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NOVUM Festival 2026 7 - 9 august 2026 Newcastle City Centre

The Red Herring Silent Disco Walking Tour

NOVUM Festival 2026

7 - 9 august 2026

Newcastle City Centre

Date

Saturday 8 August & Sunday 9 August

Time

11am & 2pm

Location

The Arches, Newcastle University

Tickets Sold Out

A joyous and fun disco dancing walking tour created in response to the streets of Newcastle.

About The Red Herring Silent Disco Walking Tour

James Brown once said, “The one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing.” We reckon he might be onto something.

Grab your headphones, hit the streets and join #NOVUM26 for a feel-good disco adventure through Newcastle city centre. Expect classic disco anthems, hidden gems, outrageous dance moves and plenty of opportunities to strut your stuff as you see the city through glitterball-tinted glasses.

Part silent disco, part walking tour and part joyous celebration of music, movement and togetherness, this uplifting experience transforms Newcastle city centre into your very own dancefloor.

Get ready to groove, laugh and rediscover Newcastle one dance step at a time.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • A fun, guided outdoor silent disco adventure through Newcastle city centre.
  • Plenty of dancing, movement and opportunities to join in as you travel through the city.
  • Simple dance moves, great music and a shared experience full of energy and fun.
  • A fresh way to explore Newcastle through music, movement and active participation.

GOOD TO KNOW

  • Tickets are sold out.
  • Duration: approximately 30 minutes. To 60 minutes.
  • The tour follows a circular route and returns to the starting point.
  • Suitable for adults, teenagers and children aged 6+.
  • Silent disco headphones are provided.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and footwear suitable for dancing and moving around the city.
  • Starts at The Arches at Newcastle University.

The Creative Team

The tour is created by Red Herring Productions, made with support from The Burton at Bideford, NASA-UK and Norfolk and Norwich Festival.

Devised and performed by Paschale Straiton and Kim Tilbrook

For any questions or accessibility about The Red Herring Silent Disco Walking Tour 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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NOVUM Festival 2026

7 - 9 august 2026

Newcastle City Centre

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