The Unexpected Poet Returns to Alston Live 2026! We. We’re delighted to welcome back multi-slam winner David Roe, better known as The Unexpected Poet, to Alston Live 2026 on Saturday 18th July. A familiar face on the North East spoken word scene, David travels across Northumberland and beyond with his distinctive blend of comic, thought-provoking […]
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Introducing The Busk Rats! We’re thrilled to welcome The Busk Rats, the first act to grace the main stage on Saturday 18th at this year’s festival! The Busk Rats, comprising Clare, Richard, and Andy, are a local trio hailing from nearby Garrigill and Weardale. As a band playing with just two string instruments and a
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Busking at Alston Live 2026! Come along and check out the Busker’s Stage at this year’s festival! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just want to try something new, anyone can play; just pop your name down and pick a time! Sign up on the day – first come, first to play! If you wish
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The 2026 Festival stage splits are out now! Check out who’s playing on each stage and start planning your festival weekend Friday the 17th July the gates will open at 4:30pm. Saturday the 18th July the gates open at 11am, with Feel Now Yoga, family workshops, entertainment and more before the live music gets underway
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A Full Circle Moment with The Melodrome Mobile Stage… When the first Alston Live Festival took place back in 2014, the main stage stood proudly in the open air. It was the first festival held there since the legendary Moon Festivals of Nenthead, where music echoed across the fells and people gathered to celebrate freely
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Introducing Uncle Carbunkle! We’re delighted to welcome Cumbrian cyber skiffle favourites Uncle Carbunkle to Alston Live Festival 2026! Known for their infectious mix of blues, roots, and skiffle-inspired sounds, Uncle Carbunkle delivers a performance that’s guaranteed to get toes tapping and faces smiling. What makes them truly unique? Many of their instruments are handmade by
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An Alston Live 2026 Exclusive with Three Tynes! We’re delighted to share our latest interview with Three Tynes, one of the North East’s most engaging music and culture podcasts. Ahead of Alston Live 2026, we sat down with Steve Chaplin from Three Tynes to talk about this year’s festival, the artists joining us in July,
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Learn Ukulele with Ian K Brown at Alston Live 2026! Join us for a free ukulele workshop at this year’s festival, on Saturday 18th July at 3pm, led by renowned singer/songwriter and string musician Ian K Brown. Be ready to sing, have fun, and surprise yourselves! This workshop is suitable for beginners and is a
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Jason the Juggling Jester at Alston Live 2026! We’re excited to welcome Jason the Juggling Jester to Alston Live 2026! Expect jaw-dropping juggling, comedy, circus skills, and audience participation guaranteed to keep the kids entertained and the whole family smiling!
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Biking Viking Invasion at Alston Live 2026! The Biking Vikings, a North East troupe of pipe and drum playing Vikings, are returning to this year’s festival in support of Brain Tumour Research! Over the last 10 years they’ve raised over £80,000 for Brain Tumour Research, and every penny collected goes straight to the charity. The
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