Read to the Beat! Rock Guitar Riffs @ City Library
Wed 26 Aug · 11:00
Bewick Hall, Level 2, Newcastle City Library
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Read to the Beat! Rock Guitar Riffs is a free music event held at Bewick Hall, Level 2, Newcastle City Library, on 26 August 2026 at 11:00. It features various performers and is part of a programme aimed at engaging audiences with rock guitar riffs in a library setting. The event takes place in Newcastle and falls under the Music category.
Learn famous rock guitar riffs!
Join the amazing tutors from Music Partnership North, and try your hand at rock guitar riffs (yes, in the library!).
Suitable for children 7+. All equipment will be provided.
Children will need to be accompanied by a parent but only children will need to book a ticket.
Our events are very popular and often have a waiting list, so if you are unable to make the event, please cancel your ticket so another family can take your place.
Turn up the volume and join the Read to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge for adventures in melody, music and much more!
To join the Summer Reading Challenge become a library member and collect stickers by taking part in exciting music-themed activities - such as reading, crafting, workshops and more!
Earn 5 stickers to receive your certificate and 7 stickers to enter our exciting prize draw!
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Weather on the day
Mainly clear · 20°C
Feels like 19°C · Chance of rain 0% · Wind 15 km/h
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Read to the Beat! Rock Guitar Riffs @ City Library takes place on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 11:00.
Read to the Beat! Rock Guitar Riffs @ City Library is held at Bewick Hall, Level 2, Newcastle City Library in Newcastle upon Tyne (33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AX).
Entry to Read to the Beat! Rock Guitar Riffs @ City Library is free.
Tickets for Read to the Beat! Rock Guitar Riffs @ City Library can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Read to the Beat! Rock Guitar Riffs is a free music event held at Bewick Hall, Level 2, Newcastle City Library, on 26 August 2026 at 11:00. It features various performers and is part of a programme aimed at engaging audiences with rock guitar riffs in a library setting. The event takes place in Newcastle and falls under the Music category.
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Organiser’s full description
Learn famous rock guitar riffs!
Join the amazing tutors from Music Partnership North, and try your hand at rock guitar riffs (yes, in the library!).
Suitable for children 7+. All equipment will be provided.
Children will need to be accompanied by a parent but only children will need to book a ticket.
Our events are very popular and often have a waiting list, so if you are unable to make the event, please cancel your ticket so another family can take your place.
Turn up the volume and join the Read to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge for adventures in melody, music and much more!
To join the Summer Reading Challenge become a library member and collect stickers by taking part in exciting music-themed activities - such as reading, crafting, workshops and more!
Earn 5 stickers to receive your certificate and 7 stickers to enter our exciting prize draw!
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Bewick Hall, Level 2, Newcastle City Library33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AX
Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne
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When is Read to the Beat! Rock Guitar Riffs @ City Library?
Read to the Beat! Rock Guitar Riffs @ City Library takes place on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Read to the Beat! Rock Guitar Riffs @ City Library taking place?
Read to the Beat! Rock Guitar Riffs @ City Library is held at Bewick Hall, Level 2, Newcastle City Library in Newcastle upon Tyne (33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AX).
How much are tickets for Read to the Beat! Rock Guitar Riffs @ City Library?
Entry to Read to the Beat! Rock Guitar Riffs @ City Library is free.
How do I get tickets for Read to the Beat! Rock Guitar Riffs @ City Library?
Tickets for Read to the Beat! Rock Guitar Riffs @ City Library can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Free Entry
Date
Until Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 19°C · chance of rain 0% · wind 15 km/h
Venue
33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AX
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