FOR MUSIC…
29 DECEMBER
Stand By Me Musical Review is the story of Ben E King and The Drifters. At the Sage, Gateshead this December, audiences will embark upon the phenomenal musical history of one of the biggest selling bands of all time with hits such as Saturday Night at the Movies, Up on the roof, On Broadway, Under the Boardwalk and many more tracks that will have you dancing the night away.
sagegateshead.com
FOR FAMILY…
31 DECEMBER
See 2016 out with a bang this year in the buzzing streets of Newcastle. Watch as the dazzling costumes and fascinating creatures take over Northumberland Street. A mysterious, majestic leader will guide the procession of fiery torchbearers, artists, bands and dancers as they make their way through the streets – celebrating everything about 2016. The Winter Carnival Parade can be viewed for free as it moves through the city centre – make sure you bag a place at the best viewing points in town – Monument and along Northumberland Street. After the carnival, toast to 2017 with loved ones on the Quayside as the midnight fireworks light up the city’s sky.
newcastlegateshead.com
FOR FOOD…
31 DECEMBER
The most dazzling ball of them all is at Rockliffe Hall this New Year’s Eve. Step out into the streets of the French capital, go back in time and channel your inner Ernest Hemingway or Zelda Fitzgerald for a magnificent, glittering ball. The Midnight in Paris New Year Ball includes champagne and canapés reception, a five course gourmet banquet, fireworks, late night bacon rolls and entertainment including a band, disco and resident piper bringing in the New Year with Auld Lang Syne.
rockliffehall.com
FOR THEATRE…
30 & 31 DECEMBER
atgtickets.com
FOR SHOPPING…
FROM 26 DECEMBER
Kick off the all-important Boxing Day sales at Fenwick, Newcastle this year. Expect extraordinary savings on your favourite designer brands. And why not pop into the Food Hall for a delicious bite to eat to refuel for a day of brilliant bargain hunting. Happy shopping!
fenwick.co.uk