Things to do in North Shields

Michael McGovern

Glasgow-born singer-songwriter Michael McGovern blends poetic lyricism with folk roots, evolving beyond his acclaimed debut Highfield Suite.

Three Tanners Bank, North Shields

Heritage Train Rides

We regret that currently we are unable to offer wheelchair access to our carriages as the door openings are restricted to 55cm.

Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields

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The Phantom Flyer

Get ready for a spook-tacular experience aboard the Halloween Phantom Flyer Trains at Stephenson Steam Railway!

Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields

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Witches & Bitches Halloween Bingo Bonkaz

Come and join us for a spooky Witches & Bitches Halloween Bingo Bonkaz

North Shields Catholic Club, North Shields

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Gia Ford

Noir alt pop outsider with cinematic allureEmbodying the characters that propel the storytelling of her alluring and noirish alt-pop, Sheffield-born rising star…

Three Tanners Bank, North Shields

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Spooktacular ‘Clay’ Creations

Make your Ways to Play adventure a great value day out by travelling to our venues by the Metro, Ferry or Bus.Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel…

Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields

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Phantom Flyer

Get ready for a spook-tacular experience aboard the Phantom Flyer Train. Don your best costume and join us for a frightfully fun train ride on Halloween, with e…

Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields

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Olly Murs

Since bursting onto the music scene as the runner-up on the 2009 series of The X Factor, pop singer and songwriter Olly Murs has achieved an incredible amount o…

English Heritage: Tynemouth Priory And Castle, North Shields

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Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us

20 years in stand-up for the Taskmaster cheeky texts icon, multi-award winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently ‘Baby Reindeer’ actor: Watson…

The Exchange 1856, North Shields

The Revolutionaires Rock n Roll

1950's Rock n Roll band.

North Shields Catholic Club, North Shields

Christmas With Neil Diamond

Christmas Party Nights with Neil Diamond - Starring Award Winning Tribute Artist Gary RyanMake this Christmas one to remember with a fantastic festive celebrati…

Cullercoats Crescent Club, North Shields

Cinderella Xmas Panto

Cinderella Pantomime.

North Shields Catholic Club, North Shields

Rachel Shenton Clubland Show

Rachel Shenton returns with her amazing Ultimate Clubland night . With all the songs from NTrance, Ultrabeat, Flip N Fill, Kelly Llorenna and many more.Rachel w…

North Shields Catholic Club, North Shields

Winter Warmers train rides with free museum entrance

All the presents have been unwrapped and the left-over turkey/nut roast has been eaten.

Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields

Corn Fed Mule New Years Day

Live music from Corn Fed Mule

North Shields Catholic Club, North Shields

Jay R Mad for Ska

Jay R Mad for Ska back by popular demand

North Shields Catholic Club, North Shields

Jack-Austin Despy Blues Band

Jack-Austin Despy, from Essex, is already being recognised as one of the UK's brightest young blues talents.

Cullercoats Crescent Club, North Shields

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Smoove & Turrell

Smoove & Turrell create a style they describe as 'Northern Funk'. The duo's contemporary sound fuses a variety of musical genres including funk, Northern soul,…

Magnesia Bank, North Shields

Backworth Colliery Band Annual Fundraising Concert 2026

Join Backworth Colliery Band for our Annual Fundraising Concert at The Klurb, North Shields.We're looking forward to welcoming supporters, friends, families and…

North Shields Catholic Club, North Shields

Split The Ticket Live In Newcastle

Alternative rock band Split the Ticket are heading out on their first headline tour this autumn to celebrate their upcoming EP.

