Accelerate
ACCelerate is a free multi-day festival celebrating creative exploration and innovative research at the intersection of science, engineering, arts, and design. Featuring 50+ interactive exhibits from Atlantic Coast Conference schools and the Smithsonian Institution, visitors can experience everything from 3D sound systems to projection mapping installations.
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Accelerate returns in 2026, running 26-26 Sept at Washington, Tyne and Wear, North East. With a capacity of around 6,000, it sits at the more intimate end of the UK festival calendar.
Expect a underground, urban, night-time feel. Electronic, High-energy electronic and rave festival in the North East bringing big DJ lineups and a strong underground atmosphere. fans will feel right at home.
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