LooseFest Live Music & Concerts

The North East's largest and most ambitious music festival weekender is back again on Saturday 5th August at Newcastle's Town Moor

Once again, 30,000 people are expected to attend each day of the already legendary LooseFest weekender who have put together their biggest line-up to date, with headline artists including Sean Paul, Chase and Status, Craig David, Patrick Topping, Ben Hemsley, Joel Corry, Andy C, Sub Focus, Dimension, Example, Sigala and Tinie Tempah as well as some of the biggest DJs around including Franky Wah, Alan Fitzpatrick, Hot Since 82, Kettama, Jax Jones, Sigala and many more, all lined up across five spectacular arenas

Tickets go on General Sale on Friday 17th February, but sign-up now at www.loosefest.com to get early access to all tickets and payment plans 2 hours before general release

In 2022, LooseFest became the largest festival in history to take over Newcastle’s Town MoorThe location is one of the largest inner-city greenspaces in Europe, spanning over 1,000 acres, making it larger than New York City's Central Park (843 acres)The LooseFest team have entered into a long-term partnership with the Freemen of Newcastle and the City Council to secure the future expansion of the site for many years to come, firmly cementing the North East on the UK festival map and beyond

Last year's event was truly historic, transforming the area into an adult wonderland and for 2023, the LooseFest team are taking things another step further, with 5 incredible arenas, a carefully curated street food village, funfair, a range of bars and vendors and unique immersive activations including a Bentley and Ferrari experience in VIP and in the festival's very own digital MetaverseAlthough the festival does not currently offer on site camping, with the location being so close to the city centre, there is a huge range of accommodation options nearby, from hotels to Airbnb's, as well as excellent transport links, making LooseFest one of the most easily accessible large-scale events in the country

The music of course is the centrepiece of the festival, playing out across five bespoke stages each with their own bold look and stunning sound, covering everything from house, DnB and disco to techno, RnB and dance classicsThe production is right at the cutting edge, with state of the art sound and lighting rigs, special effects and decor that is literally out of this world

A vital mix of international talent as well as local and UK stars from across the musical spectrum all line-up again this yearChief amongst them is global superstar Sean Paul, international drum and bass pin-ups Chase and Status and Andy C, RandB sensation Craig David with his TS5 show, chart topping party starter Example, UK grime star Tinie Tempah and Newcastle's very own Patrick Topping, who will be hosting one of the arenas under his ever popular Trick imprint

Also performing across the line-up are some of the biggest artists spanning the full breadth of electronic music, including DnB and bass selectors Sub Focus, Dimension, Bou and Kings of the Rollers, house, tech and techno maestros, Ben Hemsley, Joel Corry, Hot Since 82, Alan Fitzpatrick, Jax Jones, Schak and Syreeta as well as dance legends Judge Jules, Artful Dodger, Ultrabeat, Phats and Small, Flip and Fill and for the soulful house and disco lovers, Horse Meat Disco, A-Track and many more, with arenas hosted by Capital, Trick, Worried About Henry, What The Funk, Let’s Get Loose, Utopiar and Mixtape

LooseFest has grown at an incredible rate since its debut in Herrington Park in 2021Last year it set an all new standard for events in the North East and 2023 will be bigger and better than everThe team behind the festival is made up of experienced industry experts, having created and curated some of the region’s best events, venues, and festivals over the past 10 yearsLast year’s event created hundreds of jobs for the local community, working with as many local suppliers as possible, bringing in over £12m to the local economy and delivering an amazing experience to tens of thousands of party goers from across the UK

LooseFest 2023 is the ultimate way to spend a summer's weekend in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities, without the hassle of out-of-town travel and camping in the mudMake sure it's on your to do list this yearSign up now at www.loosefest.com and we’ll see you in the Toon!

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Artists: Chase and Status, Craig David, Joel Curry, Patrick Topping, Sean Paul, example, Andy C, Sub Focus, Dimension, Tinie, East End Dubs, Artful Dodger, Hot Since 82, Jax Jones, Belters Only, Bou, Alan Fitzpatrick

Hotels near The Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne

Staying overnight in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Wondering where to stay that's close to The Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne? We've teamed up with Booking.com to provide the best room rates for hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs near the Loosefest event in Newcastle upon Tyne.

The Townhouse Hotel

ROOMS FROM£85

676mAWAY

4 ★

Set in a leafy residential street, The Townhouse Hotel offers boutique accommodation in the Gosforth area of Newcastle upon Tyne. Free WiFi access is available and on site parking is possible..

Postcode: NE3 4ES
Distance from The Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne:
0.4 miles

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Jesmond Dene House

ROOMS FROM£103.55

1.95kmAWAY

4 ★

Winner of several awards including City Hotel of 2013, this grand house boasts stylish interiors and luxury accommodation in a parkland setting, just 5 minutes drive from the vibrant city centre..

Postcode: NE2 2EY
Distance from The Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne:
1.2 miles

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Best Western New Kent

ROOMS FROM£39.5

2.31kmAWAY

3 ★

Enjoy renowned, warm Geordie hospitality at this privately owned and personally operated family hotel, just minutes from the city centre..

Postcode: NE2 2TB
Distance from The Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne:
1.4 miles

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Newcastle Jesmond Hotel

ROOMS FROM£36.12

2.44kmAWAY

0 ★

Located in the heart of Jesmond, next to leafy Jesmond Dene park, this stylish hotel offers modern rooms with flat-screen TVs. Just 5 minutes walk from West Jesmond Metro Station, guests have easy access to Newcastles bustling centre..

Postcode: NE2 2TA
Distance from The Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne:
1.5 miles

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Cairn Hotel

ROOMS FROM£50

2.46kmAWAY

3 ★

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, Cairn Hotel has a 24-hour front desk as well as an on-site bar and restaurant, and offers contemporary accommodation with free WiFi access throughout 1.5 km from the city centre..

Postcode: NE2 2TJ
Distance from The Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne:
1.5 miles

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The New George Hotel

ROOMS FROM£35.1

2.52kmAWAY

0 ★

Situated in the heart of Newcastles popular Osborne Road, The New George Hotel offers bed and breakfast accommodation, en suite guest rooms and an onsite restaurant. Free WiFi is available in public areas, and there is free private parking..

Postcode: NE2 2AP
Distance from The Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne:
1.6 miles

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