Festival szn has arrived in the North East – these are the tickets to book

GREAT BRITISH TRIBUTE FESTIVAL

When: 25th May 2024

Where: Times Square, Newcastle

Who? Two days of the UK’s best tribute bands, taking on Fleetwood Mac, Sam Fender, Elton John, Oasis and more. Times Square will be filled with a huge stage, as well as bars, street food, retail stands and a VIP mezzanine.

How much? From £20.00

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THE STRANGEST PARTY

When: Friday 7th June 2024

Where: Salt Market Social, North Shields

Who? This charity music event has released another date as the first one sold out. The Gerry Cinnamon Experience will headline the Friday party, alongside a stellar line-up of bands. All proceeds will go to the Teenage Cancer Trust.

How much? £12.50

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NORTHERN KIN FESTIVAL

When: 9th – 11th August 2024

Where: Thornley Hall Farm, County Durham

Who? This three-day weekender is perfect for lovers of Folk, Blues, Ska, Punk, Indie, Soul and more, with more than 40 bands and artists across three large stages. It’s a family-friendly festival welcoming all ages.

How much? From £47.00

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BLYTH LIVE FESTIVAL

When: Saturday 15th June 2024

Where: Links Road, Blyth

Who? Headliners Lindisfarne Story Band will be joined by The Peter Donegan Band featuring Peter who featured on The Voice and sang with Tom Jones. As well as some great tribute bands taking on Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles and more.

How much? Free

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MOUTH OF THE TYNE FESTIVAL

When: 11th – 14th July 2024

Where: Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Who? Ocean Colour Scene, Rick Astley, Heather Small and more will take over Tynemouth Priory and Castle for a weekend of music, dancing and fun. This family-friendly festival is suitable for all ages. Get tickets quickly as they’re selling out fast.

How much? £30.25

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CLUBLAND BY THE SEA FESTIVAL

When: Friday 26th July 2024

Where: Seaton Reach, Hartlepool

Who? Clubland By The Sea Festival is back for another year of raving on the Hartlepool Coast. With a huge outdoor main stage, light show, festival village, food and drink and rides, it promises a fun night of talent including Darren Styles, Billy Gillies, Hannah Boyeln and more. This one is almost sold out so be quick.

How much? £44.64

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DURHAM BRASS FESTIVAL 2024

When: 5th July – 13th July 2024

Where: Various locations across Durham

Who? A celebration of brass music in all forms, Durham Brass Festival promises a week of performances, new commissions, free concerts, community activities and a full programme of lively street bands across Durham.

How much? Free and ticketed events, see the website for full details.

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KUBIX FESTIVAL 2024

When: 13th July 2024

Where: Herrington Park, Sunderland

Who? Back for a sixth year, the North East’s biggest pop and dance festival is returning to Sunderland. With acts including Sam Ryder, Busted, Vengaboys, Nadine Coyle and Basshunter – it promises to be a fun-filled summer party.

How much? From £48.59

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THIS IS SOUTH TYNESIDE FESTIVAL

When: June – September 2024

Where: Various locations across South Tyneside

Who? South Tyneside is bringing live music and fun to South Tyneside this summer with a huge variety of events. Bents Park will be hosting acts including Sigala, Sister Sledge and Jason Donovan, there’ll be carnival-style parades along the seafront in July and the return of Proms in the Park where you can take your own deck chair, picnic and flag to prepare for a singalong.

How much? Free and ticketed events, see the website for full details.

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STOCKTON INTERNATIONAL RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL

When: 2nd – 4th August 2024

Where: Stockton High Street

Who? A range of artists from around the world will descend on Stockton High Street with creative performances, visual experiences, dance, live music, circus and more. It’s a Notting Hill style carnival in the North East that you won’t want to miss.

How much? Free.

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SCOOP MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024

When: 25th – 28th July 2024

Where: Lanchester, County Durham

Who? This affordable, family-friendly festival welcomes all ages, with children and dogs welcome too. There’ll be street food vendors, children’s entertainment and a super fun secret forest dance tent with 90s floor fillers and DJs across the weekend.

How much? From £25 for a family ticket

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HARDWICK FESTIVAL 2024

When: 16th – 18th August 2024

Where: Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield

Who? Hardwick Festival is back with a great line-up this year including Becky Hill, Jack Savoretti, Snow Patrol, Reverend and the Makers and more. There’ll be a huge range of street food vendors and bars, as well as a courtyard arena, tree house arena and DJs playing in the forest. Camping options are also available.

How much? From £66.15

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NOUGHTY 90S FESTIVAL 2024

When: 24th August 202

Where: Leazes Park, Newcastle

Who? For anyone that loves 90s music, this is heaven for you. B*Witched, East 17, Gareth Gates and more will take over Leazes Park on August Bank Holiday weekend for a Saturday day sesh of music, retro drinks and a roller disco.

How much? From £38.75

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LINDISFARNE FESTIVAL 2024

When: 29th August – 1st September 2024

Where: Beal Farm, Northumberland

Who? The ultimate end-of-summer festival promises acts from a range of genres over eight unique stages overlooking Holy Island. The Vaccines are headlining on Friday, as well as Tom Walker, Orbital, De La Soul and many more. Always good vibes.

How much? From £99.00

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Laura is the Founder and Editor of High Life North. She had the idea to set up an exclusively digital women’s magazine after feeling there was a gap in the market in the North East. With over 10 years of experience in marketing and PR, Laura had a very clear…

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