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What's on: Tuesday 10 to Tuesday 17 November 2026
Only events with a dated listing from the venue, organiser, council or a named listings site. Each one is linked.
Fri 13, Sat 14 and Sun 15 Nov · Sat and Sun 11am–6pm; Fri 2–6pm
Laser tag and arcades, Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, Sea Road. Outdoor rides closed for winter. (Ocean Beach Pleasure Park: events and opening; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Laser tag and arcades, Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, Sea Road. Outdoor rides closed for winter. (Ocean Beach Pleasure Park: events and opening; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Fri 13 to Sun 15 Nov · 11am–3pm
Souter Lighthouse café open Fridays to Sundays (lighthouse closed in November and December). (National Trust: Souter Lighthouse and The Leas; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Souter Lighthouse café open Fridays to Sundays (lighthouse closed in November and December). (National Trust: Souter Lighthouse and The Leas; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Now in force · since Mon 9 Nov
Driving: the camera at the existing Dean Road bus gate, near the A194 junction, is enforcing the restriction. Drivers who go through when not allowed may get a Penalty Charge Notice. (South Tyneside Council: Dean Road bus gate camera enforcement; checked 8 Nov 2026) Details: bus gate news note.
Driving: the camera at the existing Dean Road bus gate, near the A194 junction, is enforcing the restriction. Drivers who go through when not allowed may get a Penalty Charge Notice. (South Tyneside Council: Dean Road bus gate camera enforcement; checked 8 Nov 2026) Details: bus gate news note.
Until Mon 30 Nov · see booking page
Learn how to laser cut, FabLab at The Word, Market Place. £22.38 including booking fee, ages 16+, booking required. The Word lists sessions from 9 to 30 Nov; check the booking page for the next date. (The Word: What's on; checked 10 Nov 2026)
Learn how to laser cut, FabLab at The Word, Market Place. £22.38 including booking fee, ages 16+, booking required. The Word lists sessions from 9 to 30 Nov; check the booking page for the next date. (The Word: What's on; checked 10 Nov 2026)
Until Fri 11 Dec · see signs
Driving: temporary multi-way traffic lights on Gainsborough Avenue, South Shields, for Northern Powergrid work on pipes or cables. Allow extra time near the road. (MeBabber roadworks listing: Gainsborough Avenue; checked 9 Nov 2026)
Driving: temporary multi-way traffic lights on Gainsborough Avenue, South Shields, for Northern Powergrid work on pipes or cables. Allow extra time near the road. (MeBabber roadworks listing: Gainsborough Avenue; checked 9 Nov 2026)
Mondays · 10:30am–12pm
Knit and Natter at The Word: a friendly weekly knitting group, all abilities welcome. Free per the council listing; The Word describes £1 a session. (South Tyneside Council: Knit and Natter at The Word; checked 9 Nov 2026)
Knit and Natter at The Word: a friendly weekly knitting group, all abilities welcome. Free per the council listing; The Word describes £1 a session. (South Tyneside Council: Knit and Natter at The Word; checked 9 Nov 2026)
Until Tue 10 Nov
Hebburn Central (Glen Street, Hebburn) is closed today for flooring work, except the gym, which is open through a temporary entrance at the rear. Due to reopen fully on Wed 11 Nov. (Shields Gazette, 9 Nov 2026: Hebburn Central reopening; checked 10 Nov 2026)
Hebburn Central (Glen Street, Hebburn) is closed today for flooring work, except the gym, which is open through a temporary entrance at the rear. Due to reopen fully on Wed 11 Nov. (Shields Gazette, 9 Nov 2026: Hebburn Central reopening; checked 10 Nov 2026)
Wed 11 Nov · 10:15–10:55am
Armistice Day. West Park War Memorial: assemble 10:50am. Mill Dam Merchant Navy Memorial outside The Customs House: service 10:50am. St Stephen's Church, Mile End Road: service 10:15am. (South Tyneside Council, 4 Nov 2026: South Tyneside Marks Remembrance; checked 7 Nov 2026)
