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Hack Your NE1 Weekend | 11 - 12 May 2019

YAY FOR THE WEEKEND!

Get ready for another glorious NE1 weekender...

SATURDAY 11 MAY

Building bricks

LEGO fans, little and large, are invited to Discovery Brick Show at Discovery Museum. Prepare for a weekend full of fun LEGO activities, stalls and displays from some of the UK’s best fan builders.

discoverymuseum.org.uk

Let's get ready to rumble...

Don’t miss WWE Live! at the Utilita Arena. A unique blend of sport and entertainment, combining match action with the drama and energy of a rock concert. A chance for fans to see all of their WWE Superstars live in action under one roof.

utilitaarena.co.uk

Live opera

Broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, Dialogues des Carmélites sees French composer and pianist, Francis Poulenc’s devastating portrayal of faith and martyrdom broadcast live in HD for the first time. See it at Tyneside Cinema this Saturday!

tynesidecinema.co.uk

Castle tunes

Witness captivating singer-songwriter, Brother Joe, perform live in the grounds of Newcastle Castle, accompanied by his band. His haunting vocals are set to soar in the beautiful, atmospheric surroundings, promising a memorable night for all.

newcastlecastle.co.uk

Angel eyes

See Wet Wet Wet live at Newcastle City Hall. With an amazing back catalogue of songs, they’re considered one of the most successful groups in British pop history. Singer Kevin Simm joins as the band’s new frontman. 

newcastlecityhall.org

Funk feels

The Right Reverend Michael Alabama Jackson and his Hail Marys brings their special brand of absolution to the North East. Head to The Cluny, which will be transformed into a cathedral of music and chaos, to see a live congregation of shotgun weddings, sinful sermons and crazy confessions, all to the sweet sound of the Hail Marys, backed by their full live funk band.

thecluny.com

Mega music!

The AC/DC Experience are keeping the legendary sound, spirit and attitude of the band alive and kicking - and they’ll be unleashing it at the O2 Academy as part of their headline tour.

academymusicgroup.com

SUNDAY 12 MAY

Morning munch

Kickstart your weekend with something comforting at Quay Ingredient. Enjoy eggs and soldiers, traditional fry-ups, Craster kippers, freshly-baked pastries or scrambled eggs with truffle and jam on brioche. Go on - treat yourself!

quayingredient.co.uk

Sunday screening

Settle in at Newcastle Castle for a special screening of The Princess Bride. The 1980s romantic fantasy film sees a grandfather tell his grandson the story of Buttercup, a woman who loves farm worker, Westley. But she agrees to marry the wicked Prince Humperdinck after Westley is believed to have been killed...

newcastlecastle.co.uk

Kids comedy

Take little rascals to The Stand's Kids Comedy Club. Top comedians will be telling jokes without swears and there will be magic, improv and impression shows to enjoy, too! Best suited for 8 to 12-year-olds.

thestand.co.uk

Lunch it up

Settle in for Sunday lunch at Marco Pierre White. Enjoy three mouthwatering courses, showcasing the finest beef, roast loin of pork and pan-fried chicken with all the trimmings.

mpwrestaurants.co.uk

Marina moments

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and make your way to NE1’s Newcastle City Marina this Sunday for a Quay to City sightseeing cruise with River Escapes. Time to take in the landmarks and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Tyne.

riverescapes.co.uk

Time to rock

Catch The Wildhearts at Riverside. The Newcastle-based rock group have been going strong since 1989 and their sound is a mixture of hard rock and melodic pop music, with diverse influences being The Beatles and 1980s-era Metallica.

riversidencl.co.uk

Game on

End your week with a game of ten-pin bowling, pool or ping pong at Lane7. Grab the whole family, tie those laces, pick your cues and get competitive! Afterwards, treat yourself to an American-style feast, complete with hot dogs, burgers and dirty fries.

lane7.co.uk

Punk perfection

See Bakar live at The Cluny. His unique sound, which mixes rock with punk and a dash of hip-hop, transcends all genres, but makes everyone jump to their feet. Prepare yourself for an uplifting night of feel-good tunes!

thecluny.com

Sip in style

Treat yourself to Sunday afternoon tipples at Barluga. Kick-back in the Grey Street bar with friends, enjoying all of your favourite cocktails - or even a bottle of bubbly.

barluga.co.uk


Keep an eye out for our Get Into Newcastle magazine online and out and about in town, where you'll find a fun-filled weekend trail every week! Don't forget to let us know what you get up to on TwitterInstagram and Facebook!

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