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WATCH THIS SPACE #NOVUM27 Newcastle City Centre

The City Is Your Playground

NOVUM Festival is back this Summer with a three-day takeover 
of creativity, entertainment and unexpected moments across Newcastle city centre.


Explore. Play. Watch. Enjoy. Wander.

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A City Full of Surprises

For one Summer weekend, Newcastle city centre will transform with a family-friendly programme of free events, outdoor performances, artist workshops, music and plenty of “you just had to be there” moments.

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  • Free and drop-in events

    Easy to dip into and free to explore, with a weekend of culture, play and entertainment across Newcastle city centre this summer.

  • Across the city centre

    Explore Newcastle’s iconic spots and hidden corners bursting with colour, creativity and surprises across the city.

  • Open to everyone

    Packed with family-friendly fun and joyful community celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy together.

  • Unexpected moments

    Look out for pop-up moments across the weekend, including a city-wide artwork to discover as you go.

WHAT’S ON

Take a look at some of the standout moments happening across the NOVUM Festival weekend, and stay tuned for more to be announced.

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Your NOVUM Weekend Starts Here

Big moments, pop-up surprises and plenty to see across the city. Explore what’s happening across the weekend and sign up to hear the latest festival news.

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