In the run up to Christmas, it’s all happening at Newcastle Cathedral. I’ve nary been away from Newcastle Cathedral this year, such has been the quality of their offerings, and they’ve got plenty more lined up for the rest of 2026. Not to be missed is …

The Books on Tyne festival returns this November with a plethora of top authors in attendance. Now in its 14th year, the Books on Tyne festival continues to go from strength to strength, and this year’s programme is a real page-turner. The award-winnin…

Whether you’re a complete novice in possession of two left feet, or you know a thing or two about cutting a rug, Newcastle’s Dance City has got a class or workshop for you. It’s true that Dance City is set to host some of the world’s premier dancers ov…

The iconic outdoor ice rink at Life in Newcastle has all manner of special events this year, including a Skatin’ to Nashville event that I’m all rootin’-tootin’ over. There’s a part of me that wishes the ice rink at Life was in operation all year round…

Is the Tyne Theatre and Opera House haunted? I can neither confirm nor deny such rumours, but what I can firmly say is that this Tyneside institution has a fascinating behind-the-scenes history and you can discover it all if you jump aboard one of their s…