We’ve rounded up some of the biggest and best events coming to the borough in 2020 – you’ll want to get these in your diary now.
5. The Manfred's, Customs House, March 14
Manfred Mann's original front man Paul Jones will be performing many of the bands hits along with a mix of Jazz and Blues covers. Photo: Customs House
6. Red Bull Quicksand race, Sandhaven Beach, August 15
Sandhaven Beach will host the the popular Red Bull Quicksand race, as the event comes to the North East for the first time.The one-mile race, which originated in Margate, Kent in 2017, will see runners battling through sand and a series of obstacles to make it to the finish. Photo: Leo Francis/Red Bull Media
7. Rosiefest, Harton & Westoe Miners Welfare, July 11
The legacy of the Rose and Crown lives on as the popular Rosiefest will return in a new location for 2020 with an even bigger line-up or music, stalls and entertainment. Photo: Kevin Brady
8. Great North Run, September 13
The world's largest half-marathon will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Sunday, September 13, with runners racing from Newcastle city centre to Bents Park, South Shields. Photo: Tim Richardson