OUAT day ticket - Saturday 26th September 2026
ποΈ General Admission β Once Upon a Tyne
β This gives you full access to the main festival floor for the day, including our bookish marketplace, author areas, panels, and all the magical vibes.
β Whatβs Included
π Access to author signings & meet-and-greets (subject to availability / queueing)
π Opportunities at publishers stalls to win possible books, proofs and other goodies
π€ Entry to all talks, panels & live discussions running that day -
ποΈ Browse our independent traders, crafts, gifts, and bookish goodies
β° Entry Times
Doors open:12:00
Event ends:18:00
ποΈ + Early Entry (Β£25)
Get a head start on the magic with Early Entry! This ticket includes entry 1 hour before doors open, plus an exclusive Once Upon a Tyne goodie bag. Enjoy a calmer first look at the festival and be among the first to meet authors, vendors, and publishers before General Admission arrives.
β¨ Limited availability β early booking recommended!
β° Entry Times
Doors open:11:00
Event ends:18:00
Important info RE: panels.
All panels, Q&As and other events taking part in the meeting rooms will require a ticket however, these will be free. Therefore, we will announce on socials when these tickets will be released, closer to the time of the event once the programme is confirmed.
π Location
Hilton Gateshead Newcastle
Bottle Bank, Gateshead
NE8 2AR
π· Price
Β£49.95 + booking fee
π« Limited availability β early booking recommended!
βΏ Accessibility
We aim to make Once Upon a Tyne welcoming for everyone.
Accessible entry and facilities available.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us at: onceuponatynefest@gmail.com
π Please Note
Tickets are non-refundable except where the event is cancelled or postponed later than 90 days (subject to ticket provider terms).
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Some content may bespicy / adult themed depending on panel topics.
ποΈ General Admission β Once Upon a Tyne
β This gives you full access to the main festival floor for the day, including our bookish marketplace, author areas, panels, and all the magical vibes.
β Whatβs Included
π Access to author signings & meet-and-greets (subject to availability / queueing)
π Opportunities at publishers stalls to win possible books, proofs and other goodies
π€ Entry to all talks, panels & live discussions running that day -
ποΈ Browse our independent traders, crafts, gifts, and bookish goodies
β° Entry Times
Doors open:12:00
Event ends:18:00
ποΈ + Early Entry (Β£25)
Get a head start on the magic with Early Entry! This ticket includes entry 1 hour before doors open, plus an exclusive Once Upon a Tyne goodie bag. Enjoy a calmer first look at the festival and be among the first to meet authors, vendors, and publishers before General Admission arrives.
β¨ Limited availability β early booking recommended!
β° Entry Times
Doors open:11:00
Event ends:18:00
Important info RE: panels.
All panels, Q&As and other events taking part in the meeting rooms will require a ticket however, these will be free. Therefore, we will announce on socials when these tickets will be released, closer to the time of the event once the programme is confirmed.
π Location
Hilton Gateshead Newcastle
Bottle Bank, Gateshead
NE8 2AR
π· Price
Β£49.95 + booking fee
π« Limited availability β early booking recommended!
βΏ Accessibility
We aim to make Once Upon a Tyne welcoming for everyone.
Accessible entry and facilities available.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us at: onceuponatynefest@gmail.com
π Please Note
Tickets are non-refundable except where the event is cancelled or postponed later than 90 days (subject to ticket provider terms).
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Some content may bespicy / adult themed depending on panel topics.

