NE1 Upcoming Events We Just Can’t Wait For
We are eight days into the new year and already excited about what the next couple months have in store for us in NE1. There are endless events, shows, artists, celebrations, talks and much more coming to our City for 2018. We thought we would round up a couple of our favourites that are on their way in so that you can grab your tickets now!
Hedda Gabler
13-17 February 2018
Head to the Theatre Royal for the gritty and invigorating production of Hedda Gabler. Join newlyweds Hedda and Tesman as they return home from their honeymoon with cracks already breaking in their new relationship. Watch the world around them as it unravels in this thrilling masterpiece by Olivier Award-winning playwright Patrick Marber and Tony Award®-winner director Ivo van Hove.
Theatre Royal, tickets from £14.50.
Chinese New Year
18 February 2018
Celebrate the ‘Year of the Dog’ this February as the stunning parade returns to NE1 including: dragon and unicorn dances, a traditional lion, flag wavers, themed floats and inspiring drumming. NE1 are rounding up 50 lucky volunteers to take part in the parade as individuals or as a group. Costumes and training will be provided prior to the parade that will weave through the city on Sunday 18th February following the New Year celebrations on Friday 16th. There are no age restrictions or requirements - just come along and enjoy the glittering parade as part of the drumming or dancing troupes.
To register, please send an email to: [email protected]
An Evening With Kevin Keegan
28 February 2018
Sit back and relax as Grosvenor Casino Newcastle presents An Evening with Kevin Keegan. Listen to some fabulous tales as Kevin recalls his most memorable moments at the club. With only 80 tickets on sale, you will be up close and personal with the man of the evening. Enjoy Kevin’s stories alongside a delicious three-course meal at this once-in-a-lifetime night. Upgrade to a VIP ticket for the chance to meet Kevin, get a signed picture with him and a branded scarf. A fun-filled night for footie fans.
Grosvenor Casino, standard tickets £50, VIP £70.
Paloma Faith
9 March 2018
The sensational Paloma Faith will be performing her new album, The Architect at the Metro Radio Arena this March. Expect to be blown away by powerful words, sweeping orchestral tracks, smooth soul, sleek disco grooves and stomping electro pop. Her lyrics confront world problems, anxiety, motherhood, wealth inequality and the impact of technology. A thought provoking set and a must-see show!
Metro Radio Arena, tickets from £38.50.
Sam Smith
21 March 2018
We welcome the highly anticipated return of Sam Smith this March - bringing with him a set of beautiful songs to belt your hearts out to at the Metro Radio Arena on his biggest headline tour to date. Expect a night of brilliant new music from his album The Thrill Of It All, that will have you mesmerised from start to finish. Grab your tickets and get it in your diary! Metro Radio Arena, tickets from £30.20.
The Fratellis
30 March 2018
Get ready for an epic mix of old favourites such as Chelsea Dagger and Henrietta combined with the new sounds of modern anthems from the Scottish trio. Coinciding with their fifth album, In Your Own Sweet Time, The Fratellis will be heading out on a headline UK tour visiting Newcastle in March. Get booking! O2 Academy, tickets for £20.20. academymusicgroup.com
The Jungle Book
27-31 March 2018
Go on an unforgettable journey to the jungle with Mowgli as he battles for survival alongside his trusty friends Bagheera the panther, Baloo the bear and Kaa the python. A lovely coming-of-age tale about friendship, belonging and identity for all the family to enjoy. The Rudyard Kipling family classic adapted by Olivier Award-winning Jessica Swale, features live music on stage created by Joe Stilgoe and is directed by Max Webster. With brilliant storytelling, a colourful stage set and a beautiful story, the show is set to be hit!
Theatre Royal, tickets from £12.
Catfish and The Bottlemen at This Is Tomorrow
25 May 2018
This is the future. This is unmissable. This Is Tomorrow. Don’t miss Catfish and The Bottlemen this May at Newcastle’s This Is Tomorrow festival set to take over Spillers Wharf. The festival is the brainchild of SSD Concerts. It is born out of the cutting edge legacy of the ‘father of pop art’ Richard Hamilton and his vision of pushing the boundaries of what is expected. Catfish and The Bottlemen are returning to Newcastle to encapsulate This Is Tomorrow’s sense of unapologetic ambition! Spillers Wharf, tickets £32.50.
Can't wait either? Let us know! Tweet us at: @NewcastleNE1, tag us in your snaps on Instagram at: @NewcastleNE1 and get in touch on Facebook at: @GetIntoNewcastle. We can't wait to hear from you!!
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