The Late Shows 2026

08 - 09 May

The Late Shows, an award-winning free after-hours culture crawl. will return on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 May 2026 across venues in Ouseburn Valley, Gateshead, and central Newcastle.

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Free after-hours culture will return in May 2026 as The Late Shows confirms dates

NewcastleGateshead’s award-winning after-hours culture crawl, The Late Shows, will return on Frida…

Creative Central NCL announces commissioned artists for The Late Shows 2025

Creative Central NCL has announced the commissioned artists for three exciting new projects as part …

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The Late Shows return this weekend

Tyneside's biggest after-hours culture crawl, The Late Shows, is back for its 17th edition this week…

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Full line up revealed for The Late Shows 2025

One of the biggest events in Newcastle and Gateshead's cultural calendar, The Late Shows will return…