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We offer a variety of cultural events across Newcastle celebrating French culture, including quizzes, concerts, talks, and more. Join us to immerse yourself in French traditions, enjoy unique experiences with special guests, and connect with a welcoming community.

​Our Events

Upcoming Events 

At the Alliance Française, our talks are free for all members, giving you open access to thought-provoking conversations on French culture, arts, and more. From time to time, we also host special ticketed events to help support our cultural programs and community — your participation makes a real difference!

  • French Reading Club - Livre de décembre: Un taxi mauve de Michel Déon
    French Reading Club - Livre de décembre: Un taxi mauve de Michel Déon
    Multiple Dates
    Sat 06 Dec
    Real Language Experience, Room 36
    06 Dec 2025, 10:00 – 12:00
    Real Language Experience, Room 36 , Regent Farm Rd, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3PF, UK
    Michel Déon nous entraîne dans une histoire où chaque personnage est une énigme dans un pays énigmatique. Le voile qui entoure les histoires de chacun se lève pour aussitôt retomber et nous envoûter un peu plus. Laissez-vous enchanter par le décor irlandais, beau et mystérieux .
  • Les métiers qui n'existent plus - Talk by Danielle John
    Les métiers qui n'existent plus - Talk by Danielle John
    Membership Offer
    Thu 11 Dec
    Online Talk
    11 Dec 2025, 19:00 – 20:30
    Online Talk
    Discover the forgotten trades that once shaped our daily lives. A nostalgic and inspiring look at the evolution of work and society.
  • L'immigration russe en France vers 1917 – Talk by Annie Kean
    L'immigration russe en France vers 1917 – Talk by Annie Kean
    Membership Offer
    Thu 22 Jan
    Online Talk
    22 Jan 2026, 19:00 – 20:30
    Online Talk
    This talk explores the wave of Russian immigration to France following the 1917 October Revolution, which forced nearly a million people to flee their country.
  • La renaissance de Lille – Talk by Brigitte Thibaut
    La renaissance de Lille – Talk by Brigitte Thibaut
    Membership Offer
    Thu 19 Feb
    Online Talk
    19 Feb 2026, 19:00 – 20:30
    Online Talk
    Once nearly lost to demolition, Vieux-Lille rose from decay to become the soul of a city. Discover how forgotten Flemish façades and crumbling mansions gave rise to one of France’s most vibrant historic quarters — where art, history, and urban life now collide.
  • Vizille, un château et une révolution - a talk by Thierry Viennois
    Vizille, un château et une révolution - a talk by Thierry Viennois
    Membership Offer
    Thu 19 Mar
    Online Talk
    19 Mar 2026, 19:00 – 20:30
    Online Talk
    Once home to dukes and presidents, the Château de Vizille became a symbol of the French Revolution in a single day. Today, its halls and gardens invite you to walk through centuries of history.
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