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NOVUM Festival 2026
7 - 9 august 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Pop, swirl and float into a world of giant bubbles! Prepare for a riot of colour, creativity and giant bubble fun, with fun bubble performances.
About Gigantic Bubble Fun
Bubblemania comes to #NOVUM26
Bubbles bigger than your head. Bubbles longer than a bus. Bubbles everywhere!
Get ready for a joyful explosion of giant bubbles, colourful chaos and bubble-filled fun. Watch as incredible bubble artists create enormous rainbow bubbles, floating bubble clouds and wobbly bubble creations that seem almost too big to be real.
Expect plenty of laughs, wow moments and audience participation as bubbles swirl, float and dance through the air.
Perfect for anyone who gets excited when they see a bubble floating by.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- A lively festival atmosphere with crowds, outdoor activity and plenty of family fun.
- Giant bubbles, colourful chaos and plenty of family fun.
- Incredible bubble tricks, enormous rainbow bubbles and floating bubble clouds.
- Lots of laughs and wow moments.
PERFORMANCE TIMES AND LOCATIONS
Saturday & Sunday:
- 12:30pm – outside Northern Stage
What3words: torn.pounds.many - 1.30pm – Newcastle Civic Centre Quad
What3words: known.chemistry.score - 3.30pm – Outside Great North Museum: Hancock
What3words: flute.combining.oppose
GOOD TO KNOW
- Performance duration: 30 minutes
- Stay for five minutes or enjoy the full show.
- Suitable for all ages
- Audiences are welcome to stand, sit, move around and follow the bubbles wherever they drift.
Creative Team
The Bubble Whisperer Jamie and Bubbles & Squeak Dee are masters of bubble magic, bringing giant bubbles, big smiles and bubble-filled wonder to audiences for more than 15 years.
For any questions or accessibility info about Gigantic Bubble Fun 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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