Saturday 31 January – Sunday 8 February

Brundibár Arts Festival

The annual festival showcasing the little-known music written during the Holocaust returns. Named after Hans Krása's opera, which was first performed publicly by the children of Theresienstadt concentration camp in 1943, the theme of this year’s programme is A Voice Not Stilled. Events include concerts, poetry readings and film screenings, in locations throughout Newcastle, all linked by their celebration of creativity amidst adversity. Read our interview with festival founder Alexandra Raikhlina in the Winter 2026 issue of JR.

Times, prices and locations vary. www.brundibarartsfestival.com