If you’re in the mood to let your hair down this festive season, then you should check out at least one of two very special parties coming to Newgate Social in Newcastle this December.

These thrill-stuffed parties are both taking place on the same day (Monday 22 December), one in the afternoon, one in the evening, and both look enormous fun. The afternoon session is a family friendly event and it’s going by the name ‘Carols & Cocoa’. This will be a joyful, high-energy festive singalong for all ages – part Christmas party, part bandioke. Expect live music, big laughs and a warm welcome as Newgate Social is turned into a winter wonderland of sound and silliness. And then in the evening we have ‘Carols & Cocktails’. This cheeky, high-energy singalong for grown-ups will be a night of unapologetic Christmas cheer. Both events will feature Jenni Winter on keys, Abigail Brierly on trumpet, Ali Pritchard hosting and singing, and Jamie Cook (Howzat TV) providing live videography and screen magic.

Carols & Cocoa, Monday 22 December, 4.30pm, from £4.50 + Carols & Cocktails, 7.30pm, from £12.50, Newgate Social, Newcastle. More info: newgatesocial.co.uk