Music in South Marine Park returns for 2026 - this is the full line-up

Live music is returning to South Marine Park this summer.

The Music in South Marine Park programme is returning as part of the This is South Tyneside Festival.

Members of the public will be able to enjoy live music from local bands at the bandstand in the South Shields park on Saturday afternoons from July 24 until September 5.

All of the concerts will be free of charge - with performances running on Saturdays from 2pm until 4pm.

Music in South Marine Park is returning to the Victorian bandstand this summer.placeholder image
Music in South Marine Park is returning to the Victorian bandstand this summer. | Iconic Media Group

The full line-up for 2026 is as follows:

  • Saturday, July 24: Paula and the Protons.
  • Saturday, August 1: The Howard Baker Band.
  • Saturday, August 8: The Gaslighters.
  • Saturday, August 15: Four Worried Men.
  • Saturday, August 22: The Lovemakers.
  • Saturday, September 5: Act to be confirmed.

The live music programme at the Victorian bandstand is brought to the public by The Friends of North and South Marine Park.

The This is South Tyneside Festival is also bringing Sunday concerts to Bents Park, as well as local bands and brass bands to the Sandhaven Amphitheatre.

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