Armistice Day. West Park War Memorial: assemble 10:50am. Mill Dam Merchant Navy Memorial outside The Customs House: service 10:50am. St Stephen's Church, Mile End Road: service 10:15am. (South Tyneside Council, 4 Nov 2026: South Tyneside Marks Remembrance; checked 7 Nov 2026)
Wed 11 Nov · 11am
Metro trains hold at platforms for the two-minute silence. Free Stagecoach bus travel for the Armed Forces community all day (see 8 Nov). (Travel North East (Nexus): Travel updates; Stagecoach: Free bus travel for the Armed Forces on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day; checked 7 Nov 2026)
Metro trains hold at platforms for the two-minute silence. Free Stagecoach bus travel for the Armed Forces community all day (see 8 Nov). (Travel North East (Nexus): Travel updates; Stagecoach: Free bus travel for the Armed Forces on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day; checked 7 Nov 2026)
Wed 11 Nov · 2–3pm
Wednesday Heritage Club at The Word: Social History Gems at South Shields Museum with Adam Bell. £2 if you book in person at The Word (first-floor staff pod), £2.88 online. Ages 16+. (The Word: Wednesday Heritage Club; Shields Gazette, 6 Nov 2026: Wednesday Heritage Club; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Wednesday Heritage Club at The Word: Social History Gems at South Shields Museum with Adam Bell. £2 if you book in person at The Word (first-floor staff pod), £2.88 online. Ages 16+. (The Word: Wednesday Heritage Club; Shields Gazette, 6 Nov 2026: Wednesday Heritage Club; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Thu 12 Nov · 4–7pm
Littlehaven Beach water quality drop-in, Little Haven Hotel, River Drive, with Northumbrian Water, the Environment Agency and the council. (Shields Gazette, 31 Oct 2026: Littlehaven water quality information event; checked 7 Nov 2026)
Littlehaven Beach water quality drop-in, Little Haven Hotel, River Drive, with Northumbrian Water, the Environment Agency and the council. (Shields Gazette, 31 Oct 2026: Littlehaven water quality information event; checked 7 Nov 2026)
Thu 12 Nov · 6–7:30pm
Free boxing taster for ages 10–17 at Ocean Road Community Association, Ocean Road, with national champions Bobbylee Burns and Kai Battista. No experience needed; free food. Limited spaces: book by emailing the council youth service at youthservice@southtyneside.gov.uk. (Shields Gazette, 7 Nov 2026: free boxing workshop; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Free boxing taster for ages 10–17 at Ocean Road Community Association, Ocean Road, with national champions Bobbylee Burns and Kai Battista. No experience needed; free food. Limited spaces: book by emailing the council youth service at youthservice@southtyneside.gov.uk. (Shields Gazette, 7 Nov 2026: free boxing workshop; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Thu 12 Nov · 7–10pm
The Next Big Thing live music night at Ignition @ The Venue, Stanhope Street. Line-up: Benjie Wood (7:15pm), Jackson Parks (8pm), Oliver Hunt (8:45pm), Lucy Shaw (9:30pm). Funded by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority's Events and Participation Programme. (Shields Gazette, 6 Nov 2026: The Next Big Thing line-up; Visit South Tyneside: The Next Big Thing applications; checked 7 Nov 2026)
The Next Big Thing live music night at Ignition @ The Venue, Stanhope Street. Line-up: Benjie Wood (7:15pm), Jackson Parks (8pm), Oliver Hunt (8:45pm), Lucy Shaw (9:30pm). Funded by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority's Events and Participation Programme. (Shields Gazette, 6 Nov 2026: The Next Big Thing line-up; Visit South Tyneside: The Next Big Thing applications; checked 7 Nov 2026)
Fri 13 Nov – Thu 3 Dec · see times
Ebenezer screenings, Customs House cinema. (SouthShields.org listing: Ebenezer; checked 3 Nov 2026)
