June 2026: 10 Unmissable Events in Newcastle
Our top picks of unmissable events in Newcastle this June
As well as being home to National Beer Day and National Cheese Day – two of our favourite food groups! – June has shedloads to offer in Newcastle.
From the return of Newcastle Wine Week, to awesome live music and unforgettable theatre, there’s plenty to explore this month. So, let’s not hang about…
Operation Mincemeat @ Theatre Royal
Travel back in time to the ‘40s this month at the Theatre Royal, with Olivier Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat! Based on the unbelievable true story of how a stolen corpse, fake love letter and Ian Fleming helped to win the war, the best-reviewed show in West End history has been described as Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, and if that hasn’t sold you on it, we don’t know what will!
Monday 22nd – Saturday 27th June 2026, From £38
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) @ Northern Stage
Also making history more entertaining this June is Northern Stage, where The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) packs all of the Bard’s thirty-seven plays into just one hour and twenty minutes. Think Hamlet performed backwards, Titus Andronicus as a YouTube cooking tutorial, and plenty more hilarity on this wonderfully absurd run through the tragedies, comedies and histories.
Friday 19th – Saturday 20th June 2026, From £14
Richard Ayode: Afterthoughts @ Tyne Theatre & Opera House
In the midst of some self-inflicted financial difficulty (that’s him saying it, not us!) Richard Ayode (The IT Crowd, Last One Laughing) is back on the road this summer, bringing his brand-new show Afterthoughts to Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre & Opera House. So, if you’ve ever wondered what box you should tick if you actually are a robot, then this is the place to be.
Tuesday 9th June 2026, From £34
Lily Allen @ Utilita Arena
Hot on the heels of her Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection, Lily Allen returns to the Toon this June. This time around, she’ll be taking to the Utilita Arena stage, playing the entirety of her critically-acclaimed album West End Girl in full, and marking the biggest headline tour of her career.
Tuesday 16th June 2026, Prices vary
Dropout Improv @ O2 City Hall
The chronically online amongst us have likely seen a Dropout clip or two on our feeds – but trust us, watching them live will be so much better! With improv games, comedy and plenty of shenanigans, this stop on their 2026 UK tour will feature regulars Jacob Wysocki and Kurt Maloney, as well as plenty of special guests and surprises along the way.
Wednesday 3rd June 2026, Prices vary
Carnival at the Castle @ Newcastle Castle
Newcastle Castle are proving that there was still plenty of fun to be had 2,000 years ago, with their Carnival at the Castle! Bringing the history of entertainment to life like never before, you’ll learn how people celebrated, laughed and came together through music, games, feasting and festivity. Expect live performances and immersive historical experiences creating an unforgettable atmosphere for all the family to enjoy.
Saturday 6th June – Sunday 27th September 2026, Included in entry fee
Newcastle Jazz Festival @ Live Theatre
Newcastle Jazz Festival are striking the right chord (see what we did there?) this month, with its seventh edition at Live Theatre. Boasting a busy schedule of the best artists from across the North East and UK jazz scene, there’ll be no shortage of music to enjoy – including Mercury Prize-nominated trumpeter Laura Jurd, and 2017 British Jazz Awards Rising Star winner Rory Ingham.
Friday 26th – Saturday 27th June 2026, From £13
Oasis Supernova @ Digital
Embodying the sound, swagger and story of the Gallagher brothers, Oasis Supernova is set to rock Digital this June. With a talented eleven-piece band of professional musicians, and a stunning 4k visual show to accompany the on-stage action, it promises to be an incredible night out!
Thursday 11th June 2026, From £19
The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight @ Newcastle Cathedral
Don’t Stop! We’ve got one more unmissable event for the month ahead, and it’s The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight at Newcastle Cathedral. Performed by an amazing cast of West End singers and an epic live band, you’ll hear fan favourites and deep cuts performed under magical candlelight. It’s the stuff of Dreams… except it’s very much real!
Saturday 13th June 2026, From £35
Newcastle Wine Week @ Newcastle City Centre
And last but by no means least, we’re saying cheers to the return of Newcastle Wine Week in venues across the city centre. Grab a wristband for just £14.99 and uncork exclusive half-price wine offers inside the likes of Hotel Gotham, Hibou Blanc, House of Tides and many, many more!
Friday 19th – Sunday 28th June 2026, From £14.99
And there you have it! With warmer weather on the way, there’s plenty to keep you busy in Newcastle this June – so whether you fancy yourself a culture vulture or self-proclaimed sommelier, you’ll be booked and busy for the next few weeks.
Featured image: Operation Mincemeat. Holly Sumpton as Ewen Montagu. Credit: Matt Crockett
*This post contains affiliate links
Want to be in the know about everything that’s happening in Newcastle city centre? Sign up to our newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.
