What's On in April Across the North East
Here's everything you'll want to see and do this spring
Peppa Pig: Surprise Party
Shop, play and explore inside this brand-new retail experience at Metrocentre, Gateshead. Peppa Pig Market will soon become part of the UK’s first immersive Peppa Pig experience opening this March, and the kids are sure to love it.
FROM 20TH MARCH
Metrocentre, Gateshead
peppapigsurpriseparty.co.uk
The Utterly Revolting Science Show
One for the kids, the Rude Science team’s new journey through the human body features edible fireworks, burp machines and the world’s loudest fart – making science fun.
17TH APRIL
Gala Durham
galadurham.co.uk
Beauty and the Beast
Who says pantos are just for Christmas? Tom Rolfe Productions return to Middlesbrough Theatre with Beauty and the Beast this spring. Join Belle on her journey to break the Beast’s curse in this family pantomime.
18TH APRIL
Middlesbrough Town Hall
boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert
See the magic of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone like you’ve never seen it before, on the big screen with John Williams’ score performed live. Benjamin Pope will conduct The Glasshouse’s home orchestra Royal Northern Sinfonia throughout this special screening.
18TH & 19TH APRIL
The Glasshouse, Gateshead
theglasshouseicm.org
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season Seven Tour
Whilst we continue to enjoy RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World on our small screens, fans of the show are heading to their nearest stages to see the cast of season seven live, including winner, Bones, and local Drag Queen, Sally TM, hosted by Drag Race UK season one star Divina De Campo.
24TH APRIL
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle
tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk
Living North LIVE
Living North LIVE is back in Newcastle for 2026! At the North’s leading homes, gardens, shopping, food and lifestyle event, expect stylish shopping, live demonstrations, talks and tastings. Living North LIVE brings you inspiring ideas for your home and garden, great gifts, delicious food and unique accessories that you won’t find anywhere else. We can’t wait to see you there! Early-bird discounted tickets are on sale now at livingnorth.com.
24TH–26TH APRIL
Newcastle Racecourse
livingnorth.com
Create Your Own Spring Planter
Join this Spring Planter workshop with Deborah from Periwinkle Barn to design your own planter filled with fresh spring blooms to brighten your doorstep or windowsill, or give as a gift this season.
25TH APRIL
Raby Castle
raby.co.uk
Ne-Yo & Akon
Akon is no longer ‘Lonely’ as he’s joined by fellow star Ne-Yo for this exciting tour for fans of ‘00s R&B. Don’t miss the Nights Like This tour when it heads to Newcastle this spring.
27TH APRIL
Utilita Arena, Newcastle
utilitaarena.co.uk
The Bodyguard
The international, award-winning smash-hit musical The Bodyguard is back, this time starring leading actor Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron and Olivier Award-nominated Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer, featuring the classic hits One Moment in Time, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and I Will Always Love You.
27TH APRIL–2ND MAY
Sunderland Empire
atgtickets.com
Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals
Strictly pros Julian Caillon, Vito Coppola, Neil Jones, Gorka Márquez, Luba Mushtuk, Lauren Oakley, Jowita Przystał, Michelle Tsiakkas, Alexis Warr, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu are back on tour with a live band to perform dazzling dance routines.
29TH & 30TH APRIL
Stockton Globe
stocktonglobe.co.uk
