Summer’s heating up, and so is the events calendar! From musicals to live music, parades to family fun — here’s your guide to What’s On in the North East this July.
Shrek the Musical
Tuesday 1st July – Saturday 5th July
- 100 Grey St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6BR
Newcastle Musical Theatre Company is taking to the stage to perform the Oscar-winning film, live!
South Tyneside Summer Parade
Tuesday 5th July
- Westoe Rd, South Shields, NE33 2RL
South Tyneside’s popular parade returns for 2025, highlighting the area’s local performers in an afternoon of entertainment.
Wallsend Festival
Sunday 6th July
- Wallsend, The Green, Wallsend, NE28 7PA
A fun family day out to keep the kids entertained, and plenty of choices for grabbing a tasty bite to eat.
Tynemouth Lifeboat Day
Sunday 6th July
- Tynemouth Lifeboat Station, NE30 1JA
The annual event is back, even bigger than before, connecting the local community this July.
Mouth of the Tyne Festival
Thursday 10th July – Sunday 13th July
- Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Tynemouth, NE30 4BZ
Grab your tickets quickly and secure your spot for the 19th year of the Mouth of the Tyne Festival.
Active Sunderland BIG Bike Ride
Sunday 13th July
- Stadium Way, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, SR5 1SN
With routes ranging from 5 miles to 38, gear up this July for an epic ride.
American Car Display
Sunday 13th July
- Bamburgh Castle, NE69 7DF
See some of the finest vehicles up close in the wonderful setting of Bamburgh Castle.
Monument Festival
Saturday 19th July
- Chester Rd, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7EL
Herrington Country Park is back for the Monument Festival for 2025.
Ella Henderson
Friday 25th July
- Durham Cathedral, Durham, DH1 3EH
Performing live this July at Durham Cathedral, Ella Henderson takes the stage at the historic setting.
Ladies Day
Saturday 26th July
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High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HP
Grab your tickets for a day of glamour this Ladies Day, featuring a Bongo’s Bingo party for 2025.
If you enjoyed our What’s On in the North East this July article, why not check out what else is happening in the North East? Find our Explore the North East page here.