Mouth of the Tyne Festival 2015

Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th July 2015
various venues, Tynemouth, North East, NE30 4BZ, England MAP
from free to £40

Last updated: Tue 7th Jul 2015

The 11th annual Mouth of the Tyne Festival takes place from Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th July 2015. With music and the performing arts across four main locations: Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Playhouse Whitley Bay, Tynemouth Front Street and Tynemouth Station.

Line-up

Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Friday: Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, I Am Kloot.
Saturday:The Specials, Roots Manuva.
Sunday: Martha Reeves and The Vandellas. The Christians, James Taylor Quartet, Ben Ottewell, Kosoti, and Olivia Devine.

Playhouse Whitley Bay
Wednesday: Rufus Wainwright
Thursday: Lisbon
Friday: Jack Savoretti

Sunday is a dedicated ‘family’ day. Besides nationally-known bands there is a very popular free jazz stage at the end of Front Street, which will be a blaze of colour and activity throughout, and includes a programme of street performers, parades and the hugely popular children’s pageant.

The Playhouse Whitley Bay will play host to live bands and musicians and Tynemouth Metro Station features a takeover for the duration, with dance troupes and a wide variety of musicians and performers. There will also be a designated ‘Early Years’ area for children featuring a storytelling, music and craft activities. Local food and craft stalls will line the station’s platform offering a delicious array of artisan produce and decorative work.

Tickets

Tickets for Rufus Wainwright are priced at £29.50 and £35, Jack Savoretti tickets are priced at £17.50, and Lisbon tickets are priced at £10.

Tickets are priced £29.50 for Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, £40 for Saturday with The Specials, and Sunday with Martha Reeves and The Vandellas are priced at £15. Booking fees apply.

For Tynemouth Priory and Castle tickets click here >.

For Playhouse Whitley Bay tickets click here >.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

More information will be here when available.