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NOVUM Festival 2026 7 - 9 august 2026 Newcastle City Centre

Wheelie Proud Flag Making

Date

Saturday 8 August & Sunday 9 August

Time

11:30am & 2:30pm

Location

Outside Great North Museum: Hancock

Get festival-ready with a colourful, hands-on making workshop with Curious Arts where you can create your very own pride flag or ribbon wand before joining the joyful Wheelie Proud celebration.

Wheelie Proud Flag Making

Go bold with glitter, colour, patterns and messages that celebrate who you are, what you love or simply what makes you smile. Whether you’re making a statement, showing your pride or just creating something wonderfully wild, there’s no right or wrong way to make your masterpiece.

Then, when the music starts, wave your handmade creation high as Wheelie Proud rolls by in a riot of disco, colour and celebration.

Perfect for families, little makers and anyone who loves getting creative. Bright. Bold. Joyful. Just like #NOVUM26.

While you’re here, explore the Great North Museum: Hancock, packed with free galleries, exhibitions and family activities.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • A free, drop-in workshop where you can create your own colourful pride flag or ribbon wand.
  • Plenty of creative materials to decorate, personalise and make it uniquely yours.
  • A relaxed, family-friendly space for all ages to get creative together.
  • Friendly artists and facilitators on hand to help bring your ideas to life.
  • An invitation to wave your creation proudly during the Wheelie Proud performance.

GOOD TO KNOW

  • Saturday & Sunday 11:30am–1:30pm & 2:30pm-4:30pm
  • FREE – just drop in.
  • Stay for five minutes or the whole session.
  • Suitable for all ages.
  • All materials are provided.
  • Access to bell tent is step-free.
  • Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor inside museum and include a shower, seat and adult changing table.
  • The nearest Changing Places toilet is in Newcastle University’s Daysh Building (Radar key access).
  • Four Blue Badge parking bays are available at the front right-hand corner of the museum.
  • The nearest public car park is approximately 300 metres away on Claremont Road, towards Exhibition Park,

CREATIVE TEAM

Wheelie Proud Flag Making is presented by Curious Arts; an LGBTQIA+ arts, youth and heritage charity.

For any questions or accessibility info about this flag making activity or any NOVUM programmed events or performances email: novum@newcastle.gov.uk

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