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The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time

Dolman Theatre, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HY Friday 30th May 19:15 - Saturday 31st May 19:15 About The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time Dolman Theatreworks present 'The Curious incident of the Dog In The Night-Time' The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time tells the story of a gifted boy called Christopher Boone. He investigates the killing of a dog and, in doing so, has an adventure of self-discovery. Website https://www.dolmantheatre.co.uk Book event

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Music

Calling Planet Earth

The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG Friday 30th May 19:30 - 22:00 About Calling Planet Earth Tickets - £30.50 “The show that defines a decade” A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical Era’s of All Time – The Electrifying 80’s. Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, The Human League, Ultravox, Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, OMD, Japan, ABC, Soft Cell and many many more. Performed by […]

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Theatre

Calling Planet Earth 80s live show

Riverfront Theatre, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG Friday 30th May 19:30 - 22:00 About Calling Planet Earth 80s live show “The show that defines a decade” A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical Era’s of All Time – The Electrifying 80’s. Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, The Human League, Ultravox, Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, OMD, Japan, ABC, Soft Cell and many many more. Performed by […]

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Comedy

Comedy Shed

The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG Friday 30th May 20:00 - 22:15 About Comedy Shed Doors open at 7.45pm First act at 8.15pm Tickets - £15 Bring your colleagues and bring your friends for a shed load of laughs! This relaxed cabaret-style comedy club on the last Friday of the month offers you the chance to enjoy a drink and sit back and relax, with three professional comedians ready to entertain you. Previous acts have included Alan Carr, Michael McIntyre, […]

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Free

Newport Craft Market

Management Suite - Kingsway Centre, Emlyn Street , Newport, NP20 1EB Saturday 31st May 10:00 - 17:00 About Newport Craft Market The Newport Craft Market hosts 20+ stalls twice a month on Saturdays in the Kingsway Centre. Traders from South Wales and beyond gather to fill the aisles of the shopping centre with their crafts, gifts, jewellery, art, food and more. Starting at 10am and finishing at 5pm the Newport Craft Market guarantees a day full of craft and creative […]

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Music

Pirates in the Port

Exchange House, The Old Post Office, High Street, Newport, NP20 1AA Saturday 31st May 11:00 - Sunday 1st June 17:00 About Pirates in the Port Pirates in the Port is the City of Newport’s own Shanty and Folk Music Festival. 40 bands playing in 11 city centre venues across the weekend of 31 May/1 June and it’s All FREE!! From the Corn Exchange, Le Pub and McCanns, down the High Street via Slipping Jimmys, The Market and Sips Cafe, to […]

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In Conversation With Colin: Erja Lyytinen

Northern Lights, Electric Nights: The Erja Lyytinen Experience Passionate, authentic, and focussed are words used to describe Erja Lyytinen. Watching the award-winning guitarist and blues artist on stage, you realize how locked in she is with her playing and the poise and confidence she brings to every performance. Her focus, determination and work ethic have definitely paid off for her.Colin Palmer chatted to Erja for Newport City Radio, part of […]

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Sunday at Devauden Festival

Local Music

Devauden Festival 2025 – Sunday: Fresh Sounds, Festival Favourites, and a Fitting Finale

A fitting finale Stephen:Following a hugely successful Saturday packed with great music, the final day of the festival had a lot to live up to—and it didn’t disappoint. Dani:Day 2 for me (I hadn’t gone on Friday) brought more of the same magic, but now I knew what to expect. It was a short 5–10 minute walk between all three fields, and you could take it at your own pace […]

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Free

Half Term Fun

The Place, 9-10 Bridge Street, Newport, NP20 4AL Thursday 29th May 17:00 - 20:00

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Free

Operasonic Music Takeover

The Place, 9-10 Bridge Street, Newport, NP20 4AL Friday 30th May 11:00 - 16:00 About Operasonic Music Takeover Explore the world of sound with Operasonic! Mini Music Morning (ages 3+) Explore different sounds from a range of fun instruments... Session 1: 11am - 1pm Afternoon Jam (ages 13-18) Try your hand at songwriting or playing in a band with guidance from the lovely Operasonic team... Session 2: 2pm -4pm No need to book! Website https://www.theplacenewport.com/

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