The Late Shows is an award-winning late night free cultural crawl around Ouseburn area. Over 30 art studios, performance venues, galleries and historic buildings are open for the public and to experience the various cultural offers available in the area. Christ Church will be open for visitors to see All Ways Good Company Ariel performances in the hall and hear The Bangshee Drummers in church, as well as look into the history of this Grade II* listed church. For more information on the other Late Show venues and free bus service operating around Shieldfield and Ouseburn, then please visit.https://thelateshows.org.uk/2026
Local History Month at Newcastle Libraries includes a series of talks held at St Ann’s Church arranged by Mike Greatbatch and the Friends of Saint Ann’s on Tuesdays 5 May, 12 May , 19 May and 2 June, all starting at 2 p.m. Further information is available at on the council website under Local History Month.
