13 upcoming events in Northumberland
September 2026
Lindisfarne Festival
Adults-only music and creative arts festival at Beal Farm on the Northumberland coast overlooking Holy Island.
Northumberland Heritage Open Days
Free countywide festival opening over 170 historic sites and buildings from Alnwick to Berwick, themed Everyday Histories.
Alnwick Food Festival
Two-day food, craft and entertainment festival held in Alnwick Market Square, Northumberland, with free entry.
Hexham Abbey Festival of Music & Arts
Annual festival of music and arts performances staged at Hexham Abbey.
October 2026
Altra Kielder Marathon Weekend 2026
Britain's most beautiful marathon featuring an off-road route around Kielder Water, northern Europe's largest man-made lake. Includes marathon, half marathon, 10K and a run-bike-run duathlon.
The Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Hexham
Choral concert exploring Spain's Renaissance sacred music at Hexham Abbey.
Silent Discos In Incredible Places: Hexham Abbey
Headphone silent disco event held inside the historic Hexham Abbey.
November 2026
Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair
Two-day festive fair in the Guest Hall of Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, featuring handcrafted gifts from local artisans and seasonal treats.
Ford & Etal Christmas Market
Popular Christmas market across the Ford and Etal Estates near Berwick-upon-Tweed with over 70 stalls, vintage buses and a tree trail.
December 2026
Kielder Winter Wonderland
Festive family day out in Kielder Water & Forest Park, Northumberland, with Santa's workshop, elves, forest walks and shows.
Berwick Christmas Market
Festive market at Berwick Sports and Leisure Centre in Berwick-upon-Tweed with stalls selling gifts, decorations and local treats.
Hexham Christmas Market
Christmas market in and around historic Hexham Abbey with over 130 stalls selling gifts, decorations and seasonal food.
May 2027
Northumberland County Show
Major agricultural show at Bywell near Stocksfield, Northumberland, run by Tynedale Agricultural Society, with livestock, equestrian events and a Farm Discovery Area.