This year is extra special as we celebrate the festival’s 21st anniversary - we’ve got a fantastic programme lined up to mark the occasion.
From spectacular live music concerts in the stunning setting of Tynemouth Priory and Castle, to free family street entertainment, a silent disco, live jazz, and the much loved pageant featuring local schoolchildren and community groups, there really is something for everyone to enjoy.
There’s always a wonderful buzz along our beautiful coastline during the festival. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting North Tyneside for the first time, I encourage you to make the most of your time here by exploring our brilliant independent businesses, attractions, restaurants and, of course, our award winning beaches.
Whatever you choose to see and do, I hope the Mouth of the Tyne Festival brings memorable moments and a warm North Tyneside welcome.
Karen Clark Elected Mayor of
TYNEMOUTH PRIORY AND CASTLE
FRIDAY 10 JULY 2026
SOLD OUT
SUNDAY 12 JULY 2026
TYNEMOUTH PRIORY AND CASTLE
FOOD AND DRINK FOOD AND DRINK
Some of the region’s best street food will be at this year’s festival.
Anyone attending the music concerts at Tynemouth Priory and Castle can enjoy food from our independent street food traders.
There will also be a festival bar with beers, wine, prosecco and soft drinks.
Concert attendees can bring their own food and drink in reasonable quantities but no glass is allowed.
STREET ENTERTAINMENT
Belladonna and her Venus Flytraps
Meet Belladonna, the beautiful but deadly gardener, as she tries to catch a tasty morsel for her hungry Venus Flytraps. Is your hand steady enough that you dare to feed the flytraps yourself? Or will you help Aristotle the batty bluebottle to escape from their deadly clutches?
Carnotaurus
Dash is a bull-headed Carnotaurus and very hard to keep under control. He has a mind of his own and is one of the more difficult dinosaurs to train. Whilst our Carnotaurus isn’t the most obedient of ride-on dinosaurs, he has had months of training, but he often misunderstands directions!
The Butterfly Collection
What could be more festive, miraculous or memorable than the arrival of a giant flock of butterflies? The Butterflies spread the philosophy that no-one has to do things… it is perfectly adequate to simply float about being beautiful perhaps sipping some nectar.
Felicity Footloose
Packed with acrobatics, juggling and audience participation. Her show builds to a breathtaking finale, juggling three razor-sharp knives while hanging upside down by her feet, a stunt reportedly performed by no one else in the world.
Jack Wise
A ‘Modern Day Vaudevillian’ combining magic and ventriloquism. The quick-witted Irish charm and relentless audience interaction make every performance feel unique. Highlights include turning a volunteer into a life-size ventriloquist puppet, swallowing a 24-inch steel sword and performing close-up card magic.
Bubble Cirkus
A high-energy show where the audience can expect to be involved, amazed and amused in their search for virtuosity in circus techniques.
Lifeguards
A comedy street theatre act who patrol events from high-chairs armed with megaphones, whistles, and flip flops. Watch out for their stretching routines!
Human Hedges
A unique walkabout act in topiary costumes inspired by classic fairy stories. They operate as living statues, standing perfectly still. Or do they?
Bumbulum the Fool
A comedy street clown combining juggling, unicycling and laugh-outloud moments.
Comedy Waiters
This dinner service delight combines silent comedy and graceful slapstick. Beginning with the odd plate flip or sculpted napkin until, with a flick of their bow-ties, our undercover comedians reveal their true colours.
Football Crazy
Welcome to the world’s only mobile football stadium, complete with referee and commentator. One a side football just got serious. As the pitch moves around the streets the stadium sound system plays all your favourite football tunes.
Rob Roy Collins
Rob Roy Collins is a Guinness World Record-holding escapologist who has beaten Houdini's own time for upside-down straitjacket escapes.
The Maniax
A fast paced comedy show with plenty of shenanigans and gags. Watch in awe (and participate too) as a spectacle of chains, padlocks and stunts unfold before your very eyes.
