Many of the Northumberland festivals aim to shine a spotlight on and celebrate North East talent, whether they write books, make music or films.
So, get your diary out and make a note of what you have to look forward to in 2023.
Here is a list of nine festivals and concerts which we think will be a lot of fun:
Here is a list of nine festivals and concerts which we think will be a lot of fun:
![The festival in Bedlington is set to make a return this year on July 22. In addition to musical entertainment, the festival will also include street theatre, fairground rides, a craft fair, and food concessions.](https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmI3NmRjNDA1LTc1MWYtNDk0My04MmI2LTZhNGM4ZTQ3OTU4ZTpmZmVmMGJjYy02MGQ3LTQ1ZGEtODlhOS05MzFhZTc0MDBkZGQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Gallagher Park Live
The festival in Bedlington is set to make a return this year on July 22. In addition to musical entertainment, the festival will also include street theatre, fairground rides, a craft fair, and food concessions. Photo: www.rockingtheshot.com
![South Beach pub in Blyth is hosting the much-loved festival once again, but is hoping that this year will be bigger and better then ever before. It will feature local musicians and tribute bands, dancers, and stalls. The event s taking place on July 22 between noon and 7pm.](https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmIxNDc0YmQxLWM4NzEtNDljYi1hODI0LWI1NDk5ODhlNmUwMzo1NDc5NTI0My0wYjY2LTQ4MTktOTgzNC03YmU0NTgzMmE2YjI=.png?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. South Beach Fest
South Beach pub in Blyth is hosting the much-loved festival once again, but is hoping that this year will be bigger and better then ever before. It will feature local musicians and tribute bands, dancers, and stalls. The event s taking place on July 22 between noon and 7pm. Photo: Contributed
![Authors including LJ Ross and Ann Cleeves have been lined up in what, it is hoped, will establish Alnwick as the story town of the north. Hollywood directors of blockbuster Dungeons and Dragons have given the event their support and have donated two tickets to the red carpet premier, meaning that tickets are up for grabs to see Chris Pine and Hugh Grant in the flesh. The event will also transform the town through a Fringe Festival, where shops, cafes and pubs will get involved in bringing Alnwick to life through creativity.](https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjAzMmI3YmZjLTQ1MDctNGI4NS05Y2RiLTZhNjA4ZDM2NGY2NDo2ZTAwYjNlOC1iZTZhLTQ0ODAtYWMwYy1jYjg5NTVkZjBmYTA=.png?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Alnwick Story Fest
Authors including LJ Ross and Ann Cleeves have been lined up in what, it is hoped, will establish Alnwick as the story town of the north. Hollywood directors of blockbuster Dungeons and Dragons have given the event their support and have donated two tickets to the red carpet premier, meaning that tickets are up for grabs to see Chris Pine and Hugh Grant in the flesh. The event will also transform the town through a Fringe Festival, where shops, cafes and pubs will get involved in bringing Alnwick to life through creativity. Photo: Contributed
![All Pints East, the biggest craft beer festival on the North East coast, is set to return for the second year on February 18. Following a hugely popular launch event last year, the region’s favourite bars and brewers will come together for the two-day gathering to celebrate the diversity and calibre of the North East craft beer scene.](https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjE0MjI1MmEwLTBlMmQtNDUwZi1hZTNhLTc5Njg2YzA2OTllMToyOTc3NTlkMy04ZGRhLTRiOGYtYjBkMi1iZGFkNzRmNTcxNjU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. All Pints East
All Pints East, the biggest craft beer festival on the North East coast, is set to return for the second year on February 18. Following a hugely popular launch event last year, the region’s favourite bars and brewers will come together for the two-day gathering to celebrate the diversity and calibre of the North East craft beer scene. Photo: Contributed