The Late Shows 2026
Join us at the Hatton for a variety of art activities.
Historic Event
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Dates
9 May 2026 (historic event)
About
Come along and visit the HAPPY! exhibition at the Hatton Gallery.
Create your own bright, happy postcard and send it from the gallery.
Arrange your own still life based on the paintings and photograph or sketch it.
Make a happy charm bracelet based on Alan Davies painting ‘Fish Charm’.
Ideas created by L-INK, our young people’s group.
Watch stunning Tai Chi performances led by Professor Li from the Confucius Institute in Newcastle University. Also a chance to join in .
The Late Shows is an award-winning late-night free culture crawl.
During The Late Shows, open art studios, music and performance venues, galleries, museums, studio collectives and landmark historical buildings come together to host intriguing interactive events for visitors. It’s all about encouraging people to do something cultural with their evening.
