The Ouseburn Festival is a long-running community event that celebrates all the brilliant venues, spaces and people that make Ouseburn Valley the wonderful place it is. The theme of the festival this year is 'YOU-seburn'.
'YOUseburn Festival'
Ouseburn Festival is all about celebrating the incredible community in Ouseburn Valley, and this year more-so than ever, as four of Ouseburn’s community organisations hit milestone anniversaries. Stepney Bank Stables turns 25, Ouseburn Farm turns 50, Seven Stories turns 21 and Ouseburn Trust turns 30. To commemorate, the festival theme for 2026 reflects the community, celebrating how each of these charities have contributed to making Ouseburn the place it is today.
Festival highlights include:
Live Music Across the Valley
- Ouseburn Woodland Bandstand features daytime acoustic sets and evening live bands, including folk choirs and local acts like Beano, Alice Street, and The Avelons
- Two by Two stage offers an inclusive, family-friendly lineup of grassroots artists performing throughout the afternoon
- Evening DJ sets at venues like the Old Coal Yard bring a more club-focused atmosphere with queer DJs and live performers
Creative Workshops & Art Spaces:
- Family drawing workshop at Ouseburn Garden, where visitors help create a large collaborative artwork (no experience needed)
- Northern Print & Kiln pottery sessions offering drop-in creative workshops and printmaking exhibitions
- Interactive river installations at 51 Lime Street, including VR experiences and climate-focused art displays
Family & Outdoor Activities
- Boat trips on the River Tyne with the Newcastle Motor Boat Club (short guided trips)
- Alpacas, pony barn visits, and horse/dog agility shows at Stepney Bank Stables and the Cycle Hub
- Fairground games, face painting, candy floss, and street entertainment across multiple sites
Markets & Community Stalls
- Ouseburn Market (70+ artists and makers) showcasing local crafts and artwork
- Food markets at Ouseburn Arches, featuring street food vendors and local traders
- Community stalls, activist groups, and environmental organisations running interactive activities throughout the day
Evening Atmosphere & DJ Takeovers
- The Grove stage hosts indie and alternative live acts into the evening
- Old Coal Yard DJ sets focus on upbeat queer club sounds and live performance energy
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