February 2025: 10 Unmissable Events in Newcastle

Lunar New Year @ Newcastle City Centre

Commemorating the year of the snake, Newcastle’s Lunar New Year celebrations return to the city centre this month! The festivities will all be kicking off at Bath Lane from 11am with food vendors, stalls, arts and crafts, and fairground rides. At 11:30am, you’ll be able to catch the epic Lunar New Year parade as it weaves through the city from Grey’s Monument back to Chinatown, where Lion dances, Dragon dances, martial art displays and firecrackers will take over the street. All the performances and activities are free, and there’s plenty for the kids to see and do, so bring the family along! Find our more with our guide to Newcastle's Lunar New Year celebrations.

Sunday 2^nd February 2025, Free

MOBO Awards @ Utilita Arena

We’re hugely proud that the Utilita Arena will be playing host to the MOBO Awards this month. This year, Cleo Sol, Duppy, Little Simz and Ghetts are just some of the incredibly talented artists nominated, and you could be in the room when the winners are announced! In the lead-up to the big day, the MOBO Fringe will be electrifying the city with a series of performances, panels and workshops – including the MOBO Black Music Summit and live performances at World HQ. We've put together a handy guide to the 2025 MOBO Awards so you don't miss out.

MOBO Fringe: Thursday 13^th February – Monday 17^th February 2025 / MOBO Awards: Tuesday 18^th February 2025, From £29.25

Walk for Warmth @ Newcastle City Centre

If volunteering was on your list of New Years resolutions, then why not attend National Energy Action’s Walk for Warmth this February? This family-friendly 5k is helping to raise funds and awareness about fuel poverty in the UK, with the route taking walkers from Grey’s Monument, through Exhibition and Leazes Park, and finishing at St. James’ Park for a well-deserved hot drink and snack.

Saturday 15^th February 2025, Free (£50 suggested fundraising target)

Only Fools and Horses The Musical @ Theatre Royal

If it’s a cushty night out you’re after, then head to the Theatre Royal to catch Only Fools and Horses The Musical! Direct from its record-breaking four-year sold-out run in London’s West End, Jim Sullivan and Paul Whitehouse’s script brings Del Boy, Rodney and the whole gang to the stage. With hilarious songs, musical contributions from legends Chas and Dave, and that iconic theme tune performed like you’ve never heard it before, it’ll be a proper feel-good night out.

Monday 10^th – Saturday 22^nd February 2025, From £25

Annie Mac Before Midnight @ O2 City Hall

Annie Mac’s Before Midnight events have become pretty legendary, giving guests the full club experience without any 2am regrets. If you haven’t attended before, now’s the perfect chance as the legendary DJ takes to the O2 City Hall decks. Expect top tunes, class vibes, and a midnight curfew that won’t leave you with a groggy head come Saturday morning.

Friday 28^th February 2025, From £32.70

Kawala – The Farewell Tour @ Boiler Shop

Despite the success of their debut album Better With You in the Official Albums Chart, North London based five-piece Kawala are putting down the guitar picks this February and embarking on their Farewell tour. It’s not all bad news though, as they’ll be making a stop in Newcastle to tear up the Boiler Shop stage! So if you haven’t seen them before, or you’ve been there since day once, now’s your chance to grab tickets before they call it a day.

Friday 7^th February 2025, £19.25

David O’Doherty – Tiny Piano Man @ Tyne Theatre & Opera House

Award-winning comedian, musician, actor and all-round funny man David O’Doherty is bringing the Tiny Piano Man tour to Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre & Opera House this February. His new show promises to be full of laughter, song and apparently, “occasionally getting up from a chair”. Want to see what that's all about? Then catch the 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Live at The Apollo star in Toon this month!

Saturday 1^st February 2025, From £26.50

Great North Nights – We Love to Ceilidh @ Great North Museum: Hancock

If you’re looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day a little differently this year, then why not head to the Great North Museum: Hancock for one of their Great North Nights? We Love to Ceilidh sees the return of the phenomenal John Hancock Ceilidh band to guide you through the high-energy evening, and your ticket price even includes a pizza and drink to keep you fuelled-up throughout.

Friday 14^th February 2025, From £25

Queen Heaven 360° Immersive Dome Show @ Life Science Centre

If you were lucky enough to catch the Life Science Centre’s incredible Pink Floyd-inspired show The Dark Side of the Moon last year, then you’ll have some idea of how stunning their latest arrival – Queen Heaven – will be! Having been enjoyed by audiences around the world this Queen-approved show pays tribute to the bands legendary back catalogue of classics, from Bohemian Rhapsody to We Will Rock You, utilising iconic music videos, immersive solar system visuals, and archive footage. Don’t feel Jealousy, get those tickets booked!

Selected dates between Thursday 6^th – Friday 21^st February 2025, £20

Champion @ Live Theatre 

And last, but by no means least, the world premiere of Ishy Din’s latest play, Champion, takes to the Live Theatre stage this February. Following the effects of Muhammad Ali’s visit to South Shields on a mixed race family in the ‘70s, this hard-hitting production rouses questions of identity and community with performances from Christina Berriman Dawson, Jack Robertson, and Daniel Zareie.

Selected dates between Thursday 13^th February – Saturday 8^th March 2025, From £20

So whether you’re celebrating Valentines, Galentines, or just avoiding Cupid altogether this month, there’s still plenty of Newcastle happenings to keep you entertained. Let us know what you get up to, yeah?

Featured image: Tynesight Photography

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