A big weekend in South Shields will get underway with a market on the coastline.

This weekend marks a huge step for the summer as South Shields Amphitheatre comes alive with a series of events - and a local market will kick off proceedings.

Taking place along the covered walkway at the coastal performance space, the South Shields Seaside Market will welcome craft makers as well as food and drink providers between 10am and 3pm to start a busy day on Sunday, May 31.

Musical talent across the North East is set to be showcased at the This is South Tyneside Festival. | Other 3rd Party

placeholder image — Musical talent across the North East is set to be showcased at the This is South Tyneside Festival. | Other 3rd Party

This is the next of a series of markets taking place on the site throughout the summer. The market will also pop up on Sunday, June 14 and Sunday, June 28 next month.

It returns every other Sunday until Sunday, October 18.

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For many the market will act as the start of a busy evening at the Amphitheatre. Following a public mural design competition, the winning artwork will be unveiled before the summer’s first live music event at the site between 3.30pm and 5pm.

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