What's On This Month
Each month, we will be compiling a selection of events for you here, so that you can keep track of things happening both on and off campus. From events in student accommodation and society socials to Northumbria University Sport fixtures and pop-up events on campus, we've got you covered!
March 2026 - Whats On
Movie Night
Date/Time: 7th March @ 7pm.
Location: Reds Bar, Students Union, Newcastle Campus.
This International Women's Week, we're bringing women together for a cosy movie night in Reds to watch Legally Blonde! Grab your friends and flatmates and settle in our bean bags and sofas with drinks and popcorn. Book your spot by getting a free ticket
Book your free ticket here.
University Mental Health Day
Date/Time: 12th of March @ 10am.
Location: Domain, Students Union, Newcastle Campus.
Celebrate University Mental Health Day with NSU and spend some time learning about wellbeing and mental health, grab some freebies and food and unwind with some of our activities
We're starting the day with a free continental breakfast from 10am alongside our free activities which run until 3pm. The Uni wellbeing team will be there along with external wellbeing organisations to offer their advice and opportunities to enhance your wellbeing. Oh and we cant forget the oh so cute therapy animals!!!!
What To Expect:
Gaming Lounge
Arts and Crafts
Stalls - all interactive
Wellbeing Walks
Free Gym passes
Free refreshments all day
More information here.
University Mental Health Day
Date/Time: 19th of March @ 11am - 2pm.
Location: Student Hub Area - Coach Lane Campus West, Newcastle.
Celebrate University Mental Health Day with NSU and spend some time learning about wellbeing and mental health, grab some freebies and food and unwind with some of our activities
Free Cakes and treats from 10am alongside our free activities which run until 2pm. The Uni wellbeing team will be there along with external wellbeing organisations to offer their advice and opportunities to enhance your wellbeing. Oh and we cant forget the oh so cute therapy Dogs!!!!
What To Expect:
Arts and Crafts
Stalls - all interactive
Free Gym passes
Free refreshments all day
Therapy Dogs
Freebies and Fun!
Find out more information here.
International Womens Day Film Festival
Date/Time: 7th of March @ 11am.
Location: Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle.
International Women's day Film festival - Highlighting and celebrating brilliant films made by female voices from the North of England.
The Young Women's Film Academy & Doc North are bringing you a fantastic film show case. Highlighting the brilliant talent of female film makers from the North of England.
There will also be a Q&A with some of the film makers and Natasha Hawthorthwaite from Doc North. So have your questions at the ready.
We will be showing:
3 films supported by Doc North's Northern Doc Fund programme
- Kitty and her Accordion
- Intermittent & Continuous
- A light is always on
A film by the YWFA
- Stories of Wellness
Royal television award winning film by Northumbria uni graduate (Trixie Parkin-Christie)
- Resurge:itate
Tickets for this event will be on a donation basis. This money will help the YWFA to carry on delivering their core programmes of workshops and to give more opportunities for young women and girls in the North East to gain confidence and work within the film and tv industry.
Find out more information here.
Pal & Paint
Date/Time: 15th of March @ 11am - 1pm.
Location: Flaura Rose, 53 Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ.
Grab your besties, your mum or come solo and join us for a fun-filled morning at Flaura Rose!
What's included:
- Welcome drink
- Exclusive Deep North Donut
- Polaroid photo to take home
- Pick n mix
Choose one item to paint! Items include cherry frame, trinket box, glasses, flower mug, magnetic frames.
Limited tickets available!!
Book your ticket here.
London Based Events
The Giant London Flea Market
Date/Time: 22nd March from 10am - 5pm.
Location: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Multi-Storey Car Park, London
London's largest indoor flea market
The Giant London Flea Market (London's largest indoor flea market) at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Multi-Storey Car Park, Hackney, London E15 2GZ.
(next to Here East).
Unearthing treasures at The Giant London Flea Market, Olympic Park, is a golden opportunity to spruce up your living space with something old, yet refreshingly new to you, and to shop sustainably.Sprawling throughout the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Multi-Storey Car Park, The Great London Flea Market is London's largest indoor flea market, hosting over 100 of the finest traders of vintage home decor, & peddlers of preloved bargains.
Our traders are constantly sourcing for yesteryear treasures from the length and breadth of the UK, and every corner of Europe, bringing a wide selection of unique finds, furniture, unexpected oddities, and much more.But that's not all! When you're ready to take a break, we're conveniently located near an array of canalside cafes, bars, and restaurants. So, after you've secured your own piece of the treasure, relax and unwind with a well-deserved drink or a meal at one of the nearby establishments.Don't settle for the "buy-gone" era – mark your new year calendars, and get ready to join us for an absolutely fabulous fleastival of vintage delights.
Find out more information here.
Tri Design Festival
Date/Time: 12th - 15th March.
Location: Will span across locations at Knightsbridge, the King's Road and Fulham Road.
Across four days, showrooms, studios and brands open their doors for a curated programme of events, talks and installations.
Find out more information here.
St. Patricks Day Festival
Date/Time: 15th of March.
Location: Trafalgar Square.
Catch the colourful St Patrick's Day parade through central London and then watch live performances from famous Irish musicians, as well as rising stars and special guests, in Trafalgar Square's St Patrick's Festival. Check out the market of craft stalls and tuck into traditional and modern Irish food.
Find out more information here.
Looking for more London based events? Here's a few more to take a look at.
