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WHAT'S ON · THU 8 OCTOBER

What's on in Newcastle tomorrow

Plan tomorrow tonight: family events, shows and sessions across Newcastle, with times, prices and ages so you can book before bedtime.

31 things on 17 free 23 indoors 7 venues

Thu 8 October31 things on

ALWAYS A GOOD SHOUT

Good for a spontaneous day out

No booking, no fuss: places you can decide on over breakfast.

O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester

O2 City Hall Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne

A grand old Newcastle venue hosting circus and live shows, though seat access up top means a fair few steps.

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Exterior of a sports arena at night lit in vibrant pink and magenta, showing the "Utilita Arena" signage on the corrugated metal building.

Utilita Arena Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne

A big-arena venue for touring shows and gigs, ten minutes' walk from Central Station, with accessible seating you actually need to plan ahead for.

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Playhouse Whitley Bay

Playhouse Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay

A proper theatre venue for live music and gigs, with step-free access and a bar upstairs looking out to sea.

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A dimly lit entertainment venue with darts boards, bar seating, and games area.

The WonderBar

Newcastle upon Tyne

Adults-only bar for interactive darts, live sport and gigs, open from 10am with cocktails on the go all day.

Indoor seatingRestaurant

Aerial view of ancient earthwork mounds surrounded by green fields and woodland pathways.

Elsdon Castle

Newcastle upon Tyne

A steep short climb up to a Norman motte and bailey mound, with the earthworks themselves the whole point of the visit.

Splatter Art Studiofrom £32

Splatter Art Studio

Newcastle upon Tyne · ages 7-13

Kids get 45 minutes with full-on splatter or pour painting on a big canvas, guided the whole way through.

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Good to know

Is anything free?

Yes, Seated Exercise at The Word, Women's Words Writing Group, South Shields Creative Writing, Library Walks and 13 more are free to attend. Some free events still need a ticket booked in advance; each listing says so.

What do tickets cost?

Paid events start from £1. Prices are taken from each organiser's own published list and shown on every event page, with the booking link.

What if it rains?

Storytimes, Halloween Drawing Competition, Seated Exercise at The Word, Women's Words Writing Group and 19 more are indoors. Our rainy-day list has every place under a roof if the forecast turns.

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