NUFC: The Road to Wembley
Friday 22 - Monday 25 August 2025
Free entry | Donations encouraged
All donations will be split equally between NUFC and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Newcastle United is inviting fans and the wider public to relive the club’s unforgettable Carabao Cup journey through a unique new art installation hosted at Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art this August.
The free-to-attend The Road to Wembley installation runs from Friday 22 August - Monday 25 August 2025 and offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Magpies’ historic 2024/25 season - the club’s first domestic trophy in seven decades.
The immersive exhibition combines powerful imagery, audio, and film to take visitors on an emotional journey from the pitch to the parade. It includes over 100 documentary-style photographs capturing unforgettable match moments, the passion of supporters, and the sheer scale of the 300,000-strong homecoming celebrations.
The Carabao Cup will also be on public display, taking pride of place in the gallery. Accompanied by the victory parade bus - situated on Baltic Square on specific days during the showcase – the display is a must-see for fans, families and the wider public.
- A public display of the Carabao Cup trophy, allowing supporters to see the silverware up close. The Cup will be on display from 22 August through to 3pm on 25 August, with the exhibition remaining open until 6pm on the final day.
- Immersive set designs that recreate Newcastle’s streets and the atmosphere of St. James’ Park
- Fan-focused audio installations, featuring interviews, terrace chants, and commentary from the unforgettable cup run
- The club’s open-top parade bus, on show on Baltic Square (Friday only)
Please note
- Any access requirements will be asked as part of the booking process
- There is a maximum quantity of 4 tickets per booking to ensure as many fans a possible get the opportunity to experience The Road to Wembley
- Due to dwell time, we advise that those who would like to see the Carabao Cup on Monday 25 August book in the 10am - 1pm time slots. We are unable to guarentee experiencing the Cup in the 2pm slot. The Cup will not be on display from 3pm onwards, and an official replica will take its place. The exhibition remains open until 6pm
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Getting to Baltic
Please consider green transport for this event
Our car park will be very busy across this event so we encourage using public transport, cycling, walking or carpooling if you can. We're situated on the Quayside in Gateshead, a 10-15 minute journey from Gateshead Town Centre, or a 15-20 minute journey from Newcastle city centre for Newcastle train station. Baltic is accessible for pedestrians from the Newcastle Quayside over the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. There are 4 Blue Badge parking spaces directly adjacent to Baltic on South Shore Road. Click here to plan your journey.
There is no charge to attend this event, and we encourage donation tickets. If you're unable to attend the event, we are unable to refund your donation.
