Culture Crawl: " The Late Show" 2026

Dear all,
The Late Shows in May will return to Newcastle!
It is an award-winning late-night free culture crawl. It would be great for us to experience together!
For more details, please visit: About | The Late Shows

During The Late Shows, open art studios, music and performance venues, galleries, museums, studio collectives and landmark historical buildings come together to host intriguing interactive events for visitors. It’s all about encouraging people to do something cultural with their evening.
The Late Shows take place between 6-10.30pm, with last entry at 10pm. Saturday night's event takes place at venues across central Newcastle.
Many venues are within walking distance from each other, and we will take the Newcastle Central venue route (flexible upon suggestions):

Note: If you cannot commit to staying the full time, you are free to leave at any time.
50. Newcastle Arts Centre
Address: Westgate Road, NE1 1SG
Event: Streets Alive – Urban Gallery
What’s happening: You can see street art and help create ideas together.
Event types: Exhibitions · Family friendly · Streets · Take part · Refreshments available
51. The Black Swan
Address: Black Swan Court, Westgate Road, NE1 1SG
Event: Live Music and Bar
What’s happening: You can enjoy live music with food and drinks.
Event types: Performances · Refreshments available · Under 18s must be with an adult · No wheelchair access
52. D6: Culture in Transit
Address: 5 Charlotte Square, NE1 4XF
Event: D6 Open Studio
What’s happening: You can see artwork and hear artists talk about ideas.
Event types: Open studios · Exhibitions · Refreshments available · No wheelchair access
55. Grainger Market
Address: Grainger Street, NE1 5QQ
Event: Grainger Unplugged
What’s happening: You can enjoy live music, food and creative stalls.
Event types: Exhibitions · Family friendly · Heritage · Performances · Refreshments available
56. Newcastle Contemporary Art
Address: 31–39 High Bridge, NE1 1EW
Event: Open Studios (6-9pm) and Exhibition
What’s happening: You can visit open studios and view exhibitions.
Event types: Exhibitions · Open studios · Heritage · Refreshments available
53. Blackfriars
Address: Friars Street, NE1 4XN
Event: History Tours
What’s happening: You can join history tours and watch live performances.
Event types: Heritage · Walks and tours · Performances · Refreshments available

Looking forward to meeting you and experiencing together! Cheers.