Alnwick Playhouse
Arts centre, theatre, and cinema in the heart of Alnwick featuring live performances, film screenings, comedy, music, and family shows. The main cultural venue in Alnwick with a café bar and regular community events.
About Alnwick Playhouse
Alnwick Playhouse is the town's cultural hub, a combined arts centre, theatre, and cinema on Bondgate Without. The programme includes live theatre, comedy, music, dance, cinema screenings, and children's shows, drawing both touring national productions and local performers. The intimate auditorium creates a wonderful atmosphere for live performance, and the cinema shows a mix of mainstream releases and independent films. The Playhouse also runs a programme of workshops and community events, making it a vital part of Alnwick's cultural life. The box office is open Tuesday to Saturday.
Featured in These Guides
Blog posts and guides that feature Alnwick Playhouse.
Alnwick Throws Open Its Doors for Heritage Open Days 2026
More than 20 free events open familiar working buildings across Alnwick for Heritage Open Days 2026, on the theme 'Everyday Histories', building to the main open day on Saturday 19 September.
Family Activities in Alnwick: Days Out with the Kids
The best family days out in Alnwick, from the castle and The Alnwick Garden to Lilidorei, Barter Books and rainy-day soft play, grouped by type so you can plan around the weather.
Mother and Baby Writing Circles at Alnwick Playhouse
MotherFolk runs a weekly mother and baby writing circle at No. 32 in Alnwick Playhouse, a gentle, baby-friendly space to write, reflect and meet other new parents in Alnwick.
Upcoming Events
Events that feature or are connected to Alnwick Playhouse.
Celtic Nights
3:00 PM · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
Shakespeare in Action Workshop Series
10:00 AM · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
An Evening with Jack the Ripper
7:30 PM · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
Dom Joly: Trigger Happy TV 25th Anniversary Tour
7:30 PM · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ
Another Goodbye
7:45 PM · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
Hounds of Love: The Kate Bush Celebration
7:30 PM · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
Animal Farm
7:00 PM · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
The Americana Revue
7:30 PM · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
Bruce Molsky and Darol Anger
7:30 PM · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope
7:45 PM · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
Gaby Gulliver's Travels
11:00 AM · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
Beatles Acoustic Trio
7:30 PM · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
Past Events
Recent events connected to Alnwick Playhouse.
Frankie: The Concert
8 October 2026 · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
Tit's Up!
6 October 2026 · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
Joe McElderry Live 2026, Alnwick Playhouse
30 September 2026 · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
Fleetwood Unchained, Alnwick Playhouse
26 September 2026 · Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ
More Community in Alnwick
Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery
Volunteer-run museum and gallery telling the story of Alnwick and district across 10,000 years. Housed in a beautiful Grade II listed church.
Alnwick Library
Northumberland County Council library on Green Batt, offering book lending, public computers, free Wi-Fi, and regular community events.
St Michael's Church
The medieval Church of England parish church of Alnwick, near the Castle, known as one of Northumberland's finest Perpendicular Gothic churches.
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Spookydorei Days at Lilidorei
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM from 24 October) · Lilidorei, The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1YU
The Pumpkin Garden at The Alnwick Garden
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM from 24 October) · The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU
Bullfield Community Orchard Apple Pressing Day
See website · Bullfield Community Orchard, Alnwick