What's on in North East 2026
Every seasonal event we hold a source for in North East, by type and date. Venue-run attractions are listed here only; they have no page of their own.
Fireworks displays1
- Sun 1 NovRiverside Road, Stockton-on-Tees6.30pmSource: teesvalley-ca.gov.ukreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
Checked 26 Oct 2026 and later; every row links to its source.
Christmas lights switch-ons3
- Thu 12 NovGrey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne7pmSource: newcastlegateshead.comreported by press· checked 7 Oct 2026
- Sun 15 NovMarket Square5.30pmSource: enjoydarlington.co.ukreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
- TBCStockton High StreetSource: stockton.gov.uk· checked 8 Sep 2026
Checked 7 Oct 2026 and later; every row links to its source.
Christmas markets3
- Thu 19 NovGrey Street, Grainger Street, around the Monument and on Nelson Street10amSource: new.newcastle.gov.uk· checked 23 Oct 2026
- Tue 24 NovAlnwick CastleSource: alnwickcastle.comreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
- TBCStockton High StreetSource: stockton.gov.uk· checked 14 Sep 2026
Checked 23 Oct 2026 and later; every row links to its source.
Light trails1
- Fri 20 NovThe Alnwick Garden4.30pmSource: alnwickgarden.comreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
Checked 26 Oct 2026 and later; every row links to its source.