Newark Festival 2023

Newark Festival is a vibrant and diverse spread of music, art, food and family entertainment filling the streets and venues of Newark town centre. The festival kicks off on Friday 25th August with a family focused day of free events including a main stage in the Market Place with street performers, interactive workshops and Samba parades. Saturday sees a free entry multi genre music festival over multiple stages in local town centre venues with street art, food and entertainment galore throughout the town. On Sunday evening enjoy an intimate concert in the spectacular setting of Newark Castle grounds. Bank Holiday Monday, also in Newark Castle grounds, sees more free family entertainment including the annual Brass Band Explosion concert. The evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks finale at Newark Castle.

For tickets to the Sunday evening concert and specific event timings, please visit the website to sign up to receive the Newark Festival brochure and ticket sales newsletter.

Newark Festival is brought to you by Newark Town Council, Liz Hobbs Group and The Hustle Collective as part of the Cultural Heart of Newark programme.