Mouth of the Tyne Festival 2017

Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th July 2017
various venues, Tynemouth, North East, NE30 4BZ, England MAP
£25-£40

Last updated: Fri 30th Jun 2017

The 13th annual Mouth of the Tyne Festival takes place from Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th July 2017. 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
Thursday: Elbow, and special guests.
Friday: Laura Marling, and special guests. (£25).
Saturday: Tom Odell, and special guests. (£29.50)
Sunday: Billy Ocean, and many more. (£20).

The main outdoor stage is situated on a coastal cliff location, adjacent to the Tynemouth Priory and Castle, overlooking the King Edward’s Bay beach and North Sea on one side, and the River Tyne on the other.

Further announcements with more artists performing on the Sunday, along with events at Playhouse Whitley Bay and the Surf Café will follow soon.

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 the festival, and includes a programme of street performers, parades and the children’s pageant.

Tickets

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Ticket prices vary between events. The headline shows are currently on sale, priced as follows:-
Thursday - Elbow - tickets have sold out.
Friday - Laura Marling: £25
Saturday - Tom Odell £29.50
Sunday - Billy Ocean £20

More info

The Playhouse Whitley Bay will play host to live bands and musicians and Tynemouth Metro Station hosts 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 locally-sourced produce and decorative work.

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.