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Christmas Events in Newcastle

Start planning out your festive day out in Newcastle. See our upcoming Christmas events and activitivities for families and couples.

Santa sat looking up in Life Science Centre's planetarium portrait

Little ones can join Santa and enjoy an exciting festive show in the Planetarium as part of a unique Christmas event. Plus, our popular open-air ice rink returns in November.

This winter, enjoy magical experiences that you won’t find anywhere else in Newcastle!

Brother and sister on Life's ice rink over the festive period with santa hats.

Pre-book some festive fun at Life!

Overhead photo of Life Science Centre's outdoor icerink with skaters in Newcastle.
Coming soon
Ice Skating
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Saturday 8 November 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026
Santa and elf doing a light refraction experiment at Newcastle's Life Science Centre.
Coming soon
The Santa Experience
Special ticketed event
Perfect for children aged 3 to 10
Saturday 22 November – Tuesday 23 December 2025
Santa and Elf doing festive science experiment in Santa's grotto at Life Science Centre.
Coming soon
The Santa Experience – Relaxed Sessions
Special ticketed event
Perfect for children aged 3 to 10
Saturday 22 November – Tuesday 23 December 2025
Three women on ice rink in winter clothing laughing and talking.
Coming soon
Ice Skating on Christmas Eve
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Wednesday 24 December 2025

Over the winter period we’ll have lots of festive fun for families including a live science show and special making activities. Tickets will be on sale from 1 September 2025 and you can subscribe to hear from us for updates!

Make a day of it and visit the science centre!

Two children with the assistance of Explainer enjoying a festive craft making activity inside the science centre.