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North East Culture highlights for 2026
As the wrappers come off 2026, we've picked out a 12-strong selection of cultural moments we're already filing under ‘do not miss’.
 • Sam Wonfor and David Whetstone
A month in Classics: January 2026
Our guest classical music picker, Huw Lewis selects five classical concerts from a busy programme to look/listen out for in the North East over the…
Roman industry uncovered on banks of the River Wear
Landmark discovery places the North East at the heart of Roman trade networks. Tony Henderson reports
Curated Culture 06.01.26
Our weekly recommendations round up from North East stages and cultural venues
 • Sam Wonfor
A tasty (Roman) challenge for North East writers
ClassicsFest returns for third edition
 • David Whetstone

December 2025

Before it all kicks off: Inside Gerry and Sewell’s rehearsal room
With less than a fortnight to go, Gerry and Sewell are getting West End ready. From a Whitley Bay attic to London’s biggest stage, it's a story of…
 • Sam Wonfor
Culture Quiz 2025
***Entries now Closed*** Enter our end-of-year Culture Quiz and be in with a chance of winning one of three goodie bags filled with tickets to see and…
 • Sam Wonfor
Curated Culture 23.12.25
In a shift from the norm, this week our what's on round up is looking to help with last minute Christmas shopping... or booking in treats for yourself…
 • Sam Wonfor
Remembering Chris Rea, forever driving home for Christmas
A rock star who stayed grounded
 • David Whetstone
Culture Digest 19.12.25
A round up of the arts and culture stories which caught our attention over the past two week or so…
 • Sam Wonfor
North East music boss to sit on influential Government body
Mick Ross welcomes seat at table
 • David Whetstone
Pre-Raphs to be the Laing Art Gallery's star attraction in 2026
Gallery unveils exhibition programme
 • David Whetstone
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