NORTH EAST FESTIVALS IN 2026
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North East festivals in 2026

The North East has a brilliant festival scene, and 2026 is no exception. We've gathered the 11 festivals happening across the North East this year, from Accelerate, Bellingham All Acoustic, Northern Kin to hidden local gems. Filter by genre, month, size and camping to find one near you.

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3-5 Sept

Lindisfarne Festival

Berwick-upon-Tweed
Festival8,000 cap

Lindisfarne Festival takes place on the mystical Holy Island, accessible only at low tide. This unique festival combines music wi...

Independent music & artseclectic lineups
Tickets
26-26 Sept

Accelerate

Washington
Festival6,000 cap

Free multi-day festival celebrating creative research at Washington Arts Centre, Tyne and Wear, late September 2026.

ElectronicHigh-energy electronic and rave festival in the North East bringing big DJ lineups and a strong underground atmosphere.
Tickets
3-6 Sept

Bellingham All Acoustic

Northumberland
Festival

Small acoustic folk weekender in rural Northumberland with intimate concerts, sessions and campsite fireside music.

Acoustic / folkFolk
Tickets
25-28 Jun

Alnwick Ford International Horse Trials

Morpeth
Festival

Alnwick Ford International Horse Trials is a British Eventing-sanctioned CCI3*/CCI2* event held over 4 days in June at Longframli...

Equestrian
Tickets
22-24 May

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend

Sunderland
Festival

Olivia Dean, Fatboy Slim, Niall Horan & FISHER headlined 2026 in Sunderland. Radio 1's annual touring festival with 100+ artists.

Popdance
Tickets
15-17 May

Belsay International Horse Trials

Belsay
Festival

A three-day international eventing competition at Belsay Estate, Northumberland, running 15-17 May 2026 with CCI4* to CCI1* class...

Equestrian
Tickets
27-28 Jun

Chester-Le-Street Steam & Vintage Fair

Chester-Le-Street
Festival

70th anniversary steam rally with Lawnmower Racing, Historic Reenactments & Steam Engines. Lambton Estate, County Durham, 27-28 J...

Steam & Vintage
Tickets

Durham Vibes Festival

North East
Festival

County Durham (Brandon Cricket Club)

Dance / bounce / tranceclubland DJs
Tickets
19-21 Jun

Mighty Dub Fest

Alnwick
Festival

Multi-genre festival in its 16th year at Alnwick Castle, Northumberland. Camping, glamping and six entertainment areas, 19-21 Jun...

Music
Tickets

Northern Kin

North East
Festival

County Durham

Rockblues
Tickets
28-30 Aug

Party in the Park Morpeth

Morpeth
Festival

Northumberland's biggest family music festival, returning for its eighth year over the August Bank Holiday weekend at Farmers Fie...

Music
Tickets