What’s on in Newcastle

What’s On in Newcastle: Your Guide to Theatre, Music, and More

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.

An Evening of Burlesque

A glorious Night of Glamour, Laughter and Feel-good Fun

Tyne Theatre & Opera House Newcastle

28 Feb 2026

Roll up, roll up… the UK’s longest-running burlesque show is back touring the nation

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.

Michael Starring Ben

The Magic of Michael Jackson

Utilita Arena – Newcastle

22 Feb 2026

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music...

Peter Kay Tour

Better Late Than Never

Utilita Arena – Newcastle

8 Mar 2026

Peter Kay Announces Return to Stand-up with First Live Tour in Twelve Years.

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

Queenz

Drag Me To The Disco

O2 City Hall Newcastle

25 Feb 2026

Queenz are back with a brand new show! Join the gals for an electrifying, live...

Fastlove

The Tribute to George Michael

O2 City Hall Newcastle

7 Mar 2026

Direct from London’s West End, with a brand-new show for 2025, this is the world’s...

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...

David Essex

2026 Tour

O2 City Hall Newcastle

4 Sep 2026

The Legendary David Essex

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

MAMMA MIA!

The smash hit musical based on the songs of Abba

Theatre Royal Newcastle

11 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Join the fun at MAMMA MIA!, the worlds sunniest, most exhilarating smash-hit musical!

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical tours the UK for the first time.

Theatre Royal Newcastle

3 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2026

West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical on its first ever UK & Ireland tour.

The Marriage of Figaro – Mozart

Opera North

Theatre Royal Newcastle

19 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2026

Operas North marriage of Figaro

Peter Grimes

Opera North

Theatre Royal Newcastle

20 Mar 2026

Peter Grimes is a tale of isolation and prejudice. Haunted by rumours and suspicion, a fisherman finds himself grappling with inner demons as the local community turns against him.

Hamlet

William Shakespeare

Theatre Royal Newcastle

31 Mar 2026 - 4 Apr 2026

RSC Hamlet

Priscilla

Queen of the Desert the Musical

Theatre Royal Newcastle

6 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

2:22 A Ghost Story

An award-winning supernatural thriller

Theatre Royal Newcastle

13 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn't having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again?

To Kill a Mockingbird

Harper Lee's Classic Novel

Theatre Royal Newcastle

21 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

To Kill a mockingbird

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.

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 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 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

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

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

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
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