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Each month, we will be compiling a selection of events for you here, so that you can keep track of things happening both on and off campus. From events in student accommodation and society socials to Northumbria University Sport fixtures and pop-up events on campus, we've got you covered!
NOVEMBER 2024 - Whats On
Clothing Swap Shop
Date/Time: 20th November 11am-2pm
Location: Newcastle Students Union
pdate your wardrobe without spending a penny!
The Cost of Living Swap Shop is a free exchange event for all students and staff to bring clothes and accessories that you no longer wear and exchange them for new to you.
If you bring in clothes to donate, then you can exchange for as many as you like. If you don't bring any, then you are limited to 3 items.
Find out more information here.
Converge Arts and
Crafts Drop In
Date/Time: 27th November 10:30am
Location: Newcastle Students Union
Converge at Northumbria is a creative organisation that sits within Northumbria University. They offer free educational campus based opportunities to those 18+ in the community, who have experienced challenges associated with their mental health.
They are hosting a range of arts and crafts sessions for you to attend and get creative.
The arts and crafts supplies are provided for you along with guidance on how to create as well as freedom to express yourself. This is an inclusive space for you to come relax and take a break from your hectic day/ week.
Find more information here.
L.A.D's (Ladies and
Decks)
Date/Time: 6th
November 6pm - 9:30pm
Location: Cobalt
Studios
LADS (Ladies Open Decks and Social) is back for Autumn
2024! Come and meet other likeminded women who love music and are already
DJ-ing or would like to learn for chatting, mixing, sharing notes and generally
addressing the lack of women (or those identifying as women) on the decks in
this city and beyond.
Bring Vinyl or USB stick if you have it (both decks
available) and if you don’t just bring yourselves, your ideas and your musical
enthusiasm! Fully stocked bar, snacks, hot drinks available!
Find more
information and book tickets here.
Showbiz
Date/Time: 22nd
November 8pm
Location: Star and
Shadow
A new variety entertainment and performance art
night inspired by the 1980s Alternative comedy scene, Victorian Music Hall, and
Pheonix Nights. Hosted by performance artist Liberty Hodes.
Let us entertain you!
Think Bingo, Elvis, Magic and more.
Dress to impress!
Find more information here.
Newcastle Christmas
Market
Date/Time: 16th
November - 22nd December
Location: Greys
Monument and Grainger Market
At
Monument and Grey Street, the bustling market stalls are back, offering a
brilliant range of unique gifts and seasonal treats. Look out for the iconic
North Pole igloo pods perched above the market, where you can cosy up with food
and drinks while taking in the stunning views of Grey Street. And don’t miss
the return of the ever-popular Moosenwirt alpine bar, nestled in the
heart of Grey Street, adding a warming touch to Newcastle’s food and drink
scene.
Find out more information here.
Newcastle Christmas
Lights Switch on
Date/Time: 12th
November
Location: Greys
Monument
The 2024 Christmas
lights switch-on event in Newcastle will take place on Tuesday, November
12 at Greys Monument
Find out more information here.
London Jazz Festival
Date/Time: 15th - 24th November
Location: London
Every November, the EFG London Jazz Festival takes over the city, with a diverse line-up showcasing global stars and emerging talent.
As the biggest pan-city music festival in Europe, it brings over 100k audience members together at 300+ live shows at venues across the city, from basement jazz bars to the world’s finest concert halls. The festival is the highlight of the jazz calendar in the UK, with a long history of programming a wide variety of talent from around the world.
Find out more information here.
Christmas at Kew
Date/Time: 13th November - 5th January
Location: London
As one of the UK’s leading and most acclaimed illuminated trails, Christmas at Kew is an unmissable opportunity to herald the start of Christmas.
Find our more information here.
NOVEMBER 2024 - Fireworks Displays
Tynemouth Cricket Club Firework
Display
Date/Time: 2nd
November 5pm
Location: Tynemouth
Cricket Club
Get ready for an
explosive night as the popular fireworks display returns to Tynemouth Cricket
Club on Saturday 2nd November! Should be fun for all the family with fairground
rides, food stalls and of course the bar will be open!
Gates open from 5pm,
display starts from 7pm.
Find more information here.
Newcastle Racecourse Firework
and Funfair
Date/Time: 1st
November 1:30pm
Location: Newcastle
Racecourse
Join us on November
1st for an unforgettable experience of fireworks and fun at our highly
anticipated event with a spooky twist!
We're back and better than ever, ready to celebrate
Bonfire Night with a thrilling race night filled with excitement for the whole
family.
Find more information here.
Saltwell Park Fireworks
Date/Time: 2nd
November 4:00pm
Location: Saltwell
park Gateshead
The Dunes Event
Group, are proud to present SALTWELL PARK FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR 2024
Bringing you the safest and most enjoyable family
fireworks event in the North East.
Find more information here.
