Little Buildings
Sadie Pearson
One of Newcastle’s busiest gig venues, Little Buildings is open 7 days a week and is a favourite of many a local music fan.
What's on near Little Buildings
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Mani Kambo: Ax·is Mun·di at Baltic
Ceremony, religion and symbolism are the focus of the Baltic’s new exhibition from Newcastle-based artist Mani Kambo.
free entry
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Ali Cherri: How I Am Monument at Baltic
This spring, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art presents Ali Cherri’s first institutional exhibition in the UK.
free entry
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Sketch and Stroll: guided art tour at Abbot Hall
Experience the art of Abbot Hall in a hands on and creative way with their monthly Sketch and Stroll tours.
from £0.00
Alfred Hitchcock’s Blackmail with Live Score at The Old Woolen
Accomplished silent film pianist Jonny Best provides live improvised music to accompany Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller.
from £14.00
Equilibrio Dinamico | Through Her Eyes at the Riley Theatre
A bold, all-female choreographic triple bill exploring the female gaze, identity and artistry – danced by a powerful international ensemble.
from £12.00
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Leeds International African Arts Festival, Cinema Africa! at Hyde Park Picture House
Leeds International African Arts Festival partners with Hyde Park Picture House this summer, with a pair of films scheduled as part of the cinema’s ongoing Cinema Africa! strand.
free entry
Deep Red with Live Score by Slow Knife at Hyde Park Picture House
Slow Knife perform a brand new live score for Dario Argento’s iconic giallo as part of Leeds Jazz Festival.
from £11.50
Anika at Brudenell Social Cub
Anika is about to drop her heaviest and angriest record to date, making her show at Brudenell Social Club an exciting prospect.
from £17.00Where to go near Little Buildings
Newcastle
Seven Stories
Seven 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!
Newcastle
Cobalt Studios
Artists studios and co-working space with a gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne.
North East
The Biscuit Factory
A converted Victorian warehouse, with over 250 collections of work on display at any given time, as well as The Factory Kitchen Café.
Newcastle
Laing Art Gallery
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.
Newcastle
Live Theatre
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.
Newcastle
Heaton Park Newcastle
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.
Newcastle
Sage Gateshead
Sage Gateshead is an impressive music venue.
North East
O2 City Hall Newcastle
Newcastle’s O2 venue, showcasing regular live music and touring shows.
Newcastle
CBK Adventures
CBK Adventures deliver award-winning coastal activities including guided tours and lessons in kayaking and paddle boarding.
North East District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Family things to do in the North
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Food and Drink in the North
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Music in the North
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Exhibitions in the North
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Tours and Activities in the North
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.
Literature Events in the North
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.