5 Dog Friendly Festivals in North East England

This post will share some of the festivals you can bring your dog along to in North East England this year. Of course, some dogs will love festivals but others will not appreciate the crowds / noise. Not everyone will want to / be able to take their dogs to festivals but for those who can and would like to, this post is for you. 

Always check with festival websites / social media for the most up-to-date information when booking and making plans rather than relying on the information shared in this post. 

I'm not going to preach to you all - I am sure everyone here is a responsible dog owner and will pick up after their dog / won't put their dog under unneccessary stress. You don't need me to tell you this.  But please also remember that we can't predict the weather and when the day comes, it may be too hot for dogs to be outdoors so I would recommend having a back up plan in place. 

Mighty Dub Fest - 17 - 19 June 2022 

Mighty Dub Fest is the North East's largest VW festival. Taking place overlooking Alnwick Castle, you can expect entertainment and live music for the whole family. 

Mighty Dub Fest is a dog-friendly festival and there is even a dog show. Tickets are available from £5 per child / £10 per adult (day) to £15 per child / £42 per adult (weekend camping). Find out more here. 

Festival by the Sea - 15, 16 & 17 July 2022 

Festival by the Sea (formerly the Chilli Fest) takes place on Meggies Burn Field opposite the sea front between Blyth and Seaton Sluice. It's a huge field with plenty of space. Dogs on leads are welcome and water / waterbowls are available from all of the bars on site. 

There are a range of tickets available from day tickets (£10-£15) to weekend camping tickets (£27.50 - £47.50) which can be purchased in advance here. 

No announcements on a line up yet but last year, Martin Kemp was the headline act. You can expect a couple of stages, beer tents, street food and entertainment. Find out more here. 

Northumberland Pride - 26-28 August 2022

Northumberland Pride also takes place on Meggies Burn Field opposite the sea front between Blyth and Seaton Sluice. We loved this festival last year and would say it has a very chilled and relaxed / welcoming vibe. Tickets are a steal and available from just £5 per person (early bird) including up to three under 12s free (make sure you select this option). You can buy tickets here. 

Dogs are welcome on a non-extendable lead. 

Expect a parade, live music, market stalls, family area, fun fair, health zone and more. Find out more here. 

Lindisfarne Festival - 1-4 September 2022

Lindisfarne Festival is an adults-only festival on Beal Farm near Holy Island in Northumberland. Back for its 7th year, you can expect escapism, 8 stages, live music, entertainment, street food and more. 

Dogs are welcome at the festival but must be kept on a short lead and are not permitted in the indoor music marquees. You do need to buy your dog a ticket for this one (they're £10). 

Tickets are available from £68.84 to £300 (and don't forget your dog ticket too). Find out more here. 

North East Dog Festival - 3 & 4 September 2022 

The North East Dog Fesival is dedicated to our four-legged friends. Taking place at Kirkley Hall in Ponteland, you can expect stalls and stands, scentventure and agility activities, professional demonstations, training demos and wellness info alongside food and drink options. 

Dogs on a short non-extendable lead are of course welcome, but be aware that there will obviously be a lot of dogs here compared with other festivals before deciding to visit. Tickets are available from £10 per adult and U16s/dogs go free. Find out more here. 

Looking for more places to visit with your dog? Check out 50+ dog friendly places to visit in North East England here. 


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