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GlastonAbbey 2026

Two-day outdoor music festival on Hexham Abbey's cloister lawn — tribute acts, live bands, food vendors, and a festival atmosphere. Fri 31 July & Sat 1 August.

Date

Friday, 31 July 2026

Time

17:45

Location

Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham NE46 3NB

Cost

From £18

Organised by Hexham Abbey

About This Event

GlastonAbbey returns to Hexham Abbey's cloister lawn for two evenings of live music and festival fun. Friday's lineup features Fleeting Rumours (Fleetwood Mac tribute), Jason Arnup and his full band, and Geordie Cinnamon. Saturday brings Jack Bowater's Ed Sheeran Songbook with live guitar looping, Arctic Flunkies (Arctic Monkeys tribute), and returning headliners Oasis 96. Ticket prices have been frozen from last year, with enhanced amenities including dual bar stations, expanded food vendors, indoor and outdoor facilities, and a wider drinks selection including non-alcoholic options. Minimum age 12+. A bonus screening of Glastonbury The Movie (1993, restored in 4K) follows on Sunday August 2 at 7:30pm.

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