Easter Weekend 2025: 12 Excellent Events in Newcastle
Get your Easter bank holiday plans sorted with our round of the city's best events
Of all the bank holidays, Easter weekend has to be the best. Four whole days off work and school to enjoy – what could be better?!
If you’re looking to get out and about this bank holiday, then you’re in the right place because we’ve selected some of the best things happening over the Easter weekend in Newcastle – from foodie fun and family-friendly events to comedy and crafts.
Symphonic Ibiza @ Boiler Shop
Why not take a trip to the Balearic Islands this bank holiday weekend with Symphonic Ibiza at the Boiler Shop? Fusing a full live orchestra with high tempo DJ beats and live vocals, it promises an evening of the most iconic Ibiza dance anthems and a fond reminder for anyone who’s danced the night away in one of the White Isle’s famous clubs.
Sunday 20th April, £29.25
Cloister Garden Hog Roast @ Blackfriars
With the weather finally turning warmer, how better to while away the Easter weekend than in Blackfriars’ gorgeous cloister garden with some tasty food? They’re serving up a succulent spit-roasted hog with all the trimmings (pork fat potatoes, fire-roasted veg and gravy) on Easter Sunday afternoon with two sittings at 12pm and 3pm. Tickets include a glass of fizz or home-brewed beer on arrival, sharing starters and a seasonal dessert to round off your feast.
Sunday 20th April, £38 (adults) / £16.50 (kids)
Bank Holiday Show @ The Stand
The Stand’s annual bank holiday comedy show is back to give us all a good giggle this Easter Sunday. Hosted by local funnyman Matt Reed, there’ll be laughs courtesy of Abigoliah Schamaun, Cameron Jones and Ian Younghusband before hilarious headliner Steve Hall graces the stage.
Sunday 20th April, £15 (standard) / £12 (concession) / £1 (members)
Bottomless Drag Brunch Bonanza @ Rusty’s
If you really fancy letting your hair down this Easter bank holiday, then a visit to Rusty’s is a must. Join the drag-tastic “Rusty’s Girls” for an afternoon of unfiltered fun with drag bingo, dance-offs, food and drink and – of course – plenty of laughs. Standard tickets get you entry to the show and a retro “Sassy Meal” but for a little extra you can upgrade to bottomless bubbles or cocktails too!
Saturday 19th April, From £14.70
Beasts on the Green & Toon Underground Parade @ Great North Museum: Hancock / Exhibition Park
Newcastle Puppetry Festival makes a welcome return to the city this April and it all kicks off with two fantastic free events happening over the bank holiday weekend – perfect for some money-saving family fun this Easter! First up, it’s Beasts on the Green at 11am in the gardens of Great North Museum: Hancock featuring puppets like Eikthynir the Elk, Delilah the Elephant and Jabberwocky and at 2pm, Toon Underground takes over Exhibition Park with a parade exploring the hidden nature and eco-systems of Newcastle.
Saturday 19th April, Free
Good Friday Stories & Crafts @ Newcastle Cathedral
There’s more free family fun to be had at Newcastle Cathedral on Good Friday with a fantastic morning of crafts exploring the Easter story. Part of the Messy Church movement, there’ll be stories, songs and activities for little ones ages 4 to 11 and their parents. While it’s free to attend, booking is encouraged to ensure there’s enough space and materials for everyone to enjoy.
Friday 18th April, Free but booking recommended
Battle of the Burger @ Wylam Brewery
Wylam Brewery’s food battle calendar is in full swing and this year’s edition of Battle of the Burger is a very special one because it’s the tenth anniversary of the epic burger fest. It’s set to be bigger and better than ever before with more vendors, more bars and more grub as the best burger flippers from across the North East duke it out for the best burger crown. Entry is free but you’ll need to buy tokens to tuck in to all those delicious burgers – and don’t forget to vote for your favourite!
Friday 18th April & Saturday 19th April, Free entry / Tokens £4 each
Good Friday Paint & Sip Party @ Central Oven + Shaker
Fancy yourself something of an artist? Show off your skills and unleash your inner Picasso with a paint and sip party this Good Friday. There’ll be hundreds of pictures to paint – including some seasonal Easter options – and host venue Central Oven + Shaker has some great 2-4-1 cocktail deals to help get those creative juices flowing. The best part? A masterpiece of your own making that you get to take home and hang on your wall!
Friday 18th April, £21
Spring Family Show @ Boulevard
Back by popular demand, Boulevard’s Spring Family Show returns this Easter Sunday with fun for kids aged 5+ … and their parents, of course! With the wonderful Miss Rory as host, families will enjoy an afternoon of Disney classics, musical theatre faves and top pop songs from the equally wonderful Dani Dee and her Broadway Dancers.
Sunday 20th April, From £28
Easter Sunday Lunch @ The Vermont Hotel
There’s nothing like gathering the whole clan together for a family meal and the bank holiday weekend is the perfect excuse. The Vermont Hotel is dishing up a delicious lunch on Easter Sunday in its gorgeous Maven Restaurant with three courses to enjoy and sittings available between 12pm and 8pm. The little ones get a free chocolate egg too!
Sunday 20th April, £23.95 (adults) / £15.95 (kids)
Coyote Wild Bank Holiday Special @ Purple Peacock
Legendary show bar Purple Peacock invites you to unleash your inner wild child this Easter Sunday with a special bank holiday edition of their Coyote Wild drunch. It’s going to be a party to remember with fire performances, amazing choreography, powerhouse vocals and non-stop anthems – plus tasty food and free-flowing drinks of course!
Sunday 20th April, From £45
Matt Bailey’s Trivia Quiz @ St. James’ STACK
If you’re something of brainiac, why not put your wits to the test with Matt Bailey’s trivia night at St. James’ STACK? The BBC Radio Newcastle host is rounding off the bank holiday weekend with a night of quizzing on Easter Monday from 6:30pm. Entry costs £5 per team and there are some great cash prizes up for grabs – just make sure to assemble your brainiest mates!
Monday 21st April, £5 entry per team
With so much going on, there’s enough to keep you entertained all Easter weekend long in Newcastle. So, how will you be spending those long and lovely four days off?
Main image: Wylam Brewery’s beer garden
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