Hardwick Festival - Our History

Hardwick Festival has a total capacity of 10,000.

The main Stage Arena will have a capacity of up to 9,000 people, Our Discovery Stage arena has capacity of up to 1,000 people.

Also other small stages incorporating Dj’s and Brass Bands. Plus a host of other attractions making Hardwick Festival a truly memorable event for the North East of England.

Our aim is to organise a Festival that everyone in the North of England would want to be a part of, appealing to The whole family, something for everyone, a melting pot of Live music over 2 stages with star studding acts from around the globe, Dance arenas where you will get lost in music, Children’s area within the woods full of great entertainment, face painting, magic shows, Ventriloquist shows, Punch & Judy & children’s workshops. Vintage fairground attractions.

A huge choice of Culinary delights on our food stalls and an extensive range of refreshments from Champagne cocktails to Hot chocolate on our various bars.

With over 30 years’ experience in events and a passion for live music we are always learning, evolving and striving to make this festival better each year.

Hardwick Festival is where you might stand alongside Superstars, urbanites, farmers, fashionistas and families.

Glorious days out at Hardwick Festival, Entertainment for a Friendly crowd from all walks of life.