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| Title | Content type | Description | Date(s) | Cost | Contact details | Areas covered | Key words |
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| Emerald Explorers: Natural Colour | Events and Activities | Join artsist Katie Pollard to explore natural pigments and how cultures across the world use plant power to make distinctive art. All materials will be provided, we recommend bringing a notepad and an apron (just in case!). You're also welcome to bring any non-toxic plants you would like to learn |
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FREE | lily@gemarts.org |
Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre, Saltwell | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Young artists and heritage detectives | Events and Activities | Shine a light on hidden stories in Gateshead Library’s archive with GemArts by using copies of real historical documents, old photographs, and all the art supplies you need. Then, use your imagination to bring these forgotten people and their tales to life- through collage, drawing, and illustration |
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FREE | lily@gemarts.org |
Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre, Saltwell | Arts / Crafts / Photography, History / Heritage, Children, Families |
| Mini Mela | Events and Activities | GemArts ever-popular Mini Mela returns to Gateshead Central Library! Come and celebrate the Lunar New Year, joy of Holi and the arrival of spring with a free day of creativity for children, families and carers. Roll up your sleeves for colourful arts activities, feel the rhythm with drumming and |
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FREE | lily@gemarts.org 01914404124 |
Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre, Saltwell | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Ethnically Marginalised Communities, Families |
| Tish Murtha & Kuba Ryniewicz | Events and Activities | Opening in summer 2026, this landmark exhibition in Baltic’s Level 3 gallery marks the first time four major series by celebrated documentary photographer Tish Murtha will be shown together in the North East, alongside a newly commissioned body of work by Newcastle–based artist Kuba Ryniewicz. Born |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone | |
| Chitra Ganesh: Journey to the Great Below | Events and Activities | In summer 2026, Baltic will present the first major UK solo exhibition in a public institution of Chitra Ganesh. During her twenty-year career, Ganesh has developed an expansive body of work encompassing drawing, prints, painting, collage, animation, video, installation and sculpture. During her |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone |
| Foundation Press Wednesday Workshops: Morning Edition | Events and Activities | Draw first. Worry later. Foundation Press Wednesday Workshops: Morning Edition Wednesdays | 1 April – 26 August | 10:30-12:00 Free, booking essential - book here. Start your Wednesday with creativity and community. Join artist duo Foundation Press for weekly morning workshops that celebrate the |
weekly on Wednesday, starting from Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 10:30am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone |
| Foundation Press: Starting Lines | Events and Activities | An interactive installation exploring creativity collaboration and community, by North-East-based artists and designers Foundation Press. Baltic is pleased to present Starting Lines, the first major solo exhibition, an interactive installation exploring creativity collaboration and community, by |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone |
| Milly Thompson: My Body Temperature is Feeling Good | Events and Activities | A solo exhibition of work by the late Milly Thompson, a prolific painter, sculptor, video artist and writer. My Body Temperature is Feeling Good spotlights a particular blend of irony and sincerity that characterises the artist’s latter-day work, exploring romantic novels and sun-drenched summer |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone |
| Nowruz (Persian New Year) | Events and Activities | Join us for Nowruz (also known as Persian New Year) to celebrate the beginning of Spring and new life. Sat 21 Mar 2026 14:00-17:00 Book here Nowruz is a celebration with over 3,000 years of history, observed across Iran, Central Asia and many neighbouring regions. Rooted in cultural traditions, it |
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Religion/Faith, Everyone, Adults, Families |
| Cereal Disco | Events and Activities | Fancy starting your day with a cereal disco in the school holidays? Join us for breakfast and a boogie in Front Room available every morning Wednesday to Sunday during the school holidays.* Wed-Sun | 10:00-11:00 Free, drop-in (no booking required) Need a second breakfast or fuel for the day? Join us |
daily, starting from Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 10:00am, 4 times
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Food / Cooking / Nutrition, Support for groups, Community Development, Adults, Caregivers, Children, Disabilities, Ethnically Marginalised Communities, Families, Learning Disabilities, Refugees / Asylum Seekers, Young People |
| Language Cafe | Events and Activities | Language Cafe is a free, fun, friendly place to meet new people and informally practice English speaking and listening. Language Cafe is monthly, on the first Saturday of each month from 14:30-17:00. It is free, you don’t need to book, just turn up. Free tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks will be |
monthly on Saturday, but only the first instance of this set, starting from Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 2:30pm, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Everyone, Refugees / Asylum Seekers |
| Riso Socials with Foundation Press | Events and Activities | Free, informal, and creative sessions exploring risograph printing techniques. Riso Socials with Foundation Press First Friday of the month | 15:00-17:00 Free, booking essential 📍Level 2 Art Room Join us on the first Friday of the month for a free and informal, creative session exploring risograph |
monthly on Friday, but only the first instance of this set, starting from Friday, February 6, 2026 - 3:00pm, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone |
