Newcastle's Civic Park is about to get a lot more glamorous. From 4 September to 4 October, the iconic Spiegeltent returns with Loca Vida, a brand-new cabaret-circus spectacle from internationally acclaimed live entertainment company Strut & Fret. If you've caught Blanc de Blanc Encore, La Ronde or The Party, you already know what these guys do best: jaw-dropping talent, unapologetic glamour and a night out that doesn't play by the rules.

For many Newcastle families, Disney On Ice has become a winter tradition. It’s the kind of event that draws together parents, grandparents and children for a few hours of shared wonder. This July, the beloved production returns to Newcastle Entertainment Centre with Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars skating into town from 9-12 July.