What’s on in Newcastle in 2026

Your Guide to Theatre, Music, and More In Newcastle

Discover what’s on in Newcastle with our guide to the city’s vibrant and varied arts scene. From theatre productions and live music to touring shows and special events, Newcastle upon Tyne offers a strong cultural programme throughout the year.
The city is home to some of the North East’s most recognized venues. Theatre fans can enjoy touring productions and classic plays at Theatre Royal Newcastle, while large-scale concerts, comedy shows and live entertainment regularly take place at Utilita Arena Newcastle. Together, these venues host a wide range of performances that attract audiences from across the region.
Newcastle is also a regular stop on many UK tours, with popular theatre productions, music acts and live shows frequently visiting the city as part of national tour schedules. Whether you are following a touring production or looking for a great night out, Newcastle offers plenty of options for live entertainment.
Our curated guide to what’s on in Newcastle brings together upcoming events, venue information and useful insights to help you explore the city’s arts and entertainment offerings and plan your next visit with ease.

Upcoming Theatre, Music and Exhibitions in Newcastle

Rude Science

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly explosive new show, packed with...

Hamza Yassin – My Life Behind The Lens

Hamza takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour

Tyne Theatre & Opera House Newcastle

29 May 2026

Hamza takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour.

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026

Tyne Theatre & Opera House Newcastle

5 Jun 2026

The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026!

Nikita Kuzmin

Burn the Floor presents Nikita Kuzmin: Supernova. Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage in the explosive new dance spectacular Supernova, touring the UK in June and July 2026.

Ben Portsmouth

This is Elvis

Tyne Theatre & Opera House Newcastle

26 Sep 2026

Ben Portsmouth brings you his jaw-dropping tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll! With...

Maisie Adam

Whatsherface UK Tour

Tyne Theatre & Opera House Newcastle

27 Sep 2026

Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her new show Whatsherface.

Lily Allen

West End Girl Tour

Utilita Arena – Newcastle

16 Jun 2026

Lily Allen West End Girl Tour

Beyond Van Gogh

The Immersive Experience

Utilita Arena – Newcastle

12 Jul 2026 - 9 Aug 2026

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a 360º digital art exhibition that invites you to step into the universe of the Dutch genius, Vincent van Gogh

Westlife

The Anniversary World Tour

Utilita Arena – Newcastle

3 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2026

Westlife UK and European leg of their 25th anniversary celebrations - Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour. 

Professor Brian Cox

Emergence World Tour

Utilita Arena – Newcastle

17 Oct 2026

Emergence Tour - Brian Cox

John Bishop

Let's Go Round Again UK & Ireland Tour 2027

Utilita Arena – Newcastle

6 May 2027

John Bishop Let's Go Round Again UK & Ireland Tour 2027

Taylormania

Taylor Swift Eras - The Ultimate Tribute

O2 City Hall Newcastle

2 May 2026

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of...

Jane McDonald

Living the Dream

O2 City Hall Newcastle

1 Sep 2026

Jane McDonald Tour Living the Dream

David Essex

2026 Tour

O2 City Hall Newcastle

4 Sep 2026

The Legendary David Essex

Lost in Music

One Night At The Disco

O2 City Hall Newcastle

12 Dec 2026

Get ready to get Lost In Music! The show that everyone is talking about, now...

Alan Carr

Have said Too Much

O2 City Hall Newcastle

13 Nov 2027 - 14 Nov 2027

Alan Carr

Horrible Histories

Terrible Tudors & Awful Egyptians

Northern Stage Newcastle upon Tyne

12 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2026

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! Horrible Histories

Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes

Matthew Bourne’s triumphant adaptation of the legendary film

Theatre Royal Newcastle

28 Apr 2026 - 9 May 2026

The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

Legally Blonde The Musical

The iconic West End and Broadway smash hit musical

Theatre Royal Newcastle

12 May 2026 - 17 May 2026

The iconic West End and Broadway smash hit musical

The Ballad of Johnny and June

A brand-new musical celebrating the legendary love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter

Theatre Royal Newcastle

2 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2026

A brand-new musical celebrating the legendary love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter.

The Ballad of Johnny and June

A brand-new musical celebrating the legendary love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter

Theatre Royal Newcastle

9 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2026

A brand-new musical celebrating the legendary love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter.

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show

Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!

Theatre Royal Newcastle

19 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!

Operation Mincemeat

The hilarious and sharp-witted musical that tells the story of a real-life - and extremely bizarre - WWII operation.

Theatre Royal Newcastle

22 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is directed by award-winning theatre group Splitlip, who are known for their fast-paced comedy and glam-punk music.

Fawlty Towers The Play

Featuring your favourite scenes from the sitcom’s unforgettable twelve episodes.

Theatre Royal Newcastle

30 Jun 2026 - 4 Jul 2026

Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘Greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.

The Battle

Blur v Oasis

Theatre Royal Newcastle

7 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026

The Battle Blur v Oasis

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

The Spy Novel That Changed Everything. Now Live On Stage.

Theatre Royal Newcastle

7 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026

The Spy Novel That Changed Everything. Now Live On Stage.

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

The Spy Novel That Changed Everything. Now Live On Stage.

Theatre Royal Newcastle

22 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

The Spy Novel That Changed Everything. Now Live On Stage.

The Bodyguard

Classic Musical Thriller

Theatre Royal Newcastle

27 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2026

The Bodyguard

Annie

The Smash Hit West End Musical

Theatre Royal Newcastle

4 Aug 2026 - 8 Aug 2026

The Smash Hit West End Musical Annie

Barnum

The Circus Musical starring Lee Mead

Theatre Royal Newcastle

11 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Barnum the Musical

The Silence of the Lambs

Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now.

Theatre Royal Newcastle

18 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now.

Car Man

Matthew Bournes New Adventures

Theatre Royal Newcastle

8 Sep 2026 - 12 Sep 2026

Matthew Bournes Car Man

Mrs Doubtfire

The Hit Comedy Musical

Theatre Royal Newcastle

23 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

MRS. DOUBTFIRE has been created by a transatlantic team of award-winning artists

Rigoletto

Opera North

Theatre Royal Newcastle

4 Nov 2026 - 6 Nov 2026

Rigoletto Opera North

Eugene Onegin

Opera North

Theatre Royal Newcastle

7 Nov 2026

Operas North Eugene Onegin

Mean Girls

the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy

Theatre Royal Newcastle

18 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2027

Mean Girls the smash hit musical comedy

Dirty Dancing

The Classic Story on Stage

Theatre Royal Newcastle

9 Feb 2027 - 13 Feb 2027

Dirty Dancing

Don Giovanni

Opera North

Theatre Royal Newcastle

10 Mar 2027 - 12 Mar 2027

Don Giovanni Opera North

Paranormal Activity

Only the fearless need book.

Theatre Royal Newcastle

13 Apr 2027 - 17 Apr 2027

Paranormal Activity is a new story live on stage.

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella

London 1940. The Blackout. A siren sounds...

Theatre Royal Newcastle

20 Apr 2027 - 1 May 2027

Matthew Bourne’s epic interpretation of the classic fairytale Cinderella.

Grease The Musical

Directed by Nikolai Foster Choreography by Arlene Phillips

Theatre Royal Newcastle

10 May 2027 - 15 May 2027

Grease the Musical Directed by Nikolai Foster Choreography by Arlene Phillips

CATS

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical

Theatre Royal Newcastle

8 Jun 2027 - 19 Jun 2027

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

10 Years of Fabulous

Theatre Royal Newcastle

19 Jul 2027 - 24 Jul 2027

10 Years of Fabulous
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