Ebenezer screenings, Customs House cinema. (SouthShields.org listing: Ebenezer; checked 3 Nov 2026)
Fri 13 Nov · 1–2pm
Time Travellers history group at South Shields Museum, Ocean Road: a free, friendly drop-in for people aged 55 and over. No need to book. Next sessions 27 Nov and 11 Dec. (SouthShields.org listing: Time Travellers History Group; North East Museums: Time Travellers History Group; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Time Travellers history group at South Shields Museum, Ocean Road: a free, friendly drop-in for people aged 55 and over. No need to book. Next sessions 27 Nov and 11 Dec. (SouthShields.org listing: Time Travellers History Group; North East Museums: Time Travellers History Group; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Sat 14 Nov · 10:30am–2:30pm
Pop Up Choir with Beccy Owen, The Word. Free; book on Eventbrite. (SouthShields.org listing: Pop Up Choir at The Word; The Word: What's on; checked 3 Nov 2026; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Pop Up Choir with Beccy Owen, The Word. Free; book on Eventbrite. (SouthShields.org listing: Pop Up Choir at The Word; The Word: What's on; checked 3 Nov 2026; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Sat 14 and Sun 15 Nov · Sat 4pm; Sun 1pm and 5pm
Encore at the Westovian Theatre, Pier Parade: songs and comedy. (Westovians: Encore – Nov 2026; Westovian Theatre: What's on; checked 6 Nov 2026)
Encore at the Westovian Theatre, Pier Parade: songs and comedy. (Westovians: Encore – Nov 2026; Westovian Theatre: What's on; checked 6 Nov 2026)
Saturdays
Free family entertainment at South Shields Market, Saturdays until spring 2027. (South Tyneside Council: Free family fun comes to South Shields Market; checked 7 Nov 2026)
Free family entertainment at South Shields Market, Saturdays until spring 2027. (South Tyneside Council: Free family fun comes to South Shields Market; checked 7 Nov 2026)
Sun 15 Nov · 10am–4pm
Create linocut prints workshop, The Word. £6.13, ages 16+. (The Word: What's on; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Create linocut prints workshop, The Word. £6.13, ages 16+. (The Word: What's on; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Mon 16 Nov
Parking: The Word car park on River Drive closes until Sat 27 Feb 2027 for college building works. (Shields Gazette, 6 Nov 2026: The Word car park closure; checked 8 Nov 2026) Details: car park news note.
Parking: The Word car park on River Drive closes until Sat 27 Feb 2027 for college building works. (Shields Gazette, 6 Nov 2026: The Word car park closure; checked 8 Nov 2026) Details: car park news note.
Mon 16 Nov · see booking page
Learn how to vinyl cut and use a T-shirt press, FabLab at The Word. £22.38 including booking fee and a T-shirt, ages 16+, booking required; further dates run to 7 Dec. (SouthShields.org listing: Learn How to Vinyl Cut and T-Shirt Press at The Word; The Word: What's on; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Learn how to vinyl cut and use a T-shirt press, FabLab at The Word. £22.38 including booking fee and a T-shirt, ages 16+, booking required; further dates run to 7 Dec. (SouthShields.org listing: Learn How to Vinyl Cut and T-Shirt Press at The Word; The Word: What's on; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Tue 17 Nov · 7:45pm
South Shields FC v Harborough Town, Wolf Competitions Stadium. Adults £18–£20, concessions £13–£15, ages 14–17 £6–£8, under-14s free on the terrace. (SouthShields.org listing: South Shields v Harborough Town; checked 10 Nov 2026)
South Shields FC v Harborough Town, Wolf Competitions Stadium. Adults £18–£20, concessions £13–£15, ages 14–17 £6–£8, under-14s free on the terrace. (SouthShields.org listing: South Shields v Harborough Town; checked 10 Nov 2026)
Still being confirmed: Customs House shows are listed from SouthShields.org. Times and tickets: Check The Customs House: What's on.
Follow Visit South Shields on Facebook for the weekly what's on.
