. By day, the studio is ...

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Hidden Heights Creative Studio Arch 4, Hymers Court, Brandling Street, Gateshead, NE8 2BA
33a 65 High Street - map of venue and photo's of some of the facilities

Courtyard Beach Party @ Atlas North East

65 Hight Street, Gateshead, NE8 2AP

Sat Only

Atlas North East will be taking over the Orbis Community Courtyard for a BEACH PARTY!!! Music, Art, ...

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65 Hight Street, Gateshead, NE8 2AP 65 High Street, Gateshead, NE8 2AP Studios on second floor floor are accessible by stairs only.
33b 65 High Street - map of venue and photo's of some of the facilities

Maker Space

65 Hight Street, Gateshead, NE8 2AP

Sat Only

Explore a showcase of member’s creations including electronic artwork, retro technologies, traditi...

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65 Hight Street, Gateshead, NE8 2AP 65 High Street, Gateshead, NE8 2AP Studios on second floor floor are accessible by stairs only.
33c 65 High Street - map of venue and photo's of some of the facilities

Drawing workshop @ Vane

65 Hight Street, Gateshead, NE8 2AP

Sat Only

Take part in an immersive, participatory drawing workshop. You will have the chance to work alongsid...

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65 Hight Street, Gateshead, NE8 2AP 65 High Street, Gateshead, NE8 2AP Studios on second floor floor are accessible by stairs only.
34 Green Heart Collective

Alternative Met Gala Exhibition

Green Heart Collective

Sat Only

Enter a world of upcycled glamour in this Alt Met Gala exhibition of red carpet outfits made from di...

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Green Heart Collective 231-233 High Street, Gateshead, NE8 1AS
35 Orbis Community (West Street) 2024

Made in Gateshead After Dark!

Orbis Community (West Street)

Sat Only

Create a Gateshead landmark print.Gateshead College students and local creatives run the presses for...

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

The Power of Plants

Gateshead Libraries, Arts & Heritage

Sat Only

Try different activities to test your senses and develop your green fingers! Learn about herbs and m...

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Gateshead Libraries, Arts & Heritage Gateshead Central Library, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4LN
38 Shipley

Creative Communities

Shipley Art Gallery

Sat Only

Enjoy a night of crafting and creativity led by Gateshead based makers, creators and organisations. ...

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Shipley Art Gallery Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4JB

West End and Quayside

45 Pavilion at Night - Credit Chris Price

Summerhill Bowling Club

Summerhill Bowling Club

Sat Only

Come and explore a truly unique hidden gem in the heart of Newcastle city centre, a stone’s throw ...

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Summerhill Bowling Club Winchester Terrace, Newcastle, NE4 6EH Limited wheelchair access

Creative Central NCL

49 The Common Room

Beneath the surface

The Common Room

Sat Only

Explore an immersive mining soundscape, continue your journey into the lost future of coal mining an...

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The Common Room Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
50 Photograph taken of front and entrance to the building

Streets Alive – Urban Gallery

Newcastle Arts Centre

Sat Only

Visit the opening night of an exhibition to promote the work and value of street art on Forth and Pi...

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Newcastle Arts Centre 67 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SG
52 Entrance to D6: Culture in Transit

Open Studio

D6: Culture in Transit

Sat Only

D6 invites you to an open studio where artists taking part in the international programme Contested ...

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D6: Culture in Transit 5 Charlotte Square, Newcastle, NE1 4XF No wheelchair access
55 Grainger

Grainger Unplugged

Grainger Market

Sat Only

Live music takes over the market as buskers and bands fill the space with sound and energy. Wander b...

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Grainger Market Grainger Street, Newcastle, NE1 5QQ

Newcastle City Centre and Haymarket

56 High Bridge Works

Open Studios and Arcadea Exhibition

Newcastle Contemporary Art at High Bridge Works

Sat Only

Newcastle Contemporary Art presents an exhibition by Arcadea which will showcase material from their...

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Newcastle Contemporary Art at High Bridge Works 31-39 High Bridge, Newcastle, NE1 1EW
57 Castle Fine Art shop exterior

Castle Fine Art presents The Art of Bob Dylan

Castle Fine Art

Sat Only

Bob Dylan has been producing visual art since the early 1960s, but it wasn't until 2007 that Dylan u...

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Castle Fine Art 61-67 Grey Street, Newcastle, NE1 6EF Limited wheelchair access
60 An exterior shot of the Laing Art Gallery

Portray Yourself!

Laing Art Gallery

Sat Only

Explore how the dresses behind the gallery’s portraits were made and worn in this free, drop-in cr...

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Laing Art Gallery New Bridge Street, Newcastle, NE1 8AG
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A Night in Shakespeare’s World

Northumbria University, Student Central

Sat Only

Join us for a short self-paced game exploring Shakespeare’s world, informed by the research of the...

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Northumbria University, Student Central City Campus, 2 Sandyford Rd, Newcastle, NE1 8ST
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Music in Your Hands

Northumbria University, Student Central

Sat Only

Get hands on with musical instruments from around the world and across the centuries and continents!...

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Northumbria University, Student Central City Campus, 2 Sandyford Rd, Newcastle, NE1 8ST
62 Farrell Centre exterior

Dolls Housing

Farrell Centre

Sat Only

Create a unique housing development – for dolls! Influenced by the Housing for All project, you’...

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Farrell Centre The Sir Terry Farrell Building, Eldon Place, Newcastle, NE1 7RD
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HAPPY! at the Hatton

Hatton Gallery

Sat Only

Take inspiration from our current exhibition HAPPY! curated from the Jerwood Collection by the Hatto...

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Hatton Gallery Kings Road, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU
64 T-rex bones

Quest for the Great North Treasure

Great North Museum: Hancock

Sat Only

The Great North Museum: Hancock is indulging in a year of treasure, come along to view their new exh...

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

Co-ordinated by:

Logo North East Museums

Sponsored by:

Logo Creative Central NCL Logo Stagecoach Bus

In association with:

Logo Newcastle City Council Logo Gateshead Council Logo Arts Council England

Maintained by Harry Bailey