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
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
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
Nikita Kuzmin
Michael Starring Ben
Peter Kay Tour
John Bishop
Queenz
Fastlove
Taylormania
Horrible Histories
MAMMA MIA!
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical tours the UK for the first time.
3 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2026
The Marriage of Figaro – Mozart
Peter Grimes
Priscilla
2:22 A Ghost Story
To Kill a Mockingbird
Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
Matthew Bourne’s triumphant adaptation of the legendary film
28 Apr 2026 - 9 May 2026
Legally Blonde The Musical
The Ballad of Johnny and June
A brand-new musical celebrating the legendary love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter
2 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2026
The Ballad of Johnny and June
A brand-new musical celebrating the legendary love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter
9 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2026
Operation Mincemeat
The hilarious and sharp-witted musical that tells the story of a real-life - and extremely bizarre - WWII operation.
22 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026
Fawlty Towers The Play
Featuring your favourite scenes from the sitcom’s unforgettable twelve episodes.
30 Jun 2026 - 4 Jul 2026
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
The Spy Novel That Changed Everything. Now Live On Stage.
7 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
The Spy Novel That Changed Everything. Now Live On Stage.
22 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026




































