What's on Newport
Your guide to the good stuff on in our city
September
🎤 Nurse Georgie Carroll: Sista Flo 2.0 is at The Riverfront on Wednesday the 20th of September. Comedian Georgie Carroll is touring the UK with her award winning show. Doors open at 7pm and tickets are £23.50. Find more information and tickets here
🎤 The You Will Laugh comedy is at Le Pub on Wednesday the 20th of September. Chris Chopping is the resident MC and there is a fresh lineup every month. Doors open at 8pm and tickets are ‘pay what you want’. Find more information here
🎤 Mark Simmons is at The Riverfront on Thursday the 21st of September. His show is a top-level one-liner show structured in a way you’ve never seen before. Doors open at 7pm and tickets are £18. Find more information and tickets here
🎪 Cirque: The Greatest Show is at The Riverfront from the 22nd to 24th of September. Musical theatre showstoppers meets the circus for an amazing show. Shows are at 7.30pm with a matinee on saturday and sunday at 3pm. Tickets are £35. Find more information and tickets here
🎤 Marti Pellow: The Lost Chapter is at The Riverfront on Tuesday the 26th of September. After the success of Pellow Talk, Marti is back with part 2, where he shares more about his life and the meanings behind his music. Doors open at 7pm and tickets are £32.50, with meet and greet add ons available. Find more information and tickets here
🎸 System Exclusive is at Le Pub on Tuesday the 26th of September. They are an LA based duo who have a pop and post punk sound. They are being supported by John Mouse. Doors open at 7.30pm and tickets are £8. Find more information here
🎭 Crimes on Centre Court is at The Riverfront on the 28th of September. Perry & Penny Pink, private investigators, are called to investigate the death of the chair of The Whombledun International Invitational Tennis Tournament in a hilarious four person theatre show. Doors open at 7pm and tickets are £22. Find more information and tickets here
🎬 Sing along cinema is at The Riverfront on Thursday the 28th of September. Join for a showing of Calamity Jane, the story of Jane’s search to find a beautiful singer to grace the stage at the Golden Garter saloon. Doors open at 6.45pm. Tickets are £15, which includes popcorn and the event is in Aid of Velindre Cancer Centre. Find more information and tickets here
🎸 Islands in the Stream is at The Riverfront on Friday the 29th of September. Enjoy the music of country legends dolly parton and kenny rogers, performed by a live band. Doors open at 7pm and tickets are £29.50. Find more information and tickets here
🎸 Black Foxxes are at Le Pub on Friday the 29th of September. They are a trio from Exeter who mix indie rock and 90s grunge. Doors open at 7.30pm and tickers are £10. Find more information here
🎤 The Comedy Shed is at The Riverfront on Friday the 29th of September. This monthly cabaret style comedy club stars three professional comedians. The line up is yet to be confirmed. Doors open at 7.45pm and tickets are £15. Find more information and tickets here
🎸 The Bowie Experience is at The Riverfront on Saturday the 30th of September. Direct from London’s West End, Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. Doors open at 7pm and tickets are £29. Find more information and tickets here
🍕Le Crust, Vegan Pizza Day is at Le Pub on Saturday the 30th of September. Try out all the flavours of pizza Le Pub has to offer from 12pm to 9pm. Find more information here
🎸 Soft Hearted Scientists is at Le Pub on Saturday the 30th of September. They are being supported by Spencer Segelov and the Great Paintings and The Eggmen Whooo! Doors open at 7.30pm and tickets are £8. Find more information and tickets here
🎵 Team Up is back at Le Pub on Saturday the 30th of September. It is a night of pop-punk, emo and alternative music the last Saturday of every month. It starts at 11pm and entry is free.
Weekly workshops
Please be aware some may be subject to availability
Monday
- Ground space at the Riverfront from 12 to 5.30pm. Free studio space for 16+ freelance dancers. For more information, go here
Tuesday
- Hubble Music and Movement at the Riverfront from 10am to 1pm. Music, movement and sensory play for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. £5 per class. For more information and booking, go here
Wednesday
- HATCH Youth Theatre at the Riverfront. Ages 5-7 from 4.30 to 5.30, ages 8-11 from 5.45 to 6.45 , ages 12-16 from 7 to 8.30pm (term time only) £5 per class
- Potter on ceramics club for adults at the Riverfront from 6pm to 8pm (term time only). Learn how to make, dry, glaze and kiln fire pottery. Price for a term is £50, materials are provided. For more information and booking, go here
Thursday
- Over 60s dance at the riverfront from 12.30 to 2pm (term time only). Fun and friendly class to improve coordination, body awareness, mobility and stamina. £5 per class. For more information and to book, go here
- Over 60s seated to standing dance at the riverfront from 12.30 to 2pm (term time only). Classes consist of exercises and simple routines set to music. £5 per class. Find more information and book here
- Quest is at the Riverfront from 6 to 8pm. An introduction to dungeons and dragons for ages 12-21. Find more information here
Friday
- Capoeira at the Riverfront from 5 to 6pm. an Afro-Brazilian martial art combining music, movement and acrobatics for ages 6-10. Classes are £5. Book here
- Sewing club is at Re:Make between 1pm and 3pm. £1 suggested donation
Saturday
- STEM club at Re:Make between 1.30 and 3pm (last Saturday of each month). A workshop including STEM activities for adults and kids. £5 suggested donation
Sunday
- Crafty Sundays at the Riverfront 10am to 4pm. Free family arts and craft activities