Middlesbrough Art Week returns this year with a ten-day programme of contemporary art across venues, streets and public spaces throughout the town. Running from Thursday 24th September to Saturday 3rd…
Event/Literature: North East Indie Book Fest Returns to Celebrate Local Authors and Get the Region Reading
Book lovers, aspiring readers and anyone curious to discover their next favourite author are being invited to the North East Indie Book Fest, returning to Durham this October for an afternoon celebrat…
Event: NOVUM Festival, Newcastle
For one weekend this summer, Newcastle’s streets, squares and public spaces will become a stage as NOVUM returns with three days of free performances, installations and interactive experiences. Taking…
Event: Cosmic Frequencies Festival, Hexham
For anyone who has looked up at the night sky and wondered what lies beyond our planet, Cosmic Frequencies Festival offers a weekend of discovery, imagination and inspiration. Returning to Hexham from…
Event: Gosforth Civic Theatre Beer Festival
Gosforth Civic Theatre is celebrating its 10th anniversary in style with a packed three-day Beer Festival from Friday 31st July to Sunday 2nd August, featuring live music, great food, craft activities…
Culture Spotlight: Stockton International Riverside Festival
The Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF) is back this summer, bringing one of the UK’s most celebrated outdoor arts festivals to the heart of Stockton-on-Tees – and for the first tim…
Event: Life Science Centre Launches Its Popular Christmas Experiences
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 …
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…
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…