# Festivals in Whitley Bay 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay

- **Event Name**: Whitley Bay Sandcastle Competition
  - **Description**: SPREAD THE NEWS! 

Get ready to dig, sculpt and create. Join us on Sunday 16th August for the Whitley Bay annual Sandcastle Competition, a day of seaside fun for all ages.

🌊 Location: Whitley Bay Beach.
🕘 Time: 10am. 
❤️ Prizes.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to families
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  - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whitley-bay/whitley-bay-sandcastle-competition/200030487792800
  - **Venue**: Whitley Bay
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- **Event Name**: Ocean Film Festival - Whitley Bay - 25 September 2026
  - **Description**: The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is back for autumn 2026 with a brand-new selection of captivating ocean films!About this EventClimb aboard for a night of ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour features a n
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Sep 25 2026 at 10:15 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whitley-bay/ocean-film-festival-whitley-bay-25-september-2026/100001982395453165
  - **Venue**: Playhouse
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  - **Price**: GBP 18 to 20
  - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals
- **Event Name**: Festive Lunch the Grinch
  - **Description**: Enjoy a festive meal with the Grinch, the green mischief-maker who once tried to steal Christmas from Whoville – and is now back to cause chaos at Spanish City!


Adult: £35.00 per person

Child: £19.50 per person

Baby: £5.00 (Includes ticket to see Sant
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 12:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whitley-bay/festive-lunch-the-grinch/200029984781754
  - **Venue**: Spanish City Plaza, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1BG Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: christmas, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Art and Craft Fair
  - **Description**: Calling all local crafts people! St. Paul's is hosting its first ever craft fair this summer. 
Tables £12. Contact carostamas@gmail.com to book your table.
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whitley-bay/art-and-craft-fair/200030242798414
  - **Venue**: Park View, Whitley Bay
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## Trending Events in Whitley Bay

- **Event Name**: Elkie Brooks - The Long Farewell Tour
  - **Description**: SOLD OUT
  - **Venue**: Marine Avenue, NE26 1LZ Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Dr. John Cooper Clarke at Playhouse Whitley Bay
  - **Venue**: Playhouse Whitley Bay
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- **Event Name**: Susan Calman at Playhouse Whitley Bay
  - **Venue**: Playhouse Whitley Bay
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- **Event Name**: Francis Rossi Songbook: Quo: Past, Present, Future
  - **Description**: The Francis Rossi ‘Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future’ shows will include, of course, a hand-picked host of Francis’ many evergreen Status Quo classics, some deep cuts; and he is also working up a new medley. This tour is the only place to hear Francis
  - **Venue**: Marine Avenue, NE26 1LZ Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Susan Calman: Tall Tales
  - **Description**: A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years.

Tall tales is a show about Cruising, driving tanks, cats and getting older. You might have seen her on the television or heard her on the rad
  - **Venue**: Marine Avenue, NE26 1LZ Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Whitley Bay Sandcastle Competition
  - **Description**: SPREAD THE NEWS! 

Get ready to dig, sculpt and create. Join us on Sunday 16th August for the Whitley Bay annual Sandcastle Competition, a day of seaside fun for all ages.

🌊 Location: Whitley Bay Beach.
🕘 Time: 10am. 
❤️ Prizes.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to families
  - **Venue**: Whitley Bay
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- **Event Name**: UK Pink Floyd Experience - Whitley Bay Playhouse
  - **Description**: In 2027, the UK Pink Floyd Experience marks 50 years of Animals with a landmark tour.
Witness the full album performed live, complemented by a powerful journey through Pink Floyd’s greatest works — from early psychedelia to stadium anthems, with a few une
  - **Venue**: Playhouse Whitley Bay
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- **Event Name**: Paul Young in North Tyneside
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Paul Young Live at Playhouse on Saturday, June 12, 2027! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Paul Young is set to light up Playhouse with their unforgettable sound
  - **Venue**: Playhouse
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- **Event Name**: Afternoon Tea with Santa
  - **Description**: After tucking into a delicious Festive Afternoon Tea, children will meet Santa Claus in his grotto.

SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER | 12PM OR 3.30PM
SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER | 12PM
SUNDAY 13TH DECEMBER | 12PM
SATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER | 12PM OR 3.30PM
SUNDAY 20TH DECEMBER
  - **Venue**: Spanish City
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Whitley Bay?
  - **A:** Whitley Bay Sandcastle Competition (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 10:00 am at Whitley Bay), Ocean Film Festival - Whitley Bay - 25 September 2026 (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at Playhouse), Festive Lunch the Grinch (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 12:00 pm at Spanish City Plaza, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1BG Whitley Bay, United Kingdom), Art and Craft Fair (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:30 am at Park View, Whitley Bay).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Whitley Bay in August 2026?
  - **A:** Whitley Bay Sandcastle Competition (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 10:00 am at Whitley Bay), Art and Craft Fair (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:30 am at Park View, Whitley Bay).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Whitley Bay?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay?
  - **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 Whitley Bay?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Whitley Bay include Whitley Bay, Playhouse, Spanish City Plaza, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1BG Whitley Bay, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Whitley Bay?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Whitley Bay range from GBP 18 to GBP 20. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Whitley Bay?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Whitley Bay include Our Whitley Bay, Snowline Media, Spanish City.
- **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 Whitley Bay?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Whitley Bay.

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