Get Into Newcastle's Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2025
Get your thinking caps on because our annual end-of-year quiz is back!
It’s been an exciting year for Newcastle, but isn’t it always? From big brands setting up shop in the city to epic events, the city has been as busy as ever.
But were you paying attention to everything that’s been happening in the city over the past 12 months? Take Get into Newcastle’s Big Fat Quiz of the Year and find out!
Psst… the answers are at the bottom, but no peeking!
1. Which iconic local venue did Sam Fender sell out for three nights in June?
2. Which two Newcastle city centre bars were featured in the first-ever Guinness Harp Guide, the definitive list of where to find a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff?
3. Which award-winning Newcastle science centre and attraction celebrated its 25th anniversary this year?
4. The Pilgrim Street regeneration continued with the opening of STACK Newcastle this December. Which lovingly restored, historic building is it located in?
5. How many NUFC fans turned up to support the lads during the Carabao Cup parade and Town Moor celebrations?
a) 100,000
b) 200,000
c) 300,000
d) 400,000
6. Which new NE1 family-friendly event took over Newcastle’s Quayside this August?
7. Which two luxury hotels opened in Newcastle in 2025?
8. Tyneside Cinema hosted the premiere of which locally filmed zombie horror movie this June?
9. Which iconic American clothing brand opened a branch on Grainger Street this autumn?
10. How much money did NE1’s Newcastle Dragon Boat Race raise for local charity the Great North Children’s Hospital this year?
a) £10,000
b) £20,000
c) £30,000
d) £40,000
11. A map of which city was mistakenly featured on this year’s Great North Run medal?
12. Which Newcastle-born entertainment venue recently opened a second city centre branch at The Gate?
13. Which celebrity presenter and former Big Brother contestant was spotted at Newcastle’s Christmas Markets this year?
14. In February, Eldon Square announced plans to open a huge entertainment and dining destination. What is the venue’s name?
15. Which long-established Northumberland drinks brand sponsored NE1’s Screen on the Green this year?
16. Which two music award ceremonies were hosted in Newcastle for the first time in 2025?
17. What is the name of Newcastle Theatre Royal’s new bar and restaurant?
18. What was the name of the new Newcastle music festival headlined by Robbie Williams, Perry, Kaiser Chiefs and Kings of Leon this summer?
19. Nelson Street welcomed a branch of which popular Indian street food restaurant earlier this year?
20. NE1’s Clean Team removed how many bin bags’ worth of litter from Newcastle’s streets in 2025?
a) 800
b) 1,800
c) 2,800
d) 3,800
21. Which three North East food businesses collaborated with Fenwick and set up shop in the iconic department store this year?
22. Which stylist-turned-DJ entertained crowds at the Newcastle Pride Arena this summer?
23. Which Newcastle-born singer-songwriter teamed up with Greggs this summer and serenaded passers-by as free sausage rolls were handed out?
24. What is the name of the country music bar that opened on the former site of iconic party bar The Empress this summer?
25. This December, NE1 hosted the first-ever Newcastle Christmas Market Awards. Which stall selling a popular sweet treat was named Trader of the Year?
How did you do? Check out the answers below!
(ANSWERS: 1. St. James’ Park; 2. The Centurion & Barluga; 3. Life; 4. Worswick Chambers; 5. (c) 300,000; 6. Quayside Carnival; 7. Hotel Gotham & Dakota Hotel; 8. 28 Years Later; 9. Carhartt; 10. (c) £30,000; 11. Sunderland; 12. Lane7; 13. Alison Hammond; 14. Freight Island; 15. Fentimans; 16. The MOBO Awards & The Mercury Prize; 17. The Green Room; 18. Come Together Festival; 19. Mowgli; 20. (d) 3,800; 21. Blacks Corner, Colmans & Greggs/The Golden Flake Tavern; 22. Gok Wan; 23. Andrew Cushin; 24. Ruby Rae’s; 25. Crumbling)
We hope you enjoyed taking our quiz and had an amazing time in Newcastle in 2025. Here’s to a happy, healthy and even more happening 2026!
Main Image: Grey's Monument / (C) Newcastle Gateshead Initiative / Free to Use (Public Domain / CC0 1.0)
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