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NOVUM Festival 2026
7 - 9 august 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Go big, get colourful and leave your mark at #NOVUM26; enjoy colouring in our giant outdoor blocks and contribute to a giant collaborative artwork throughout the weekend.
About Colour Outside the Lines
Big blocks. Bright colours. Zero rules.
Help transform giant outdoor blocks into a festival-sized masterpiece by adding your own colours and creative flair. Whether you’re a future street artist in the making or just here for the scribbles, everyone’s invited to make their mark!
Pens provided. Imagination encouraged. Masterpiece…. Pending!?
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Larger-than-life outdoor blocks ready to be filled with colour and creative flair.
- A fun, relaxed mindful colouring in activity where anyone can have a go.
- A chance to leave your mark on #NOVUM26 and help co-creatre a masterpiece.
GOOD TO KNOW
- This is a drop-in activity, come and go as you please.
- Suitable for all ages; children should be accompanied by an adult.
- All colouring pens are provided.
- The artwork will grow and evolve throughout the weekend as more people add their creativity.
- The workshop is best suited to adults and children aged 8+, although visitors of all ages are welcome to explore the installation.
- Photos are encouraged; we’d love to see your colourful creations. Share them using #NOVUM26
CREATIVE TEAM
Colour Outside the Lines is a collaborative commission between local artists Josie Brookes and Tom Madge.
For any questions or for accessibility info about Colour Outside The Lines or any NOVUM programmed events or performances email: novum@newcastle.gov.uk
NOVUM Festival 2026
7 – 9 august 2026
Newcastle City Centre
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Outside Newcastle Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon TyneNE1 8QH
What3Words: ///planet.nurses.again
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NOVUM Festival 2026
7 - 9 august 2026
Newcastle City Centre
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