Easter Holiday 2026: 10 Fun Family Events in Newcastle
Our top picks of events for the whole family to enjoy this Easter
Kids and their grown-ups are in for an egg-cellent time in Newcastle this Easter, with loads of family-friendly happenings to keep everyone entertained.
From cooking classes to crafty workshops, it’s set to be a busy Easter for the young – and young-at-heart! – this Spring. Let’s hop to it!
The Little Mermaid – Easter Panto @ Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Why not head Under the Sea with a trip to Tyne Theatre & Opera House for their Easter panto? This time around, The Little Mermaid takes centre stage, with TikTok and West End star Abbie Budden transforming into Ariel, JJ Hamblett (X Factor, Union J) taking on the role of Prince Evan, and Britain’s Got Talent’s Ben Langley becoming Sheldon the Crab. Expect toe-tapping dance routines, plenty of pop hits, and loads of audience participation!
Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th April 2026, Prices vary
Children’s Easter Nest Making Activity & Adults Sparkling Cream Tea @ Fenwick
Mini chefs can get busy baking inside Fenwick, making and decorating their own Easter nests. Tickets include a delicious mini tea for the wannabe bakers, while the grown-ups can relax over an indulgent cream tea including a glass of sparkling wine, two mini homemade fruit scones, and tea or coffee. Sounds like a pretty good way to treat the whole family.
Thursday 9th & Friday 10th April 2026, £15
Enchanted: The Ultimate Princess Concert @ O2 City Hall
Even more fairytales are coming to life across the Toon, as Enchanted: The Ultimate Princess Concert arrives at the O2 City Hall. Paying tribute to the mesmerising music of everything from Tangled and Frozen to Moana and Beauty and the Beast, this candlelit performance promises to be a magical afternoon for the whole family to enjoy.
Sunday 12th April 2026, From £30
Easter Holidays at Life @ Life Science Centre
Meanwhile, Life Science Centre are throwing a prehistoric party with the arrival of the North’s biggest collection of animatronic dinosaurs this Easter. Wannabe dino rangers can hunt them down through the trail, attempt to crack the code, and even find out what a real dinosaur might’ve sounded like in the specially themed live show. And that’s not forgetting the Experiment Zone, Planetarium and Play Zone too!
Thursday 2nd – Sunday 19th April 2026, Prices vary
There’s a Monster in Your Show @ Northern Stage
Imaginations (both young and old!) can run rampant at Northern Stage this April, with Tom Fletcher’s There’s a Monster in Your Show. The beloved Who’s in Your Book? Series comes to life with this brand-new musical show, following Little Monster and his friends Dragon, Alien and Unicorn as they create a magical show together – with a helping hand from the audience too, of course!
Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th 2026, From £16
Art Camp @ Laing Art Gallery
Laing Art Gallery’s beloved Art Camp returns this April, offering budding creatives the chance to explore the galleries, talk about art, and create their very own work inside the Laing’s Art Studio. With four day-long sessions available, your fridge will be a jam-packed gallery before you know it!
Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8th, Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th April 2026, From £35 per day
Springy Tales @ Live Theatre
Alternatively, hop over to Live Theatre for their Springy Tales workshop! Ideal for primary school age children, young imaginations will use costumes, props and puppets to create a brand-new story together. Then it’s time to head outside to the Live Theatre garden for a scavenger hunt… sounds like an egg-cellent day to us!
Tuesday 7th – Wednesday 15th April 2026, From £11
Moving Parts Arts @ Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle Puppetry Festival might not be going ahead this year, but families can still get their puppetry fix thanks to Moving Arts incredible programme of events across the city centre! From a specially curated film program at Tyneside Cinema (including screenings of Muppet Treasure Island and The Boxtrolls), there’s plenty of strings-attached silliness to be had across the city.
Multiple dates throughout April 2026, Prices vary
Rogues & Vagabonds @ Newcastle Castle
Rogues and rulebreakers are taking over Newcastle Castle this Easter, and you’re invited to join them! Fearless youngsters can create their own outlaw alias and take on a series of rougish challenges through the castle, learning the tales of the thieves and tricksters who once lived and worked there.
Until Monday 1st June 2026, Included in ticket price
Kids Fest K-Pop Party @ St. James STACK
Tiny ravers and their grown-ups can head to St. James STACK this April for their Kids Fest K-Pop Party! This tribute to pop anthems and showstoppers from family favourite movies will keep everyone dancing throughout the afternoon, with high-energy performances, and a special appearance from the one and only K-Pop Demon Hunters too.
Wednesday 8th April, from £3
Wherever you end up, we’re sure you’ll have a crackin’ time together! Now if you’ll excuse us, we’re off to raid the shops for some Easter eggs…
Main image: Easter egg with bunny ears in spring crocus field, Photo by Susanne Jutzeler, Free to use under the Pexels License
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