First look: Laser show to return to Newcastle Quayside to celebrate New Year's Eve

The Quayside is set to mark New Year's Eve with a spectacular light and music show tonight with dynamic lasers, huge projections and stunning pyrotechnics.

Newcastle and Gateshead's riverside will be lit up to bring in the new year by Laser Light City, curated by BAFTA award-winning artist Seb Lee-Deslisle.

Lasers, lighting and pyrotechnics will be projected onto the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts, accompanied by a bespoke soundtrack, with the best place to view being on Newcastle Quayside, opposite the gallery, between the Millennium Bridge and St Ann's Quay and near the Pitcher and Piano.

And here we have some sneak peak photos of what to expect tonight.

Cllr Alex Hay, Cabinet member for a Thriving City at Newcastle City Council said: “As we move towards New Year’s Eve and the start of what we hope is a very happy 2024 for everyone, I am delighted that we can continue to provide local people and visitors to the city with a free, good quality and accessible event that can be enjoyed by all ages at different times. And the added advantage is that it is also kind to the environment.

“Laser Light City has been incredibly popular over the last two years, and each year we refine the event to make it even better. That’s why this year the decision has been made to make the focus New Year’s Eve only, allowing for the shows to be bigger and more impactful.

“Newcastle City Council and NE1 continue to work closely together to develop Newcastle’s Christmas offer year on year, and I look forward to visiting the Quayside to experience the fabulous and improved laser show, as I’m sure many others are."

Three shows will take place throughout the evening- at 6pm, 9pm and midnight.

Laser Light City is completely free to attend and no tickets are required.