Cluny 2
Creative Tourist
Cluny 2 is an independent music venue in Newcastle upon Tyne. There is a good choice of food and drink too.
Cluny 2 is an independent music venue in Newcastle upon Tyne. There is a good choice of food and drink too.
The first major retrospective of the work of the British abstract artist and teacher Matt Rugg (1935-2020). Previously unknown works will display alongside iconic pieces.
free entryBaltic presents ‘Wayfinder’, a major exhibition from artist Larry Achiampong, focusing on colonial histories and digital identities.
free entryMichael Rakowitz considers the impact of conflict and displacement in his show ‘The Waiting Gardens of the North’ at Baltic.
free entry‘Residential’ promises to be a vibrant exhibition of large-scale paintings celebrating neurodiverse artists and caregivers across the North East.
free entryPowerful, intimate and defiant, 900 Miles (From Home) offers outsiders a rare, empathetic glimpse into this often veiled subculture.
free entryDrawing on science fiction and dark political histories, ‘Hybrid Scripts’ invites viewers to enter profound and uncanny alternate realities.
free entryFor over a decade, Lumiere Festival has been lighting up Durham’s public spaces with mesmerising installations and interactive artworks.
free entryAn incredible wonderland of outdoor arts, masquerade and pint carrying competitions in Penrith.
free entrySeven Stories is the National Children’s Library which brings together all of children’s literature into a single building. Based in the creative area of the Ouseburn valley, Seven Stories is built inside of a building with seven stories, but its name has a double meaning as all the stories we tell fall within seven plots: Quest; Overcoming the Monster; Rags to Riches; Voyage and Return; Tragedy; Rebirth and Comedy!
One of Newcastle’s most well loved gig venues, Little Buildings is open 7 days a week and remains a local favourite.
Artists studios and co-working space with a gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne.
A converted Victorian warehouse, with over 250 collections of work on display at any given time, as well as The Factory Kitchen Café.
The Laing Art Gallery’s collection of classic and historical art highlights many of the successful artists who have come from the North East over the years.
The Live Theatre has a fantastic reputation for developing, writing and producing new plays and shows every year. The Live Theatre started in 1973. It was at first a traveling theatre company, which started by telling stories that were relatable to daily life in the North East of England and presented these plays to local people – which it has continued to do to this day.
Found in the east end of Newcastle, Heaton Park offers fantastic opportunities to explore with woods, beautifully maintained flowerbeds, and wooded areas all in the same park. It is fantastically connected to both Armstrong Park and Jesmond Dene, for those looking to extend their walk around the other parks locally.
Sage Gateshead is an impressive music venue.
CBK Adventures deliver award-winning coastal activities including guided tours and lessons in kayaking and paddle boarding.
Beautifully rustic Mediterranean interiors, animated atmosphere and mouth watering food all work in happy unison to make a visit to Boquerones Tapas and Cocktails always agreeable.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.
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From post punk legends to the leading lights of modern shoegaze, read about the most exciting artists playing in Manchester and the North this autumn.
We’re crowning October the month of painting prizes! From Birkenhead to Huddersfield, biennials are showcasing the best of contemporary painting.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Get inspired to make the most of autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.