43 upcoming events in Northumberland · page 2 of 2
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.
Dom Joly: Trigger Happy TV The Anniversary Show, Queen's Hall
Dom Joly looks back at his anarchic hidden-camera series Trigger Happy TV, with clips and behind-the-scenes stories, on a live anniversary tour stop in Hexham.
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
Berwick Christmas Lights Switch-On
Berwick's Christmas lights are switched on with a ceremony at the Town Hall steps.
Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour, The Maltings Berwick
The North East's renowned chamber orchestra brings its winter touring programme to Berwick-upon-Tweed's Maltings arts centre for an evening of live classical music.
A Christmas Carol, Queen's Hall Hexham
Hexham's Christmas production of Dickens' festive ghost story about Scrooge's change of heart, running through the holiday season as the venue's seasonal family show.
Father Christmas at Belsay Hall
Children can meet Father Christmas at English Heritage's Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, combining a festive visit with the Greek Revival mansion and medieval castle.
Festive Tales at Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
Seasonal storytelling for families at Woodhorn, the former colliery turned museum near Ashington, a cosy pre-Christmas weekend outing.
Kielder Winter Wonderland
Festive family day out in Kielder Water & Forest Park, Northumberland, with Santa's workshop, elves, forest walks and shows.
The Unthanks in Winter, Queen's Hall Hexham
Northumberland's own folk sisters, The Unthanks, perform their seasonal winter concert of haunting songs and carols on home ground in Hexham.
Berwick Christmas Market
Festive market at Berwick Sports and Leisure Centre in Berwick-upon-Tweed with stalls selling gifts, decorations and local treats.
Christmas Jumper Raceday, Hexham Racecourse
Festive jump racing at Hexham's hilltop course, where racegoers are encouraged to wear their best Christmas jumpers for a fun midwinter day out.
Hexham Christmas Market
Christmas market in and around historic Hexham Abbey with over 130 stalls selling gifts, decorations and seasonal food.
Festive Saturday Spectacular
A festive community event at Beaconhill Community Association.
January 2027
Royal Northern Sinfonia: Chamber Music on a Grand Scale, Queen's Hall
Players from the region's leading orchestra perform a January chamber concert in Hexham, bringing top-flight classical music to the Tyne Valley.
February 2027
Bay2Bay Coastal Run 2027, Druridge Bay to Newbiggin
A roughly 10-mile point-to-point trail race along the Northumberland coast from Druridge Bay Country Park to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, over beaches, cliff paths and dunes; dogs welcome for canicross.
April 2027
Wigstock 2027, Border Park Rugby Club
A friendly small-scale music festival with camping, live bands and real ale at Border Park Rugby Club in the Kielder and Redesdale area of rural Northumberland.
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.
September 2027
Lindisfarne Festival 2027, Beal Farm
A boutique music and arts festival with camping at Beal Farm, looking out over the tidal causeway to Holy Island, mixing live bands, DJs and family activities.