The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead is bringing together independent makers, family activities, live music, food and drink for a Christmas season with something for everyone.
From browsing a Christmas Market by the Tyne to meeting Santa on stage, hunting for mischievous elves and enjoying a festive night out with friends, The Glasshouse is getting ready for Christmas.
Alongside its programme of concerts and shows, the Gateshead venue is offering plenty of ways to make a day or evening of it, with independent shopping, family activities, festive food and group celebrations throughout December.
Christmas shopping by the Tyne
The Glasshouse’s Christmas Market returns on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December, bringing together around 31 independent traders each day, with a changing selection of stalls across the weekend from 10am to 4pm.
Shoppers can browse handmade ceramics, jewellery, artwork, prints, candles, homeware, decorations and gifts for children, alongside speciality teas, coffee and accessories for four-legged friends.
With everything from small stocking fillers to one-of-a-kind presents, it’s an opportunity to discover independent makers and find something a little different this Christmas.
Santa, elves and little groovers
Families can get into the festive spirit with The Great Glasshouse Elf Hunt, an adventure around the building running on selected dates from 5 to 24 December.
The venue will also host its Christmas Tree and Sign Switch-On on Saturday 5 December at 4pm, leading straight into a Make Music performance on the concourse.
On Monday 21 December, Santa On Stage invites children into a festive elf workshop, with crafts, games, a film and hot chocolate before heading onto the Sage Two stage to meet Santa, share their wish lists and take home a special gift.
Later that day, Santa’s Little Groovers brings a family-friendly Christmas disco to the Northern Rock Foundation Hall at 3pm, with festive favourites and plenty of space for little ones to dance.
Music and festive nights out
The Glasshouse’s Christmas Mix Tape programme brings together a range of festive events, including two Christmas ceilidhs on Saturday 19 December.
A Very Merry Family Christmas Ceilidh at 2pm invites families to enjoy an afternoon of live music, dancing and festive fun with Monster Ceilidh. No experience is needed, with a caller guiding everyone through the steps.
The celebrations continue at 7.30pm with Christmas Ceilidh, offering a lively night with friends, live music from Monster Ceilidh and plenty of dancing.
For those looking for something more relaxed, Tea and Tracks: Merry Christmas – Bing Crosby offers a festive edition of the popular listening event. Grab your tickets for Monday 21 December at 5pm.
The more, the merrier
New for this Christmas, The Glasshouse is making group celebrations easier with festive packages combining selected live shows with dining at its Brasserie.
Designed for groups of six to 20, the packages offer a choice of five Christmas shows, with a festive meal beforehand. The shows include Christmas Massaoke on Thursday 3 December, Xmas on the Dancefloor with Strictly star Gorka Marquez on Monday 7 December, Christmas at The Musicals with Royal Northern Sinfonia on Wednesday 9 December, and The Rat Pack at Christmas on Friday 18 December.
Guests can enjoy two courses for £35 or three for £42, including welcome fizz or a non-alcoholic alternative and a Christmas cracker. Show tickets are priced separately.
The evening begins in the Brasserie at 5pm, before the performance at 7.30pm, with the Box Office helping groups organise their booking and food choices.
Group bookings close on Friday 20 November.
Make a day of it
With its riverside setting, Christmas shopping, live music, family activities and places to eat and drink, The Glasshouse offers visitors plenty of reasons to spend time together this festive season.
Whether it’s a family day out, a catch-up with friends or a Christmas celebration with colleagues, there’s more than one way to enjoy Christmas at The Glasshouse.
Find out more and book:
Christmas Mix Tape programme: https://theglasshouseicm.org/seasons/mix-tape/
Christmas group packages: https://theglasshouseicm.org/the-more-the-merrier/
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