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

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

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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.