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16 things to do this weekend in the North East
The Unstoppable Tour: The Very Best Of Kenny Thomas – Gateshead
When: Thursday 19th March, 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Where: The Glasshouse
Price: £38.10
‘The Unstoppable Tour: The Very Best of Kenny Thomas’, arrives at The Glasshouse in Gateshead, enjoy an evening of 90s hits from the Sritish soul singer.
Newcastle Piano Festival (Free Tickets for Under-18s)
When: Friday 20th March – Sunday the 22nd
Where: Jesmond
Price: free
The festival programme includes an interactive family concert, introductory workshops, mentorship showcases, and evening recitals by internationally recognised pianists, alongside opportunities for young performers to participate and share their music.
Spring Equinox Yoga – Tynemouth
When: Friday 20th March, 6:00am – 7:00am
Where: King Edward’s Bay
Price: £14
Sunrise or sunset yin/yang yoga session on the North Sea shore this Spring equinox. Find balance and harmony as day and night align.
The Magic of Tarot – Sunderland
When: Friday 20th March, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Port Independent
Price: £16.96
Learn all about tarot, how to interpret the cards and how to use Tarot in your daily life. Led by Liz Dean, renowned author & tarot reader.
Screen Print Crash Course – Shieldfield
When: Friday 20th March, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Cobalt Studios
Price: £50
Learn how to screen print using your own artwork or design, then print it by hand using a rubber squeegee!
Sunrise Equinox Session – Seaburn
When: Saturday 21st March, 6:00am – 7:30am
Where: Seaburn Beach
Price: £13.70
A quiet, mindful start to spring just show up ready to welcome the light. Sit by the fire, breathe, journal, release what no longer serves you, and creatively invite the light back in.
Run + Flow – Tynemouth
When: Saturday 21st March, 9:30am – 11:00am
Where: Harbour House
Price: £5
Start with a run along the Fish Quay and harbour and end with a yoga session at Harbour House with We Rise and Geordie Run Club!
Spring Equinox Retreat at The Bosk Spa – Alnwick
When: Saturday 21st March, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: The Bosk
Price: £95
Experience an invigorating weekend retreat in the glorious Northumberland Countryside this Spring. Celebrate this time of growth and renewal with a dynamic blend of activities and relaxation.
Mother’s Day Flowers Workshop – Sunderland
When: Saturday 21st March, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Souter Lighthouse
Price: £50
Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on workshop where you’ll create a beautiful flower arrangement for Mother’s Day.
Nowruz – Spring Equinox – Gateshead
When: Saturday 21st March, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Baltic
Price: by donation
Join in the celebration to mark Nowruz, the ancient festival that welcomes the Spring Equinox and the renewal of life!
Sock Knitting Workshop Series – Morpeth
When: Saturday 21st March, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Where: The Creative Studio
Price: £109.05
Learn to knit socks from cuff to toe in 4 weeks! All tools included, plus, tea & biscuits provided!
Pottery Throwing-on-the-Wheel Workshop – Gateshead
When: Saturday 21st March, 3:30pm – Sunday 22nd 5:30pm
Where: Bensham Grove Community Centre
Price: £95
Get your hands dirty and learn to shape beautiful pots at this fun, hands-on pottery throwdown workshop!
Paddleboard Pilates – Sleekburn
When: Saturday 21st March, 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Where: Sleekburn Water
Price: £30
Swap your pilates mat for a paddleboard and head out on the water. Inspire a sense of calm and reconnect in a tranquil environment.
Grand Gong Gathering – Gateshead
When: Sunday 22nd March, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Where: Aspe & Spire Weddings
Price: £22.38
Take part in this peaceful Grand Gong Gathering, a time of balance, renewal, and rebirth, as you welcome the energy of the Spring Equinox.
Spring Wreath Making Workshop – Newcastle
When: Sunday 22nd March, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Where: Revolucion de Cuba
Price: £39.71
Spring Wreath Making Workshop 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne — hands-on floral design experience perfect for beginners and craft lovers alike.
Sunrise Beach Yoga – Tynemouth
When: Sunday 22nd March, 6:15am – 7:00am
Where: King Edward’s Bay
Price: £16
Enjoy a peaceful morning of sunrise yoga on the sand at King Edward’s Bay! Stay around after class for a coffee and social!
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