Art, Lego and Live Tunes
Saturday 17th Only

Open: 6-10.30pm

Explore what’s inside our Grade II listed building. Visit the new Coal Queens exhibition in the fabulous Wood Hall, browse artist Neil Turner’s local sketches, build an engineering themed Lego model in the Map Room, then have a drink and enjoy the live band karaoke in 5|Quarter Cafe Bar!

Last entry 10pm

Find The Common Room on the map here

The Late Shows runs Friday 16th & Saturday 17th May, with over 70 incredible venues across NewcastleGateshead, from art galleries and museums to music venues and performance spaces. Best of all, there’ll be a series of new art installations commissioned by Creative Central NCL and Stagecoach Buses will be providing FREE shuttle buses to help you explore, including their brand new electric vehicles! Don’t miss this annual celebration of our region’s amazing arts and culture.

For the full programme and plan your Late Shows adventure, visit: thelateshows.org.uk/2025