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Alnwick International Music Festival — Free Family Day

A full free day of live music, sword-dancing and ukulele workshops for all ages, with performances from the Amble Sword Dancers, Ian K Brown, Pistol Pete Wearn and The Cherry Pickers.

Friday, 7 August 2026From 10:00amSt Paul's School, South Road, AlnwickFreeby Alnwick International Music Festival

About This Event

The Saturday of the Alnwick International Music Festival is a free, family-friendly day of entertainment based at St Paul's School on South Road. Expect performances across the day from the Amble Sword Dancers, Ian K Brown, Pistol Pete Wearn and The Cherry Pickers, among others. Hands-on workshops let visitors try their hand at new skills including sword dancing and ukulele, and the festival traditionally winds up with a family ceilidh that everyone is welcome to join.

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