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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!

  • Johnny Hallyday
    Johnny Hallyday
    Membership Offer
    Thu 05 Nov
    Lit & Phil Library
    05 Nov 2026, 19:00 – 20:30
    Lit & Phil Library, 23 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE, UK
    Singer Johnny Hallyday courted controversy at the start of his career in the late 50s, but he received widespread tributes at the time of his death in 2017.
  • L'Opéra Garnier et ses fantômes: a talk by Danielle John
    L'Opéra Garnier et ses fantômes: a talk by Danielle John
    Membership Offer
    Thu 10 Dec
    ZOOM
    10 Dec 2026, 19:00 – 20:30
    ZOOM
    The Opera Garnier  is one of France’s most visited monuments. But what dark secret is hidden behind the facade of this architectural jewel ?
  • Fête des Rois
    Fête des Rois
    Membership Offer
    Sun 10 Jan
    United Reformed Church
    10 Jan 2027, 16:00 – 19:00
    United Reformed Church, Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3AE, UK
    Join us for a festive evening celebrating La Fête des Rois, combining the traditional galette des Rois, a glass of Bubbly , a quiz and tombola in support of our fundraising efforts.
  • L’URSS et le rêve brisé des intellectuels Français de l'après-guerre .
    L’URSS et le rêve brisé des intellectuels Français de l'après-guerre .
    Membership Offer
    Thu 14 Jan
    ZOOM
    14 Jan 2027, 19:00 – 20:30
    ZOOM
    At the end of the first world war , many french intellectuals were drawn to communism . Drawn by a desire for pacifism and /or a revulsion toward capitalism american style, they fell into a trap, seduced by Stalin and his henchmen.
  • Histoire du musée de Roubaix, La Piscine
    Histoire du musée de Roubaix, La Piscine
    Membership Offer
    Thu 11 Feb
    ZOOM
    11 Feb 2027, 19:00 – 20:30
    ZOOM
    Architect Jean Paul Philippon is known mainly for the 1986 conversion of the gare d’Orsay  into the  Musée d’Orsay art Gallery. But In 1998, in Roubaix, he was involved in another unusual project. The transformation of an art deco swimming pool into a beautiful museum of art and industry.
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