Enchanted City: From City Streets To Cosmic Skies
BRAND NEW NEWCASTLE EVENT TO BRING THE MAGIC OF THE COSMOS TO EARTH THIS WINTER
● New annual event, as part of Newcastle’s Christmas, will see Northumbria University’s City Campus transform into an out-of-this-world cosmic adventure
● Visitors will be welcomed to go on a family-friendly voyage of exploration and discovery over four evenings this December
● Tickets are now on sale for the event, which features space-inspired projection, light installations, fire, performance, interactive workshops and more
Enchanted City brings the magic of the universe to Newcastle for four days in an after-dark experience where art, performance and cosmic wonder collide.
Tickets are on sale now for Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th December 2025, from 4:30pm – 8pm each evening.
The event, which is the first of its kind in the city, will invite visitors to be dazzled by showstopping interactive installations, out-of-this-world projections, light art and live performances inspired by galaxies near and far.
Visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of delicious food and drinks underneath the glittering night sky, as they take in the stunning artwork, dazzling light shows and gravity-defying sculptures created and developed by regional, national and international artists.
The event will also spark the imaginations of stargazers of all ages with a series of artist-led creative workshops, where visitors can create their own artworks inspired by the wonders of the universe.
Tickets are priced at £12.50 for adults and £7.50 for children aged 3 and over, with under-3s going free. With timed entry slots available every 15 minutes from 4.30pm until 8pm, visitors are encouraged to book early to ensure they can see all of the installations and activities on offer. Relaxed sessions are also available at 4pm on Friday and Saturday for those looking for a quieter experience.
Enchanted City is a new annual event delivered by Newcastle City Council. The event is funded by Newcastle City Council and North East Combined Authority.
Cllr Abdul Samad, Cabinet member for Culture, Music and Arts at Newcastle City Council, said: “As Newcastle’s Christmas continues to expand, I am delighted that we are bringing another incredible event to the city to ensure there is a whole range of activities for everyone to enjoy.
“Enchanted City will bring thousands of people to the city centre, to experience something unique and magical together during the festive season.
“In addition to a programme full of regional, national, and international artists and talent, several Newcastle community groups and arts students will collaborate with artists to help create some of the installations, ensuring Newcastle’s creativity is at the heart of the event.”
Dan Monnery, Pro Vice-Chancellor for External Affairs at Northumbria University, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Newcastle City Council and host the Enchanted City at our City Campus for its inaugural year.
“Northumbria University is deeply embedded in the cultural life of the North East, partnering with many of the fantastic organisations that support it. This is an important new cultural event for the region and we look forward to welcoming families and visitors to our campus to see some fantastic creative performances and installations.”
Further details around featured artists and installations will be announced soon. For more information and to buy tickets, go to www.enchanted-city.co.uk.
