What To Do This Weekend
From fabulous shows to new openings and the best ways to begin your festivities, there's so much to do this weekend
What’s New
In Amble
Koral opened on Queen Street at the end of October, and has become a must-visit for good coffee and carefully-curated homewares. Almost every piece of furniture is available to purchase.
In Newcastle
After opening in Gateshead earlier this year, Hickory’s Smokehouse is heading to Newcastle. Opening its doors on Benton Road on Friday 13th November, head along for barbecued favourites and cool shakes.
In Durham
A new café bar has opened in Durham serving breakfast, brunch, evening meals, cocktails and coffee. Find Remo Lounge on The Riverwalk.
In Scarborough
New to Aberdeen Walk, for wines and whiskies, a variety of cocktails, or a sweet treat and coffee head to Swindlers Lounge. Their full food menu is launching this month and events will be taking place too.
In Leeds
Bonnie Rogues opens its first Yorkshire outpost on Call Lane on Friday 13th November – a new spot for live music, sport on big screens, quiz nights, bottomless brunch and after-work drinks.
Food Glorious Food
Dine at a discount as Teesside Restaurant Week returns
Just until Friday 13th November, restaurants across Teesside are offering deals to dine at a discount, including three courses for £25 at The Mill and Chapters Deli, Bar & Kitchen in Stokesley, and at The Impeccable Pig in Sedgefield, and The Scruffy Duck are taking part for the first time. Book a last-minute table at your favourite restaurant now.
Light Up
The much-loved community parade, Hexham Lantern Parade, will once again light up Hexham
Providing the soundtrack to this year’s parade will be Northern Monkey Brass Band, a collective of some of the North East’s finest drum and brass musicians. Head to the Bandstand in Sele Park from 6pm on Friday 13th November to see the lanterns light up the town.
See The Lights
Darker nights mean twinkling lights return to our towns and cities as we count down the days ’til Christmas. These are just some of the places where Christmas lights will be switched on this weekend
In Wakefield
On Friday 13th November, visitors can enjoy the festive Light Switch-On in the Cathedral Precinct, when Light Up Wakefield will also launch. Start your adventure at the Event Hub in WX Wakefield Exchange and pick up a free trail map to spot all the light art installations across the city.
In Morpeth
On Saturday 14th November Bridge Street will be filled with festivities from funfairs to face painting and a visit from Santa, and BBC Newcastle’s Matt Bailey, with local school choirs and dancers, Rock Choir, The Overthinkers and the Ellington Colliery Brass Band, will entertain before the lights are switched on. Plus, don’t miss the big reveal of Rutherford & Co’s Christmas window.
In Newcastle
On Thursday 12th November, live music, festive games and special guests will take over Newcastle where Hits Radio’s Steve and Karen await with plenty of surprises (and hopefully a visit from Santa) to mark the beginning of the city’s Christmas celebrations.
In Bradford
Head to The Broadway on Saturday 14th November for live entertainment from K-pop Fantasy Tribute, Punjabi Roots and Pixie Lott, with festive activities taking place in City Park following the Christmas lights switch-on.
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All Together
Don't miss the North East's biggest Pilates event
PilatEASE LIVE at Grand Hotel, Gosforth on Saturday 14th November is a day designed to leave you feeling energised, inspired and connected. Alongside practical sessions, you'll hear from leading health, fitness and wellness experts and experience a range of classes, teaching styles and equipment.
Show Time
These are the hottest tickets right now
In Newcastle
Hercule Poirot is drawn into one of the most unsettling cases of his career in The Hollow. Don your detective hat and see this show at Newcastle Theatre Royal until Saturday 14th November.
In Sunderland
With showings all weekend, Billy Elliot the Musical has come home. The Olivier and Tony award-winning musical is heading on its first national tour in a decade, and has opened at Sunderland Empire ahead of a limited West End season at the Adelphi Theatre. Don’t miss your chance to see it here.
In Leeds
With shows all weekend, don’t miss Mrs. Doubtfire at Leeds Grand Theatre as your favourite film is transformed into a musical for the whole family.
Laugh Out Loud
Hull is having a laugh…
The 20th Hull Comedy Festival is running until Sunday 15th November, so if you’re up for a laugh head to venues across the city to find your new favourite comedian. On Saturday 14th November, Pop Up Space is hosting a line-up of local talents.
Christmas at the Castle
Bamburgh Castle is putting on yet another fabulously festive Christmas display, bringing more magic to the castle this winter
From Saturday 14th November, the castle’s State Rooms will host stunning displays inspired by some of our best-loved festive songs and carols. Each room takes inspiration from a different Christmas favourite – a wonderful way to begin your Christmas celebrations.