Out of the Deep Blue
A moving tale about our earth's climate emergency told through dance, movement and masterful puppeteering.
Football Freestyler
Spectacular freestyle performances from one of the UK's leading pro football freestylers. Get involved and learn some new skills!
Dr Pandemonious Fish
A bumbling Victorian gent and a highly skilled buffoon of a man. Dr Fish entertains with his combination of cunning circus tricks and preposterously pompous clowning featuring hat manipulation, ball juggling and rubber chicken taming.
Professor David Reakes
Listen along and join in as The Professor weaves his stories around you which he has gleaned from his travels around the globe. But bewareyou may end up telling a joke, howling like a wolf or turning into a cake!
The Curious Deceptions of Mr Rea
Wonderful wizardry and bamboozling bafflement for all the family, delivered by a charming charlatan of the dark arts – remember to count your fingers as you leave!
Rock Choir
A spectacular display of uplifting, feel-good pop, rock and contemporary chart songs performed by the North East Rock Choir.
STREET PERFORMERS SCHEDULE
Saturday 11 July
Times are approximate and subject to change.
Cabaret Stage:
12pm The Maniax
12.45pm Comedy Waiters
1.20pm Rock Choir
1.50pm Jack Wise
2.20m Football Freestyler
2.40pm Comedy Waiters
3.10pm The Maniax
3.55pm Jack Wise
4.25pm Football Freestyler
4.45pm Comedy Waiters
Street Theatre Arena:
Street Arena 1 - Uncle Tacko’s Imaginarium with The Dom-Tink!
12.30pm The Curious Deceptions of Mister Rea
1.30pm Professor Reakes ‘Rum tales and silly limericks’
2.30pm Dr Pandemonious Fish
3.30pm The Curious Deceptions of Mister Rea 4.30pm Professor Reakes ‘Rum tales and silly limericks’
Street Arena 2
12.55pm, 2.55pm
1.25pm, 3.25pm 12pm, 1.55pm, 3.55pm
Street Arena 3
Rob Roy Collins Bumbulum the Fool Bubble Cirkus
12.25pm, 2.25pm, 4.25pm Out of the Deep Blue
Walkabouts:
1pm, 3pm, 4.30pm Football Crazy 1.30pm, 3pm Butterflies 12pm, 2pm, 3.30pm Belladonna and her Venus Flytraps
12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm Human Hedges 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm Lifeguards 12pm, 2pm, 4pm Out of the Deep Blue
12.30pm - 3.30pm (at intervals) Let it Snow Productions (character appearances) 12pm, 2pm, 3.15pm Carnotaurus
Everyday Language Solutions are providing an NRCPD registered British Sign Language Interpreter to support this event.
STREET PERFORMERS SCHEDULE
Sunday 12 July
Times are approximate and subject to change.
Cabaret Stage:
10.55am Welcome from Jack Wise
11am Felicity Footloose
11.30am Football Freestyler
11.50am Jack Wise
12.20pm Rock Choir
12.50pm The Maniax
1.35pm Felicity Footloose
2.05pm Football Freestyler
2.25pm Jack Wise
2.55pm The Maniax
3.35pm Felicity Footloose
4.05pm Football Freestyler
Street Theatre Arena:
Street Arena 1 - Uncle Tacko’s Imaginarium with The Dom-Tink!
11.30am Professor Reakes ‘Rum tales and silly limericks’
12.30pm Dr Pandemonious Fish
1.30pm The Curious Deceptions of Mister Rea
2.30pm Professor Reakes ‘Rum tales and silly limericks’
11.15am, 2pm, 3.30pm Belladonna and her Venus Flytraps
11.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm Human Hedges
1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm Lifeguards
11am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm Out of the Deep Blue
11.30am - 3pm (at intervals) Let it Snow Productions (character appearances) 12pm, 2pm, 4.30pm Carnotaurus
Everyday Language Solutions are providing an NRCPD registered British Sign Language Interpreter to support this event.
FESTIVAL PARADE
Saturday 11 July, 11.15am – ‘FOLK’
See the magical creatures of folk tales brought to life - a bob of selkies, a mischief of crows, a giant boot and the ‘Green Man’ himself.
Watch schools and community groups parade in their vibrant costumes and promenade their creations, while enjoying music from the Storytellers, Spanish City Rollers, Drumdin and North Tyneside Music Hub samba.
Created by Salto Arts in partnership with local schools and community groups.
SILENT DISCO
Saturday 11 July: 12pm – 5pm
Sunday 12 July: 11am – 5pm
Up to 100 people at a time can bust a move on the Front Street dance floor. Don’t be shy – get involved.
FRONT STREET COMMUNITY STAGE
Saturday 11 July
12pm
Spanish City Rollers
12.30pm Urban Chorus Choir
12.55pm North East Gospel Choir
2pm Mouths of the Tyne Choir
2.30pm Linskill Choir 3pm Can’t Sing Choir 3.30pm Bay Uke 4pm The Twist 4.30pm
Look out for the Lookers Volkswagen Van Centre Newcastle VW display. The team will be around to help you find the perfect vehicle for work, adventure or everyday life.
SUNDAY FOR SAMMY STAGEFRONT STREET
Sunday 12 July
Sunday for Sammy champions North East talent, giving emerging performers real stages, real audiences, and real opportunities. We’re buzzing to bring an afternoon of live music to Mouth of the Tyne Festival, showcasing brilliant North Tyneside artists and celebrating the region’s creative spirit.
Follow sundayforsammy.org for more artist updates.
11am Chris Forbes Band
11.35am Archie Worrall
12pm Billie Wharton
12.50pm Low Light
1.35pm Savannah Lily
2.15pm Katie Grace
3pm Sam Iduorobo
3.30pm Alf Hill
4.15pm The Last Time
JAZZ STAGE
Saturday 11 July
12pm: The Vieux Carré Jazzmen
With a repertoire ranging from pop songs to blues and marches, the whole spectrum of traditional Jazz is covered.
1pm: Rendezvous Jazz
This popular six piece has a wide repertoire including traditional, New Orleans and Dixieland Jazz, as well as blues and ballads.
2pm: Castilo Nuevo
A vibrant North East trio playing music from Latin traditions including Son Cubano, Mambo, Rumba, Salsa and Samba with infectious groove.
3pm: Classic Swing
Six piece band and vocalist playing an entertaining selection of jazz, specialising in 1930s swing.
4pm: Abbie Finn Trio
Drummer Abbie Finn and her trio were described as 'Exceptional British Jazz' by Jazz FM and have performed across the UK.
Sunday 12 July
11am: Trilogy of Four
A jazz quartet who play the music of Wayne Shorter comprising saxophone, guitar, double bass and drums.
12.10pm: River City Jazzmen
First formed in 1955, River City Jazzmen have been an integral part of the Tyneside traditional jazz scene for decades.
1.20pm: The Delta Prophets
North Blues and swing trio featuring harmonica, guitar and vocals.
2.30pm: B.O.C.K.S SET
A dream come true for the Stephen family....mum, dad and twins playing music from all generations for all generations. Sax, trumpet, guitar, drums and vocal line up.
3.40pm: The Mouth of the Tyne All Stars
The Mouth of the Tyne All Stars are not only a group of versatile jazz musicians, but also longstanding friends who have appeared in different jazz bands over the years.
Help us reduce waste
Look out for recycling stations inside the Priory and on Front Street, where you can recycle empty plastic bottles and drinks cans, clean cardboard and foil in the purple wheelie bins. All other items should go in the general waste bins on the site. Recycling bins can also be found around Tynemouth village.
Priory Shows FAQs
Where can I buy tickets?
Remaining tickets are available from See Tickets and Ticketmaster. Re-sale tickets may be available from See Tickets, Ticketmaster and Twickets.
What if my tickets don’t turn up?
We are unable to deal with ticket issues unless we have been notified of changes by the ticket provider. If you have any ticket queries, you must contact the ticket company you booked through.
What time are the concerts?
Gates open at 6pm. Support acts start at around 7pm. Concerts finish by 10.30pm.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
Food and drink is available on site (see page 9) but people can also bring their own. Alcohol is allowed in moderate quantities. Glass and BBQs are NOT permitted. Bag searches will be conducted.
Is there any seating inside the Priory?
No, they are standing concerts. We have an accessible viewing area for those with disabilities and additional needs, with spaces on a first come first served basis. People can bring camping chairs but should be mindful that views may be restricted. Tents and windbreaks are not permitted.
Is the site accessible?
Yes it is. There is a path all the way into the Priory which leads to a raised viewing area, if required. There are accessible toilets on site.
If I need to leave the concert can I get back in?
There is no re-admittance once you have entered the Priory.
Is there a cash machine?
There is no ATM on site. Street food traders and the bar all accept card payments.
Are dogs allowed?
No dogs are allowed on site, except guide dogs.
Is smoking allowed?
No smoking is permitted.
Can I take photos?
Yes. Capturing photos for personal use is fine. Photography or filming for commercial use is not allowed without prior authorisation. No drones are permitted over the festival site.
Can I bring my bike?
Bikes are not permitted inside the Priory. Cycle storage is located outside near the Gibraltar Rock.
Where can I park?
Parking will be extremely limited in and around Tynemouth Village. We recommend that you use public transport where possible (www.nexus.org.uk). There are limited blue badge parking spaces nearby. If travelling by car, please note Front Street will be closed Friday to Sunday.
Travel Information
Park and Ride
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July
Beaconsfield* to Tynemouth Village** every 20 minutes between 10am and 7.20pm. Tynemouth Village to Beaconsfield every 20 minutes between 10.08am and 7.28pm.
Park and ride users can park in Beaconsfield Car Park (subject to availability) and must use pay and display. Payment machines are located in the car park. Payment can also be made via the parking app RingGo.
Parkingwillbe extremelylimitedinand aroundTynemouth. We recommend that youusepublic transportorthePark and Ride service whereverpossible.
*Beaconsfield Car Park is located on the seafront at Tynemouth adjacent to Tynemouth Aquarium. **Outside Boots on Percy Park Road (south bound).
Seafront Cycle Lane
Traffic in and around the Tynemouth area will be extremely busy during the festival. We recommend using public transport wherever possible.
Between Friday 10 July and Sunday 12 July, the cycle path between the Grand Hotel and Gibraltar Rock pub will be used for essential vehicles only.
That means that vehicles, including cycles, will share that cycle path as they enter the village. This will allow residents, business owners, festival production vehicles, taxis and drop offs to access the site while Front Street is closed.
Cycles will share the northbound traffic lane with all other vehicles to leave the village for that weekend only.
We ask all road users to be safe, stick within the speed limits and be patient.
Metro
Normal service will run with trains every 12 minutes on Saturday daytime and every 15 minutes in the evening and on Sunday.
Last trains:
From Tynemouth to South Shields (via Whitley Bay) 10.51pm, from Tynemouth to Pelaw (via Whitley Bay) 11.06pm, from Tynemouth to Longbenton 00.06am, from Tynemouth to Manners 00.12am. From Heworth to South Hylton 11.11pm, from Heworth to Sunderland 11.25pm.
Please check latest times before making your journey: www.nexus.org.uk/metro
Pick up
Tynemouth Priory & Castle
Tynemouth Metro Station
First Aid Point (concerts)
Front Street Entertainment
Jazz Stage
Priory & Castle Main Stage
Festival Catering
Festival Bar
Toilets and Accessible Toilets
Festival Information
Children’s Pageant Start/Finish
Road Closure
Road Closure
Park and Ride (Beaconsfield) Kings Priory School Kings Priory School
