Northumberland music and festivals

Far from ordinary

Traditional Northumbrian pipes concerts, a festival on a tidal island, magical, market town music festivals and live music in rural village halls are just some of the musical delights to experience in Northumberland.

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Hear our singers hit the high notes at local, live music sessions, relax to the sound of live orchestras in our stunning venues, and have the full, festival experience of escapism and entertainment at our festivals.

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Sunday 26 May 2024 15:00 PM

Northumberland Jazz Festival: Bryony Jarman-Pinto

Bryony Jarman-Pinto seamlessly blends enchanting vocals and spellbinding jazz-infused melodies.

Friday 26 Jul 2024 - Sunday 28 Jul 2024 12:00 PM

Dinky Dub Fest

Family festival - sister to Mighty Dub Fest at Alnwick, just 'dinky'.

Tuesday 18 Jun 2024 19:30 PM

Traditional Music from Northumberland & Beyond - Holy Island

Join Andy and Margaret Watchorn on Holy Island for two evenings of traditional music from the area.

Friday 14 Jun 2024 - Sunday 16 Jun 2024 17:00 PM

Mighty Dub Fest

Mighty Dub Fest - family VW festival over 3 days.

Thursday 29 Aug 2024 - Sunday 01 Sep 2024 12:00 PM

Lindisfarne Festival

The ultimate end-of-Summer party returns once more!

Saturday 25 May 2024 18:30 PM

Northumberland Jazz Festival: Paul Edis Trio

We’re delighted to welcome Paul Edis back to Hexham for the inaugural Northumberland Jazz Festival!

Thursday 30 May 2024 19:30 PM

Traditional Music from Northumberland & Beyond - Craster

Join Andy and Margaret Watchorn in Craster for six evenings of traditional music from the area.

Wednesday 22 May 2024 19:30 PM

Traditional Music from Northumberland & Beyond - Bamburgh

Join Andy and Margaret Watchorn in Bamburgh for three evenings of traditional music from the area.

Sunday 26 May 2024 12:30 PM

Northumberland Jazz Festival: Alice Grace & Tyne Valley Youth Big Band

Northumberland Jazz Festival 2024 is proud to takeover Hexham Bandstand Sessions on Sunday 26 May.

Thursday 30 May 2024 19:30 PM

Coldplace: The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay

A stunning live performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.

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Where else can you find a puffin festival, a fire festival, and a cavalcade of 150 horses and riders setting off to ‘ride the bounds’? Whatever you’re looking for, Northumberland holds year-round events for families, foodies, and festival-lovers.

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Silvas capitalis art installation at Kielder Water & Forest Park in Northumberland

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Northumberland music and festivals

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