Great Northumberland Events
VINTAGE
BLYTH
Blyth Celebrates
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September 2025
Step Back in Time at Vintage Blyth
This September, Blyth Market Place will be transformed into a kaleidoscope of 1940s to 1980s charm as Vintage Blyth takes over the town centre. Classic cars will line the streets, swing and rock ’n’ roll will echo from every corner, and retro fashion and heritage displays will invite you to step back in time.
Families can dance in the open air, browse vintage stalls, and soak in live music from across the decades – bringing a joyful sense of nostalgia to the heart of Blyth.
Produced by ASP Events, Vintage Blyth is presented as part of Blyth Celebrates – a celebration of creativity and community running through to March 2026.
What's happening on Saturday 13 September
What's happening on Sunday 14 September
Free | Family-Friendly | No Booking Required
Event Details
What: Vintage Blyth
When:
Saturday 13 September &
Sunday 14 September, 10am to 5pm
Where: Market Place, Blyth
Festival Highlights
🎶 Live music from across the decades featuring House of the Black Gardenia, Tyne Valley Big Band, Will Robinson, and Wor Vera
🚗 Classic cars & vintage displays filling the Market Place
👗 Retro fashion & upcycling workshops with Creative Remakery
🎡 Vintage stalls, handmade treasures & heritage exhibits
💃 Dance in the streets with swing, rock ’n’ roll, electro-swing, and roaming entertainers including Flat Cap Roaming Band, Vintage DJ, and Roaming Skaters
🍴 Delicious street food – from sweet waffles and ice cream to pizza and hot dogs
A joyful celebration of style, stories, and sound – perfect for families and fans of all things vintage!
Just drop in and join the celebration!
Sat 13 Sept, 10am to 5pm
On Stage
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Neil Black - North East singer-pianist delivering smooth vocals and classics from Sinatra to modern favourites. Perfect for singing along, dancing, and soaking up the vintage vibe.
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House of the Black Gardenia – A raucous nine-piece ensemble bringing hot jazz, swing, blues, and New Orleans stomp to life.
LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth
Sat 13 Sept, 10am to 5pm
Street Theatre & Walkabout Acts
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Flat Cap Roaming Band – Saxophone and guitar duo bringing spontaneous retro jams.
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Vintage DJ – A roaming mobile party spinning electro-swing and retro beats with high-energy antics.
LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth
Sat 13 Sept, 10am to 5pm
Creative Workshops
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Peg Dolls with Creative Remakery – Get crafty using recycled materials to create your own handmade vintage-inspired peg doll.
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Make, Do & Mend with Wild Fox Creative - Upcycle, repair, and reimagine your clothes in this creative, planet-friendly workshop inspired by the WWII ‘Make Do and Mend’ spirit.
LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth
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Sun 14 Sept, 10am to 5pm
On Stage
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Count Ocular Magic Show – Puppetry, magic, and vaudeville fun for the whole family.
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Tyne Valley Big Band – Swing, jazz, and timeless big band tunes.
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Will Robinson – Blyth’s own rising swing star, performing smooth classics like Route 66 and Night and Day.
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Wor Vera – The North East’s wartime songstress, performing nostalgic hits with Geordie charm.
LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth
Sun 14 Sept, 10am to 5pm
Street Theatre & Walkabout Acts
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Roaming Skaters – Roll back the years with Carmina Entertainment’s vibrant roller skaters! Channelling the fun of 1950s and 80s roller rinks, they’ll glide through the Market Place with retro flair, dazzling tricks, and high-energy moves – bringing vintage nostalgia on wheels to the heart of the festival.
LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth
Sun 14 Sept, 10am to 5pm
Creative Workshops
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CD Sun Catchers with Creative Remakery – Repurpose old CDs into sparkling sun catchers with uplifting designs.
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Make, Do & Mend with Wild Fox Creative - Upcycle, repair, and reimagine your clothes in this creative, planet-friendly workshop inspired by the WWII ‘Make Do and Mend’ spirit.
LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth
All weekend
Food & Drink
A tasty line-up of local street food traders will be serving up favourites all weekend – think pizza, hot dogs, ice cream, and fresh waffles!
The Waffle Company
Serving freshly made sweet waffles, thick shakes, and hot & cold drinks from a quirky converted caravan.
And that’s just a taste - more stalls will be popping up throughout the weekend. *Charges apply*
Sat 13 & Sun 14 Sept, 10am to 12pm & 1pm to 3pm
Blyth Blooms
Presented by Sally Southern & Nicola Lynch
Make your own beautiful felt flower to keep - and add one to our big ‘Blyth Blooms’ community artwork. Simple, relaxing and creative.
LOCATION: Market Pavilion, Blyth
Sat 13 Sept, 3pm to 4.30pm
Shadow Puppet Workshop
Presented by Georgia Hill
Calling a Make your very own shadow puppet and try it out in a shadow puppet theatre! Explore the ancient form of storytelling, create your own moving characters, and tell your own story.
LOCATION: Market Pavilion, Blyth
Sat 13 Sept, 2pm
Male Voice Choir Celebration
Presented by Ashington & District Male Voice Choir
Enjoy the power of male voice singing and discover how to get involved. A joyful event full of music and community spirit.
LOCATION: Market Pavilion, Blyth
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Blyth Celebrates: Following a blockbuster launch, Vintage Blyth and Salt & Smoke lead September’s celebrations
Don't miss out
Mark your calendar for 13 and 14 September and join us in Blyth Market Place for a weekend of nostalgia, fun, and family memories at Vintage Blyth.
