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WHAT'S ON
Blyth Celebrates
August 2025 to March 2026
From August 2025 to March 2026, Blyth town centre will come alive with a vibrant programme of free events, festival, live performances, hands-on activities and creative experiences for all ages - as part of Blyth Celebrates.
Whether you’re into music, movies, storytelling, street theatre, or spectacular fire gardens, there’s something just for you. It all begins this August with the Launch Weekend – a two-day celebration packed with live entertainment, workshops, and the unforgettable People Powered Parade, led by a life-sized, bicycle-powered Stephenson’s Rocket!
Want to know what’s happening and when? Check out the What’s On listings to see what’s coming up and start planning your visit.
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Sat 22 Aug, 10am to 5pm
Sun 23 Aug, 10pm to 4pm
Blyth Celebrates LAUNCH WEEKEND
Produced by Blyth Town Council, ASP Events & Walk the Plank
Celebrate the exciting transformation of the Market Place and the grand opening of Blyth’s new Market Pavilion with a weekend of live music, creative workshops, performances, and storytelling. Don’t miss the spectacular People Powered Parade, led by a life-sized, bicycle- powered replica of Stephenson’s Rocket.
LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth
Image: Mark McNulty
Sat 13 & Sun 14 Sept, 10am to 5pm
Vintage Blyth
Produced by ASP Events
Step back in time as Blyth’s Market Place transforms into a vintage wonderland. Celebrate vintage style with upcycling, reuse, and handmade treasures - plus traditional funfair rides, market stalls, live music, and more.
LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth
Image: ASP Events
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Sat 13 & Sun 14 Sept
Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth
Produced by Novo Theatre
Walk the streets and uncover Blyth’s past, present and future through captivating live storytelling and unforgettable characters.
LOCATION: Starts at Market Place, Blyth
Image: Luke Waddington
Sat 25 - Tues 28 Oct, 10am to 4pm
Luminarium
Produced by Architects of Air
Enjoy a fun-filled half-term of free play, creativity and discovery inside Myriad, a luminous inflatable sculpture.
Take off your shoes, step through an airlock, and explore a unique world of light and wonder.
LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth
Image: Alan Parkinson
Thurs 30 Oct, 10am to 4pm
Let’s Play
Produced by Blyth Town Council
Get ready to move, jump, run, and play!
Join us for a full day of family fun with high-energy activities, pop-up games, and plenty of chances to get active together.
LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth
Image: Blyth Town Council
Fri 31 Oct, 10am to 4pm
Halloween Parade
Produced by Blyth Town Council
Get ready for a spook-tacular day of puppet making and creativity.
Design your own Halloween puppet in a fun, hands-on workshops, then strut your spooky stuff in a boo-tifully fun Halloween Parade.
LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth
Image: Blyth Town Council
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Fri 14 & Sat 15 Nov, 5pm to 8.30pm
Earth, Wind & Fire Garden
Produced by Walk the Plank.
Lantern Parade by Headway Arts
Step into a world where fire and light meet water and wind, as Ridley Park is transformed into a glowing Fire Garden. The experience begins on Friday night with a magical lantern parade.
LOCATION: Ridley Park, Blyth
Image: Andy Kruczek
Sat 22 Nov, 10am to 6pm
Christmas Lights Switch On
A Blyth Town Council event in partnership with Blyth Celebrates
Join the town’s festive celebration as Blyth lights up for Christmas!
This much-loved annual event returns with added sparkle.
LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth
Image: Blyth Town Council
Mon 1 to Wed 24 Dec
Celebrate Christmas in Blyth
Produced by Blyth Town Council
Get into the Christmas spirit this December. Enjoy weekly festive fun, follow an enchanting Advent Trail, and look out for special Christmas treats across the town.
LOCATIONS: Across Blyth town centre
Image: Blyth Town Council
Feb 2026
Blyth Film Festival
Produced by TBA
From indie gems to family favourites, enjoy the magic of film in familiar and unexpected places across town.
LOCATIONS: Multiple venues across Blyth town centre
Image: AI image
Mar 2026
Festival of Energy
In partnership with Port of Blyth, ORE Catapult, Energy Central Campus & Newcastle University
Explore how Blyth is powering the future through a dynamic and interactive festival of events, exhibitions, talks, and behind-the-scenes experiences celebrating Blyth’s role as a global leader in clean energy innovations.
LOCATIONS: Blyth town centre
Image: PlaceCreate
Event times are subject to change.
And there’s more to come...
Thanks to the Blyth Celebrates Fund, even more exciting events and pop-up surprises are on the way - brought to life by local groups, artists and creative partners.