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · 5:30pm
Lift the Curfew Walk, organised by Bright Futures, starting at 459 John Williamson Street. (Shields Gazette, 22 Oct 2026: Lift the Curfew Walk; checked 3 Nov 2026)
Lift the Curfew Walk, organised by Bright Futures, starting at 459 John Williamson Street. (Shields Gazette, 22 Oct 2026: Lift the Curfew Walk; checked 3 Nov 2026)
Wed 18 Nov · 6–7pm
South Tyneside Sings: Hello Children Everywhere, The Word. Free drop-in. (The Word: What's on; checked 5 Nov 2026)
South Tyneside Sings: Hello Children Everywhere, The Word. Free drop-in. (The Word: What's on; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Thu 19 Nov · time TBC
Christmas lights switch-on, Market Place (time TBC). Santa and Mrs Claus at Hays Travel (Denmark Centre, Fowler Street) 4–6pm, £5 per child, raising money for the Red Bench Project. The Market Square Santa visit is on Sat 21 Nov (see below). (South Tyneside Council: Free family fun comes to South Shields Market; High Life North listing: Free Family Entertainment, South Shields Market Square; Shields Gazette: Santa at Hays Travel, South Shields; checked 7 Nov 2026)
Christmas lights switch-on, Market Place (time TBC). Santa and Mrs Claus at Hays Travel (Denmark Centre, Fowler Street) 4–6pm, £5 per child, raising money for the Red Bench Project. The Market Square Santa visit is on Sat 21 Nov (see below). (South Tyneside Council: Free family fun comes to South Shields Market; High Life North listing: Free Family Entertainment, South Shields Market Square; Shields Gazette: Santa at Hays Travel, South Shields; checked 7 Nov 2026)
Fri 20 Nov – Sat 2 Jan · see times
Sleeping Beauty, the Customs House pantomime. From £14. Young at Heart performance 11 Dec. (SouthShields.org listing: Sleeping Beauty; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Sleeping Beauty, the Customs House pantomime. From £14. Young at Heart performance 11 Dec. (SouthShields.org listing: Sleeping Beauty; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Sat 21 Nov · 11am–4pm
Santa and his Elf at South Shields Market, Market Place, with the Harton Harmonisers choir and free face painting. Free. (High Life North lists this on Thu 19 Nov; the council's market page says Sat 21 Nov.) (Visit South Tyneside: South Shields Market; checked 10 Nov 2026) Details: Santa date news note.
Santa and his Elf at South Shields Market, Market Place, with the Harton Harmonisers choir and free face painting. Free. (High Life North lists this on Thu 19 Nov; the council's market page says Sat 21 Nov.) (Visit South Tyneside: South Shields Market; checked 10 Nov 2026) Details: Santa date news note.
Sat 21 Nov · 10am–12pm
Veterans' Breakfast with the Mayor and Mayoress at South Shields Town Hall, for South Tyneside veterans. Reserve a place with the council's Civic Office (0191 424 7331 or 7314). (Shields Gazette, 5 Nov 2026: Veterans' Breakfast; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Veterans' Breakfast with the Mayor and Mayoress at South Shields Town Hall, for South Tyneside veterans. Reserve a place with the council's Civic Office (0191 424 7331 or 7314). (Shields Gazette, 5 Nov 2026: Veterans' Breakfast; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Sat 21 Nov · 10:15am–12:15pm
Writer's Block workshop, The Word. Free; book ahead. (The Word: What's on; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Writer's Block workshop, The Word. Free; book ahead. (The Word: What's on; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Sat 21 Nov · 7:30pm
