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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.

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Overhead photo of Life Science Centre's outdoor icerink with skaters in Newcastle.
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Ice Skating
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Saturday 8 November 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026
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Two adults wearing noughties inspired double denim, cowboy hats and sunglasses on Newcastle's outdoor ice rink in front of Life Science Centre.
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Noughties Night on Ice
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Friday 14 November 2025, various times
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Women Wearing Cowgirl Hats During Taylor Swift Night At Newcastle's Outdoor Ice Rink
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Skate it Off!
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Saturday 15 November 2025, various times
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Person wearing ear defenders and reindeer antlers on Newcastle's outdoor ice rink.
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Ice Skating – Relaxed Sessions
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Various Sundays available
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Lady singing at Newcastle's Karaoke event on ice rink.
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Skate and sing – Karaoke on ice!
Special ticketed event.
For all ages
Wednesday 19 November 2025, various times
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Couple wearing football shirts skating to Sam Fender songs on Newcastle's outdoor ice rink.
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Seventeen Going Skating
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Thursday 20 November 2025, various times
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Santa and elf doing a light refraction experiment at Newcastle's Life Science Centre.
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The Santa Experience
Special ticketed event
Perfect for children aged 3 to 10
Saturday 22 November – Tuesday 23 December 2025
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Young girl wearing disney mouse ears holding a camera and smiling whilst on Life Science Centre ice rink.
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Be our Guest: Musicals Night on Ice
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Sunday 23 November 2025, various times
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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 27 November and Sunday 7 December
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Four women dressed as Lady Gaga on Newcastle's outdoor ice rink.
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Lady Gaga Little Monsters Skate
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Thursday 27 November 2025, various times
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Children dressed as Glinda and Elphaba from the movie Wicked on Life Science Centre's ice rink.
Coming soon
Wicked Skating Night
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Friday 28 November 2025, various times
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Three women on ice rink in winter clothing laughing and talking.
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Ice Skating on Christmas Eve
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Wednesday 24 December 2025
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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!

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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.