Six of the best events and things to do in Newcastle in June 2024

We all know there are always things to do in and around Newcastle, but with the longer days and warmer weather the summer months are a great time to live on Tyneside.

From festivals and open air events to sporting events, these are some of the best events in Newcastle we can’t wait for over the coming weeks.

Euros fever

This year marks a return for a summer football tournament and Newcastle is getting ready to cheer on Gareth Southgate’s squad throughout the European Championships.

There is nothing like Newcastle during a summer football tournament, and the city is set to come alive once again over June and July.

NX on Westgate Road is opening up for every England game once again with tickets available online while another hugely popular site returns at the Centre For Life fanzone which is promising live interviews with ex-England players and “an atmosphere like no other.”

Other pubs and bars across the city will also be giving fans top experiences all over the city.

The Blaydon Race

As the song of the same name suggests, the Blaydon Race sees runners head from the city centre into Gateshead on the ninth of June, which falls on a Sunday this year.

Places in the race are now full, although the event offers a fantastic experience as runners line up along the Quayside to kick the race off with a rendition of the iconic song.

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Some top gigs

Newcastle and the North East is an underrated part of the UK when it comes to music, and June will show that off in abundance.

Girls Aloud and James kick off the month at the Utilita Arena while Doja Cat heads to the same venue later in June.

Other top gigs include The Levellers at NX and Riskee and the Ridicule at The Cluny over in Ouseburn while Newcastle Racecourse in Gosforth will welcome Madness.

The Three Lions return to the North East

For the first time since 2016, England’s male senior team will head to the North East. The city is expected to come alive on Monday, June 3 when Gareth Southgate’s squad host Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Amazing beer gardens for the year’s best weather

June marks the longest days of the year, and for many of us there is no better place to spend a summer’s evening than a beer graden.

From the rooftop site at Gateshead’s Central pub to the wide array of options across Ouseburn, Newcastle is full of great places to enjoy an open air beer, and we have previously put together a list of our favourites.

Making the most of the Summer Solstice

With June marking the longest day of the year, sites across the city are preparing ways to make sure locals and tourists alike can make the most of the date.

Newcastle Castle is hosting a Solstice tour after regular opening hours as well as a talk on the myths and mayhem of Midsummer by Icy Sedwick.