Events in Wallsend From 27th April – 3rd May 2026

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You can find a varied mix of events in Wallsend this week, with options for community gatherings such as weekly sessions at the Segedunum Community Centre or storytelling evenings hosted by local heritage groups. Creative workshops take place in repurposed industrial spaces like the former Swan Hunter offices on Dock Street, exploring textile arts and oral history recording. Live music features tribute acts celebrating iconic rock bands performing at The Shipwrights’ Inn each Thursday evening, while electronic sets from local DJ collectives happen late-night in converted storage sheds near the quay. Family events include weekend gatherings hosted by Wallsend Primary School and North Tyneside Community Centre, offering 1970s film screenings followed by craft tables for children, these take place just outside the city near green spaces like Segedunum Park. These happenings reflect Wallsend’s quiet strength: a place where community is central, creativity finds room to breathe, and the local scene hums with steady authenticity rather than flash. You’ll find lively yet grounded moments shaped by real people coming together for conversation, celebration, or just good company, many linked through shared histories tied to coal mining and shipbuilding industries that defined this area from the 18th century onward.

Check the listings below for times and venues.

Tuesday 28th April

North East Network – Pop Along Networking Event

· Food & Drink

A networking event hosted at Pitcher & Piano Newcastle, connecting professionals across Quayside venues.

Thursday 30th April

Hr Leadership Community - North East

· Food & Drink

Senior HR leaders gather at The Sage for a roundtable discussion on modern people leadership strategies.

An Evening of Mediumship With Martyn Railton

· Nightlife & Music

Martyn Railton hosts an in-person evening of mediumship and spiritual connection at The Vault Creative Well Being Centre.

Erotic Secrets of Pompeii

· Star And Shadow Cinema · Culture & Arts

A film screening of 'Erotic Secrets of Pompeii' is set to take place at The Star and Shadow Cinema in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

A Night of Tributes

· Nightlife & Music

A tribute night featuring performances of Arctic Monkeys, Gorillaz, Fleetwood Mac, and other rock bands.

Friday 1st May

Jungle - Thursdays - Newcastle's Wildest Student Event

· Nightlife & Music

A weekly DJ event at Tup Tup Palace in Newcastle features electronic music for students.

Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble

· Nightlife & Music

A live concert performance of music inspired by Hayao Miyazaki's films is held at Durham Cathedral.

Saturday 2nd May

The Newcastle Food Festival 2026: a Bank Holiday Feast

· Food & Drink

The Newcastle Food Festival 2026 returns to Exhibition Park for a Bank Holiday celebration of food and drink.

Second Speed: Open Air Blk. b2b Azyr

· Nightlife & Music

DJ Azyr performs a live set in Newcastle's Times Square as part of the Second Speed open-air event.

Nte Presents Reason ii Rise

· Nightlife & Music

NTE presents a major trance music lineup featuring RONCONE, PORTER, ARCTIC BARBERS, and SCOTT BOND at The Powerhouse in Newcastle.

Inu x Oscura (Quivver | Durante)

· Nightlife & Music

inU x OSCURA bring a double headlining DJ set with Quivver and Durante to Newcastle and Leeds.

Fontaines c.d. w/ Arctic Monkeyz

· Nightlife & Music

A tribute band performance featuring Fontaines C.D. and Arctic Monkeyz at Pop Recs Ltd.

Loco Presents N-force @ Havana Feat Clubland Reborn

· Nightlife & Music

DJ N-Force performs at Havana Whitley Bay with support from Clubland Reborn and other DJs.

Sunday 3rd May

Second Sped: Klofama + More

· Nightlife & Music

A live music event featuring KLOFAMA and additional performers at NX Newcastle.

K-pop vs Pop Queens - Newcastle

· Nightlife & Music

K-Pop artists perform live alongside tribute acts of Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo.

90S & Noughties Family Festival

· Nightlife & Music

A family-friendly festival celebrating 90s and noughties music, held at The Barking Dog Club in Wallsend.

Bass Jamz 'Colosseum Open Air' : Max Dean b2b Luke Dean / Gaskin

· Nightlife & Music

Bass Jamz brings a live DJ set featuring Max Dean b2b Luke Dean and Gaskin to the open-air Colosseum in Newcastle.

Trance Takeover - Lange & Will Rees

· Nightlife & Music

DJ Lange and Will Rees headline a trance music event at Viva in South Shields.