Things to do in Gateshead, December 2026

December 2026: events in Gateshead.

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Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 5 · 07:30 PM

Amelia Coburn

Glasshouse International Centre for Music - Sage 2 · Gateshead

From £22

Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 6 · 08:00 PM

The Wandering Hearts

Glasshouse International Centre for Music - Sage 2 · Gateshead

From £28

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 8 · 07:30 PM

Rhiannon Giddens

Glasshouse International Centre for Music - Sage 2 · Gateshead

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Band playing to a crowd in a brick-walled club — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 14 · 07:00 PM

Kate Rusby At Christmas

Glasshouse International Centre for Music - Sage 1 · Gateshead

From £27

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

  • Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
  • Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
  • Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast