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Sat, May 23
|North Shields
A Stone's Throw Festival 2026
A Stone's Throw Festival returns to North Shields on Saturday 23rd May 2026 for its fourth edition, a full-day multi-venue celebration of new music across one of the North East's most exciting coastal towns.
Time & Location
May 23, 2026, 12:00 PM
North Shields, Howard St, North Shields NE30 1SE, UK
About the event
Purchase tickets here.
The festival brings together some of the best emerging and established artists from around the UK and beyond, championing North Shields' thriving grassroots scene while welcoming audiences into a walkable route of independent venues, community spaces, and intimate stages. 2026 lineup includes: LUVCAT, WORKING MEN’S CLUB, CHALK, PANIC SHACK + many more exciting artists - more artists to be announced.
Past headliners and highlights include Shame, The Horrors, Katy J Pearson, White Lies, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Sundara Karma, Pip Blom, Vistas, BILK, and more. Each year delivers a packed day of discoveries, high-energy sets, and standout performances.
HOW THE FESTIVAL WORKS
Your festival ticket grants access to all participating venues throughout the day.
You will exchange your ticket for a wristband at the designated collection point before entering the festival route.