Taking place over a week from Monday, January 12, this event gives all of us the chance to try out some new businesses with food offers available across the city. placeholder image
Taking place over a week from Monday, January 12, this event gives all of us the chance to try out some new businesses with food offers available across the city. | NE1

The biggest events and things to do in Newcastle this January

Jason Button
By Jason Button

Search and Trends Writer

Published 4th Jan 2026, 06:00 GMT

It has been a busy few weeks in the city, but the new year doesn’t mean things slow down on Tyneside.

January is usually the quietest month in the calendar for many of us. After a busy Christmas and New YEar period, things tend to calm down for a lot of places in the country.

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Luckily for us, there is always something to look forward to in Newcastle. With that in mind, these are the some of the biggest things taking place throughout January.

The bustling Tynemouth Market runs on Saturdays and Sundays every week in the Metro station. It returns after a break on Saturday, December 10 after a festive break.

9. Tynemouth Market

The bustling Tynemouth Market runs on Saturdays and Sundays every week in the Metro station. It returns after a break on Saturday, December 10 after a festive break. Photo: provided

Newcastle Falcons have been renamed Newcastle Red Bull following the energy drinks firm's investement and have signed some hugely exciting players. Their season continues this month.

10. Newcastle Red Bulls

Newcastle Falcons have been renamed Newcastle Red Bull following the energy drinks firm's investement and have signed some hugely exciting players. Their season continues this month. | Getty Images

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