North East festivals in 2026

The North East has a brilliant festival scene, and 2026 is no exception. We've gathered the 5 festivals happening across the North East this year, from Accelerate, Bellingham All Acoustic, Northern Kin to hidden local gems. Filter by genre, month, size and camping to find one near you.

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3-5 Sept

Lindisfarne Festival

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Festival8,000 cap

Lindisfarne Festival takes place on the mystical Holy Island, accessible only at low tide. This unique festival combines music wi...

Independent music & artseclectic lineups

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3-6 Sept

Bellingham All Acoustic

Northumberland

Festival

Small acoustic folk weekender in rural Northumberland with intimate concerts, sessions and campsite fireside music.

Acoustic / folkFolk

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26-26 Sept

Accelerate

Washington

Festival6,000 cap

ACCelerate is a free multi-day festival celebrating creative exploration and innovative research at the intersection of science,...

ElectronicHigh-energy electronic and rave festival in the North East bringing big DJ lineups and a strong underground atmosphere.

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Durham Vibes Festival

North East

Festival

County Durham (Brandon Cricket Club)

Dance / bounce / tranceclubland DJs

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Northern Kin

North East

Festival

County Durham

Rockblues

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