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20 things to do in the North East this weekend
Chef’s Favourites – Spanish City
When: Thursday 18th September 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Spanish City Plaza
Price: £55
Sample some of the biggest (tastiest) crowd-pleasers with this Chef’s Favourites evening at Spanish City.
All Things Bump to Baby – John Lewis Newcastle
When: Thursday 18th September 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: John Lewis Newcastle
Price: free
Join John Lewis Newcastle’s Nursery team and local experts to feel prepared for this new stage of your life and learn everything you need to know before your child arrives.
Lush Sunderland Festive Christmas Lock-in – Lush Cosmetics Sunderland
When: Thursday 18th September 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Lush Cosmetics Sunderland
Price: free
Discover Lush’s Christmas products before anyone else during this lock-in event at Lush Cosmetics Sunderland.
The Suggestibles: Improv Comedy – The Stand
When: Thursday 18th September 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: The Stand Comedy Club
Price: from £7
The Suggestibles never fail to deliver a rollercoaster show of spontaneous games, skits, sketches and songs that’ll have you doing plenty of belly laughs.
MALARKEY VINTAGE POP UP SHOP
When: Friday 19th September 10:00am – Wednesday the 24th 6:00pm
Where: BottleWorks, Ouseburn Valley
Price: free
Join us for six days of curated vintage clothing, jewellery, tooth gems, a charm bar, and all-around good vibes.
The Flower Folk: Monthly Flowers and Social
When: Friday 19th September 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: The Flower Folk
Price: £3.50
Join The Flower Folk for a monthly catch up. Pip will start things off with a demonstration, creating a different floral arrangement each month. From there you are welcome to have a go yourself.
The Lord of the Wings – Wylam Brewery
When: Friday 19th September 3:00pm – Saturday the 20th 11:00pm
Where: Wylam Brewery
Price: free
Wylam Brewery’s infamous Food Battle is back, this time with The Lord Of The Wings. Tuck into some of the region’s best chicken as wingmasters go head to head to compete for the ultimate prize.
Root & Rise – Northumberland
When: Saturday 20th September 8:30am – 12:00pm
Where: Tarset Village Hall
Price: £22.38
As the wheel of the year turns, we gather at the time of the Autumn Equinox — a moment of balance, reflection, and quiet transformation. Expect: breath, movement, fire, nature, connection.
Candle Making Workshop – Worthy Wax
When: Saturday 20th September 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Worthy Wax
Price: £40
Make your very own candle from start to finish under the guidance of Worthy Wax founder, Charlotte Gibbons.
KIELDER GROUP GRAVEL RIDE
When: Saturday 20th September 10:00am – 2:30pm
Where: Kielder Bike Hire
Price: free
Join us for a led group ride in the stunning Kielder Forest Saturday 20th September 10am – Meet at Kielder Bike hire
Willow Foraging Basket – Whitley Bay
When: Saturday 20th September 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: The Workshop
Price: £110
Craft your own beautiful and functional foraging basket using natural materials, perfect for collecting berries, wild herbs & flowers.
Autumn Wellbeing Retreat: Unwind & Reconnect
When: Saturday 20th September 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Wylam Institute Community Association
Price: £77.77
Join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating Autumn retreat to unwind and reconnect with yourself and others!
FAC Artist Day – The Cluny
When: Saturday 20th September 10:30am – 4:30pm
Where: The Cluny
Price: free
FAC Artist Days are all about artists: their stories, their challenges and their journey. Hear from Man Power (Geoff Kirkwood), Ruth Lyon, along with Jaff (The Futureheads), as they provide insight into their careers and open up about their journey in the business.
Space Safari – Newcastle Racecourse
When: Saturday 20th September 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: Newcastle Racecourse
Price: from £16.73
Marvel at the light-studded night sky with Newcastle’s first ever drone show, Space Safari.
Scam Fender, Kopycat Killers, The 1976 & Sub-Arctic Monkeys – O2 City Hall
When: Saturday 20th September 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Where: O2 City Hall Newcastle
Price: from £32.15
Vibe along to your favourite hits from Sam Fender, The Killers, 1975 and Arctic Monkeys as four of the best tribute performers take to the stage for one night.
Seasonal Sunday Market – Brocksbushes Farm Shop
When: Sunday 21st September 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Brocksbushes Farm Shop
Price: free
Browse the North East’s best produce and crafts at Brocksbushes Farm Shop’s Seasonal Sunday Market – the last one before March 2026.
Craft & Flea Makers Market – Boiler Shop
When: Sunday 21st September 11:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Boiler Shop
Price: £2.50
Browse a treasure trove of stalls selling illustrations, plants, candles, accessories, vintage collections and much more.
Big Gay Matinee – Queer Movie Classics
When: Sunday 21st September 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Port Independent
Price: free
Join us every month for Big Gay Matinee, showing a plethora of queer cinema classics. Popcorn & a drink included and the event is totally FREE as part of our Print & Pride program!
Candle Making Workshop – Tynemouth
When: Sunday 21st September 2:00pm – 3:45pm
Where: Davanti Classico
Price: £35
Learn the art of candle making at this fun workshop.
Clash of the Bakers – Ouseburn Trust
When: Sunday 21st September 2:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: Ouseburn Trust
Price: from £3
Bear witness to Ouseburn’s very own GBBO with Clash of the Bakers… and you get to judge.
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