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Northern Kin Festival reveals first wave lineup for 2025

The Undertones, Lindisfarne, King King, and more have been announced for the Durham festival. All headliners plus 30+ more artists are still to be announced. 

Skiddle Staff

Date published: 2nd Oct 2024

Northern Kin Festival comes to Thornley Hall Farm in Durham on Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd August 2025 for its seventh edition. Bringing a variety of sounds to the north, including rock, blues, folk, punk, ska, and more, the fest will see over 40 bands and artists across three stages. 

Among the names revealed in the first wave announcement are Northern Irish rock band The Undertones, Newcastle folk rock band Lindisfarne, and blues rock outfit King King. The Blockheads, Band Of Friends, The Sandy Denny Project, Los Pacaminos with Paul Young, and more were also revealed. 

All headliners and over 30 more artists are still to be announced. Check out the full list of bands announced so far below. 

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Northern Kin was created by a team of live music fanatics who want to bring more live music to the North East. Coming to a stunning, safe rural setting, the festival has a friendly atmosphere that welcomes all ages. 

The festival will also be running coach travel to and from Newcastle, Gateshead, Chester-le-Street, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Sunderland, and Durham. Camping - including live-in vehicle tickets and glamping - and non-camping tickets are available. 

If you’re ready to join the Kinship next year, secure your tickets for Northern Kin Festival 2025 now towards the bottom of this page.

 


 

Check out our What's On Guide to discover more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.

 

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