What’s On in Newcastle: Great North Run Special Edition

Your Newcastle update for Thu 4 Sept to Wed 10 Sept— Great North Run (and everything else) included!

Welcome

Hello Newcastle! A thrilling weekend awaits—highlighted by the iconic Great North Run on Sunday. Plus, we’ve got local events, happenings, and neighbourhood features lined up for you.

1) Local News Digest (past 7 days)

• Transport notice: Enhanced Metro, bus, and ferry services on Sunday for the Great North Run! More below under Events.

2) What’s On

This Weekend (Fri 5 Sept – Sun 7 Sept)

• Great North Run 2025 — Sunday 7 Sept, from 10:45am (staggered waves following initial opening at 8 am); half marathon (13.1 miles) from Newcastle to South Shields, with Red Arrows flyovers (NewcastleGateshead, nexus.org.uk). Public transport will be running extra services—Metro, buses, Shields Ferry—plus a special £6.50 “Rover Day Ticket” for the day (nexus.org.uk).
• Salsa Friday — The Black Swan, Fri evening — perfect way to kick off the weekend. (Black Swan Salsa)
• Dine & Dance: ABBA / Grease / Dirty Dancing — The Purple Peacock, Fri — grab your retro dance fix. Dine & Dance ABBA
• Noughties Day Party — Digital Newcastle, Sat — nostalgic tunes and dance-offs await. (Noughties Day Party)
• Luke Combs UK – Tribute Show — O2 City Hall, Sat — country classics live. (Tickets)
• Mini & Junior Great North Run — Quayside, Sat — fun runs for younger participants (greatrun.org).
• FusionBounce UK PRESENT DONK GAME — SR44 Warehouse Club, Sat — heavy bass beats for the club crowd. Details
• TEN Live at The Cluny — The Cluny, Sat — local live music in a relaxed venue. More info

Next Week (Mon 8 Sept – Wed 10 Sept)

• (Still gathering details—feel free to share gigs, markets, exhibits, or matches coming up next week.)

3) Feature – Transport & Travel Tips: Great North Run Day

With the Great North Run taking over the city on Sunday 7 September 2025, planning your journey is key:

• Start time & arrival: The event officially opens at 8 am; the first mass warm-up kicks off at 10:30 am, with staggered race starts from around 10:45 am. Runners must arrive in the assembly area by 10:45 am latest. (NewcastleGateshead)
• Public transport boosts: Metro trains, buses, and Shields Ferry services will run more frequently. A “Rover Day Ticket” (£6.50) offers unlimited travel across Tyne & Wear, Northern trains, and the ferry for race-goers. (nexus.org.uk)
• Spectator advice: Choose one location to cheer from—start, route, or finish. Transfers during the race will be very busy. Allow extra time. (nexus.org.uk)
• Red Arrows flyover: Expect a scenic flypast at ~11 am over the Tyne Bridge—plus a full display at the South Shields finish around 1:45 pm. (NewcastleGateshead)

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5) Extras

• Poll: Which spot are you most excited to visit this weekend?
  • Great North Run (watching or running!)
  • Digital Newcastle’s Noughties Party
  • The Cluny for live music
  • Purple Peacock for retro dance
• Did You Know? Over 60,000 runners take on the Great North Run each year—making it the largest half marathon in the world! (Wikipedia)
• Been to previous runs or know a standby cheer zone? It’d be great to feature your go-to tips—just reply to share!