4 North East festivals happening this weekend
The next few days will see adventure filmmakers, world-class authors, intricate ice sculptures and sustainability warriors descend on the region – and they’re ready to celebrate.
Banff Mountain Film Festival
When: 7.30pm, Thursday 23rd February
Where: Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm
Price: from £17.50
Showcasing the world’s best adventure filmmakers as they travel the globe and challenge themselves to the extreme, the Banff Mountain Film Festival is sure to leave you in awe – with plenty of prizes to pick up to spark your passion for adventure, too.
Alnwick Story Fest
When: Friday 24th February – Sunday 26th February
Where: venues across Alnwick
Price: from £5
Celebrating storytelling in all its forms in magical venues across the town, the Alnwick Story Fest is perfect for bookworms young and old. Join in the various activities and workshops, meet and greet with some of your favourite writers, filmmakers and artists, and learn how to become one yourself.
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Fire & Ice Durham 2023
When: Friday 24th February – Saturday 25th February
Where: venues across Durham
Price: Free
Prepare for Durham to transform before your eyes this weekend, as an exciting, steampunk-themed trail of ice sculptures takes over the city. See if you can spot them all, watch live demonstrations and interactive displays, and be sure not to miss the spectacular finale starting at 6pm each night.
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Buzzfest
When: 11am, Saturday 25th February
Where: Exhibition Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Price: free
Urban Green Café are celebrating the great work that the Beelines North East project has done making Newcastle’s green spaces more bee-friendly by hosting a festival of nature-inspired arts, crafts, live music, food and drink at Exhibition Park. Perfect for a family day out.
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