What's On Across the North East and Yorkshire This Summer
Plans for summer?
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carré is being brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation. Starring Ralf Little, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold is a journey through the fog-shrouded terrain of Cold War espionage, deception, and moral compromise.
7TH–11TH JULY
Newcastle Theatre Royal
theatreroyal.co.uk
In The Park Festival
In The Park celebrates summer in style with Lewis Capaldi, marking his biggest ever outdoor headline performance in Newcastle, followed by Paul Weller and Wolf Alice with special guests. You won’t want to miss it.
8TH–12TH JULY
Exhibition Park, Newcastle
intheparkfestival.com
The Sound of Music
When Maria is made governess in the strict household of Captain von Trapp, she captures the hearts of the children and softens the Captain’s heart too. Now the timeless musical will be told by the Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North, bringing extra oomph to classic hits like Do-Re-Mi.
9TH JULY–1ST AUGUST
Leeds Grand Theatre
operanorth.co.uk
Emerson Mayes – A Fleeting Presence
This exhibition brings together landscape painting and wildlife printmaking to showcase the beauty of home.
FROM 10TH JULY
The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle
thebiscuitfactory.com
A Closer View
Don’t miss artist Anne Moses’ new exhibition in Whitby (her home town) as she shows her work alongside her late husband’s. Steve Moses was a great painter and digital artist in his own right and this is the first time his work has been shown in a public gallery.
FROM 10TH JULY
Pannett Art Gallery, Whitby
annemosesart.com
Beyond Van Gogh
Utilita Arena’s floor is being transformed into a 10,000 sq ft world of colour, light and sound in this one-of-a-kind exhibition bringing more than 300 of Van Gogh’s iconic works to life. With cutting-edge projection technology and a specially curated musical soundtrack, you can wander through masterpieces including The Starry Night, Sunflowers and Café Terrace at Night. Special sessions will also take place including SEND-friendly sessions, adult-only evening viewings and weekend immersive yoga experiences.
FROM 12TH JULY
Utilita Arena, Newcastle
utilitaarena.co.uk
Pontefract Liquorice Festival
Pontefract’s annual treat for all the family celebrates the town’s historic link with liquorice. The Liquorice Parade makes its return with a brass band from Pontefract Town Hall to Pontefract Castle. There’ll be live music on the main event stage, a food and drink market and trail, family activities, workshops, face painting and funfair rides too.
12TH JULY
Town Centre Precinct, Pontefract
experiencewakefield.co.uk
Durham Brass
Celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year, Durham Brass Festival is once again hosting performances across Durham City, and in towns and villages throughout the county, for audiences of all ages.
12TH–19TH JULY
Durham
brassfestival.co.uk
Nikita Kuzmin: Supernova
Strictly Come Dancing pro and finalist Nikita Kuzmin is taking centre stage in his explosive new dance show created in collaboration with world-renowned choreographer and BAFTA award recipient Jason Gilkison.
14TH JULY
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle
tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk
Great Yorkshire Show
Kelvin and Liz Fletcher of ITV’s Fletchers on the Farm, Peter Wright of Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Vet, Jules Hudson of BBC’s Escape to the Country, and Harriet Cowan who featured in Clarkson’s Farm will all make appearances at the 167th Great Yorkshire Show, which once again celebrates the very best of British agriculture, featuring 8,500 animals, cutting-edge machinery and technology, food and drink, entertainment and shopping. Don’t forget to say hi to team Living North at our stand!
14TH–17TH JULY
Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
greatyorkshireshow.co.uk
The Karate Kid The Musical
Another ‘80s classic has been adapted into a musical and we’re told to expect groundbreaking choreography in the reimagining of The Karate Kid, with a powerful score.l
14TH–18TH JULY
Sunderland Empire
atgtickets.com
The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated family musical The Tiger Who Came To Tea is coming to Darlington. Your children will love it.
17TH–18TH JULY
Darlington Hippodrome
darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
Staxtonbury Family Music Festival
With camping areas and child-friendly activities, this music festival is ideal for the whole family who can enjoy tribute bands, local talent and good food and drink.
17TH–19TH JULY
Staxton
staxtonbury.co.uk
Malton Roman Festival
This year’s Malton Roman Festival will see its biggest ever re-enactment village and living history area, alongside experimental archaeologists and living history groups. Visitors can enjoy Roman cavalry displays, hands-on archaeology experiences, shield and sword painting and street food.
19TH JULY
Orchard Field, Malton
maltonmuseum.co.uk
Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man
Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Car Man is a thrilling dance like no other. A 19th-century Spanish cigarette factory becomes a greasy 1950s garage-diner in the American Mid-West. It’s a story of spiral of greed, lust, betrayal and revenge, with a fantastic musical score.
21ST–25TH JULY
Lyceum, Sheffield
sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
The world’s longest-running and most prestigious celebration of crime writing returns this summer featuring bestselling authors and emerging voices. Grab a pint of Yorkshire’s finest ale and immerse yourself in the thrill of it all.
23RD–26TH JULY
Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate
harrogateinternationalfestivals.com
BBC Proms
One of the world’s greatest music festivals is back in the North East – at venues across Gateshead, Sunderland and Middlesbrough for a huge weekend of music. Don’t miss BBC Proms.
23RD–25TH JULY
Regionwide
bbc.co.uk
Newcastle Pride
Save the date for city-wide celebrations when Newcastle Pride returns, and expect a free programme of entertainment, dedicated zones and good vibes across the weekend.
25TH & 26TH JULY
Newcastle
newcastlepride.co.uk
York Proms
The York Proms return to the Museum Gardens for a night of live entertainment featuring an orchestra, soloists and local talent before a a fabulous fireworks finale.
26TH JULY
Museum Gardens, York
yorkproms.com