Three Tanners Bank, North Shields

Split The Ticket

Alternative rock band Split the Ticket are heading out on their first headline tour this autumn to celebrate their upcoming EP.The Leeds-based act blend grunge,…

Three Tanners Bank, North Shields

The Alan Hull Songbook

A celebration of the songs of Alan Hull

Magnesia Bank, North Shields

My Cousin Rachel

Philip Ashley receives a letter from Florence from his elder cousin Ambrose - more than a cousin, father, mother, brother, friend - expressing grave suspicions…

Tynemouth Priory Theatre, North Shields

Christmas Programme: Led Ornaments

Create your own felt decoration with a twist!You will be using conductive thread to add LED lights, which can be switched on and off using a simple press-stud s…

The Linskill Centre, North Shields

Ed Cosens (Live)

Who is Ed Cosens A short biography; March 2026 The quiet man of music Ed Cosens is a singer, songwriter from Sheffield, U.K.

Salt Market Social, North Shields

Love Over Gold - a Tribute to Andrew Lartey & Georgia Tate

Andrew and Georgia were two talented young musicians whose lives were tragically cut short in a motorcycle accident.

The Exchange 1856, North Shields

Christmas Programme: Spiral Christmas Tree

Join our friendly joinery volunteers at The Shed and create your very own bespoke wooden spiral Christmas tree.Your finished tree will be approximately 30cm tal…

The Linskill Centre, North Shields

Christmas Programme: Glass Making Gingerbread House

Craft your own illuminated gingerbread house in an engaging, hands-on fused glass workshop with Kate from K M GlassworksYou will explore a variety of glassworki…

The Linskill Centre, North Shields

Christmas Programme: Felted Santas

Get into the festive spirit and discover the joy of needle felting with Lindsey from Crooked Halo Crafts and Designs.In this fun, hands on workshop, you'll be g…

The Linskill Centre, North Shields

Christmas Fair

Whether you're looking for a special handmade gift, a little Christmas inspiration, or simply fancy a browse and a cuppa, come along, support local crafters and…

The Linskill Centre, North Shields

Christmas Programme: Wreath Making

Create your own traditional style Christmas wreath with our friendly Linskill staff volunteers.This much loved wreath making session is run by members of our Fi…

The Linskill Centre, North Shields

Christmas Programme: Film Club - Scrooged

Join us for a festive afternoon of laughter with Bill Murray in Scrooged - a fun twist on the classic A Christmas Carol.Expect plenty of comedy, Christmas magic…

The Linskill Centre, North Shields

A Christmas Celebration

A concert at Christmas performed by Tynemouth Gilbert & Sullivan Society

Cullercoats Methodist Church, North Shields

Elf Express 2026

There are some outdoor elements to the event so please make sure you are wrapped up for the weather.

Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields

A Community Christmas

Join us on Sunday 6 December, 11am – 4pm, for a festive community day at Tynemouth Priory and Castle!

English Heritage: Tynemouth Priory And Castle, North Shields

Christmas Showcase Seniors

Christmas Showcase 2026It's the most wonderful time of the year... and we're ready to celebrate SSS style!Join us for our Christmas Showcase, packed with singin…

Tynemouth Priory Theatre, North Shields

Oliver Thomas Armstrong + The Glorious Chaos Machine

Oliver Thomas Armstrong is a songwriter bound by the salt and rhythm of the river meeting the sea. Songs of love and loss and joy and longing.Come sing along.

Magnesia Bank, North Shields

Christmas Showcase - Little Boppers and Juniors

Christmas Showcase 2026It's the most wonderful time of the year... and we're ready to celebrate!Join us for our Christmas Showcase, packed with singing, dancing…

Tynemouth Priory Theatre, North Shields

Winter Warmers

After your train ride, enjoy a visit to our museum and explore our new displays detailing the remarkable lives of railway pioneers George and Robert Stephenson…

Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields

Dan Donnelly

Asides from being a singer and song writer Dan Donnelly has been in some of the biggest indie folk rock bands in Europe such as The Levellers, The Wonder Stuff,…

Magnesia Bank, North Shields

Come From Away

Come From Away - The Remarkable True Story That Touched the WorldExperience the award-winning musical Come From Away, a joyous and deeply moving celebration of…

The Exchange 1856, North Shields

Nizlopi

Nizlopi is the Anglo-Irish duo of Luke Concannon and John Parker, best known for their chart-topping hit “The JCB Song”, and the unique connection they create w…

Three Tanners Bank, North Shields