Brass bands set to return to South Shields Amphitheatre - full line-up for 2026
Brass bands will once again take to the seafront amphitheatre in South Shields.
The brass band performances are returning to South Shields’ Seafront Amphitheatre as part of the This is South Tyneside Festival 2026.
Running from June until August, the performances are a much‑loved highlight of the festival programme, which also includes the Summer Parade and Sunday Concerts.


This is the full line-up for 2026:
- Sunday, June 7: Westoe Brass.
- Sunday, June 14: NASUWT Concert Band.
- Sunday, June 21: Craghead Colliery Band.
- Sunday, June 28: Dunston Silver Band.
- Sunday, July 5: South Tyneside Music Service.
- Sunday, July 19: Whickham Wind.
- Sunday, July 26: Bear Park and Esh.
- Sunday, August 2: Houghton Brass.
- Sunday, August 9: Stanhope Silver Band.
- Sunday, August 16: Alnwick Playhouse Band.
- Sunday, August 23: The Felling Band.
- Sunday, August 30: Off Key Music.
All of the above performance times are scheduled for 3.30pm until 5.30pm.
Full details are available at: https://www.visitsouthtyneside.co.uk/article/29923/Brass-Bands-Events-Calendar.