See our upcoming special events in Newcastle, alongside our science centre exhibits and activities.
What's on in Newcastle
Coming soon
Queen Heaven 360° December immersive dome show
Enjoy legendary rock band Queen’s hits set to fun, exciting visuals in Life’s Planetarium.
Special ticketed event
13+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Monday 8 December 2025, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Coming soon
Queen Heaven 360° September immersive dome shows
Enjoy legendary rock band Queen’s hits set to fun, exciting visuals in Life’s Planetarium.
Special ticketed event
13+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Various dates in September 2025
Coming soon
Live Skies in the Planetarium: October Show
Explore the night skies with the Life team in our amazing planetarium at this special adults-only evening.
Special ticketed event
Adults (18+)
Thursday 23 October, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Coming soon
October Home Education Day
Enjoy a fantastic day of learning with curriculum linked workshops and interactive exhibits.
Special ticketed event
Especially for home educated children
Wednesday 1 October 2025, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Coming soon
Baby Love: the Newcastle fertility story
Celebrate Life’s 25th birthday with a free panel on Newcastle Fertility Centre’s breakthroughs, stories, and future of fertility treatment.
Special ticketed free event
Adults (18+)
Thursday 16 October 2025, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Coming soon
Spotlight on… Space
To celebrate World Space Week, we’re putting the spotlight on space at a special one day event!
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Saturday 4 October 2025, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Coming soon
Halloween Special – Late Night Opening
Explore Life after dark as we stay open til 7.00pm. Perfect for families who want Halloween fun in a warm and cosy environment.
Included in science centre ticket
For all ages
Friday 31 October, 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Coming soon
The Anatomy of a Dinosaur Show
Meet delightful dinosaurs and question what we really know about our prehistoric pals this October half-term.
Included in science centre ticket (subject to availability)
Suitable for everyone
Saturday 25 October – Sunday 2 November 2025
Coming soon
The Santa Experience
This Christmas enjoy a magical, festive experience that you won’t find anywhere else!
Special ticketed event
Perfect for children aged 3 to 10
Saturday 22 November - Tuesday 23 December 2025
Explore our science centre activities online!
Check out our online activities and resources to see some familiar faces from our team demonstrating fun and educational activities you can try at home.
Conduct your own experiments. Play fun science games. Get creative. Find out about local scientists and the work they do.
