Cool off this summer by planning a magical Christmas at Life Science Centre. While the summer sunshine may be in full swing, Life Science Centre is encouraging families to start thinking ahead to the …
Event Review: Kynren – The Storied Lands at Kynren, Bishop Auckland – 04/07/2026
If you thought Kynren – An Epic Tale of England was impressive, then Kynren – The Storied Lands is set to take the experience to an entirely new level. I was invited along to a preview day to explore …
Culture: “We will always support a strong local programme that reflects the communities around us” New Cultural Venue Coming to County Durham
A new cultural venue is coming to County Durham this summer, and at its helm is someone who knows exactly what is at stake. Tony Guillan, newly appointed Artistic Director of The Light at Aykley Heads…
Spoken Word: Freespill at Live Theatre, Newcastle
For fans of poetry, spoken word and honest storytelling, Freespill: A Night of Unfiltered Desi Soul Flow comes to Live Theatre on Wednesday 15th July as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of th…
Exhibition Review: Norman Cornish: A Life in Sketchbooks at The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle – 25/06/2026
The Bowes Museum presents Norman Cornish: A Life in Sketchbooks, an intimate exploration of one of the North East’s most celebrated artists. Norman Cornish (1919–2014), born in Spennymoor, was renowne…
Event: GemArts Masala Festival at Various Venues, Newcastle and Gateshead
For the past decade, the GemArts Masala Festival has become a much-loved fixture in the North East’s cultural calendar, bringing together artists, audiences and communities through a vibrant celebrati…
Photography: SIRF’s Up 2026: 20 Years Photographing the Festival at ARC, Stockton
Stockton-on-Tees photographer and visual storyteller Adam Parkin is marking more than 20 years of documenting the Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF) with a major new exhibition at ARC. E…
Dance: Seeker of Light at Dance City, Newcastle
As part of GemArts’ Masala Festival celebrations, Dance City presents Bulleh Shah: Seeker of Light on Monday 13th July, marking ten years of the festival championing South Asian arts and culture…
Art: A Fleeting Presence at The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle
This month, A Fleeting Presence, a captivating solo exhibition by Emerson Mayes, arrives at The Biscuit Factory in Newcastle. An award-winning contemporary painter and printmaker from Harrogate, North…
Art: Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena
This summer, visitors to Newcastle will have the opportunity to step inside the world of one of history’s most celebrated artists as Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience arrives at the Util…