The Paul Skerritt Big Band at the Westovian Theatre, Pier Parade. Tickets £18 (£19.24 with booking fee on TicketSource). Sponsored by Nemo Swimming South Tyneside. (Westovians: The Paul Skerritt Big Band; TicketSource: Paul Skerritt Big Band; checked 6 Nov 2026)
The Paul Skerritt Big Band at the Westovian Theatre, Pier Parade. Tickets £18 (£19.24 with booking fee on TicketSource). Sponsored by Nemo Swimming South Tyneside. (Westovians: The Paul Skerritt Big Band; TicketSource: Paul Skerritt Big Band; checked 6 Nov 2026)
Mon 23 Nov · 10am
Learn how to 3D print, FabLab at The Word. £22.38 including booking fee, materials included, ages 16+. (Shields Gazette, 30 Oct 2026: 3D printing workshops; The Word: What's on; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Learn how to 3D print, FabLab at The Word. £22.38 including booking fee, materials included, ages 16+. (Shields Gazette, 30 Oct 2026: 3D printing workshops; The Word: What's on; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Sat 28 Nov · 11am–1pm
Westoe Brass Band, Market Square. Free. (High Life North listing: Free Family Entertainment, South Shields Market Square; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Westoe Brass Band, Market Square. Free. (High Life North listing: Free Family Entertainment, South Shields Market Square; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Sat 28 Nov · 1–2:30pm
A Christmas Carol, The Word. £8.83, ages 16+. (SouthShields.org listing: A Christmas Carol at The Word; The Word: What's on; checked 3 Nov 2026; checked 5 Nov 2026)
A Christmas Carol, The Word. £8.83, ages 16+. (SouthShields.org listing: A Christmas Carol at The Word; The Word: What's on; checked 3 Nov 2026; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Sun 29 Nov · 1–2pm
Historical fiction talk with author William Prince, The Word. Free; book ahead. (The Word: What's on; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Historical fiction talk with author William Prince, The Word. Free; book ahead. (The Word: What's on; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Sun 29 Nov · 1:30–3:30pm (doors 12:45pm)
Slam Heroes wrestling: The Shockwave Series, Temple Park Centre, NE34 8QN. Family-friendly pro wrestling. Tickets about £11.59–£14.76 including booking fee; group tickets available. (TicketSource: Shockwave Series, Temple Park; Shields Gazette, 29 Oct 2026: Slam Heroes at Temple Park; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Slam Heroes wrestling: The Shockwave Series, Temple Park Centre, NE34 8QN. Family-friendly pro wrestling. Tickets about £11.59–£14.76 including booking fee; group tickets available. (TicketSource: Shockwave Series, Temple Park; Shields Gazette, 29 Oct 2026: Slam Heroes at Temple Park; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Mon 30 Nov · 10am
Marsden Bay and The Leas wellbeing walk from The Word. (Shields Gazette, 3 Nov 2026: wellbeing walk; Visit South Tyneside: Marsden Bay and The Leas walking for wellbeing; checked 3 Nov 2026)
Marsden Bay and The Leas wellbeing walk from The Word. (Shields Gazette, 3 Nov 2026: wellbeing walk; Visit South Tyneside: Marsden Bay and The Leas walking for wellbeing; checked 3 Nov 2026)
Mon 30 Nov · 1–3pm
Cèilidh at The Word. £2. Sold out when we checked. (The Word: What's on; checked 10 Nov 2026)
Cèilidh at The Word. £2. Sold out when we checked. (The Word: What's on; checked 10 Nov 2026)
Thu 3 Dec · 6–10pm
