00:04If you're still deciding how to spend New Year's Eve, Newcastle has plenty of options to choose from.
00:09Whether you're planning a big night out with friends, looking for something the whole family can enjoy,
00:14or fancy doing something a little different.
00:17Venues across the city are putting on special celebrations to see out 2026 and welcome in 2027.
00:24And one of the biggest events is returning to the banks of the Tyne,
00:27where thousands are expected to gather for the second Hawe Manet celebration on Newcastle's Quayside.
00:35Hawe Manet proved a huge success in its first year, with thousands attending and the event selling out.
00:41It's returning with two stages of live music, roaming performers, street entertainment, bars and food operators,
00:48all building towards a midnight fireworks display over the River Tyne.
00:52The ticketed celebrations begin at 8.30pm and run until 12.15am.
00:58The event is suitable for children aged 8 and over.
01:01Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
01:04But you don't have to buy a ticket to enjoy some of the celebrations.
01:08There's a free family fireworks display at 6 o'clock with entertainment and street food on offer.
01:14Families can simply turn up and enjoy the earlier festivities without having to stay out until midnight.
01:19There are a few things to plan ahead if you're heading to the Quayside.
01:23The ticketed event has three separate entrances at Sandhill and Guildhall, King Street and East Quayside near the Millennium Bridge.
01:31You'll need to use the entrance selected when booking and that choice cannot be changed.
01:35The Millennium Bridge is also due to close at 10.30pm and pet dogs aren't allowed inside the ticketed event.
01:42But if a large-scale firework celebration isn't quite your idea of New Year's Eve, there are plenty of other
01:47options around Newcastle.
01:49At the Assembly Rooms, Alfie Joey is hosting his Hootenanny, transforming all four floors of the Georgian building into a
01:55party venue.
01:56The line-up includes live music from Smoove and Terrell, Angie Brown and Lewis Curry alongside a DJ.
02:03Tickets also include a hot Geordie supper and a glass of fizz at midnight.
02:08For families with younger children, the Purple Peacock is putting on its greatest show, Kids New Year's Eve event.
02:14It's a family-friendly version of its popular show, featuring live entertainment, dazzling costumes and plenty of sparkle.
02:21Children's tickets also include a meal, making it an option for those wanting to celebrate without a late-night party.
02:28And for something completely different, Blackfriars is bringing back its New Year's Eve medieval banquet.
02:33Guests can step back in time in the Candlelit Banquet Hall, with traditional-style food including pottage, pies, roasts, cheese
02:42and pudding.
02:43There'll be minstrels providing entertainment and guests are even welcome to arrive in medieval costume.
02:49If Bingo is more your thing, Bongo's Bingo returns to the Boiler Shop for its New Year's Eve special.
02:54Expect sing-alongs, dance-offs, prizes and cash giveaways.
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