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NOVUM Festival 2026
7 - 9 august 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Festival faces at the ready! Get into the #NOVUM26 spirit with FREE face painting and glitter for children, families and anyone who loves a little extra sparkle.
About Festival Facepainting
Ready to add a little extra sparkle and colour to your #NOVUM26 adventure?
Visit the #NOVUM26 facepainting pop up and treat yourself to FREE face painting, body art and festival glitter. Whether you fancy something bold and colourful, a magical design, a fierce animal transformation or a touch of shimmering sparkle, the talented team from Not Just A Pretty Facepaint will help bring your festival look to life.
Choose from a range of designs or let your imagination run wild and create something completely unique. From tiny glittery details to colourful festival masterpieces!
Drop in, get festival-ready and shine your brightest at #NOVUM26.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- FREE face painting, body art and glitter for all ages.
- Colourful designs, festival sparkle and creative transformations.
- Choose from a range of designs or work with the artists to create your own unique look.
- Two professional face painters helping festival-goers get #NOVUM26 ready.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Suitable for children, families and adults.
- Parents and carers must give permission before children can be face painted.
- Ingredient lists for all products are available to view – please speak to a face painter if you would like more information.
- Two face painters will be working throughout the event.
- As this will be a popular activity, queues are likely at busy times.
- The team will do their best to accommodate as many people as possible.
Creative Team
Not Just A Pretty Facepaint are known for their fun, high-quality face painting and glitter bars at events. For any questions or accessibility info about our Festival Facepainting 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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The Quadrangle, Newcastle Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH
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NOVUM Festival 2026
7 - 9 august 2026
Newcastle City Centre
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