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.
9. Waiting for Jools
Big crowd waiting for the Jools Holland concert to start. Photo: Jane Coltman
11. Spectacular scene
The stage is set for the 2006 Jools Holland concert in front of Alnwick Castle. Photo: Jane Coltman
12. Approving fans
Great start! The crowd enjoys the concert in the Pastures under Alnwick Castle. Photo: Jane Coltman