Events & Gatherings
Events & Gatherings
Find and register for NINEE events across Newcastle and the wider North East. All events are in Newcastle unless stated. Listed in chronological order.
14
Feb 2026
Event Passed
Gala Night
Valentine’s Gala Night 2026
An elegant evening of music, dining, and celebration. This event has now passed. Ticket sales for 2026 are closed. Register your interest for the 2027 Gala Night below.
Gala Night
📍 Newcastle
Was: £60/person · £100/couple
2
May 2026
Wellbeing
Men’s Wellbeing Day
A dedicated day for the men of the NINEE community — connecting, reflecting, and focusing on health and wellbeing. Open to all men and their guests.
Wellbeing
Men
📍 Newcastle
23
May 2026
Children’s Club
Children’s Club
A morning of activities, fun, and learning for children in the NINEE community. Runs in the morning ahead of the Family Fun Day in the afternoon.
Children
Family
📍 Newcastle
⏰ 9:00am – 2:00pm
23
May 2026
Family Event
Family Fun Day
A full afternoon of family fun — marching, games, sports, and community celebration for all ages. Follows on from the Children’s Club morning session.
Family
All Ages
📍 Newcastle
⏰ 1:00pm – 7:00pm
6
Jun 2026
Wellbeing · Women
Women’s Wellbeing Day — Networking, Fun & Workshops
A vibrant day of networking, workshops, and fun for the women of the NINEE community and their guests. Includes guest speakers, wellbeing activities, and time to connect with one another.
Women
Networking
Workshops
📍 Newcastle
6 June 2026
6
Jun 2026
Wellbeing · Women
Women’s Wellbeing Walk — 5km Quayside Walk
A 5km walk along the Newcastle Quayside raising awareness of menstrual health and period poverty. Free participation for all women — no ticket needed, just register to join. Supported by NINEE’s Welfare team.
Women
Menstrual Health
Period Poverty
📍 Newcastle Quayside
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00 noon
5
Jul 2026
Youth
Youth Seminar 2026
An empowering seminar for young Igbo people across the North East — covering leadership, identity, and opportunity. Open to all young people aged 13–30.
Youth
Ages 13–30
📍 Newcastle
1
Aug 2026
Annual Festival
Igbo Day / Iri Ji Cultural Festival 2026
NINEE’s flagship annual event — held every first Saturday of August. A full day of traditional ceremony, food, live music, dance, a community marketplace, and celebration of Igbo heritage. Family friendly — free for all.
Festival
Family Friendly
📍 Newcastle
⏰ All day
Every 1st Saturday of August
📋 NINEE General Meetings — 2026
Held on the last Saturday of every other month at Denton Burn Community Hall, Newcastle. Current, new, and intending members are all warmly welcome. Free to attend.
April
Sat 25 April
June
Sat 27 June
August
Sat 29 August
October
Sat 31 October
December
Sat 26 December
