See our upcoming special events in Newcastle, alongside our science centre exhibits and activities.
What's on in Newcastle
Coming soon
March Pre-School Day
Explore the science centre in a baby-and-toddler-friendly, with activities especially for little ones.
Special ticketed event
Especially for children aged 4 and under
Friday 20 March 2026, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Coming soon
April Relaxed Sunday Session
Dedicated quiet time for anyone to access and enjoy the science centre, including autistic people and those with other sensory needs.
Included in science centre ticket. Free for members!
Perfect for everyone
Sunday 12 April 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Coming soon
Live Skies in the Planetarium: April 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 April 2026, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Coming soon
Queen Heaven 360° April 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 April
Coming soon
June Home Education Day
Enjoy a fantastic day of learning with curriculum-linked workshops on the theme of Science in Action.
Special ticketed event
Especially for home educated children
Thursday 4 June 2026, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Coming soon
The Great Dinosaur Escape
Experience the biggest collection of moving dinosaurs in the North for a limited time only.
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone (although some dinos may frighten little ones)
Saturday 28 March - Sunday 27 September 2026
On now
Lightbox
A NEW collection of hands-on science exhibitions where light, colour, sound and water phenomena come to life!
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 45 minutes
Coming soon
Queen Heaven 360° May 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 May 2026
On now
Find the Fake Live Science Show
In our new live science show, Find the Fake, explore how your senses and brain can be fooled, and discover ways to spot fakes in the real world.
Included in science centre ticket
Age 5+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
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.
