What's on in Newcastle May 2026
We've gathered 25 events happening in Newcastle between 1 May – 31 May across 8 venues — led by music (8), kids & family (7) and days out (6), including 5 free-entry events, with 10 listings at Great North Museum: Hancock. Click any event to see times, prices and book direct.
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Top picks may 2026
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Chocolate making with Davenports for adults
Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle
K Pop vs Pop Queens
Newcastle University Students Union, Newcastle
Raver Tots
Newcastle University Students Union, Newcastle
All 25 events
Chocolate making with Davenports for adults
Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle
K Pop vs Pop Queens
Newcastle University Students Union, Newcastle
Raver Tots
Newcastle University Students Union, Newcastle
North East Museums Community Forum
Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle
Curious Crawlers (for crawling babies)
Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle
PM big band in association with Donard methodist Church
Newcastle Community Cinema, Newcastle
Paddy McDonnell: Gouts Out
The Anchor Bar, Newcastle
Professor Elemental + Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer + Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq.
Hoults Yard, Newcastle
John 5
Newcastle University Students Union, Newcastle
John 5
Newcastle University, Newcastle
Spring Clean Volunteer Open Day
Newcastle Castle, Newcastle
Museum Mice
Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle
Florence Road
Newcastle University, Newcastle
Ncc Quiz Night
Newcastle Community Cinema, Newcastle
Florence Road
Newcastle University Students Union, Newcastle
Greek Wine Vessels & Artefacts Guided Tours
Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle
M.O.P.
Newcastle University Students Union, Newcastle
Jurassic Park
Cineworld Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle
Neil Delamere
Newcastle Community Cinema, Newcastle
Relaxed Early Opening
Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle
Relaxed Mouse Tales with early museum entry
Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle
Sketches and Scribbles
Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle
Chocolate making with Davenports for families
Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle
Moss Troopers story time
Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle
The Fisherman and the Mermaid
Newcastle Community Cinema, Newcastle
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