NE1 is hosting a brand-new, action-packed family fun day in Newcastle this summer with the new Quayside Carnival.
Taking over the Quayside from NE1’s Newcastle City Marina and stretching east to beyond the Pitcher & Piano, the event promises a day filled with family-friendly carnival-style activities including circus workshops and professional aerial acrobatics performances, a have-a-go activity challenge zone for older, adventurous kids, meet-and-greets with popular princess and hero characters, arts and crafts, face painting and a whole lot more!
It will be a great day out for the whole family – and best of all, it’s all entirely free!
Partnering with leading contemporary circus company, Let’s Circus, NE1’s Quayside Carnival will feature spectacular theatre-style street performances with professional acrobats performing multiple aerial shows throughout the day. Adding to the excitement, roaming pop-up acts will entertain the crowds along the Quayside, with stilt walkers, acrobats, jugglers, and aerialists captivating audiences of all ages.
Families can also enjoy a variety of interactive activity zones throughout the event. The Make and Take Zone, delivered in association with Life Science Centre, will offer plenty of hands-on fun, from slime-making to creative crafts. There will also be opportunities to get active, with family yoga sessions hosted by Yoga X Therapies, and a dedicated Challenge Zone encouraging children to make memories on the day.
The creative fun continues with arts and crafts stations, including sessions led by Great North Museum, where children can make and take home their own creations, and character meet-and-greets will also be taking place, with appearances from heroes, princesses, and some familiar faces from children’s TV, including Bluey.
Rounding off the carnival atmosphere, visitors can look forward to all the fun of the fair, including colourful face painting, balloon artistry, and spectacular bubble shows - making for a full Saturday of free entertainment on Newcastle’s iconic Quayside.
Rachel Fenwick, Head of Marketing and Events at NE1, said: “We’re thrilled to launch our very first NE1 Quayside Carnival. It’s a new highlight event in our busy Summer in the City programme, created to bring the Quayside to life with free, family-friendly fun for everyone to enjoy and get involved in.
“We can’t wait to welcome visitors of all ages for a fun-filled day out, collaborating with brilliant businesses and organisations in the city. We invite everyone to come along, have some fun, learn circus skills, and enjoy aerial acrobatics performances from the wonderful Let’s Circus. There’ll be something for everyone, all set against the stunning backdrop of our beautiful Quayside."
While most of the entertainment is open access and available for everyone to enjoy on the day, a selection of activities and performances will be available on a pre-bookable basis due to anticipated high demand. Event details and booking information available at www.ne1summerinthecity.co.uk
Date: Saturday 9th August
Time: 11am – 3pm
Location: Newcastle Quayside
Image: (C) Let's Circus aerial
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