What's on in North East 2026

Every seasonal event we hold a source for in North East, by type and date. Venue-run attractions are listed here only; they have no page of their own.

Fireworks displays1

Sun 1 NovRiverside Road, Stockton-on-TeesSource: teesvalley-ca.gov.uk· checked 2 Sep 2026

Checked 2 Sep 2026 and later; every row links to its source.

Christmas lights switch-ons3

Sun 15 NovMarket Square5.30pmSource: enjoydarlington.co.ukreported by press· checked 2 Sep 2026
TBCStockton High StreetSource: stockton.gov.uk· checked 2 Sep 2026
TBCGrey Street, NewcastleSource: newcastlegateshead.com· checked 2 Sep 2026

Checked 2 Sep 2026 and later; every row links to its source.

Christmas markets1

TBCStockton High StreetSource: stockton.gov.uk· checked 2 Sep 2026

Checked 2 Sep 2026 and later; every row links to its source.