00:00Whether you're looking for a family day out, an evening with friends or a chance to soak up a little
00:05Christmas magic,
00:07Newcastle has a packed festive programme to explore.
00:10Think twinkling lights, the smell of seasonal treats, market stalls, live music and plenty of entertainment.
00:17From long-standing city traditions to immersive light displays and a classic pantomime,
00:23there are options throughout the festive season.
00:25One of Newcastle's best-known Christmas traditions gets underway with Fennec's Christmas window reveal on Sunday the 1st of November.
00:33The department store has brought people together through its famous display for more than 50 years.
00:39The reveal will be streamed on Fennec's official Instagram and YouTube channels at 6.30pm that day,
00:46with the window opening to the public from Monday the 2nd of November.
00:50Then, the city's Christmas lights switch-on follows on Thursday the 12th of November,
00:56with live music, festive games, pantomime entertainment and special guests.
01:00The lights are scheduled to come on at 7pm.
01:04Newcastle's Christmas market then runs from the 15th of November to the 23rd of December,
01:10with stalls along Granger Street, the top of Grey Street and Old Elton Square.
01:15Traders will mainly come from the local area and a new performance area around Grey's Monument
01:21will provide space for live music, choirs and other entertainment.
01:25The popular Moose and Wirt Alpine Bar is also returning to Grey Street.
01:30And for anyone who enjoys browsing independent stalls,
01:34the Quayside's popular Sunday market will offer another opportunity to discover traders as Christmas approaches.
01:40It's another way to enjoy the city's festive spirit while supporting local businesses.
01:45For something different, Northern Lights Newcastle transforms Leeser's Park
01:50with a kilometre-long light trail from the 20th of November to the 31st of December,
01:56complete with immersive displays, festive food, drinks and fairground rides.
02:02There's more to discover indoors too.
02:05Granger Market is planning a festive makeover,
02:08including Santa's Grotto and special events,
02:10while the Quayside Sunday market offers another chance to browse local stalls.
02:16Newcastle Cathedral's candlelit carols are then listed for the 16th to the 21st of December,
02:23bringing together traditional favourites and contemporary choral music.
02:28And for a big festive theatre outing,
02:31Jack and the Beanstalk comes to the Newcastle Theatre stage
02:35from the 24th of November through to the 17th of January.
02:39Danny Adams leads the cast,
02:41joined by Clive Webb, Chris Hayward
02:43and South Shield singer Joe McEldry.
02:47With markets, music, magical lights
02:50and a classic Christmas pantomime,
02:52Newcastle has plenty of festive possibilities.
02:56Thank you so much for joining us.
