Fun Things To Do In Newcastle

Looking for fun and excitement in Newcastle? The Newcastle Bank Heist Scavenger Hunt is the ultimate adventure for those who love a challenge.

Get ready to explore the city in a whole new way as you use a cutting-edge mobile app to guide you to secret locations, solve puzzles, and plan the perfect heist. This highly-rated activity is ideal for friends, family, or anyone wanting to spend a few hours having fun in Newcastle's vibrant streets.

If you're after fun things to do in Newcastle for couples or larger groups, then booking yourselves into an outdoor activity is the way to go. The Great Game Treasure Hunts see you cracking clues and solving puzzles around the city, with a great pub discount as your prize.

The only music quiz to headline Glasto more times than Bowie, Sounds Familiar is coming to Newcastle. Much more than a test of trivia, this epic club night packs in over 100 killer tunes. 

Expect to hear a little of everything along the way, from chart classics and power ballads to guilty pleasures and old skool anthems. Secure your spot for just £8.

This Murder Mystery experience is a great way to try something new and bond with your friends, family or colleagues. The interactive adventure is totally self-guided, using I'm Puzzled's helpful mobile app to take you all over the city on your quest.

In teams of two to six players, you'll work together to solve a high-profile murder case - solving codes, finding clues and interrogating virtual suspects along the way.

Flight Club Newcastle is the ultimate destination for competitive socialising, where high-tech darts games and instant replays bring a fresh energy to the classic bar game. Gather your group and enjoy self-scoring mini games that keep the pace lively and the laughs coming.

Upgrade to the two-hour brunch social and enjoy one hour in the oche followed by unlimited pizza and a bottle of prosecco or four beers per person, with alcohol-free options available.

In the beautifully restored Grade II-listed Worswick Chambers, STACK is much more than a bar. This go-to spot packs in all kinds of entertainment across three floors. 

We're talking shuffleboard, interactive darts and karaoke. To fuel you up for the fun, there's a choice of sensational street food kitchens serving up Greek, Mexican, pizza, burgers, baos, fried chicken and plenty more.

Upgrade your boring ol' plans with a trip to the Four Quarters Newcastle. At this city centre gem, you'll get to try out an awesome variety of retro game consoles and machines with your pals across the two-storey space, all before chilling at the bar with a cocktail in hand.

Fancy doing something a little different? Get over to Treetop Golf to swing your way through two 18-hole courses of crumbling temples, chirping frogs and twisting roots.

With your golfing prowess confirmed, head to The Market to tuck into freshly made pizza and celebrate with beer, bubbly and tropical cocktails. Before you leave, be sure to try your hand at the bonus 19th hole for a chance to win a free round.

From its roster of events like live music, bottomless pizza parties and disco bingo, to the darts oches offering interactive games, WonderBar is a whole load of fun for Newcastle revellers. Plus, if you're a United Fan, they guarantee hilarious entertainment before and after every home game.

From live music spanning tribute acts, rock music, reggae and more to club nights of house and pop tunes and even sports events like the boxing, wonderbar has all manner of entertainment. Check out their choices of things to do in Newcastle city centre.

If you're hunting for something a bit different to do on the weekend, look no further than Old Skool Bingo. Sweeping through Nottingham's top nightlife spots, this interactive event blends classic bingo with an absolute powerhouse of 90s and early 2000s club classics.

Tickets start at £19.80, giving you access to brilliant live DJs, crazy prizes, and plenty of food options to keep your energy high all night long.

Lookin' to add some excitement to your night out? Ditch the pub and embark on a completely different experience. Active Reality in Newcastle provides fully immersive virtual reality adventures that will keep you and your group entertained and engaged in an epic adventure, catering to groups of three to twelve.

Head to ChaChaBuchi / Howlers / The Social Bar & Club on Friday or Saturday for the fantastic Bottomless Bonkers Ball, a lively party that promises non-stop entertainment. There'll be drag queen hosts for the two-hour show, followed by a free afterparty.

Expect a mix of high-energy bingo games, lip-syncing, limbo and sing-along fun. Tickets cost just £10, or from £39.99 you can add on 90 minutes of unlimited prosecco, beer and spirits.

Spice up your weekend plans with a visit to The Fed, one of Gateshead's most iconic venues, now reborn with a sensational new style.

Whether you're into live bands, celebrity acts, or themed brunches, this entertainment hub has it all. Grab your friends and check out the Mamma Mia Brunch Experience on the 27th of September 2025 for a sing-along Saturday packed with feel-good fun.

NQ64 Newcastle is a graffiti-adorned, neon bar that's home to 31 retro arcade games that'll make you feel like a kid again (in the best way possible). Throwback activities include Time Crisis, Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution - the ultimate date game if you're looking to break the ice. It's a killer spot to bring friends for your birthday too, and whips up themed cocktails to quench your thirst, like the Power Star Martini and the Aku Aku Fruit Punch. 

Looking for something unique in Newcastle? YO!'s Sushi School gives a whole history behind your favourite Japanese dish while also getting the chance to make your own rolls, from cucumber all the way through to salmon nigiri.

For unusual things to do in Newcastle, attending a performance at Boulevard should fit the bill. This visual feast fronts drag acts and Broadway dancers taking to the stage, with a different cabaret show coming round every few months.

Fancy a day out with a difference? At Activate Newcastle, immersive gaming meets physical challenges with epic results.

You'll move through dynamic rooms packed with interactive technology, taking on all kinds of fast-paced games. As you strategise and collaborate, your surroundings respond to your actions - so be sure to keep your wits about you.

With a reputation for unique nights out in Newcastle (and often a celebrity clientele), Chinawhite knows how to party. Think luxurious, private booths, an electric dancefloor and one helluva soundsystem to make sure those tunes are really pumping.