See our upcoming special events in Newcastle, alongside our science centre exhibits and activities.
What's on in Newcastle
Coming soon
Ice Skating on Christmas Eve
If you're looking for something a little different to do over Christmas, make it one to remember with a festive whirl on our open-air ice rink.
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Coming soon
Queen Heaven 360° February 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 February 2026
Coming soon
Be our Guest: Musicals Night on Ice
Get ready to let it go and step in time as Life’s outdoor ice rink sprinkles a little fairy dust for a night of skate-tapping tunes.
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Sunday 23 November 2025, various times
Coming soon
Lady Gaga Little Monsters Skate
Have a monster night out as our outdoor ice rink transforms into a Lady Gaga themed skating night.
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Thursday 27 November 2025, various times
Coming soon
Noughties Night on Ice
Meet up in the year 2000 and enjoy the best tunes of the decade in a noughties themed ice skating night.
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Friday 14 November 2025, various times
Coming soon
Wicked Skating Night
Celebrate the movie Wicked on our outdoor ice rink with themed skating, show tunes, and festive fun in Times Square.
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Friday 28 November 2025, various times
Coming soon
Skate and sing – Karaoke on ice!
Hit the high notes at the coolest karaoke in Newcastle – on ice!
Special ticketed event.
For all ages
Wednesday 19 November 2025, various times
Coming soon
Skate it Off!
Skate on our outdoor rink in Times Square with top Taylor tunes and twinkling lights aplenty. Era outfits and friendship bracelets encouraged.
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Saturday 15 November 2025, various times
Coming soon
Seventeen Going Skating
Take a Hypersonic Skate around our outdoor rink in Times Square as Sam's biggest anthems echo through the toon.
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Thursday 20 November 2025, various times
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.
