The North East Festival is being held during June 2013. www.festivalne.com

 Festival of the North East - There's a lot going on up here.
There are a few highlights for example on Saturday 29th June there is a performance of “Wall” at Vindolanda (a fantastic Roman site).
 wall
It is always blowy on the Roman Wall, so remember to take a jacket – whatever the weather in and around Alnwick/Alnmouth.
One Night in Gateshead - John-Williams-at-BT-River-of-MusicKatheryn Tickell is performing at the Sage on 14th June.

There’s also a “history of the north east in 100 objects” and a “history of the north east in 100 places”.
And lots of walking and tours organised.