Easter Weekend 2026: 12 Excellent Events in Newcastle
Get your Easter bank holiday plans sorted with our round of the city's best events
Of all the bank holidays, Easter weekend has to be the best. Four whole days off work and school to enjoy – what could be better?!
If you’re looking to get out and about this bank holiday, then you’re in the right place because we’ve selected some of the best things happening over the Easter weekend in Newcastle – from foodie fun and family-friendly events to comedy and crafts.
Bunny Bash Bottomless Brunch @ Slug & Lettuce Quayside
Hop into the Easter weekend with an egg-cellent bottomless brunch at Quayside favourite Slug & Lettuce. Tuck into a tasty brunch dish while enjoying two whole hours of free-flowing drinks – plus a few exclusive Easter-themed cocktails to try!
Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th April 2026, £39.95 per person
The Wiggles: The Tree of Wisdom Spectacular Tour @ Utilita Arena
Legendary Australian children's music group The Wiggles are stopping by the Arena this Easter weekend on the Newcastle leg of their most magical tour to date, The Tree of Wisdom Spectacular! Packed with classic Wiggles songs, it’ll have the whole family singing, dancing and wiggling along in no time!
Saturday 4th April 2026, From £29.25
Good Friday Stories & Crafts @ Newcastle Cathedral
There’s more family fun to be had at Newcastle Cathedral on Good Friday with a fantastic morning of crafts exploring the Easter story. There’ll be stories, songs and activities for little ones ages 4 to 11 and their parents. While it’s free to attend, booking is encouraged to ensure there’s enough space and materials for everyone to enjoy.
Friday 3rd April 2026, Free but booking recommended
Easter Saturday Paint & Sip Party @ The Hancock
Unleash your inner Picasso with a paint and sip party this Easter Saturday at The Hancock. All materials are provided, there’s music to keep the good vibes going and a raffle for a future free ticket, but the best part? A masterpiece of your own making that you get to take home and hang on your wall! Class-only tickets cost £23 per person, but for £26.50 you can throw in a beer of glass of prosecco to get those creative juices flowing – and The Hancock has loads of great drink deals to snap up too!
Saturday 4th April 2026, From £23
Battle of the Burger @ Wylam Brewery
Wylam Brewery’s legendary food battles are in full swing and the iconic Battle of the Burger is back this Easter weekend, bringing together the North East’s best burger flippers to duke it out for the best burger crown. Entry is free but you’ll need to buy tokens to tuck in to all those delicious burgers – and don’t forget to vote for your favourite!
Friday 3rd April & Saturday 4th April 2026, Free entry / Tokens £5 each
Kids’ Fest Toon Party @ St. James’ STACK
If your kids are football crazy, there’s no better place to be this Easter weekend than St. James’ STACK. Their kid-friendly Toon Party is back with a fun-packed day featuring interactive games, singing and dancing to footy faves and plenty more Magpie fun. Toon strips and scarves are encouraged, naturally!
Monday 6th April 2026, £3 per child
Caught by the Fuzz @ STACK Newcastle
Over at the Worswick Chambers branch of STACK, there’s something for the grown-ups with Caught by the Fuzz on Easter Saturday. A tribute to all things Britpop and indie, this talented North East four-piece will take you on a trip back to the nineties with a set packed full of hits from the likes of Supergrass, Pulp, Blur and Oasis, plus many more.
Saturday 4th April, Free entry
Girl Power Drunch: Bank Holiday Special @ Purple Peacock
Legendary show bar Purple Peacock invites you to unleash your inner wild child this Easter Sunday with a special bank holiday edition of their Girl Power drunch. It’s going to be a party to remember with an afternoon of non-stop girl band and pop queen anthems, from Beyonce and Britney to Little Mix and the Spice Girls – plus tasty food and free-flowing drinks of course!
Sunday 5th April, £49.95 person
Family Pizza Making @ Fuego, Fenwick
There’s fun for the whole family at Fenwick this Easter Monday! While mini chefs-in-the-making get hands-on creating their very own pizza with Fuego’s expert chefs, the grown-ups can chill out with a refreshing Mimosa and a tasty brunch dish – everybody wins!
Monday 6th April 2026, £18 (adults) / £16 (kids)
Out With The Buckleys @ O2 City Hall
Husband and wife duo James and Clair Buckley bring their signature banter to O2 City Hall with this live version of their popular podcast. Expect plenty of hilarious, never-heard-before stories – plus a few surprises along the way – when the couple get up close and personal with the Toon this Easter weekend!
Sunday 5th April 2026, From £38.65
The Little Mermaid Easter Panto @ Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Take a trip Under the Sea at Tyne Theatre & Opera House with their annual Easter panto, which this year is none other than The Little Mermaid! Featuring an all-star cast that includes Tyne Theatre panto regular Lewis Denny, TikTok and West End star Abbie Budden and JJ Hamblett of Britain’s Got Talent fame – plus plenty of toe-tapping dance routines, pop songs and audience participation – a fin-tastic time is guaranteed for all!
Saturday 4th April & Sunday 5th April 2026, From £28.25
Muppet Treasure Island 30th Anniversary Screening @ Tyneside Cinema
Believe it or not, it’s the 30th anniversary of classic family film Muppet Treasure Island this year and to mark the occasion Tyneside Cinema has joined forces with Moving Parts Puppet Film Fest for a series of special screenings this April. It’s the perfect excuse to introduce your little ones to this hilarious and wholesome musical if you haven’t already, and better yet it’s one of Tyneside Cinema special £5 screenings too so it won’t put too big a dent in your wallet either!
Friday 3rd April – Sunday 5th April 2026 & Tuesday 7th April – Thursday 9th April 2026, £5
With so much going on, there’s enough to keep you entertained all Easter weekend long in Newcastle. So, how will you be spending those long and lovely four days off?
Main image: Wylam Brewery’s beer garden
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