Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in [CITY]. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in [CITY] for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in [CITY] too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in [CITY].
## Art Events in South Shields - **Event Name**: An Audience with Jay McKenzie - **Description**: Debut author Jay McKenzie grew up in North East England surrounded by storytellers and Catherine Cookson novels.About this EventDebut author Jay McKenzie grew up in North East England sur - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/an-audience-with-jay-mckenzie/100001984757785966 - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lMTFkODAxMWI1Nzk2NDA5ZWYxNmU0ODAxN2Q0NjJkOTYwMzVlMjA5ZWNjNTc3ODBmN2RkZTM3MTBhMDE0YzI0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzMxMmIxNy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzMxMTgzMDI.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, entertainment - **Event Name**: 'Canny Canvasses' Painting Workshop - **Description**: Get ready to unleash your inner artist and create a fabulous painting guided by talented artist Naomi Austin in a relaxed & chilled settingAbout this EventJoin us every last Tuesday of the month at Craft & Coffee - **Date**: Tue Apr 28 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Apr 27 2027 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/canny-canvasses-painting-workshop/100001986211738778 - **Venue**: Craft and Coffee - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hMzEwODdmOWFlMjI2NDU1NzdhYWI5NDkzN2YwYTQ4NDk4MzRmMTEyNjdlY2NjOTFiNTZiMjZhZmNlZDJhNmRjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc1MC1kYzE4MTgxNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ4ODEyNjc.avif - **Price**: GBP 22 - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, drawing-painting, literary-art - **Event Name**: All-day Life Drawing at The Customs House - **Description**: We're back with another all-day life drawing session. Grab your pencils and come join us for a day of art at The Customs House.About this EventWelcome to All-day Life Drawing at The Customs House! - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/all-day-life-drawing-at-the-customs-house/100001986139690279 - **Venue**: The Customs House - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy80ZTg0ODZkNGJjYTQzODg1MGQzZTE4M2M2ODA5NjFjNzU0OGUwMWFkZGRkODVlMzQ2ZjUzNDRjODVkYzU4ZDEzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2RkZGRjZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ4NjMyNDQ.avif - **Price**: GBP 50 - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts - **Event Name**: All-day Printmaking at The Customs House - **Description**: Join us at The Customs House for a hands-on all-day printmaking workshop! Suitable for beginners, £50 per person, all materials provided.About this EventWelcome to All-day Life Drawing at The Customs House - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun May 10 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/all-day-printmaking-at-the-customs-house/100001986139130605 - **Venue**: The Customs House - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9kZWRlZmFiMzkzMzc2ZmM0MmFhOTE2ZTk0ZmRhMzgwMTcxYzAwYjlhNWZhMDk1OTFmMjMzZWY5MjAxOTg3M2VmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2YxZjJmMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ4NjMyNTQ.avif - **Price**: GBP 55 - **Categories**: Art, Workshops, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Mindful Creations by the Sea - **Description**: Come along for a mindful and creative Sunday morning by the coast!About this EventTake a moment to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with nature. 🌊We’ll begin with a short guided mindfulness exercise t - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/mindful-creations-by-the-sea/100001986143170689 - **Venue**: Toney Minchella Cafe @Haven Point - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lYmEzZmE5MmZjN2M0YmU5NmUxOGRhZTA2ODQ1MWY2ZjIzZWI2NDJkZDNiZjVjMzViMDZhMzMzODIzYmY2NzE4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzViODA5My1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ4ODM5NDU.