South Shields FC Christmas Market, Wolf Competitions Stadium (marquee). Free; up to 30 stalls. The club says opening times are still to be confirmed. (South Shields FC: Christmas Market (free event); checked 4 Nov 2026)
South Shields FC Christmas Market, Wolf Competitions Stadium (marquee). Free; up to 30 stalls. The club says opening times are still to be confirmed. (South Shields FC: Christmas Market (free event); checked 4 Nov 2026)
Sat 5 and Sun 6 Dec · 10am–3pm
Westoe RFC Christmas Market, Dean Road. (Shields Gazette, 24 Oct 2026: Westoe RFC extends its Christmas market; checked 4 Nov 2026)
Westoe RFC Christmas Market, Dean Road. (Shields Gazette, 24 Oct 2026: Westoe RFC extends its Christmas market; checked 4 Nov 2026)
Sat 5 Dec · 1–3pm
Jen Stevens, Market Square. Free. (High Life North listing: Free Family Entertainment, South Shields Market Square; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Jen Stevens, Market Square. Free. (High Life North listing: Free Family Entertainment, South Shields Market Square; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Sun 6 Dec · 1–3pm
Sunday Sessions with Jen Stevens at The Word, the first of a free series that The Word lists through to 4 April 2027. (The Word: What's on; checked 10 Nov 2026)
Sunday Sessions with Jen Stevens at The Word, the first of a free series that The Word lists through to 4 April 2027. (The Word: What's on; checked 10 Nov 2026)
Mon 7 Dec · 11am–12pm
Bead Christmas decoration craft session for adults, The Word. £1. (The Word: What's on; checked 10 Nov 2026)
Bead Christmas decoration craft session for adults, The Word. £1. (The Word: What's on; checked 10 Nov 2026)
Tue 8 Dec · 7:30pm
How I Made a Telly Show: The History of Hebburn with Jason Cook, The Customs House. Behind-the-scenes stories and a Q&A. (Shields Gazette, 4 Nov 2026: Jason Cook on the making of Hebburn; checked 8 Nov 2026)
How I Made a Telly Show: The History of Hebburn with Jason Cook, The Customs House. Behind-the-scenes stories and a Q&A. (Shields Gazette, 4 Nov 2026: Jason Cook on the making of Hebburn; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Wed 9 Dec · 12–4pm
Age Concern Tyneside South Christmas party, Hedworth Hall, Dean Road: festive menu, disco, raffles and bingo. £20 per person, from the charity's Beach Road reception or on 0191 456 6903. (Shields Gazette, 9 Nov 2026: Age Concern Tyneside South Christmas party; checked 10 Nov 2026)
Age Concern Tyneside South Christmas party, Hedworth Hall, Dean Road: festive menu, disco, raffles and bingo. £20 per person, from the charity's Beach Road reception or on 0191 456 6903. (Shields Gazette, 9 Nov 2026: Age Concern Tyneside South Christmas party; checked 10 Nov 2026)
Thu 10 Dec · 5–9pm
Twilight Christmas Market, Hedworth Hall, Dean Road. Free entry. (Skiddle listing: Hedworth Hall Twilight Christmas Market; checked 4 Nov 2026)
Twilight Christmas Market, Hedworth Hall, Dean Road. Free entry. (Skiddle listing: Hedworth Hall Twilight Christmas Market; checked 4 Nov 2026)
Sat 12 Dec · 1–3pm
History Wardrobe: A Very Victorian Christmas, The Word. £9.38. (The Word: What's on; checked 5 Nov 2026)
History Wardrobe: A Very Victorian Christmas, The Word. £9.38. (The Word: What's on; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Sat 12 Dec · 4:30pm and 6pm
Candlelit Tours, Arbeia Roman Fort. Sold out (checked 4 Nov). (North East Museums: Candlelit Tours at Arbeia; TicketSource: Candlelit Tour of Arbeia; checked 3 Nov 2026)
