Youth Week

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Youth Week 2026

Celebrate Youth Week this year from 16 - 26 April. The City of Newcastle is hosting a program of events at a range of venues across the city including Newcastle Museum, Newcastle Libraries and Wallsend Skate Park, offering creative workshops, live entertainment and youth‑led activities.

2026 Program Highlights

  • Zine Club Meet Up - Create and connect through zine‑making.                                                                              Thursday 16 April, 5.30pm–7.30pm Newcastle Library
  • Future Makers Festival - Live music, art‑making, upcycled fashion, demos, food truck and more.                      Friday 17 April, 1pm–5.30pm – Newcastle Museum. Drop in event, no bookings required.
  • Surviving Dystopia - Creative writing workshop: Friday 17 April, 1.30pm–3 pm – Newcastle Museum.           Bookings Essential
  • Refashion Lab - Upcycling T-Shirts: Friday 17 April, 2.30pm–4 pm & 4pm–5.30pm NewcastMuseum.           Bookings Essential
  • Youth Changemaker Awards Night - Cultural showcases, performances and youth achievement awards.            Friday 24 Apr, 3–9 pm – Newcastle Museum                                                                                                                                Bookings Essential
  • Youth Week Skate Comp – Inclusive skate divisions, DJs, and food trucks. Monday 27 April, 1–5 pm – Wallsend Skate Park. Register on the Day.                                                                                                                                                   Enquiries:  [email protected] 
  • YA Book Club 5th Birthday - Featuring authors Gary Lonesborough & Will Kostakis. Fri 10 Apr, 6–7 pm Newcastle City Library. Drop in event, no bookings required.

Keep an eye on this page for information about future Youth Week celebrations and opportunities.

For more information about Youth Week please contact [email protected]