Newcastle events calendar for short-let owners: Great North Run, football and more

Newcastle's biggest single weekend for short lets is the Great North Run in September. Around it sits a year of home football at St James' Park, arena concerts, two universities and some of the busiest weekend nightlife in the UK.

When is the Great North Run?

The Great North Run, the world's largest half marathon, is set for 12 September 2027, with around 57,000 runners. The route starts in Newcastle, crosses the Tyne Bridge and finishes on the coast at South Shields.

• Runners usually arrive the day before, often with family, so Saturday is the key night.
• Price the race weekend well above a normal September weekend, and open the dates early.
• Homes near the start or with easy Metro access sell best.
• Tell guests about road closures on race day.

Does football at St James' Park bring guests?

Newcastle United's home games bring visiting fans and, increasingly, overseas supporters who build a weekend around a match. Fixture dates move for television, so wait for broadcast dates before fixing prices. Big games and European nights are worth pricing as peaks.

Do concerts and nights out bring guests?

The city's arena and outdoor stadium concerts bring fans from across the North East, Cumbria and Scotland, usually for one night. Newcastle's nightlife also fills Friday and Saturday nights all year. Raise prices on show nights as soon as dates are announced, and screen weekend group bookings carefully.

Do universities bring guests?

Newcastle's two universities bring parents for open days, move-in weekends and graduations. Dates are published well ahead, so add them to your calendar each year and price them as peaks.

Are Christmas and New Year busy?

December brings Christmas markets, work parties and shopping trips, with weekends booking first. New Year's Eve is usually one of the most valuable single nights of the year. Set a minimum stay across New Year.

Do business and contractor stays fill weekdays?

Midweek, business travellers and contractors fill homes near the station and the Quayside. For longer stays, see our guide to monthly stays.

How should you price around Newcastle's calendar?

1. Mark the Great North Run, graduations and New Year as soon as dates are known.
2. Add football fixtures once broadcast dates are confirmed.
3. Check arena listings every month for new shows.
4. Fill weeknights with business and contractor guests.

What does this mean for you?

• The Great North Run weekend is Newcastle's biggest earning weekend.
• Football, concerts and nightlife fill weekends all year.
• Screen groups to protect your home. See Airbnb rules in Newcastle.

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Our Newcastle Airbnb management team prices every night with demand. Get your free valuation to see what your home could earn. For costs, see council tax, the Clean Air Zone and costs for Newcastle short lets.

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