See our upcoming special events in Newcastle, alongside our science centre exhibits and activities.
What's on in Newcastle
On now
Brain Zone
Play memory games, step into an optical illusion and (attempt to) interact with exhibits that require some mind over matter.
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 30 minutes
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
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
The Great Dinosaur Escape
Experience the biggest collection of moving dinosaurs in the North for a limited time only.
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Saturday 28 March - Sunday 27 September 2026
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.