Newcastle Round Table Fireworks
Extravanagza
Date/Time: 2nd
November 5pm
Location: Gosforth
Sports Association
This spectacular
event has grown to become the largest fireworks display in the area and is
NEWCASTLE ROUND TABLE'S biggest fundraiser of the year. All the profits made go
to charities and good causes in the local area!!
Find more information here.
Corams Fields Bloomsbury
Firework Display (London)
Date/Time: 5th
November 3:30-7pm
Location: Coram
Fields, Bloomsbury, London
Coram’s Fields Fireworks display
is back and this year is hosted on Fireworks Night itself, Tuesday 5th
November. With performances from local children and young people, fun fair
rides, delicious food options and an 18-minute fireworks extravaganza, be sure
not to miss it!
Performances begin at 4:15pm
Find more
information here.
OCTOBER 2024 -
Halloween Special
Hocus Pocus
Screening
Dates: 15th - 31st
August
Location: Vue Cinema
Gateshead
hree hundred years
after they were sentenced to die in Salem, a trio of witches return to gain
their revenge. Terrorising the town's trick-or-treaters on Halloween, riding on
vacuum cleaners instead of broomsticks, the only thing that can stop them is a
black cat - in fact a boy who was turned into feline form on the day of the
witches' original execution.
Find out more here
Spooky Halloween
Walk
Dates: 28th - 31st
Octoberocation: English
Heritage Priory and Castle
As the days shorten
and the evenings grow darker, join our ghost-hunting storytellers on a
family-friendly walk through the shadows of Tynemouth Priory's grounds. With
well-told tales full of strange and spooky goings-on, this Halloween walk is
sure to get you into the spirit of the season.
Find out more here.
Brat Halloween Rave
Date/Time: 2nd Nov
Location: Digital
(NE1 4EP)
After sell out nights around the UK the Brat party is
coming to Newcastle, it's the same but Halloween themed & still totally
brat. All brat summer bangers all night long!
Find out more here.
Halloween All
Nighter
Date: 26th October
Location: Tyneside
Cinema
20 frightful films. 5 scream-filled
screens.
1 night of pure cinematic terror -
only at the Tyneside's legendary Halloween All-Nighter.
Find out more here.
Halloween Tours
Date: 31st October
Location: Newcastle
Castle
Do you dare to join us for an evening tour of the
Castle Keep, one of Newcastle's scariest buildings! Explore the dark halls and
passages inhabited in the days of old. Your guide will reveal the secrets of
this amazing building and scary tales from its past before a refreshment break
in the Great Hall.
From there, your guide will take you to the roof of
the Keep to enjoy the spectacular views over Newcastle.
Find out more here.
Halloween Cinema
Dates: 25th - 31st
October
Location: The
Punchbowl
A marathon of horror
films - from your classics like nightmare on elm street to the rather
traumatising hereditary. We've got a lovely
selection of cinema food, running through the show-ins with deals on drinks you
can't get anywhere else.
Just message our
instagram page to secure your spot, also we didn't mention.. It's FREE.
Find more
information on the punchbowl instagram page.
LONDON EVENTS
Twisted Circus Halloween Boat Party
Dates: Sat 26th Oct & 2nd Nov
Location: London City
This annual event always promises tonnes of spooky fun, and this year is no different. The Twisted Circus Halloween Boat Party is taking place on Halloween weekend an the mysterious Dutch Master, cruising down the Thames all afternoon. This two-floor boat offers a fully stocked bar and an open deck roof terrace to see the sights from, with all the best RnB, house, bashment, soca and creepy tunes playing throughout.
Find out more information here.
HALLOW-QUEEN Drag Bingo
Dates: 31st October
Location: Elephant & Castle
Things are getting a little fierce and freaky over at Mercato Metropolitano Elephant and Castle, with its Hallow-Queen Drag Bingo on Thursday the 31st of October. Expect a night of thrills and chills as you play bingo and enjoy lipsync battles, all hosted by the wonderful Paige Three, alongside Nicole Pellegrino and Patsy.
Find out more here.
Black History Month Events
COBO
Comedy Shutdown
Date/Time:
October 26th 8pm
Location: The Stand Comedy Club Newcastle
Comedy Shutdown proudly
presents our Black History Month Special, hitting venues across the UK this
October! Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable evening of
uproarious laughter and celebration. Acts include: Richard Blackwood (MTV, ITV,
BBC, CH4, Diesel (Comedy Store, COBO Highlight), Gbemi Oladipo (BBC New
Comedian of the Year Nominee) and Kazeem Jamal (The Blackout, SE London
Powerhouse).
More information here.
London Literature Festival
Date/Time: 23rd October
Location: Southbank Centre, London.
London Literature Festival begins with a line-up of debut writers, including Kaliane Bradley, Hannah Regel, Tom Lamont and Varaidzo, chaired by Barry Pierce.
More information here.
More London based events can be found here.