Candlelit Tours, Arbeia Roman Fort. Sold out (checked 4 Nov). (North East Museums: Candlelit Tours at Arbeia; TicketSource: Candlelit Tour of Arbeia; checked 3 Nov 2026)
Wed 16 Dec · 1–3pm
Adult Festive Daytime Disco, The Word. £2, ages 16+; book ahead. (The Word: Adult Festive Daytime Disco; The Word: What's on; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Adult Festive Daytime Disco, The Word. £2, ages 16+; book ahead. (The Word: Adult Festive Daytime Disco; The Word: What's on; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Thu 17 – Sun 20 Dec · see times
Rapunzel, STAMP pantomime at Brinkburn CIO, Harton Lane, NE34 0PJ. Tickets £9. Performances: 17–18 Dec 6:30pm; 19 Dec 2:30pm and 6:30pm; 20 Dec 1pm. (STAMP box office: Rapunzel — The Christmas Pantomime 2026; TicketSource: Rapunzel The Panto at Brinkburn CIO; checked 7 Nov 2026)
Rapunzel, STAMP pantomime at Brinkburn CIO, Harton Lane, NE34 0PJ. Tickets £9. Performances: 17–18 Dec 6:30pm; 19 Dec 2:30pm and 6:30pm; 20 Dec 1pm. (STAMP box office: Rapunzel — The Christmas Pantomime 2026; TicketSource: Rapunzel The Panto at Brinkburn CIO; checked 7 Nov 2026)
Sat 19 Dec · 11am–1pm
Search for the Snow Bunting: a guided winter bird walk with the Natural History Society of Northumbria, meeting at Trow Point (by the Trow Rock disappearing gun). All levels. The listing's description also mentions Wednesday 17 December, so check the date before you go. (Eventbrite: Search for the Snow Bunting (NHSN); checked 8 Nov 2026)
Search for the Snow Bunting: a guided winter bird walk with the Natural History Society of Northumbria, meeting at Trow Point (by the Trow Rock disappearing gun). All levels. The listing's description also mentions Wednesday 17 December, so check the date before you go. (Eventbrite: Search for the Snow Bunting (NHSN); checked 8 Nov 2026)
Sat 19 Dec · 1–3pm
Jen Stevens with Bubble Play, Market Square. Free. (High Life North listing: Free Family Entertainment, South Shields Market Square; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Jen Stevens with Bubble Play, Market Square. Free. (High Life North listing: Free Family Entertainment, South Shields Market Square; checked 5 Nov 2026)
Sat 19 Dec · 7:30pm
Die Hard screening, The Customs House. £5.50. (Shields Gazette, 30 Oct 2026: Die Hard at The Customs House; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Die Hard screening, The Customs House. £5.50. (Shields Gazette, 30 Oct 2026: Die Hard at The Customs House; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Sun 20 and Thu 24 Dec · Sun 5pm; Thu (Christmas Eve) 4:30pm
Elf screenings, The Customs House. (Shields Gazette, 1 Nov 2026: Elf screenings; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Elf screenings, The Customs House. (Shields Gazette, 1 Nov 2026: Elf screenings; checked 8 Nov 2026)
Tue 22 Dec · 4–6pm
Teen art session: create the Northern Lights in pastels, The Word. Ages 12–16, £2, book ahead. (The Word: What's on; checked 10 Nov 2026)
Teen art session: create the Northern Lights in pastels, The Word. Ages 12–16, £2, book ahead. (The Word: What's on; checked 10 Nov 2026)
Sun 12 Sep 2027 · 10:50am start
Great North Run. Finish at South Shields. (Great Run Company: AJ Bell Great North Run; checked 3 Nov 2026)
Great North Run. Finish at South Shields. (Great Run Company: AJ Bell Great North Run; checked 3 Nov 2026)
Still being confirmed: Christmas lights switch-on time (19 Nov): not yet published by the council when we checked on 10 Nov. Check South Tyneside Council: Free family fun comes to South Shields Market.
