As December is right around the corner, the North East region is packed with festive activities that everyone can enjoy! Check our list of what’s on in the North East during Christmas 2023. 🎄🎅🎁
18th, 19th, 20th November 2023
Christmas Fayre at The Customs House
Come along with family and friends and get involved with many Christmas activities of your choice at The Customs House!
2nd December 2023
South Shields Christmas Market at South Shields Market Place
Come along to South Shields Market Place on Saturday the 2nd December and browse a range of festive market stalls.
2nd December 2023
Afternoon Tea with Santa at Spanish City
Enjoy the luxury Festive Afternoon Teas with some extra Christmas magic. The family can visit Santa Claus in his grotto to make it an extra special treat for the kids before Christmas.
4th December 2023
Civic Carol Concert at Temple Park Centre
South Tyneside’s school orchestra and choirs are gearing up to spread festive cheer with the return of the Civic Carol Concert.
5th December 2023
Leona Lewis at O2 City Hall Newcastle
Enjoy an evening of ‘Christmas Classics’ and ‘Greatest Hits’ with record-breaking, global sensation Leona Lewis.
8th December 2023
South Tyneside Winter Parade
Families can experience an evening filled with joy and festive spirit at the Cultural Spring’s South Tyneside Winter Parade. The parade, featuring fantastic performers and the Spark! Drumming group will move along Ocean Road towards the seafront at 5:30pm.
15th December 2023
Winter Wonderland at Utilita Arena
Winter Wonderland Newcastle is a Christmas extravaganza and promises fun for all the family including thrilling rides and delicious food stalls.
18th – 24th December 2023
Breakfast with Santa at Brewers Fayre Derwent Crossing
Experience the magic with Breakfast with Santa every weekend in December and every morning from December 18th-24th. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, meet Santa, and receive a Christmas Cadbury® selection box.
21st December 2023
Festival Film Experience at St James’ Park
Grab your popcorn and watch your favourite festive films on the big screen.
23rd December 2023
Festive Lunch with Santa at Spanish City
Get the whole family around the table for a festive three-course lunch and enjoy a visit to Santa Claus in his grotto.
To find out what else is happening in the North East, check out our Explore the North East page here.