Team behind Newcastle summer events praise 'incredible' 200,000 visitor number
The team behind Newcastle’s summer events programme have announced the total number of visitors to the season’s events.
Newcastle NE1 has delivered its most successful events programme to date, as part of a city-wide programme that attracted a record-breaking 600,000+ visitors.
Starting in June with Sam Fender’s sell-out Homecoming gigs at St. James’ Park, to NE1’s Newcastle Dragon Boat Race on Newcastle’s Quayside at the end of September, which saw over 10,000 spectators on dry land, 850 competitors on the river and raised £30,000 for charity, the city has been entertained by an impressive array of major events.
NE1’s events alone attracted over 200,000 visitors to Newcastle this summer. Designed to animate the city throughout the summer months, these high-profile and varied events also deliver major economic benefits for the city’s businesses, help raise Newcastle’s profile regionally and nationally.
NE1’s ever-popular Screen on the Green broke all previous records for attendance with 110,000 visitors enjoying the activities on Old Eldon Square. It also gained national and international recognition with prestigious awards.
Also included in the list of events was the Newcastle Red Bull Tyne Ride which took place on the Quayside, the city’s Quayside Carnival and the Come Together Festival on the Town Moor.
Stephen Patterson, Chief Executive at NE1 said:“This summer has been nothing short of incredible for Newcastle. We are immensely proud of all our events, which help make Newcastle a brilliant place to live, work and play.
“Events not only animate the city, but deliver a phenomenal return on investment for our businesses, generating significant economic benefits for both the city and its business community.
“This summer, NE1 events attracted record crowds, animated public spaces, raised our cultural profile and delivered a major economic boost to local businesses through increased footfall and spending.
“The summer may be over, but there are still a host of events to look forward to. Excitement is already building for Christmas and Newcastle’s Christmas Market and Christmas Village, Newcastle United’s Champions League fixtures, and many more cultural and business events still to come.
“Planning for 2026 is already underway, and we remain committed to curating an events calendar that entertains and elevates Newcastle’s reputation as a world-class destination, and we urge businesses to get involved.”