Sources for this page
- Stagecoach: Free bus travel for the Armed Forces on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, checked 7 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 3 Nov 2026: free bus travel for the Armed Forces community at Remembrance, checked 7 Nov 2026
- South Tyneside Council, 4 Nov 2026: South Tyneside Marks Remembrance, checked 7 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 6 Nov 2026: Remembrance Sunday road closures, checked 7 Nov 2026
- Travel North East (Nexus): Travel updates, checked 7 Nov 2026
- SouthShields.org listing: TCH Young Performers, checked 7 Nov 2026
- Eventbrite: Funny Bones Comedy Night at Babylon South Shields, checked 7 Nov 2026
- Ocean Beach Pleasure Park: events and opening, checked 8 Nov 2026
- National Trust: Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, checked 8 Nov 2026
- South Tyneside Council: Dean Road bus gate camera enforcement, checked 8 Nov 2026
- SouthShields.org listing: Learn How to Laser Cut at The Word, checked 8 Nov 2026
- The Word: What's on, checked 8 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 7 Nov 2026: Hebburn Central closure, checked 8 Nov 2026
- The Word: Wednesday Heritage Club, checked 8 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 6 Nov 2026: Wednesday Heritage Club, checked 8 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 31 Oct 2026: Littlehaven water quality information event, checked 7 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 7 Nov 2026: free boxing workshop, checked 8 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 6 Nov 2026: The Next Big Thing line-up, checked 7 Nov 2026
- Visit South Tyneside: The Next Big Thing applications, checked 7 Nov 2026
- SouthShields.org listing: Ebenezer, checked 3 Nov 2026
- SouthShields.org listing: Time Travellers History Group, checked 8 Nov 2026
- North East Museums: Time Travellers History Group, checked 8 Nov 2026
- SouthShields.org listing: Pop Up Choir at The Word, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Westovians: Encore – Nov 2026, checked 6 Nov 2026
- Westovian Theatre: What's on, checked 6 Nov 2026
- South Tyneside Council: Free family fun comes to South Shields Market, checked 7 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 6 Nov 2026: The Word car park closure, checked 8 Nov 2026
- SouthShields.org listing: Learn How to Vinyl Cut and T-Shirt Press at The Word, checked 8 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 22 Oct 2026: Lift the Curfew Walk, checked 3 Nov 2026
- High Life North listing: Free Family Entertainment, South Shields Market Square, checked 7 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette: Santa at Hays Travel, South Shields, checked 7 Nov 2026
- SouthShields.org listing: Sleeping Beauty, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 5 Nov 2026: Veterans' Breakfast, checked 8 Nov 2026
- Westovians: The Paul Skerritt Big Band, checked 6 Nov 2026
- TicketSource: Paul Skerritt Big Band, checked 6 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 30 Oct 2026: 3D printing workshops, checked 8 Nov 2026
- SouthShields.org listing: A Christmas Carol at The Word, checked 5 Nov 2026
- TicketSource: Shockwave Series, Temple Park, checked 8 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 29 Oct 2026: Slam Heroes at Temple Park, checked 8 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 3 Nov 2026: wellbeing walk, checked 3 Nov 2026
- Visit South Tyneside: Marsden Bay and The Leas walking for wellbeing, checked 3 Nov 2026
- South Shields FC: Christmas Market (free event), checked 4 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 24 Oct 2026: Westoe RFC extends its Christmas market, checked 4 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 4 Nov 2026: Jason Cook on the making of Hebburn, checked 8 Nov 2026
- Skiddle listing: Hedworth Hall Twilight Christmas Market, checked 4 Nov 2026
- North East Museums: Candlelit Tours at Arbeia, checked 3 Nov 2026
- TicketSource: Candlelit Tour of Arbeia, checked 3 Nov 2026
- STAMP box office: Rapunzel — The Christmas Pantomime 2026, checked 7 Nov 2026
- TicketSource: Rapunzel The Panto at Brinkburn CIO, checked 7 Nov 2026
- Eventbrite: Search for the Snow Bunting (NHSN), checked 8 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 30 Oct 2026: Die Hard at The Customs House, checked 8 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 1 Nov 2026: Elf screenings, checked 8 Nov 2026
- Great Run Company: AJ Bell Great North Run, checked 3 Nov 2026
- MeBabber roadworks listing: Gainsborough Avenue, checked 9 Nov 2026
- South Tyneside Council: Knit and Natter at The Word, checked 9 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 9 Nov 2026: Hebburn Central reopening, checked 10 Nov 2026
- SouthShields.org listing: South Shields v Harborough Town, checked 10 Nov 2026
- Visit South Tyneside: South Shields Market, checked 10 Nov 2026
- Shields Gazette, 9 Nov 2026: Age Concern Tyneside South Christmas party, checked 10 Nov 2026
- The Word: What's on, checked 10 Nov 2026