Haltwhistle Music Festival 2026

Friday 4 - Sunday 6 September 2026 | Venues across Haltwhistle | Times below

Haltwhistle is hosting its first music festival over the first weekend in September, aimed at local residents and further afield – and what’s more, at a time when many are feeling the pinch, it’s all going to be free!

An eclectic weekend of performances, workshops, sessions and community music-making at venues across town.

JANICE BURNS & JON DORAN
Supported by Watersmeet
📅 Sat 5th Sept
⏰ 6–9:30pm
📍 Holy Cross Church

TEA DANCE
With live music from Brief Encounter Duo
📅 Sat 5th Sept
⏰ 2–4pm
📍 Methodist Hall

‘PICCADILLY’ Silent Movie Screening
With live music from Brief Encounter Duo
📅 Sun 6th Sept
⏰ 1:30–4pm
📍 Masonic Hall

AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP
With Mark Barfoot of Sacred Sounds CIC
📅 Sat 5th Sept
⏰ 10–11am
📍 St Wilfrid’s Church Hall

PLUS:

The Chain (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)
Jack Reed
Market Square Stage
Folk Session
Record Sale
Up-and-coming local performers
Food specials
Instant film workshop

AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

Haltwhistle Music Festival is brought to you by Field Shelter, Yellow Bird Cafe, Milecastle Inn, Green Croft Arts and Haltwhistle Film Project, with generous support from local partners and sponsors.

E: [email protected]
W: www.haltwhistlemusicfestival.co.uk