Events in Newcastle upon Tyne — December 2026

December 2026: events in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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

Mon, Dec 21

Jingle Bell Rock

O2 City Hall Newcastle · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Tue, Dec 22

Definitely Mightbe (A Tribute to Oasis)

O2 City Hall Newcastle · Newcastle upon Tyne

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String quartet in silhouette at the end of a stone colonnade aisle lined with rows of lit candles — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 22

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

Newcastle Cathedral · Newcastle upon Tyne

From £22

Wed, Dec 23

JHC Christmas Party with Martin Stephenson

Cluny 2 · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Sat, Dec 26

Newcastle United vs Manchester City

St James Park · Newcastle upon Tyne

From £120Resale

Close view of a mixing desk with glowing faders and knobs and a blurred band on a blue-lit stage behind — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 27

Christmas Rocks - 4 Day Ticket

O2 City Hall Newcastle · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Concert lights over a large indoor arena audience — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 27

Christmas Rocks - Day 1

O2 City Hall Newcastle · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Rooftop concert at sunset with a city skyline behind — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 27

Christmas Rocks - 3 Day Ticket

O2 City Hall Newcastle · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Concert crowd with raised hands in the stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 27

Christmas Rocks - 2 Day Ticket

O2 City Hall Newcastle · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Drummer and bassist performing under green stage light — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 28

Christmas Rocks - Day 2

O2 City Hall Newcastle · Newcastle upon Tyne

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A hand pulls a teal vinyl record from a crate in warm light. — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 29

Christmas Rocks - Day 3

O2 City Hall Newcastle · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Beach concert at sunset with an audience on the sand — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 30

Christmas Rocks - Day 4

O2 City Hall Newcastle · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Wed, Dec 30

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

St James Park · Newcastle upon Tyne

From £98Resale

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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