OUAT day ticket - Saturday 26th September 2026

from Β£49.95

🎟️ General Admission β€” Once Upon a Tyne

‍ 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.

βœ… What’s Included

πŸ“š Access to author signings & meet-and-greets (subject to availability / queueing)

πŸ’– Opportunities at publishers stalls to win possible books, proofs and other goodies

🎀 Entry to all talks, panels & live discussions running that day -

πŸ›οΈ Browse our independent traders, crafts, gifts, and bookish goodies

⏰ Entry Times

Doors open:12:00
Event ends:18:00

🎟️ + Early Entry (£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.

✨ Limited availability β€” early booking recommended!

⏰ 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.

πŸ“ Location

Hilton Gateshead Newcastle

Bottle Bank, Gateshead

NE8 2AR

πŸ’· Price

Β£49.95 + booking fee
🎫 Limited availability β€” early booking recommended!

β™Ώ 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

πŸ“Œ 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.

Early Access:

🎟️ General Admission β€” Once Upon a Tyne

‍ 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.

βœ… What’s Included

πŸ“š Access to author signings & meet-and-greets (subject to availability / queueing)

πŸ’– Opportunities at publishers stalls to win possible books, proofs and other goodies

🎀 Entry to all talks, panels & live discussions running that day -

πŸ›οΈ Browse our independent traders, crafts, gifts, and bookish goodies

⏰ Entry Times

Doors open:12:00
Event ends:18:00

🎟️ + Early Entry (£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.

✨ Limited availability β€” early booking recommended!

⏰ 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.

πŸ“ Location

Hilton Gateshead Newcastle

Bottle Bank, Gateshead

NE8 2AR

πŸ’· Price

Β£49.95 + booking fee
🎫 Limited availability β€” early booking recommended!

β™Ώ 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

πŸ“Œ 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.