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NOVUM Festival 2026 7 - 9 august 2026 Newcastle City Centre

Colour Outside the Lines

NOVUM Festival 2026

7 - 9 august 2026

Newcastle City Centre

Date

Saturday 8 August & Sunday 9 August

Time

11am – 5pm (Saturday) & 11am – 4pm (Sunday)

Location

Newcastle Civic 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

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NOVUM Festival 2026

7 - 9 august 2026

Newcastle City Centre

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