Events

Find out what’s happening across North Shields — from local gigs and art shows to community markets and heritage festivals. Discover unique events celebrating our people, culture, and creativity.

Community Day: Linskill Centre 

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As North Shields marks its 800th anniversary, local residents are invited to a special **Community Day at the Linskill Centre** on **Saturday 28 June**. With a packed programme of **free talks, music, displays and activities**, the event will celebrate the town’s rich history, heritage and culture. From **sea shanties and Northumbrian pipes** to stories of legendary locals and coastal rescues, there’s something for everyone. Here’s what you can expect at this one-of-a-kind celebration…

North Shields 800 Parade of Boats

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Crowds watch the Svitzer tug water jets at the unveiling of the Herring Girl on sculpture on the Fish Quay in September 2023

A spectacular highlight event as part of the North Shields 800 celebrations will see the River Tyne at the Fish Quay filled with a...

John Milton Peacock: The Man Behind Coast Fest

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What started as a pint-fuelled idea in a North Shields boozer has exploded into one of the North East’s biggest grassroots music events. Meet John “Peasy” Peacock — the bucket-hatted whirlwind behind Coast Fest. From wrangling headliners to dodging cease-and-desist letters from Coachella, Peasy’s turned organised chaos into an art form. We catch up with the man who’s putting North Shields firmly on the music map — one unforgettable weekend at a time.

Crew Gal: Shaking Up the Live Events Scene

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By Pauline Stewart Founded by Susan French, affectionately known as Frenchie, CREW GAL emerged from a vivid vision sparked by none other than Prince’s Purple...

Immersive Theatre Experience at Tynemouth Lodge

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     Halloween week saw another successful run of Little Cat Theatre Company’s ‘Scary Tales,’ with six sold out performances of the show at the...

Eager for an encore: Gala 2024

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North Shields Opera Chorus Suzanne Coulson article

From the moment the lights rose at the Parks Sports Centre, Gala 2024 revealed itself as something far more than a concert. This ambitious collaboration between the North Shields Opera Chorus, Tête à Tête Opera Company and the Royal Northern Sinfonia brought together professional musicians, community choirs, dancers and local schoolchildren in a powerful celebration of shared creativity. What unfolded was an evening rich with local pride, musical brilliance and a striking sense of togetherness – a reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together to create something extraordinary.

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From Our Streets to Our Seas: Tales of Heritage, Memory and...

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From Our Streets to Our Seas North Shields is a cinematic celebration of the town’s heritage. Hosted at Salt Market Social as part of North Shields 800, it brought film, animation, music and photography together to honour the community’s stories and creative spirit.
Tynemouth Rowing Club group of people carrying a white boat on the beach

Tynemouth Rowing Club

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