The Late Shows

Thank you to all the venues and volunteers who took part in this year's The Late Shows (16 & 17 May 2025) and to all the lovely people who came out and joined in the fun across the weekend! See you in 2026!

Last Year's Events

Although The Late Shows 2025 has now ended, you can still browse its events

2025 Events

News

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…

Couple wearing sunglasses, smiling at camera - TLS 2024 (c) Colin Davison

Full line up revealed for The Late Shows 2025

One of the biggest events in Newcastle and Gateshead's cultural calendar, The Late Shows will return…

Electric Bus on the Coast Road heading north to South Shields passing Souter Lighthouse,

Stagecoach drives sustainability as a sponsor of The Late Shows 2025

North East Museums (formerly Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) the organisation that co-ordina…