Stars of the first gig were Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blue Orchestra, with special guests Ruby Turner and Sam Brown.
Despite early showers in the afternoon, a large crowd enjoyed lavish picnics ahead of the fabulous concert that set the standard for those to come, including Jools himself (2008 and 2010); Status Quo and 10cc (2011); Jessie J (2012); Simple Minds (2014); and Madness, Lightning Seeds, Nile Rodgers and Il Divo (2018).
Do you remember the 2006 performance? Here is a gallery of pictures to jog your memories.

. Oh what a night! Jools Holland at Alnwick in 2006
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra perform at the first concert in the Pastures beneath Alnwick Castle in 2006. Photo: Jane Coltman/Kate Miller

. Brolly good time
The crowds settle down in the rain at The Pastures. Photo: Jane Coltman

. Under cover
Keeping dry ahead of the Jools Holland concert at Alnwick in 2006. Photo: Jane Coltman


. Wedding party
A girls' night out at Jools Holland's concert in Alnwick. Photo: Jane Coltman


. Smiling between showers
The expectant crowd waits for the Jools Holland concert to start. Photo: Jane Coltman

. Settling down
Getting set for the start of the Jools Holland gig at Alnwick. Photo: Kate Miller


. Waiting for Jools
Big crowd waiting for the Jools Holland concert to start. Photo: Jane Coltman


. Spectacular scene
The stage is set for the 2006 Jools Holland concert in front of Alnwick Castle. Photo: Jane Coltman

. Approving fans
Great start! The crowd enjoys the concert in the Pastures under Alnwick Castle. Photo: Jane Coltman

. Playing in the rain
Early showers didn't dampen the fun at the Jools Holland concert in Alnwick in 2006. Photo: Jane Coltman/Kate Miller

1. Brolly good time
The crowds settle down in the rain at The Pastures. Photo: Jane Coltman

2. Under cover
Keeping dry ahead of the Jools Holland concert at Alnwick in 2006. Photo: Jane Coltman


4. Wedding party
A girls' night out at Jools Holland's concert in Alnwick. Photo: Jane Coltman