Newcastle Festivals 2026

A walkable one-day multi-venue indie/alternative music festival spread across independent venues in North Shields, celebrating emerging and established UK artists.

Award-winning free after-hours culture crawl opening galleries, studios, museums and landmark buildings for evening performances and exhibitions across 60+ venues.

A family-friendly celebration of international street food, independent drinks, live music and performing arts with free chef demos and entertainment.

A free annual community celebration of music, art, workshops, markets and family activities in Newcastle's creative quarter along the Ouseburn river valley.

A spectacular coastal festival combining big-name live music on a clifftop stage with world-class street theatre, a parade, jazz stage and family activities overlooking the North Sea.

The North East's biggest electronic dance music festival — a multi-stage event featuring internationally renowned DJs across trance, techno and dance.

An award-winning festival celebrating the richness of South Asian arts and culture through performances, exhibitions, film, workshops, talks and Indian food.

A five-day series of major outdoor concerts headlined by top-tier acts in the heart of Newcastle.

One of the North of England's biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations, bringing 80,000+ people to Newcastle for a city-wide Pride weekend with a march, live performances and family zones.

A free three-day arts and cultural festival transforming Newcastle's streets with outdoor performances, interactive installations and hands-on family activities.

A much-loved family camping music festival in the scenic grounds of a historic hall in County Durham, featuring diverse headliners across multiple stages.

A nostalgic multi-stage throwback festival celebrating the best of 1990s and 2000s pop, dance and chart music with funfair rides and retro bars.

A free multicultural festival drawing up to 40,000 visitors to celebrate South Asian culture through live music, dance, street food, workshops and family activities.

A celebrated coastal camping festival on the Northumberland coast spanning indie, rock, folk, hip-hop and dance across eight stages with yoga and art installations.

The world's biggest half marathon — 60,000 runners from around the globe along a route starting in the heart of Newcastle, creating a massive annual city spectacle.

Newcastle's beloved weekly outdoor market running since 1736 — independent traders selling handcrafted goods, jewellery, ceramics, clothing, artwork, food trucks and local produce along the iconic riverside.