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Explore What's On in Newcastle for Children, Young People and Families

Discover a wide range of activities and events happening across Newcastle — from one-off workshops to regular weekly sessions. Click on any event to find out more details and how to book your place.

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Monday 25 October 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

4 different sessions to attend each week.

NUCASTLE Diana Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6BQ United Kingdom
Monday 25 October 2027, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Enjoy playing in a band, work with professional gigging musicians and build valuable experience to get you and your band further in the music industry! Designed for young people aged 11 and upwards. 

Rehearsals take place on set Mondays during term time. For more information, please see our event calendar. For any queries, please email us.  

BLANDFORD SQUARE Nemix Studios NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE1 4HZ United Kingdom
Tuesday 26 October 2027, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Nuns Moor Centre Studley Terrace Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 5AH United Kingdom
Tuesday 26 October 2027, 9.30am to 11.30am

Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services

1 Raby Cross Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 2FF United Kingdom
Tuesday 26 October 2027, 12.00pm to 12.00pm

For those with a basic knowledge of Ballet

John Marley Centre Muscott Grove Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 6TT United Kingdom
Tuesday 26 October 2027, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Welcoming young people aged 8-12 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play. Including a mixture of singing, musical games, songwriting and playing, we’ll do our best to make sure everyone has a great time playing and creating music! Participants might have never played music before, they might want to improve their musical skills or they might just want to try something a little different.   

MUSCOTT GROVE The John Marley Centre Scotswood NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE15 6TT United Kingdom
Tuesday 26 October 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

4 different sessions to attend each week.

NUCASTLE Diana Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6BQ United Kingdom
Tuesday 26 October 2027, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

Family cricket for any family with children aged 5—12   Drop in.

Tuesdays - 16:45 - 17:45

Houghton Avenue Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 3UT United Kingdom
Tuesday 26 October 2027, 5.30pm to 7.00pm

Make new friends, build confidence, and perform music that makes you feel amazing in Newcastle’s newest and most exciting children’s choir. 

Designed for young people aged 7-10, each session is fun and engaging and uses music from a wide variety of styles and cultures. We’ll explore warm-ups, rounds, part singing and vocal harmony to get the most from our voices. Over the year, there’ll be the opportunity to take part in a number of public performances and the chance to work together with our Newcastle Youth Choir. 

CLAREMONT ROAD Armstrong Building Newcastle University Music Department NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE1 7RU United Kingdom
Tuesday 26 October 2027, 5.45pm to 7.00pm

Welcoming young people aged 13-16 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play. Including a mixture of singing, musical games, songwriting and playing, we’ll do our best to make sure everyone has a great time playing and creating music! Participants might have never played music before, they might want to improve their musical skills or they might just want to try something a little different.   

John Marley Centre Muscott Grove Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 6TT United Kingdom
Tuesday 26 October 2027, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Newcastle Youth Choir is an exciting youth choir open to young people aged 10-18, whether they are complete beginners to singing or experienced singers in or outside of school. 

Through the course of the year, we learn a wide variety of different styles of music in our regular rehearsals. We also prepare for a number of public performances. 

CLAREMONT ROAD Armstrong Building Newcastle University Music Department NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE1 7RU United Kingdom
Wednesday 27 October 2027, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Nuns Moor Centre Studley Terrace Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 5AH United Kingdom
Wednesday 27 October 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children aged 0 to 5. For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities with or without diagnosis.

Cowgate Centre Houghton Avenue Newcastle Upon Tyne NE5 3UT United Kingdom
Wednesday 27 October 2027, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Church of the Holy Nativity Hillhead Pkwy NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE5 1DR United Kingdom
Wednesday 27 October 2027, 10.30am to 11.30am

A welcoming group for ages 12 - 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.

St Martin's Centre Roman Avenue Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2RJ United Kingdom
Wednesday 27 October 2027, 3.45pm to 4.45pm

Gosforth Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for children from Year 3 up to Year 8, primarily from first and middle schools within the Gosforth Schools Trust. It’s open to complete beginners right through to experienced players. We get together to learn new pieces and develop as musicians, gaining valuable musicianship skills and a good sense of ensemble. 

Archibald First School Archibald Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 1EB United Kingdom
Wednesday 27 October 2027, 3.45pm to 4.45pm

Gosforth Voices is a choir aimed towards children in Years 3 & 4, primarily from first schools within the Gosforth Schools Trust. It’s a fantastic way to make new friends from other schools, develop confidence in singing and learn new songs. 

NORHAM ROAD Grange First School Gosforth NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE3 2NP United Kingdom
Thursday 28 October 2027, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Nuns Moor Centre Studley Terrace Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 5AH United Kingdom
Thursday 28 October 2027, 9.30am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Church Of The Holy Nativity Hillhead Parkway Newcastle Upon Tyne NE5 1DR United Kingdom
Thursday 28 October 2027, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Basic level English lessons

Children And Families @ Byker Sands Family Hub 19 Raby Cross Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 2FF United Kingdom
Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
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