18 - 21st June, 2026

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft & Art Fair Newcastle (GNCCF) took place at Northumbria University’s Sport Central in the heart of the city, following its successful Newcastle debut in 2025.

This year’s weekend-long celebration of high end fine art and crafts begin with an exclusive Preview on Thursday 18th June from 6pm to 9pm, where attendees metthe makers and fine artists in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.

The fair continued on Friday 19th June and Saturday 20th June from 10am to 5pm, before finishing on Sunday 21st June from 10am to 4pm. Across the weekend, visitors were able to learn more about the variety of crafts on display, buy one-of-a-kind items and relax in the pop-up café onsite.

Exhibitors included a wide range of innovative makers and fine artists from across the North East and wider UK, who will be showcasing their unique works - as well as giving a glimpse into their creative and technical skills with live demonstrations.

Across the event, Northern Print hosted printmaking demonstrations from Anja Percival, Grace Owens, Joanna Bourne and Alex McIntosh.