The Hoppings 2026: Dates, Rides & Prices
19-28 June on the Town Moor. 400+ rides including the new £3m Elevate85 star flyer, Log Flume, Feast Street food stalls, and live music. Europe's largest travelling fair.
Friday, 19 June 2026
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne
Organised by The Showmen's Guild
About This Event
The Hoppings returns to Newcastle's Town Moor from Friday 19 to Sunday 28 June 2026, bringing with it over 140 years of fairground tradition. First held in 1882 as a Temperance Fair — created as a wholesome alternative to drinking and gambling during Race Week — it has grown into one of Europe's largest travelling funfairs. The name likely derives from the Middle English word for dancing. This year features over 400 attractions including the brand-new Elevate 85, an 85-metre-tall star flyer, alongside returning favourites such as dodgems, waltzers, helter skelter, Tagada, Psycho and Atmosfear. Feast Street offers a gourmet food quarter with a licensed bar and live music. Admission to the Moor is free, with rides priced individually. Arriving early or later in the evening helps avoid peak crowds.
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Driest and warmest between 12 PM and 3 PM.
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