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, workshops, meetups - **Event Name**: Teen Art Session - How to Draw Manga - **Description**: Join local artist Graham Hodgson for a two-hour workshop where you can get creative and develop your art skills.About this EventJoin local artist Graham Hodgson for a two-hour workshop where you can get creative and devel - **Date**: Tue May 26 2026 at 04:00 pm – Tue May 26 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/teen-art-session-how-to-draw-manga/100001980177782051 - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81NWQ4ZWE3NTgxMGMwMDYyN2E2YTBmODc1NjkwNTFiODIwY2Q5NTI1NDQ0ODk0N2ViZWVkZjk2ODk5MTc2MTdkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMi1kY2YxZWNlYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjkyMzQxMDg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, workshops - **Event Name**: Poems and Stories with Poets Tom Kelly & Alistair Robinson - **Description**: Join local Poets Tom and Alistair for an afternoon of poetry and stories with a local flavour.About this EventJoin local Poets Tom and Alistair for an afternoon of poetry and stories with a local flavour.Tom Kelly - **Date**: Sun Jun 07 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/poems-and-stories-with-poets-tom-kelly-and-alistair-robinson/100001987052505534 - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy83NWY5YjBiOGVjMzAwYTVlMjlmMTllOWQzODIxZDNiMDU2NGFiNmUwNTI1MjljNzRmY2FmY2I2MTdhZTE3ZWNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzczNzg3YS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU4Mzc3Mjg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment, live-music ## Trending Events in South Shields - **Event Name**: Rosiefest 2026 🌈 - **Description**: Rosiefest the popular South Tyneside sell out festival for all ages returns to Harton Westoe Miners welfare July 4th 2026 The field was bouncing again this year . Every act was sensational you all danced and sang in the field and we raised an amazing £2 - **Venue**: Harton Westoe Miners Welfare - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3cddae0f51518b1140c37fecdfe8cc511d8559c2432886db8a8a9b4fdb76cea6-rimg-w853-h1280-dc495766-gmir?v=1776028814 - **Event Name**: Great North Run 2026 - **Description**: Join Age UK Teesside for the most iconic half marathon - Great North Run 2026About this EventThe AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the route from Newcastl - **Venue**: Great North Run Finish Line - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d5f12a753ca77b9ccff214fee72dfa0440077d6be78fd27df10f232781278131-rimg-w1084-h396-dca3c2f2-gmir.jpg?v=1763403160 - **Event Name**: Baby and Childrens Market South Shields - **Description**: The BIGGEST Childrens Market in the North East! Sunday 19th April, 10:00-12:00 Temple Park Leisure Centre, NE34 8QN A community event for the whole family, where parents/carers can buy or sell quality, gently used baby and children's toys, clothes and e - **Venue**: Temple Park Leisure Centre, South Sheilds - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f1125faab80e8d031a8aa735df5c55dbf8614e429b10369b481af74d36b7ae5c-rimg-w960-h720-dcd9b98c-gmir?v=1775724731 - **Event Name**: Ladies Night - **Description**: ✨ Ladies Night is Back – Bigger, Better & More Fabulous! ✨ After the huge success of our September 6th event, we couldn’t resist bringing the fun back to the Whiteleas Club – and this time we’re turning it up a notch! 💃🌟 The one and only Miss Tess T - **Venue**: Whiteleas Social Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e3ceca5198c9be559aaadcde71efd405119c2284e3a5947df88801d1c1ca4c66-rimg-w960-h727-dcc0c0bd-gmir?v=1775793909 - **Event Name**: Westoe Village Fayre 2026 - **Description**: 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Westoe Village Fayre date agreed as Saturday 27th June 2026 More details to follow! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 - **Venue**: Westoe, South Tyneside, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/abcb3d49113c8f5a6714921f76e376269d78fdcc8a44dc1a60bdcac4e55264d8-rimg-w800-h531-dc776260-gmir?v=1775469150 - **Event Name**: Mugshot @ The Sand Dancer - **Description**: MUGSHOT are a four piece rock band who have been playing in venues all over the North East for over 20 years. Currently playing covers from artists including Billy Idol, Bon Jovi, Dave Lee Roth, Def Leppard, Doobie Brothers, Free, Genesis, INXS, Journey, - **Venue**: The Sanddancer South Shields - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b6f84f5c9a28652f59fe133ac108d68360bcfb68824f5a19fc108de0d5cb5f64-rimg-w843-h632-dc2c182d-gmir?v=1775704978 - **Event Name**: 90’s Neon Themed Brunch - **Description**: Get ready to glow up and groove with 90’s vibes at our neon-themed brunch bash—brunch, beats, and bright colors!About this Event🌟🎉 90’s NEON DAY BRUNCH 🎉🌟📍 The New Sundial🗓 Saturday 9th May - **Venue**: The New Sundial - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/97edbec469f6deaf5438fae37317d080ec57e0361e30f668fda14b4847d48999-rimg-w1179-h2556-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1772725272 - **Event Name**: Mad manners Halloween BONANZA 🎃☠️🕴🏾🕶️😎🥳 - **Description**: