As the weather begins to brighten up and the dark Winter nights get shorter we have the perfect blog to get you in the mood for those long, warm Summer nights! It is our North East Festival Guide for 2025.
The very best fun festivals, music and entertainment from the region.
Perfect to help plan your perfect festival fun with our handy guide.
Stockton Calling
Stockton – Saturday 19th April 2025
Stockton Calling is a day-long music festival that takes place across various venues within Stockton Town Centre.
For tickets and information visit https://www.stocktoncalling.co.uk/
Lost Minds
Leazes Park – Date TBC
Celebrate the start of festival season with this dance music extravaganza. The festival promises a high-energy lineup with immersive experiences like rave aerobics.
Bringing the crème de la crème of the dance music world together for one ultra special event in Newcastle. This unmissable spectacle will feature incredible production and SFX to create a wonderland of magic and intrigue befit for the biggest headliners across the globe.
Hidden under the watchful eye of the epic St James’ stadium lies Leazes Park, an idyllic utopia surrounded by beauty and mystery – the home of Lost Minds. The Big Stage Superstars, Titans of Trance & Harder Styles Warriors will be claiming their thrones at the mind-blowing mystical playground, situated in the very heart of Newcastle city.
Multiple stages + VIP, Festival Village, X-treme Rides, Zen Tent, Secret Garden, Art Installations + much, much more!
For tickets and more information, please visit https://www.lostminds.co.uk/
Tickets available on https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk and https://www.skiddle.com
Into The Fields
Blyth, Northumberland – Friday 23 May 2025 – Sunday 25 May 2025
This family-friendly festival is a tribute to legendary music icons, offering an array of entertainment.
Details and tickets can be found at https://www.seetickets.com/event/into-the-fields-blyth-2025/meggies-burn/
Come Together Festival
Newcastle Town Moor – 4th – 8th June 2025
Next summer, Newcastle’s Town Moor will be transformed into the epicentre of the UK’s live music scene as the Come Together Festival debuts from 4th to 8th June. The festival will be the largest outdoor music event the North East has ever seen, featuring a line-up of soon to be revealed UK and global artists.
More information and tickets https://cometogetherfestival.co.uk/
Mighty Dub Fest
Alnwick Castle, Northumberland – June 25th-27th 2025
An award-winning family festival celebrating van life, live music, and festival fun.
A fantastic weekend filled with live music and plenty of entertainment to keep you going all weekend long. Including 3 stages, craft workshops, fairground, trade stands, dog shows, circus, workshops, wellness tent, show and shine, fantastic street food and several on-site bars.
For tickets and more information, visit https://www.mightydubfest.com
Coast Fest
North Shields – Date TBC
Percy Park Rugby Club hosts this diverse music festival, with a lineup that includes both emerging artists and established acts.
Keep an eye on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/coastfesttynemouth for updates.
Stanhope Weekender
Stanhope – 4th – 5th July 2025
Stanhope Weekender is a live music event in the heart of Stanhope, Weardale. The festival will feature a fantastic line up of live music, food, drink and camping facilities. We attended this last year and what a family friendly festival of cover bands this was!
For information and tickets visit https://stanhopeweekender.co.uk/
Mouth of the Tyne
Tynemouth – July 10th -13th 2025
Set against the historic backdrop of Tynemouth Priory, this festival draws thousands each year.
Headlining this year are Ocean Colour Scene, Rick Astley, Andrew Cushin & Heather Small
For more info click here https://www.mouthofthetynefestival.com/
Ticket details can be found on https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk and https://www.seetickets.com
Kubix Festival
Herrington Country Park, Sunderland – 12th July 2025
Back for it’s seventh year! Kubix Pop and Dance Extravaganza, three stages with pop and dance legends like Busted and Vengaboys.
There’s a camping option for the day of each festival, offering a dedicated camp site next door to the music arena.
Visit https://www.kubixfestival.com for tickets.Monument Festival
Monument Festival
Herrington Country Park, Sunderland – July 19th 2025
A packed day of Indie, Rock and Alternative music, and much more.
With a host of brilliant bands and legendary artists, across two stages.
South Tyneside Festival
South Tyneside – July – August 2025
Dates & Info TBC
A diverse summer-long festival with concerts, parades, and family activities.
The South Tyneside Festival concerts take place in Bents Park, which is located at the heart of South Shields Seafront opposite the award-winning Sandhaven Beach.
Check out https://www.southtynesidefestival.co.uk for more info.
Scoop Music Festival
Near Lanchester, County Durham – July 25th -27th 2025
Features local bands in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Tickets available at https://event.wescantickets.com/scoopmusicfestival
Kendal Calling
Thursday 31st July to Sunday 3rd August 2025
Kendal Calling Festival is set to return to the Lake District in 2025!
Kendal Calling was born from a group of music lovers who felt the fabulous fields of the Lake District could be put to better use. When summer came, it was time to take to the fields for a shindig that would grow so big the whole country would hear it calling!
The festival, which takes place in Lowther Deer Park, will be back on the first weekend of August with a line-up that’s sure to delight indie and rock fans.
Find out everything we know about the festival so far, including 2025’s dates, who’s been confirmed on the line-up and how to buy tickets.
For more information visit https://www.kendalcalling.co.uk/
LooseFest
TBC
Two days, two festivals…a brand new look!
Northern Kin
Thornley Hall farm – County Durham – 1st – 3rd August 2025
Enjoy a mix of blues, folk, and rock at this scenic rural festival with a community feel.
Created by a dedicated team of live music enthusiasts, determined to bring more live music to the North East, and a festival that truly represents this wonderful area, Northern Kin is perfect for lovers of Folk, Blues, Rock, Ska, Punk, Pop, Prog, Indie, Soul and much more, with an eclectic mix of the finest live music and a few musical surprises thrown in for good measure.
There’ll be more than 40 bands and artists on 3 big stages, with lots of things to see and do, all in a beautiful rural setting, that is completely secure for all campers and a friendly atmosphere, for all ages.
More information and tickets https://www.northernkinfestival.co.uk
Hardwick Festival
Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield, County Durham – August 15th to 17th 2025
Set against the backdrop of Hardwick Hall in Sedgefield, Co. Durham, this festival offers a diverse lineup spanning various music genres, from emerging artists to well-known acts, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere.
For the latest lineup and ticket details, visit https://hardwickfestival.co.uk
Noughty 90’s Festival
Newcastle Upon Tyne – August 23rd 2025
A celebration of ’90s and ’00s music at Leazes Park, featuring iconic bands and a variety of attractions.
Noughty 90’s Festival sees your favourite noughties and nineties artists perform legendary old skool bangers from the 00’s and 90’s across a number of stages.
Early bird tickets have sold out, but you can find more information visit https://www.noughty90sfest.com
Lindisfarne Festival
Beal Farm, Northumberland – August 28th to 30th 2025
Lindisfarne Festival, the ultimate end-of-summer party festival will be back for it’s 9th year of music, magic & mayhem on the spectacular Northumberland coast.
Less than an hour away from Edinburgh & Newcastle, but a world away from reality, Lindisfarne Festival provides a hedonistic weekend of escapism, jam-packed with sizzling entertainment.
Over 200 more artists will be joining them for our BIG 10TH BIRTHDAY PARTY NEXT AUGUST!
An end-of-summer festival on the Northumberland coast featuring a wide range of acts across 8 stages, celebrating music, arts, and more in a breathtaking setting overlooking Holy Island.
Tickets and info available at https://lindisfarnefestival.com/