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.
25. He's got rhythm
A member of Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blue Orchestra at Alnwick. Photo: Jane Coltman
26. A great evening
The Jools Holland concert at Alnwick Castle Pastures in 2006. Photo: Jane Coltman/Kate Miller
27. Singing the blues
Jools Holland has the Alnwick crowd in the palm of his hand. Photo: Jane Coltman
