Events in Gateshead From 20th April – 26th April 2026

You can find a broad mix of events in Gateshead this week, spanning culture, community, and professional development. The Glasshouse International Centre for Music hosts tribute acts and jazz sets throughout the week, with performances running from 20 April to 26 April; access is available via Gateshead Interchange or direct metro links to Newcastle’s central stations. Family-focused sessions take place at Gosforth Community Centre and St James Park outreach space, where young people engage with projects on county lines exploitation through visual arts, delivered in partnership with local youth services. These weekday afternoon workshops run between 14:00 and 16:30 to fit school schedules.

Safeguarding training for professionals is held at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art on Tuesday evenings; NHS North East staff lead sessions covering adult protection protocols relevant to outreach teams. Monthly design networking events occur at the Northern Design Centre, near Team Valley Trading Estate, while music nights with 80s and 90s hits take place Friday evenings at The Hub community venue. Creative business meetups focused on kart racing are scheduled biweekly at BattleKart Gateshead, adjacent to Gateshead Interchange.

For transit details, the Tyne & Wear Metro runs hourly between St James Park and Angel of the North during weekday mornings; bus frequency after 18:00 from Gosforth is inconsistent, so plan ahead. Check listings below for exact times, venues, admission info, and parking availability in central Gateshead areas.