Mr Stuart Cook the Mad manners legend from the famous Ska-toons is delivering a Halloween party to remember at The Vig 🥳😎🎉🎙️🎶 Who will be the best dressed? FREE! - **Venue**: The Vigilant Inn Harton Village, South Shields - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5ea52a0eee8f2ff6b1bac178254625f6da8c6196616609c961ee044b2f5d0614-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc020202-gmir?v=1776060946 - **Event Name**: Oasism Live in South Shields - **Description**: Oasis tribute band show. All the best songs from the best Oasis tribute band in town. - **Venue**: The Unionist Club South Shields - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/85d330e7c0b56061ce0154f1398b88709fb698b15075545bec7fd3111b51e2ba-rimg-w820-h360-dc919190-gmir?v=1776115405 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in South Shields](https://allevents.in/south-shields/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in South Shields](https://allevents.in/south-shields/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in April in South Shields](https://allevents.in/south-shields/art--april) - [Art Events in May in South Shields](https://allevents.in/south-shields/art--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in South Shields? - **A:** An Audience with Jay McKenzie (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:30 pm at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word), 'Canny Canvasses' Painting Workshop (Tue Apr 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at Craft and Coffee), All-day Life Drawing at The Customs House (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 10:30 am at The Customs House), All-day Printmaking at The Customs House (Sun May 10 2026 at 10:30 am at The Customs House), Mindful Creations by the Sea (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:30 am at Toney Minchella Cafe @Haven Point). - **Q**: What are the top free Art events in South Shields? - **A:** An Audience with Jay McKenzie (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:30 pm at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word), Mindful Creations by the Sea (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:30 am at Toney Minchella Cafe @Haven Point), Teen Art Session - How to Draw Manga (Tue May 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word), Poems and Stories with Poets Tom Kelly & Alistair Robinson (Sun Jun 07 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in South Shields this weekend April 17–19, 2026? - **A:** An Audience with Jay McKenzie (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:30 pm at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in South Shields in April 2026? - **A:** An Audience with Jay McKenzie (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:30 pm at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word), 'Canny Canvasses' Painting Workshop (Tue Apr 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at Craft and Coffee), All-day Life Drawing at The Customs House (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 10:30 am at The Customs House). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in South Shields? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in South Shields on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in South Shields? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in South Shields? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in South Shields include The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, Craft and Coffee, The Customs House. - **Q**: What is the price range for Art events in South Shields? - **A:** Prices for Art events in South Shields range from GBP 22 to GBP 55. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in South Shields? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in South Shields include The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, Naomi Austin, Rory Williams. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in South Shields? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in South Shields. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in North Shields](https://allevents.in/north-shields/art) - [Arts events in Jarrow](https://allevents.in/jarrow/art) - [Arts events in Whitley Bay](https://allevents.in/whitley-bay/art) - [Arts events in Wallsend](https://allevents.in/wallsend/art) - [Arts events in Forest Hall](https://allevents.in/forest-hall/art) - [Arts events in Newcastle Upon Tyne](https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/art) - [Arts events in Gateshead](https://allevents.in/gateshead/art) - [Arts events in Washington](https://allevents.in/washington-en/art)