| Baltic Book Club | Events and Activities | Every six weeks | 14:00-16:00 Free, drop-in Every 6 weeks our Book Club group select a work of fiction and then we come together in Front Room for a warm, welcoming chat about what we’ve read. We provide a limited number of the selected book for free, these are yours to keep or to pass onto others |
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Books / Literature / Writing, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Mental Health, Everyone |
| Gardening Club | Events and Activities | Get green fingered and help us care for our new garden at Baltic. Please note, for the winter months we are running these sessions fortnightly. Fridays Fortnightly | 11:00-12:30 Free drop-in Join our relaxed, social gardening group led by a friendly gardener and Baltic Crew member. We'll sow seeds |
every other week on Friday, starting from Friday, January 23, 2026 - 11:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Climate / Environment, Gardening, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Outdoor Activities, Mental Health, Everyone, Adults, Children, Families, Older People, Young People |
| Quayside Tour | Events and Activities | Join a member of Baltic Crew for a relaxed tour of NewcastleGateshead Quayside and local history from the comfort of our indoor Level 5 Viewing Box. Every Thursday | 10:30-10:50 Free, drop-in Join a member of Baltic Crew for a relaxed tour of NewcastleGateshead Quayside and local history from the |
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Cycling / Walking, History / Heritage, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Outdoor Activities, Visits / Trips, Keep Fit / Exercise, Everyone, Adults, Children, Families |
| Fancy a cuppa? | Events and Activities | Swing by our Front Room for a hot drink and meaningful conversation. Manchester-based artist Abigail Johnson invites you to five days of connection, creativity and community support in our welcoming Front Room. Pop in for an hour, enjoy a free hot drink served in hand printed mugs designed by |
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Advice, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health |
| Play and Learn | Events and Activities | Discover our Level 2 Learning Lounge every Wednesday, where little explorers under 5 can explore the world around them through imaginative, creative, self-led play. Every Wednesday 10:00-18:00 Play & Learn all day in Learning Lounge 10:30-11:00 Play & Learn Tour led by Baltic Crew Free, drop-in Play |
weekly on Wednesday, starting from Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Children, Families |
| Baltic: Big Days Out Underwater Worlds | Events and Activities | Make a splash and dive into an ocean of creativity this February Half Term with three days of free, drop-in activities inspired by our exhibition For All At Last Return. Gateshead Half Term Wed 25 – Fri 27 Feb Free, drop-in Dive into an ocean of creativity this February half term at Baltic. From |
weekly on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Children, Families |
| The Mothership Collective 2:0: Future Sounds with DJ Omar Disku | Events and Activities | Join DJ Omar Disku for an afternoon of sonic soundscapes inspired by Harold Offeh’s The Mothership Collective 2.0 . Sunday 18 January | 15:00-17:00 Free, drop-in Devised for communities, adults, children, young people and families. Palestinian, born in Jordan and raised in the UK, DJ Omar Disku’s |
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama |
| Behind the Scenes Tour | Events and Activities | What’s happening behind the scenes at Baltic? Discover areas of the building which are normally out of bounds in this free exclusive, behind the scenes explore at Baltic. Every Sun | 11:00-11:40 Free, drop-in Presented by Baltic Crew this tour is an insight into how Baltic transitioned from its |
weekly on Sunday, starting from Sunday, January 18, 2026 - 11:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Visits / Trips, Children, Families |
| Meet & Make | Events and Activities | Take part in free artist-led workshops perfect for families with children aged 5-12. Every Sun | 14:00-16:00 Free, drop-in Take part in free artist-led workshops perfect for families with children aged 5-12. Join on Sundays 2-4pm, get creative and share your artwork with us on social media using |
weekly on Sunday, starting from Sunday, January 18, 2026 - 2:00pm, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama |
| Future Makers | Events and Activities | Calling all curious minds aged 11-19yrs who are looking to explore new artistic skills in a relaxed setting. Third Sat of the month | 14:00-16:00 Free, drop-in Each month we will explore a different artistic skill guided by Katie Watson - from collaging and drawing to printing and sculpting. Whether |
monthly on Saturday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from Saturday, January 17, 2026 - 2:00pm, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama |
| Exhibition Spotlight Tour | Events and Activities | The perfect way to find out more about our exhibitions is to join a free, bitesize Spotlight Tour. The tours are informal and Baltic Crew share great insights into the artworks on display and the building itself. Wed-Sun | 11:30, 13:30, 15:30 Free, drop-in (no booking required) Ask for further |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, July 5, 2025 - 12:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama |
| Saelia Aparicio: A Joyful Parasite | Events and Activities | A major solo exhibition by London-based Spanish artist Saelia Aparicio. Using installation, sculpture and murals to weave together narrative, science fiction and ecological speculation A Joyful Parasite explores the complex entanglements between bodies, environments and systems of care. This |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, July 5, 2025 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama |
| For All At Last Return | Events and Activities | This major group exhibition explores different marine ecosystems, from near-shore and intertidal zones to coral reefs, the open ocean and the deep sea, considering our relationships with these fragile environments and their dependent communities. Marine waters cover more than 70% of the Earth’s |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama |