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Blyth Celebrates

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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.

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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! 

For the full Festival of Energy programme, you can also download our complete event guide packed with dates, details and highlights to help you plan your visit.

 

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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Fri 6 Feb to Fri 21 Mar 2026

Blyth Festival of Film

Produced by Market Pavilion

Try something new, see the unexpected and fall in love with the movies all over again.  The festival celebrates classics and new favourites - from short film nights and cult classics to adventure tales, beloved features, marathon showings, and an affordable half-term film club - offering something for everyone.
 

Whether you’re a big film fan or just looking for a fun night out, there’s plenty to enjoy. Join the fun, discover a new favourite film, and experience Blyth through the magic of the big screen.

LOCATION: Market Pavilion and multiple venues across Blyth town centre. Some events are ticketed, booking essential

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Wed 28 Jan to Thurs 12 Feb

You Heard Us: Blyth

Presented by Lizzie Klotz & Luca Rutherford

See stunning large photographs of Blyth residents displayed on buildings around town. These powerful portraits and stories celebrate the local community and what they stand for - proudly made by and for the people of Blyth.

LOCATION: Market Pavilion & exterior walls of the toilet block behind the Market Pavilion

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Tues 17 to Sat 21 Feb

Blyth Journeys

Presented by Mark Parry

Step inside a glowing art installation of storage crates and listen to the stories of keepsakes and memories shared by the people of Blyth. A moving experience of the special thoughts and things we all carry with us though life.

LOCATION: Market Pavilion, Blyth

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Wed 25 & Thurs 26 Feb, 11am to 2pm

What is Family? - Meet the Artists

Presented by Phyllis Christopher and Kate Sweeney

Join artists Phyllis Christopher and Kate Sweeney for interactive discussion and fun family-oriented activity that celebrates their ‘What is Family’ exhibition and family in all its forms.

LOCATION: Market Pavilion, Blyth

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Wed 18 Feb, 11am, 12pm & 1pm

Me & The Sea

Presented by North Star Co-Design CIC

Come and enjoy a special sound experience celebrating Blyth and its connection to the sea. Listen through headphones as stories and sounds crafted with the community come to life. A captivating finale to a creative project inspired by the town’s coastal spirit.

LOCATION: Market Pavilion & Market Place, Blyth

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Sat 28 Feb & Sun 1 Mar, 11am to 4pm

Animated Film: Blyth's Folk History

Presented by Storied Past CIC

Drop in anytime to experience a special animation screening that celebrates the rich heritage of Blyth through the inspiring stories of women connected to industry, land, and sea. Be inspired by the stories that have shaped our shore.

LOCATION: Beach Huts, Blyth

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Sat 14 Feb, 2pm

Celebration Concert

Presented by Ashington & District Male Voice Choir

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special concert of local music written especially for male voice choirs. Enjoy songs from the region, including original arrangements by Musical Director Neil Morton, and a few surprise numbers.

LOCATION: Market Pavilion, Blyth

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Tues 17 to Sat 28 Feb

What is Family?

Presented by Phyllis Christopher, with Kate Sweeney

Explore the many ways we create family in this captivating exhibition of photography and short film. Produced in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ community, friends, and allies, the works are inspired by the photography archive of Phyllis Christopher.

LOCATION: Market Pavilion, Blyth

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Tues 17 Feb to Fri 6 Mar

People of Blyth

Presented by Lorna MacKay

Explore this extraordinary photo exhibition celebrating the everyday faces of Blyth in a collective community portrait.

LOCATION: Market Pavilion & exterior walls of the toilet block behind the Market Pavilion

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Mon 23 Feb to Fri 6 Mar

Blyth Collage Club

Presented by Beth J Ross & Ronan Devlin

Get creative and help design colourful posters celebrating Blyth’s people and places. The artworks will form a bright outdoor trail across town.

LOCATION: Blyth Bus Station

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Wed 4 Mar, 10am to 11.30am

Sing & Sign

Presented by Loud Arts CIC

An inclusive music and Makaton signing session for children and adults, especially those with additional needs. A safe space to build confidence and express yourself through live music and movement.

LOCATION: Beach Huts, Blyth

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Thurs 5 to Sun 8 Mar 2026

Festival of Energy

Produced by Walk the Plank
In partnership with Port of Blyth, ORE Catapult, Energy Central Campus & Newcastle University

Blyth will burst into life with the Festival of Energy - a spectacular celebration of the town's place as a world leader in renewable power, advanced manufacturing, and bold ideas. Marking the finale of the official Blyth Celebrates programme, the town will come alive with performances, workshops, exhibitions, talks, and films - unlike anything Blyth has seen before. From big wow moments to hands-on fun, it's set to be a dazzling showcase you'll never forget. 

LOCATION: Blyth town centre

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Thurs 5 Mar to Sun 8 Mar

Gaia & Museum of the Moon

Produced by Walk the Plank

Luke Jerram’s famous artworks have graced some of the most prestigious buildings around the globe. In a world first, Gaia
and Museum of the Moon will be exhibited together in ORE Catapult’s extraordinary state of the art 100 metre offshore wind testing facility.

LOCATION ORE Catapult, National Renewable Energy Centre, Albert Street, Blyth, NE24 1LZ

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Thurs 5 Mar, 7am to 10am

The Breakfast Show Live from Blyth

Presented by Koast Radio

Enjoy a special live broadcast of Koast Radio's Breakfast Show direct from Festival of Energy. Expect music, banter and all the latest fesstival news - and don't forget to call in with your requests to 07701 300749.

LOCATION: Energy Central Learning Hub, Blyth 

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Thurs 5 to Sat 7 Mar, 10am to 4pm

Future Energy - Immersive Film

Presented by Dex Hannon

​Step inside this immersive 360 degree film installation by Blyth based artist Dex Hannon. Created especially for the festival, Future Energy surrounds you with sound and moving image inspired by Blyth's transformation and clean-energy future.

LOCATION: Energy Central Learning Hub, Blyth

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Thurs 5 Mar, 2.30pm to 3.15pm

Working Today to Build Tomorrow's Workforce

Presented by ORE Catapult

Discover how ORE Catapult is shaping fuutre careers in offshore wind, renewables and STEM. This talk explores skills, training routes and real-world opportunities in clean energy sector.

LOCATION: Energy Central Learning Hub, Blyth

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Thurs 5 Mar, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Blyth Together: A People-Centred Green Energy Town

Presented by Newcastle University

Join this lively panel discussion exploring how renewable energy and culture are shaping Blyth's future. Hear from industry leaders, academics and community voices - and share your own ideas for the town.

LOCATION: Energy Central Learning Hub, Blyth

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Thurs 5 Mar, 2pm, 5.30pm & 6.30pm & Sun 8 Mar, 5.30pm

Spark!

Presented by Spark!

International street theatre group Spark! bring high-energy drumming, dazzling LED lighting and dynamic choreography to the marketplace, transforming Blyth into a glowing, rhythmic spectacle for all ages.

LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth

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Fri 6 Mar, 5.30pm & 7pm

The Energies of Everworld

Presented by Headway Arts

A magical walkabout dance performance featuring illuminated puppets, lanterns and fantastical characters in a story of light, darkness and harmony. Created by Headway Arts with learning-disabled artists.

LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth

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Fri 6 Mar & Sat 7 Mar, 6pm to 9pm (20-minute loop)

Whale Song

Presented by LCI Productions

An unforgettable water, light and sound experience projected onto a shimmering screen on the river. Discover how whale biology has inspired renewable energy design in this beautiful, family-friendly spectacle.

LOCATION: Dun Cow Quay, Blyth

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Sat 7 Mar, 10am to 4pm

Energy Central - Open Day & Family Workshops

Presented by Port of Blyth

Explore Blyth’s clean-energy innovation. See real offshore equipment, meet industry experts and take part in hands-on engineering workshops building a Greenpower electric car.

LOCATION: Energy Central Learning Hub, Blyth Quay Road, Blyth

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Sat 7 Mar, 12 noon

Parade of Sail

Presented by Royal Northumberland Yacht Club

Watch a flotilla of Royal Northumberland Yacht Club vessels sail down the River Blyth in celebration of wind power, maritime heritage and the Festival of Energy.

LOCATION: Dun Cow Quay, Quayside, Blyth

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Sun 8 Mar, 10am to 12 noon

International Women's Day  Breakfast

Presented by Walk the Plank

Celebrate 200 inspirational local women beneath Gaia and Museum of the Moon. Nominate a woman who makes a difference in Blyth and Northumberland and join her for this special community breakfast.

LOCATION: ORE Catapult Blade Testing Hall, Albert Street, Blyth

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Thurs 5 Mar, 9.30am to 12pm

Meet Astronaut Helen Sharman

Produced by Walk the Plank

Be one of only 20 people to be invited to join Britain's first astronaut Helen Sharman as she opens Festival of Energy with an inspiring talk beneath Gaia and Museum of the Moon joined by more  300 young people from Blyth.

LOCATION ORE Catapult, National Renewable Energy Centre, Albert Street, Blyth, NE24 1LZ

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Thurs 5 Mar, 9.30am to 3pm

How to Make a Radio Programme

Presented by Koast Radio

Discover how radio shows are made in this hands-on workshop with Koast Radio. Participants will create a one-hour broadcast about the Festival of Energy, building confidence, creativity and broadcasting skills.

LOCATION: Energy Central Learning Hub, Blyth

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Thurs 5 Mar, 1.30pm to 2.15pm

Meet the Harbour Master

Presented by Port of Blyth

Blyth Harbour Master Ed Dick shares stories from his maritime career, from life at sea to managing one of the region's busiest ports. An inspiring session encouraging young people into maritime careers.​

LOCATION: Energy Central Learning Hub, Blyth

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Thurs 5 to Sun 8 Mar, 10am to 4pm

The Big Chill - Arctic Film Drop-In

Presented by Walk the Plank

Journey to Antarctica and the polar regions through a programme of films from the British Antarctic Survey. Learn about whales, penguins, climate science and life at the extremes in this relaxed drop-in cinema experience.

LOCATION: Market Pavilion, Blyth

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Thurs 5 Mar, 12 noon to 5pm

Open Afternoon at the Marine Station

Presented by Newcastle University

Visit Newcastle University’s Marine Station and Emerson Cavitation Tunnel. Discover marine research, explore the Pride in Our Seas exhibition and enter a prize draw to visit offshore wind turbines aboard a research vessel.

LOCATION: The Marine Station, Quay Road, Blyth

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Thurs 5 Mar, 6pm

Sobralia

Presented by Reemer Bailey & Stuart Collingwood

A powerful new choral work by Reemer Bailey and Stuart Collingwood, performed by a 100-strong intergenerational choir from local schools and community groups, celebrating energy, light and Blyth’s future.

LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth

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Fri 6 Mar, 5pm, 6pm & 7.30pm

Northern Monkey Brass Band

Presented by Northern Monkey Brass Band

Bringing New Orleans-inspired brass and percussion, the Northern Monkey Band fill the Festival of Energy with infectious rhythms and feel-good street sounds.

LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth

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Sat 7 Mar, 10am to 3pm

A New Mural at Blyth Tall Ship

Presented by Blyth Tall Ship

See a new mural by local artist Frank Styles celebrating Blyth’s boat-building heritage. Enjoy family activities, live entertainment and heritage talks at Blyth Tall Ship open day.

LOCATION: Blyth Tall Ship Apprenticeship Workshop, Quay Road, Blyth

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Sat 7 Mar, 10am to 4pm

Kite Making Workshop

Presented by Pallas Family Flyers

Create and fly your own kite with Blyth’s Pallas Family Flyers. This drop-in workshop celebrates renewable energy with a stunning new turbine-inspired kite commission.

LOCATION: Energy Central Learning Hub, Blyth Quay Road, Bly

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Sat 7 Mar, 3pm & 7pm

Sea Shanty

Presented by Aria Arts

A thrilling water and aerial performance featuring mermaids, storytelling and live music. Arrive early for photos, shanty singing and creative displays inspired by Blyth’s sea stories.

LOCATION: Market Place, Blyth

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Sun 8 Mar, 8pm

The Tower of Light

Presented by Walk the Plank

Don’t miss the spectacular outdoor finale from Walk the Plank. A towering lighthouse springs to life with fire, light, sound and pyrotechnics in a breathtaking celebration of Blyth’s maritime past, present and future.

LOCATION: Dun Cow Quay, Quay Road, Blyth

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March 2026

Celebrating Islamic Culture & Art

Presented by SCENE and Madina Masjid Mosque

Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of storytelling, crafts, and food, featuring a hands-on workshop exploring the rich textures and vibrant colours of sari materials. 

LOCATION: Market Place & other locations in Blyth

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Wed 11 Mar, 10am to 11.30am

Sing & Sign Performance

Presented by Loud Arts CIC

An inclusive music and Makaton signing session for children and adults, especially those with additional needs. A safe space to build confident and express yourself through live music and movement.

LOCATION: Market Pavilion, Blyth

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Mon 9 Mar, 6.30pm to 8pm

Heritage Engagement Event

Presented by Ashington & District Male Voice Choir

An opportunity to see, hear and join Ashington District Male Voice Choir, celebrating the heritage of the town, its history and its future.

LOCATION: Blyth Library

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Mar 2026

Local View: Blyth Library Artwork

Presented by Blyth Library

See Blyth’s stories come to life on the library windows through beautiful artwork created with local schools and groups. These vibrant designs celebrate what matters most to the people of Blyth - a colourful tribute for everyone to enjoy.

LOCATION: Blyth Library

Event times are subject to change.

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Now you know what’s happening - choose your favourites, and come join the celebrations! 

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