About The City Brief Newcastle Upon Tyne
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne’s history stretches back to Roman times as Pons Aelius, and the city remains a centre of cultural and civic life. The City Brief helps people who live and visit Newcastle stay informed about what’s happening across the city and wider region, from neighbourhood events in Jesmond and Tynemouth to festivals and gatherings. We keep you updated on the weekly rhythm of local events. Whether it’s the daily offering at Grainger Market, seasonal music festivals, or community celebrations, we cover things that matter to people here. We report on what’s on in neighbourhoods like Wallsend and around Gateshead Quays. We track annual fixtures like the Great North Run and Newcastle Film Festival, as well as the regular gatherings that give the city its character. Newcastle’s landmarks, from historic sites like Newcastle Castle to cultural venues, host events throughout the year. Our coverage helps you discover what’s happening at these spaces and throughout the city, so you can plan ahead and stay connected. **The City Brief is about knowing what's happening in your neighbourhood.** We believe people should find local events without hunting across multiple websites. Whether you live in the city centre or further afield in areas like Gosforth or Sandgate, there are events, markets, festivals, and gatherings worth knowing about. Our weekly coverage keeps you in the loop. We focus on the practical, the cultural, and the civic, the events that help people stay connected to where they live. From weekly activities to major seasonal festivals, we’re here to make sure you don’t miss what’s happening in your city.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Newcastle upon Tyne – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
The City Brief is a global network of local newsletters. We succeed in sending the best of local information to local people. To learn more, visit our main website.
About the editor
The City Brief Newcastle upon Tyne is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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