# Festivals in South Shields 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in South Shields 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in South Shields

- **Event Name**: Bents Park Live: Pride in South Tyneside with Joe McElderry
  - **Description**: Headlining the day is our very own Joe McElderry – South Shields star, X Factor winner and powerhouse vocalist bringing his unmistakable voice, big personality and feel- good anthems to the Pride stage. Joe will be joined by an inspiring line‑up of specia
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  - **Date**: Sun Jul 19 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/bents-park-live-pride-in-south-tyneside-with-joe-mcelderry/200030093313323
  - **Venue**: Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 3, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, parties
- **Event Name**: SOUTH SHIELDS 10 MILE - 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY 🥳
  - **Description**: 🥳 THE SOUTH SHIELDS 10 MILE - 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY 🎉

Entries now live at https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=16113

Celebrating a Decade of Running Together… 

Join us as we mark 10 incredible years of miles, medals and memories along the stu
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  - **Date**: Sun Aug 02 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: Coast Road, South Shields
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- **Event Name**: Kids Fest 2026
  - **Description**: KIDS FEST – 26TH AUGUST 
 At The New Sundial
 11:30AM – 4:00PM
 Child £20 | Adult £10
Outside • Pure Festival Vibes • The ONAbout this EventWelcome to Kids Fest 2026!Get re
  - **Date**: Wed Aug 26 2026 at 11:30 am – Wed Aug 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/kids-fest-2026/100001984232178861
  - **Venue**: The New Sundial
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  - **Price**: GBP 12 to 22
  - **Categories**: kids, festivals
- **Event Name**: The Charlie and Carter Foundation Summer Fayre
  - **Description**: Sunday 23rd August | South Shields FC

Join us for a fun-filled day at the Charlie and Carter Foundation Summer Fayre, taking place at South Shields FC on Sunday 23rd August!

Bring your family and friends along to enjoy a fantastic community event packed
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  - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/the-charlie-and-carter-foundation-summer-fayre/200030145383455
  - **Venue**: South Shields
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## Trending Events in South Shields

- **Event Name**: Great North Run 2026
  - **Description**: Join Age UK Teesside for the most iconic half marathon - Great North Run 2026About this EventThe AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the route from Newcastl
  - **Venue**: Great North Run Finish Line
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- **Event Name**: Bents Park Live: Pride in South Tyneside with Joe McElderry
  - **Description**: Headlining the day is our very own Joe McElderry – South Shields star, X Factor winner and powerhouse vocalist bringing his unmistakable voice, big personality and feel- good anthems to the Pride stage. Joe will be joined by an inspiring line‑up of specia
  - **Venue**: Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 3, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: NUROMANTICA at BENTS PARK
  - **Description**: The very best of 80's synth pop played by full live band, opening for Chesney Hawkes and ABC
  - **Venue**: Bents Park
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- **Event Name**: Bents Park Live: Pride in South Tyneside with Joe McElderry and Sonia
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsJoe McElderry has 2 upcoming events.Sonia has 1 upcoming events.
  - **Venue**: Bents Park
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- **Event Name**: SOUTH SHIELDS 10 MILE - 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY 🥳
  - **Description**: 🥳 THE SOUTH SHIELDS 10 MILE - 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY 🎉

Entries now live at https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=16113

Celebrating a Decade of Running Together… 

Join us as we mark 10 incredible years of miles, medals and memories along the stu
  - **Venue**: Coast Road, South Shields
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- **Event Name**: Live in Bents Park: Judge Jules Live and Ultrabeat
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsJudge Jules has 4 upcoming events.PHATS & SMALL has 1 upcoming events.Sweet Female Attitude has 1 upcoming events.Ultrabeat has 1 upcoming events.
  - **Venue**: Bents Park
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- **Event Name**: Oz v Ikon
  - **Description**: OZ VS IKON 
The clubs that defined a generation are coming together for one unforgettable night!About this Event💥 OZ VS IKON 💥The clubs that defined a generation are coming together for one unforgettabl
  - **Venue**: The New Sundial
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- **Event Name**: Summer Camp
  - **Description**: 🌞 Summer Camps Are Back! 🌞

We are delighted to confirm the dates for our Summer Camps, and we have tons of exciting activities planned!

🐍 Visits from Crazy Creatures
🧪 Interactive sessions with Big Science
⚽ Multi-sports, games and challenges
💦 Our famo
  - **Venue**: Harton Academy
- **Event Name**: FREE MEET & GREET MASCOT EVENT
  - **Description**: Throughout 2026 we're upgrading your visit to Ocean beach Pleasure Park with FREE mascot meet & greets!

On Saturday 18th July prepare for a meet & greet with a certain blue speedster, so fast you'll be left trying to process his supersonic speed!
  - **Venue**: Sea Road, NE33 2LD South Shields, United Kingdom
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in South Shields?
  - **A:** Bents Park Live: Pride in South Tyneside with Joe McElderry (Sun Jul 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 3, United Kingdom), SOUTH SHIELDS 10 MILE - 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY 🥳 (Sun Aug 02 2026 at 09:00 am at Coast Road, South Shields), Kids Fest 2026 (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 11:30 am at The New Sundial), The Charlie and Carter Foundation Summer Fayre (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 12:30 pm at South Shields).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in South Shields this weekend July 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Bents Park Live: Pride in South Tyneside with Joe McElderry (Sun Jul 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 3, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in South Shields in July 2026?
  - **A:** Bents Park Live: Pride in South Tyneside with Joe McElderry (Sun Jul 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 3, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in South Shields?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in South Shields on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in South Shields?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in South Shields?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in South Shields include Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 3, United Kingdom, Coast Road, South Shields, The New Sundial.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in South Shields?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in South Shields range from GBP 12 to GBP 22. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in South Shields?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in South Shields include Sonia Evans Music, Run Eat Sleep, The New Sundial..
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in South Shields?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in South Shields.

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