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Regrettably Newstead Live is cancelled for 2026 It is with a heavy heart that Newstead Live announce the cancellation of the 2026 festival. Given the forecast of very high temperature over the entire weekend, they have decided not to take the risk presented by the heat. This decision will keep both the festival community and the Newstead community safe and ensure that they are back in 2027.
Various locations in Newstead, Newstead, 3462
Single day and weekend passes available