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Days and Lates

For lazy mornings, for lunchtimes, for date nights, for friends, for everyone.

Step into culture at Newcastle University's city centre campus. Explore fascinating venues and a wealth of captivating events at your own pace. From filling a lazy morning to visiting an evening special event during a date night, there are endless opportunities to create memorable experiences.  

Many venues and events are free to visit and conveniently close to each other, making it easy to plan your day of discovery or evening of culture. 

Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture and discover everything these captivating venues have in store for you. 

Explore our cultural venues and events.  

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Daytimes

Exhibitions, tours and talks: Hatton Gallery

Explore the Hatton Gallery’s modern and contemporary art exhibitions. Learn more by joining an artist tour or curator talk created to provide a deeper insight into the exhibitions.

Urban Rooms: Farrell Centre

Learn how architecture and planning have shaped the Newcastle and Tyneside of today by exploring the exhibitions, displays, objects, and activities at the Farrell Centre’s Urban Rooms.

Exhibitions: Newcastle University Special Collections & Archives

Delve into a vibrant and regularly updated exhibition programme from the University’s archive and rare book collections.

Art on campus

Talk a walk around our campus and discover art and specially commissioned sculptures, such as ‘Clasp’ by Angel of the North sculptor, Antony Gormley.

Later in the evening

Great North Nights: Great North Museum: Hancock

Explore the Museum after hours with their special programme of evening events. From late socials to ‘meet the scientist’ events and silent discos, Great North Nights are your opportunity to go against the grain and do something different.

City Forum Talks: Farrell Centre

Come and discuss your views, ideas and experiences of the city at one of the Farrell Centre’s City Forums. Held on the first Thursday of every month at 6pm, each City Forum is based on a specific topic led by invited guest speakers but directed by its participants.

Plays and performances: Northern Stage

From dance to drama, new writing to magical family shows, there’s something for everyone at Northern Stage - the largest producing theatre in the North East of England.

INSIGHTS Public Lectures, Newcastle University

Hear from leading scholars, scientists, literary and cultural figures in our early evening public lectures, usually starting at 17:30. Free and open to all, pre-booking required.  

Find out more about INSIGHTS public lectures at Newcastle University

Family activities
Bite-sized culture